Finding the Red Thread

Frequency

Eight sessions every other week, 2 hours per/session. Offered several times a year

Format

Zoom (recorded session), email support

Size

4–6 participants

Who is this for

Anyone interested in creating a powerful series of images. 

Cost

$450

Bi-weekly session starts July 15th, 2025. Sign up here. 

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Create powerful photography through connected ideas

We'll explore

Do you want to create a meaningful series of images? Do you have an idea for a series but need support finishing? Welcome to Finding the Red Thread. The concept that will help you create a body of work where each image supports your idea, story, or specific photo technique.

In this workshop you will explore an idea that you already have or you can choose from my extensive list of fun prompts. With your idea in hand we will start with creative brainstorming and move into exploration. I will guide you as you approach your theme from a variety of viewpoints, eventually creating 12-14 images. As the workshop progresses don’t be surprised if your original concept grows and takes you in unexpected directions. This is where the fun and magic happens!

In this workshop we will practice creative brainstorming, curation and presentation. You will leave this workshop with many creative ideas that you can use for future exploration.   

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

This workshop explores:

  • Creative brainstorming
  • Power of limitations
  • Image curation
  • Ideas around presentation
  • Series vs single image
  • Supportive community
  • Variety vs similar
  • The power and joy of finishing an extended project!

 

“Every day is a potential seed that we can grow into something beautiful.” ― Austin Kleon

What it looks like

Rather than trying to explain the special qualities of this workshop I will let the final projects speak for themselves. Each of these presentations began as a short prompt which morphed into expanded into a completed project as the subject was explored. 

Examples

What they say

If you want to take your creativity, storytelling, and toy photography to the next level in a supportive, challenging, and SUPER FUN environment, you've got to take this workshop. During the workshop I was constantly reminded to embrace the joy of creativity and play that is such a huge part of toy photography - a lesson I'll carry with me for a long time. I can't wait to take this again!
— Elizabeth, June 2025
If you would like to strengthen your storytelling skills in a different way, this is an excellent course. Not only did I surprise myself with the results, I pushed myself to get out of my comfort zone and let the process unfold, something that I will carry with me in my photography work.
— Carol, June 2025
The feedback from the group was most helpful to me. The other members were unfailingly supportive. They also provided wonderful suggestions when I got stuck with some aspect of my project.
— JANE S., Summer, 2023