Turn everyday moments into powerful visual stories. Our dynamic photography classes and workshops guide you through the essentials—composition, lighting, and camera techniques—whether you’re shooting in the studio or out on several of our location-based photo shoots.
Beginner courses will help you build confidence with your camera and unlock its full potential while intermediate classes dive into advanced equipment and professional editing techniques, helping you refine your unique creative style. Our instructors are passionate, working photographers; their real-world experience—from weddings to headshots, family portraits to live concerts—means you’ll gain practical skills you can use right away.
We’re also proud to offer one of the last remaining darkroom and film photography programs in the state. Here, photographers of all levels can explore analog film photography classes and Open Studio hours for hands-on film development and printing.
Owens Daniels
Wednesdays, 6 - 8 PM
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$120.00 ($108.00 for members)
Bryce Johnson
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$100.00 ($90.00 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Sat., 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov 7, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$100.00 ($90.00 for members)
Bryan Rierson
Wednesdays, 6 - 8 PM
Nov 11, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$120.00 ($108.00 for members)
Alexandra Robinson
Thursdays, 6 - 8 PM
Nov 12, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$160.00 ($144.00 for members)
Alexandra Robinson
Saturday, 10am-4pm
Nov 14, 2026
$165.00 ($148.50 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Sat., 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov 14, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$100.00 ($90.00 for members)
Chloe Plumb
Tues., 6 - 8 PM
Nov 17, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$60.00 ($54.00 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Thursdays, 6 - 8 PM
Nov 19, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$65.00 ($58.50 for members)
Timothy Auman
Mondays, 6:30 - 8 PM
Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$100.00 ($90.00 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$160.00 ($144.00 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Tuesdays, 6 - 8 PM
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$120.00 ($108.00 for members)
Bryan Rierson
Sat., 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec 12, 2026
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$80.00 ($72.00 for members)
Sydni Bibb
Mondays, 6 - 8 PM
Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$160.00 ($144.00 for members)
C. Stephen Hurst
Mon., 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 5, 2027
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
$60.00
Your donation helps fund scholarships, expand programming, and keep our studios open to everyone. Every gift keeps creativity alive in Winston-Salem.
