Title: Pinhole Workshop #1 Duration: 1.5 days
This is a hands-on photography/writing workshop for all ages. The workshop is designed to engage the senses of the participant in a fun, interactive and educational manner. It will appeal to all who have a curious nature, a desire to express themselves, and an innocence that still allows the person to go "wow". The workshop is not just about teaching photography and writing. It is about basics. It is about simplicity and the idea that technology does not necessarily mean something has to go beep. It is about transforming and creating. A paradigm shift is the least that should occur.
The Goal: Use pinhole photography and writing to explore the idea that "what you see isn't always what you get".
Key Word: Transformation
Day1 - (6 hours)
day 2... Introduction Page...
Day2 - (3 hours)
Check out the work created from the workshops so far: WORKSHOP HOMEPAGE
Talks, Workshops, Schedule, FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), and FUQ's (Frequently Unanswered Questions)
Pinhole Workshop #1 (1.5 days) - From garbage to art in a day and a half. The ultimate hands-on photography and writing workshop that will absolutely captivate audiences of any age. Prizes, contests, games, audio-visual and more. Participants will build a camera the size of a classroom. More accurately the actual classroom will be the camera. They will then take a picture the size of a chalkboard using the classroom camera. Each member will also walk away with their own pinhole camera, built from garbage, and the knowledge to use it. Click here to see outline.
Pinhole Workshop #2 (1 day) - This is a reduced version of Pinhole Workshop #1. It does not include the Literacy element; Room camera; Group Photo; and Prizes. It is geared more for adults but is still sure to please.
Pinhole Workshop #3 (1/2 day) - The basics in basics. A pinhole workshop that concentrates on the main elements of photography. Participants will construct their own pinhole camera, load negatives, take pictures, and develop their own film from their new cameras.
For prices and schedules contact Pinhole Doug.
Talks: (top)
Home Schooling in a VW van (1.5 hours) - Cram 60 books, a guitar, a djambe drum, enough clothes for three, and an active 6 year old into a van for a year and figure out a way to make that grade one boy into a grade two. You learn as you go and this talk will help those who travel how to make the best of their time when it comes to education and fun.
Travel: From the Arctic to Mexico and Back (1.5 hours) - Learn about the trip Doug, Rika and Shogo have taken and find out about the places and people they met along the way, as well as all the necessary tricks to do it for a year on a teacher's budget.
For prices and schedules email Pinhole Doug.
FAQ's: (top)
Q: Where are these workshops offered?
A: For the time being they will not be offered from my van. They will be offered in community centers, colleges, and schools or any other organization that has space and inclination. For now it will be up to the client to provide the location.
Q: When are the workshops and talks offered and can anyone attend?
A: The dates will be posted in the schedule of upcoming talks and workshops section. The workshops and talks are for any group or individual interested. They will either be private or public depending on how they are funded.
Q: Are the workshops and talks free?
A: Sadly, they are not. For information about prices of talks or workshops or any other aspect of this website, contact Doug Blain by email: PinholeDoug@hotmail.com
Q: What are the qualifications of the person giving these talks and workshops?
A: You can contact him directly by email and he will gladly send you a resume with all the good reasons to acquire his services. You can also check out his trip website for any additional info it might offer.
FUQ's: (top)
Q: What is the meaning of life?
A: Don't know.
Q: When did Time really begin?
A: Don't know.
Q: If light did not exist, would dark exist?
A: Don't know.
Q: If a pinhole camera takes a picture of a tree falling in the woods... ?
A: Don't know.
Q: Which came first, light or time?
A: Don't know.
Schedule of Upcoming Talks and Workshops (top)
The schedule at the moment is unavailable but will be posted in the near future.