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.
All sessions below will be held in-house at Stills. We are limiting class sizes to ensure social distancing and have thorough procedures in place for cleaning and minimising the spread of COVID-19.
If you would prefer to learn online, we have a range of online courses to explore from the comfort of your home.
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Digital Inkjet Printing
03 April 2021 – POSTPONED
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.
Out from the Darkcloth: Intro to Large Format Photography
20 February 2021 – POSTPONED
Saturday, 11am—5pm
This course will introduce you to the large format 5×4 view camera using our range of Intrepid MK3 cameras. By the end of the day, you will have an understanding of loading and using a view camera, and shooting large format paper negatives
Digital SLR Photography
04 March – 25 March 2021 – POSTPONED
Thursday 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)
31 March & 07 April 2021 – POSTPONED
Wednesdays, 6-9pm
Over 2 sessions, 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.
Liquid Silver: Paper, Objects and Dry Plate
16 January & 23 January 2021 – POSTPONED
Saturdays, 11.00 – 17.00
This course will introduce you to the magic (and basics) of hand applied silver gelatin. You will learn to use light sensitive liquid emulsion that can be applied to different surfaces and exposed to produce a photographic image.
Photographic Image Editing (with Adobe Photoshop CC)
20 March 2021 – POSTPONED
Saturday, 11am—5pm
This short course is geared towards both beginners and intermediate users of Adobe Photoshop who want a confidence-building overview of the programme and a methodical and logical approach to the vast array of tools it offers.
An Introduction to the Platinum/Palladium Print
17 April & 24 April 2021 – POSTPONED
Saturdays, 11.00 – 17.00