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Photography and Painting Workshops
In Beautiful, Historic Cape May, NJ
Beginners to Advanced -- April 26 to May 9, 2010
As of April 21, 2010: There's Still Time to Register!
Nancy J. Ori, well-known local photographer of architecture and landscape, will lead several groups of photographers and painters into a prominent area of New Jersey worthy of examination and discovery. The workshops vary in levels from beginner to experienced artist in all mediums. All the workshops will focus on the gardens, architecture, portraits and natural environments of the historic Cape May area and will include a walking tour of the area, wine and cheese reception, painting or photography sessions, discussions, critiques and hands-on opportunities. The streets, shoreline and spring blossoms of Cape May during this fabulous time of the year will supply each participant with an abundance of photographic or painting possibilities. Workshops vary in length from 3 to 4 days beginning on April 26 and concluding the series on May 9th. Registrations have begun and some workshops have a limited number of participants. 
In existence since 1990, the New Jersey Heritage Workshops offer a variety of fine art mediums to choose from. Digital and film photography topics include: Landscape and Architecture, Portrait and Street Photography, Photoshop, Inkjet Printing, and Lighting in the Natural Environment. The painting workshops include topics such as Watercolor, Traditional Pastel, Sketching, PanPastel and Oil Painting.
The 2009 photography faculty includes: Nancy Ori from Berkeley Heights, NJ teaching Natural Light April 24-27; Chip Forelli from Damascus, PA will be teaching the Masters Photography Workshop for intermediate and advanced level photographers April 28-May 2; Branch Watkins from Madison, NJ will be teaching Better Images In Camera and with Photoshop May 2-5 ; Francesco Mastalia from Warwick, NY will be teaching Wet Plate Collodion May 2-5; and Harvey Stein from New York City will be teaching Photographing People and Places May 5-8. All instructors are experienced artists and teachers and have been hand picked by Ori to fill out the program.
While the content for each photography workshop varies, they all have certain elements in common. In general, they will focus on honing observational and technical skills, exploring the nature of photographic lighting, presenting portfolios and growing existing projects. Workshops are small offering the opportunity for lots of one-on-one time with instructors as well as daytime shoots in the town & shore landscapes, on-location discussions & demos on camera handling. The goal is to highlight a variety of techniques and approaches used by the various instructors to make meaningful images of landscapes and architecture that are personal and unique. Some sessions will involve transforming student images from the workshop through the use of Photoshop® techniques. Call for more information on specific workshops and to get lodging information. These workshops vary in price from $295-450. Some workshops are 3 days in length and others are 4 days.
The fine art faculty includes: Mindy Lighthipe from Warren who will be teaching Watercolor April 24-27; Charlie Churchill from Lehigh University will teach Old Master Painting for the 21st Century Artist April 28-May 2; Kat Block from Springfield, NJ will teach Torn Paper Collage May 2-5; and Gerry Heydt from Plainfield, NJ will be teaching Oil Painting in the Landscape May 5-8. These workshops will have all, or some portion of them taking place on location in the streets and along the shoreline in and around Cape May. There will also be opportunities to work with photography and hear some tips from Nancy Ori about lighting and how to handle your camera better to get good photos to paint from. All levels are welcome. These workshops vary in price from $295-395 and are either 3 or 4 days in length. Nancy Ori, workshop organizer, finds working with students at all experience levels and using different mediums to be quite rewarding and gives special emphasis to beginners. Her workshops have a casual style & she enjoys watching the students grow in creativity through the process in their particular medium. With over 30 years experience as a professional photographer, she is also a widely exhibited fine artist and instructor. Founder and Director of the NJ Photography Forum & the Heritage Workshop Series, Nancy has become an experienced teacher through years of affiliation with the Ansel Adams Workshop in CA, the Visual Art Center of NJ in Summit, the Summit Area Community Schools, Peters Valley Craft Education Center, Somerset Art Association, Newark Museum, Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum and the Watchung Hills Adult School.
All workshops will be centered around the comfortable atmosphere of a private cottage within the historic district of Cape May. All take place during and around the “Tulip Festival”, which is a very special time of year in Cape May and offers numerous photographic and painting possibilities. Participants are responsible for their own meals, accommodations and transportation during each workshop. Some inexpensive rooms are available at the cottage where the workshops are held. For additional information & registration, contact Nancy Ori directly at 908-790-8820. www.nancyoriphotography.com |