W O R K S H O P
Over the last few years I have made over 100 self-portraits. When I look through the images, I can see the journey I've been on - a search for myself. I have placed myself in front of the camera to not only to see myself, but to notice what's underneath, to explore the ebbs and flow of life, document important moments, unpack ideas and concepts about myself and society, and simply - to enjoy the flow and playfulness that accompanies photos like this.
Turning my passion for self-portraiture into a workshop has been a way to understand what I am learning and create a space where others can take their own risks, in their own way, and for their own purposes. What I am learning is that we all have the capacity to create something moving and poignant if we so desire.
You can see more of my self-portrait work here!
The Art of Self Portraits
This two part workshop will be a course on the art of self portraits. This experience will continue to be a small group of people who are interested in exploring the idea of "Self" through collage, imagination and portraiture. *This is for photographers and "non photographers" alike. 8 spots are available.
DATES: Sunday, March 23rd
& Sunday, April 27th, 1-5 pm
LOCATION: John Muir Library
COST: $275
$50 non-refundable retainer required to secure spot.
* Use of any kind of camera is encouraged, but you should have practice using a self-timer, tri-pod and any other equipment you'll need to take your self-portraits.
$50 non-refundable retainer required to secure spot.
* Use of any kind of camera is encouraged, but you should have practice using a self-timer, tri-pod and any other equipment you'll need to take your self-portraits.
Register for this workshop by filling out the form below!
Your spot at the workshop will be reserved once a $50 non-refundable retainer is sent via e-transfer to sarahkivellphotography@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Before the first Workshop
You will receive a package at your door step with materials and instructions to create a collage using images that compel you. Through this exercise you may start to see themes and ideas that may be worth exploring in your self-portraits.
Workshop #1 - Sunday, March 23, 1-5
When we gather for the first workshop we will:
- explore why we feel compelled to take self-portraits
- look at self-portrait artists, their work and impact
- explore our collages in more depth
- learn various methods, mediums and approaches
- make plans for our own self-portraits through creative exercises (journaling, storyboards and active imagination)
When we gather for the first workshop we will:
- explore why we feel compelled to take self-portraits
- look at self-portrait artists, their work and impact
- explore our collages in more depth
- learn various methods, mediums and approaches
- make plans for our own self-portraits through creative exercises (journaling, storyboards and active imagination)
Midway:
We will gather on Zoom to reconnect and share
how our experiences, including anything that we
might be able to help each other with.
We will gather on Zoom to reconnect and share
how our experiences, including anything that we
might be able to help each other with.
Workshop #2 - Sunday, April 27th, 1-5
At this final workshop we will:
- share the portraits we feel comfortable sharing
- collaboratively observe each other's work
- talk about the experiences we've had
- learn about the importance of titles and
experiment with titling our work
- narrow in on our most poignant images
- share our work in a creative way
At this final workshop we will:
- share the portraits we feel comfortable sharing
- collaboratively observe each other's work
- talk about the experiences we've had
- learn about the importance of titles and
experiment with titling our work
- narrow in on our most poignant images
- share our work in a creative way