Workshops
Malcolm Wilson
Everything You Wanted to Know about Digital Photography, But Didn't Know Who to Ask
June 09 - 13, 2000Malcolm J. Wilson, digital artist/photographer and Harlan County native, will lead a basic digital photography workshop on June 9 through 13 at Pine Mountain Settlement School. The workshop will focus on photo composition, lighting, camera settings, and preparation of photos and files for printing, archival display and e-mail. Drawing inspiration from the historic Settlement School campus, students will have the opportunity to capture the splendor of Appalachia during portrait, landscape and documentary sessions.
For nearly 20 years, Malcolm has worked with digital photography. Before moving to Bristol, Tennessee several years ago, he worked as a commercial photographer in Cincinnati for 19 years. He currently uses his digital photography skills in advertising and marketing work and for his personal fine arts projects. His photography has been exhibited in the Appalachian region and nationally and his work is included in permanent collections at University of Kentucky Appalachian Center, Southeast Community College Appalachian Archives, The Kennedy Center Gallery and Archives and the Julia Louis Dreyfuss Collection.
"With the explosive growth in popularity of digital cameras in the last few years, so many people now have access to the convenience and ease of digital photography," says Wilson. "However, the full potential of a digital camera rarely gets explored, and there is so much more to creating memorable photographs than just utilizing the auto setting."
Workshop students fieldwork will include visits to local farmers who are participating in "Grow Appalachia"; a new agricultural initiative in southeastern Kentucky designed to encourage people to work toward a more self-sufficient and healthier future for themselves and their communities. A key part of this project is to provide local people with the resources they need to grow more of their own food, preserve more food, and provide more locally grown produce for mountain communities. Partners in the "Grow Appalachia" initiative are Pine Mountain Settlement School, Red Bird Mission, Henderson Settlement, and Laurel County African American Heritage Center. Together, these institutions will work with a total of 100 families during the growing season. At the time of the photography workshop, most gardens will be well underway, offering many possibilities for remarkable photographs.
The workshop will begin on Wednesday, June 9 with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a course introduction after dinner. Class time and fieldwork will make up the sessions on Thursday through Saturday. Saturday night, students will exhibit their work "Grown In Appalachia", in a gallery like presentation/opening at Pine Mountain Settlement School. A public reception will be held. The workshop will conclude after lunch on Sunday, June 13.
Participants should bring their own digital camera and equipment. A non-refundable deposit of $100 will be applied to the cost of the workshop at the time of registration.
Pine Mountain Settlement School is a National Historic Landmark located on the north side of Pine Mountain in northern Harlan County, Kentucky. The School's property covers 800 acres of forests, valleys, and streams in the state's southeast mountains. The School is also home to the 348-acre James E. Bickford State Nature Preserve.
For more informationcall (606) 558-3571 or send e-mail to office@pinemountainsettlementschool.com.
Rates
The cost is $375, which covers home-style meals, lodging, tuition and print exhibition materials.
Lodging
Visitors to Pine Mountain may stay in dormitory or cottage-style housing. Single rooms are available upon request. Linens are furnished.
All buildings at Pine Mountain are smoke-free. Pets, firearms, drugs and alcohol are not permitted on School property.
Meals
Meals are served in the Laurel House dining room. When possible, the School serves vegetables grown on campus. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
Advance Deposit
A non-refundable advance deposit of $100.00 is required at the time of registration and will apply to the total cost of your reservations. Lodging is not guaranteed without deposit.
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