Lillstreet Art Center Creative Retreat: Travel Photography
Take a day off from the hustle and bustle of city living with Lillstreet! Our one-day retreats offer you the chance to relax and renew as you immerse yourself in the creative process. Each retreat will be a unique combination of a 75-minute yoga class (for all levels), healthy catered lunch and three-hours of hands-on art instruction. Everyone will leave the retreat with handmade artwork!
Yoga class will be taught by Bloom Yoga© instructors in a hatha/gentle vinyasa style with appropriate modifications offered for students of all levels. Class will focus on connecting breath and movement in a conscious way to prime the body and mind for a creative afternoon. Each art workshop will be instructed by an accomplished Lillstreet teaching artist.
Discover the secrets to professional quality photos and learn how to make your next adventure look amazing through the art of travel photography. This retreat includes discussion, hands-on instruction, a guided tour and photo shoot opportunity in Lincoln Square, along with a friendly group critique of photos from your local excursion.
In this class you will:
~ see familiar situations from new perspectives
~ let go of the outcome
~ observe your surroundings
~ learn photo skills to make your trips look amazing
~ learn to see compositions
~ find great light
~ get familiar with your camera and your eye
~ learn how to approach strangers to ask if you can make a portrait of them
~ be inventive
Skill Level: Must be familiar with your camera’s operations
Material List
• Notebook and pen
• Digital camera (DSLR preferred, Point & Shoot okay)
• Extra battery
• Empty or extra memory card
• Open eyes and open mind
* Please note that Lillstreet Loft is only accessible by stairs.
Yoga class will be taught by Bloom Yoga© instructors in a hatha/gentle vinyasa style with appropriate modifications offered for students of all levels. Class will focus on connecting breath and movement in a conscious way to prime the body and mind for a creative afternoon. Each art workshop will be instructed by an accomplished Lillstreet teaching artist.
Discover the secrets to professional quality photos and learn how to make your next adventure look amazing through the art of travel photography. This retreat includes discussion, hands-on instruction, a guided tour and photo shoot opportunity in Lincoln Square, along with a friendly group critique of photos from your local excursion.
In this class you will:
~ see familiar situations from new perspectives
~ let go of the outcome
~ observe your surroundings
~ learn photo skills to make your trips look amazing
~ learn to see compositions
~ find great light
~ get familiar with your camera and your eye
~ learn how to approach strangers to ask if you can make a portrait of them
~ be inventive
Skill Level: Must be familiar with your camera’s operations
Material List
• Notebook and pen
• Digital camera (DSLR preferred, Point & Shoot okay)
• Extra battery
• Empty or extra memory card
• Open eyes and open mind
* Please note that Lillstreet Loft is only accessible by stairs.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Saturday, July 13th 10am-4pm
Fees/Admission
$120, Lillstreet Member $115 (includes lunch)
Contact Information
Marie Straquadine
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