summer workshops

We are pleased to welcome back our popular Summer Workshops in photography, studio lighting and web design. From July – September we have a wide-ranging programme of affordable 1 – 2 day long introductory courses open to all adults (16+, no experience necessary), all taking place in our classrooms at Chapter, except for the Photographic Ramble. See below for a full list of workshops on offer or download our schedule.

You can either enrol online (prices include Paypal fee) or post a cheque for the fee to our offices at ChapterPlaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! 

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Photo Credit: Luke Boland

Web Design Taster Day

This course will introduce you to setting up your own website, demystifying basic HTML code as well as processes such as adding hyperlinks and images. More 

Darkroom Taster Day

Darkroom Taster Day

A comprehensive introduction to darkroom processes, from processing your own film, to producing contact sheets and high quality black and white darkroom prints. More 

Photo Credit: Gwynfryn Jones from Summer 2012

Introduction to Studio Lighting

A practical introduction to the photographic studio. Learn how to manipulate flash and backdrops to create professional digital portraits or still life images. More 

Photoshop Taster Day

Photoshop Taster Day

Using our digital darkroom, this practical workshop will introduce you to Adobe CS4, the industry standard tool for creative digital imaging. More 

Getting to Grips with your Camera

Getting to Grips with your Camera

This course is aimed at deciphering the jargon through practical assignments, giving you the opportunity to put into practice what you learn while obtaining maximum use of your film or digital camera. More 

Photographing People Workshop

Photographing People Taster Day

Spend a morning comparing some portrait history with contemporary styles before exploring practical image making in the afternoon. More 

Photo Credit: Fiona Carmichael

Studio Lighting Advanced (2 Days)

Following on from our introduction, this advanced level workshop offers a brief theoretical and thorough practical understanding of studio lighting. More 

Photo Credit: Craig Morton from Port Talbot Photo Ramble Summer 2012

Photographic Ramble

Join photographer Faye Chamberlain on a ramble, photographing the woodland scenery in and around Merthyr Tydfil. More 

Experimenting with Liquid Emulsion

Experimenting with Liquid Emulsion (2 days)

Get creative with this hands on two-day workshop and discover the processes and drying methods involved in using photographic liquid emulsion. More 

Introduction to Printing

Introduction to Printing

Introduction to digital printing processes using Ffotogallery’s new professional large format inkjet printer. More