Learn to properly affix and display your photographs, drawings, prints, and paintings using a mat cutter and various archival mounting methods. This demonstration based workshop covers proper measurement and cutting of mat board, hinge mounting, elevation mounting, and a discussion on exhibition preparation. Bring 1 piece of artwork up to 11”x14” to mount and mat during the class.

Fine art photographer David Ashman currently resides in Annapolis, MD. He captures images of abstraction, life, uninhabited landscapes & unique portraits exclusively on black and white film using a vintage medium format camera. David has studied with master photographers John Sexton, Chip Forelli, Tom Wolff, and John Goodman. His hand crafted black and white prints are part of numerous private and public collections including the DC Art Bank. He has exhibited at various solo & juried exhibitions, and has received numerous awards.

Also available on Thursday April 17

Learn to properly affix and display your photographs, drawings, prints, and paintings using a mat cutter and various archival mounting methods. This demonstration based workshop covers proper measurement and cutting of mat board, hinge mounting, elevation mounting, and a discussion on exhibition preparation. Bring 1 piece of artwork up to 11”x14” to mount and mat during the class.

Fine art photographer David Ashman currently resides in Annapolis, MD. He captures images of abstraction, life, uninhabited landscapes & unique portraits exclusively on black and white film using a vintage medium format camera. David has studied with master photographers John Sexton, Chip Forelli, Tom Wolff, and John Goodman. His hand crafted black and white prints are part of numerous private and public collections including the DC Art Bank. He has exhibited at various solo & juried exhibitions, and has received numerous awards.

Also available on Saturday, May 3

Take a step back and learn the hands-on basics of black and white photography: how a camera works, proper exposure, composing and shooting a photograph, and developing your film. Utilize your techniques learned in class in weekly assignments. Developing chemistry and 3 rolls of 35 mm film are included in fee. Bring your own 35mm camera.

Fine art photographer David Ashman currently resides in Annapolis, MD. He captures images of abstraction, life, uninhabited landscapes & unique portraits exclusively on black and white film using a vintage medium format camera. David has studied with master photographers John Sexton, Chip Forelli, Tom Wolff, and John Goodman. His hand crafted black and white prints are part of numerous private and public collections including the DC Art Bank. He has exhibited at various solo & juried exhibitions, and has received numerous awards.

Tim Anderson received a B.A. in Music Performance from the University of South Florida and continued post-graduate studies at the Peabody Conservatory and Syracuse University. He is currently on the faculty at U.M.B.C. and the School for the Arts. Tim will be teaching at the Center on Tuesdays in Room 14.