Courses & Learning
We offer a wide range of high-quality, subsidised training in all areas of photography and digital media. Everyone enjoys individual attention in our small classes and benefits from an informal, hands-on creative learning environment.
Stills’ tutors are experienced professionals from a variety of fields of photography, digital media and lens based arts. Our courses include all materials in the price so there are no hidden costs — just great opportunities to learn.
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Analogue Possibilities
*New Dates Coming Soon*
Tuesday, 6 – 9pm
In this course, we will investigate the possibilities of analogue photography that lie outside of the prescribed uses of black and white photochemistry. We will produce photography which unveils hidden worlds through film pushing and pulling techniques, sabattier printing, photograms, and lith printing.
Critical Masterclass: Hannah Starkey
21 June 2025
Saturday, 11am – 5:30pm
Join us for this special Masterclass with photographer, Hannah Starkey. This critical masterclass will focus on the development and conceptualisation of photographic project ideas, and also to engage in discussions about communicating ideas through photography.
Critical Masterclass: Joanne Coates
08 June 2025
Saturday, 11am – 5:30pm
Join us for this special Masterclass with visual artist, Joanne Coates. This critical masterclass will focus on the development and conceptualisation of photographic project ideas, and also to engage in discussions about communicating ideas through photography.
Digital Inkjet Printing
10 May 2025
Saturday, 11am—5pm
This Project Day will help you take your images from the screen to final professional-quality prints. We will walk through the processes and techniques needed to take the mystery out of this often daunting and overlooked part of the creative process.
Digital SLR Photography
*New Dates Coming Soon*
Wednesday evenings, 6-9pm
Master the camera and post processing skills required to produce an end result that matches your creative vision and expectations. This practical and fun course enables participants to fully explore the essential camera and Photoshop skills you need to produce stunning digital photographs.
Digital Workflow (with Adobe Lightroom CC Classic)
*New Dates Coming Soon*
Saturday, 11am-5pm
This short practical course will introduce you to the principles of file organisation and image-editing, giving you the knowledge and confidence to choose when to work with this convenient and flexible programme.
Documentary Photography: From Seed to Sapling
*New Dates Coming Soon*
2 x Saturdays, 11am – 5pm
Learn how to tell a compelling story via photographs and gain the tools for conceiving of and crafting your own projects. Covering a broad range of themes, including subject interaction, ethical dimensions, natural light usage and composition, you will pick up pointers on how to find ideas, develop your vision, and self-edit.
Introduction to Large Format Photography
*New Dates Coming Soon*
Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Develop an understanding of the technical operation of a 5×4” large format camera, from the loading of darkslides to the manipulation of camera movements. Through discussion, practical tasks, and the analysis of resulting images, the benefits of a slow and considered process necessitated by large format photography will be made clear.
Masterclass: Street Portraiture with Kavi Pujara
31 May 2025
Saturday, 11am – 5pm
Join us for this special Masterclass with documentary photographer, Kavi Pujara. Focusing on Pujara’s use of street portraiture, this practical workshop will demonstrate methods of how to produce captivating environmental portraits and also to engage in discussions about communicating ideas through photography.
Project Day: Scanning and Editing
05 April 2025
Saturday, 11am—5pm
This course will equip you with the skills to digitally archive your collection of negatives and prints. Taking you through the scanning process, you will be shown how to edit, restore and export files ready for digital printing as well as for sharing online!
