You're Invited To Roosevelt Island FDR 4 Freedoms Park Summer Sunset Thursday Photo Workshop Filling In The Blanks - FDR Park Stays Open To 8:30 PM

The Roosevelt Island FDR Four Freedoms Park invites you to Summer Sunset Thursdays in July Photo Workshop tomorrow July 25.

Coming to Photo Workshop: Filling in the Blanks with Brooke DiDonato Thursday? Check out more of Brooke DiDonato's work before you get there https://t.co/uOK7ujaML2 pic.twitter.com/7Ds0rNm1ju

— Four Freedoms Park (@4FreedomsPark) July 24, 2019

According to the FDR Park:

Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Using the unique architecture of FDR Four Freedoms State Park as a backdrop, students will be assigned a location in the Park to use as inspiration for their photographs. In each group, members will take turns alternating between photographer and model, working together to bring each person's ideas to life. Students will be encouraged to combine key components of their assigned backdrop such as composition, color, lighting and shadows with their desired subject matter to create a narrative of their choosing.

This is a BYOC (bring-your-own-camera) workshop that will meet for an introduction before heading out on assignment around FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The workshop will wrap-up with a casual group critique, where students can share work and ideas, and get feedback from instructors and workshop peers.

This event is produced in collaboration with United Photo Industries and coincides with Summer Sunset Thursdays, an evening inviting visitors to enjoy the twilight hours at the Park. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required.

Sponsored Post - Summer Sunset Thursdays In July At Roosevelt Island FDR 4 Freedoms Park, Open Until 8:30 PM - Special Events, Manhattanhenge Viewing & Sketch Workshop July 11, Photo Walk With Street Dream Magazine July 18 And Photo Workshop July 25

The Roosevelt Island FDR Four Freedoms Park invites you to Summer Sunset Thursdays in July. According to the FDR Park:

Enjoy twilight evenings, and other fun surprises at FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Thursdays this July as we stay open until 8:30pm! Summer Sunset Thursdays will take place on July 11th, 18th, and 25th.

Don't miss the 1st Summer Sunset Thursday, starting July 11th, when we're open until 8:30pm! It not only coincides with Manhattanhenge, we also have a special meetup: Sunset Sketching with Hugo Barros Costa. Enjoy the best season of the year with us!

— Four Freedoms Park (@4FreedomsPark) July 3, 2019

On Thursday July 11, the FDR Park will be the perfect spot to view Manhattanhenge and to join a free Sketch Workshop:

Twice a year, the sun sets perfectly in line with the NYC streetgrid creating a unique event nicknamed “Manhattanhenge,” and you can see it from FDR Four Freedoms State Park as we stay open late for one of our Summer Sunset Thursdays! This event kicks off Archtober, NYC’s annual month-long celebration of architecture and design in October.

The Park will have food, beer, and wine for sale, as well as picnicking on the lawn. There will also be a free sketching workshop led by acclaimed architect and artist Hugo Barros Costa, Wonder Photo Shop NYC will be onsite with an interactive photo installation, and many more surprises!

Register here for Manhattanhenge.

Enter the 3rd Annual Sketch 4 Freedom contest! Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to submit sketches developed at FDR Four Freedoms State Park. This year's theme is "Light & Shadow." Click the link for more info!

— Four Freedoms Park (@4FreedomsPark) July 9, 2019

Mark your calendars. The FDR Park July 18 Summer Sunset Thursday will include a Photo Walk with Street Dreams Magazine:

Bring your camera or smart phone and join Street Dreams Magazine for an evening of creative connection & community building in anticipation of Photoville 2019 with a photo walk at FDR Four Freedoms State Park hosted by New York's own Steven "Sweatpants" Irby + Raheim "Black Soap" Simon.

This event is produced in collaboration with United Photo Industries and coincides with Summer Sunset Thursdays, an evening inviting visitors to enjoy the twilight hours at the Park. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required.

and on Thursday July 25, a Photo Workshop: Filling in the Blanks with Brooke DiDonato:

Using the unique architecture of FDR Four Freedoms State Park as a backdrop, students will be assigned a location in the Park to use as inspiration for their photographs. In each group, members will take turns alternating between photographer and model, working together to bring each person's ideas to life. Students will be encouraged to combine key components of their assigned backdrop such as composition, color, lighting and shadows with their desired subject matter to create a narrative of their choosing.

This is a BYOC (bring-your-own-camera) workshop that will meet for an introduction before heading out on assignment around FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The workshop will wrap-up with a casual group critique, where students can share work and ideas, and get feedback from instructors and workshop peers.

This event is produced in collaboration with United Photo Industries and coincides with Summer Sunset Thursdays, an evening inviting visitors to enjoy the twilight hours at the Park. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required.

Click here for more info on Roosevelt Island FDR Park Summer Sunset Thursday events.

UPDATE 7/11 - The Manhattanhenge viewing is cancelled tonight due to rain. The Sketch workshop is rescheduled for July 14.

Due to the rain, Manhattanhenge has been cancelled 😢. Sunset Sketching with Hugo Barros Costa has been rescheduled for July 14 at 10am - hope to see you there! https://t.co/kqonp3NTqW

— Four Freedoms Park (@4FreedomsPark) July 11, 2019

Combine A Child's Wonder With A Cool Camera and What Do You Get? An Update On Roosevelt Island Digital Photography Workshop With Olya and Brian

Reported last April on a Roosevelt Island Digital Photography Workshop being formed by residents Olya Turicihin and Brian Dorfman with Island Kids. Francine Lange updates us on their progress. From Ms. Lange:

Budding photographers train their lenses on rocky textures. (Credit: Brian Dorfman)

What do you get when you combine a child’s wonder with a cool orange camera? An amazing collection of photos by 4- to 10-year-olds on Roosevelt Island.

Island Kids recently added photography classes to their summer camp and the kids, teachers and parents are loving it.

Olya Turcihin, one of the teaching duo, says: “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.” An avid photographer and blogger (see her work here), her idea of the perfect job is working with children and photography. Olya’s co-teacher, Brian Dorfman (see his work here), also a longtime photographer, says he loves sharing “the unbridled love of photography” with kids.

Class starts with a review of safety rules, including securing camera straps on wrists, keeping grubby fingers off lens and sensors and asking permission before taking someone’s photo.

Photo hounds then hunt for the perfect subject. Cameras click away at feet, faces, shadows, squirrels, squiggles, birds, rocks, shapes, textures, clouds, skies, puddles and poodles.

The kids return to class and select several of their favorite shots to take home. One child shyly explains why he’s chosen an image of a fence with a z-shaped support. “Because my name starts with the letter ‘z’,” says Zachary.

“Z” is for Zachary, 5 ½ years old. (Credit: Zachary)

Both teachers have been amazed at the level of growth in photo taking and the expansion of the kids’ creativity.

Silhouette a point of view. (Credit: Karen)

They’ve watched how quickly they want to manipulate a photo, even at such a young age. “This is an issue of sophistication of visual thinking,” says Brian. Adds Olya: “As they say, we are all born artists.”

Moody infrastructure.(Credit: Yunari)

Nikki Leopold, director of Island Kids, has received positive feedback from parents. “It’s like the highlight of the camp,” she says. “It’s incredible. You see the improvement” week to week.

Road to somewhere.(Credit: Olivia)

To see more of the children’s photos, visit Olya and Brian’s Facebook page, Bounce Light Enterprises.

To sign up your child for the Island Kids Summer Camp, which also includes sports, swimming, drama and art sessions, e-mail IslandKidsri@gmail.com or call 646-752-3839. (The camp runs through August 24 and you can sign up by the week. Cost is $285 per week for children ages 4-6 and $270 for children ages 7-10.)

Island Kids Forming Roosevelt Island Digital Photography Workshop - Classes Start On May 5 - Stop By Trellis Diner Tonight For More Information

Image From Island Kids

Received the following announcement from Island Kids:

Island Kids will be running it's first Digital Photography Workshop for Teens ages 13-17.

The goal of the course will be developing the student's artistic vision through personal expression. Techniques will be discussed to enhance the student's ability to express themselves photographically.

The workshop will run Saturdays from 12-3pm starting May 5th.

There will be 8 classes with shooting field trips and practical demos. Students will shoot weekly, display their work and discuss it among the group. The course will culminate in a group show for friends and family.

The fee for the workshop is $425.00 (includes $25.00 lab fee)

The course is limited to 12 participants on a first come basis.

Participants must supply their own cameras (any digital camera or smart phone is acceptable) and memory cards.

To register or ask questions, please contact Olya at;
Phone - 646-812-3121
Email - olyat4@gmail.com

If you would like more information, stop by Trellis Diner tonight between 6:30 PM - 9 and speak with the Digital Photography Workshop organizers Olya and Brian.

Island Kids Forming Roosevelt Island Digital Photography Workshop - Classes Start On May 5

Image From Island Kids

Received the following announcement from Island Kids:

Island Kids will be running it's first Digital Photography Workshop for Teens ages 13-17.

The goal of the course will be developing the student's artistic vision through personal expression. Techniques will be discussed to enhance the student's ability to express themselves photographically.

The workshop will run Saturdays from 12-3pm starting May 5th.

There will be 8 classes with shooting field trips and practical demos. Students will shoot weekly, display their work and discuss it among the group. The course will culminate in a group show for friends and family.

The fee for the workshop is $425.00 (includes $25.00 lab fee)

The course is limited to 12 participants on a first come basis.

Participants must supply their own cameras (any digital camera or smart phone is acceptable) and memory cards.

To register or ask questions, please contact Olya at;
Phone - 646-812-3121
Email - olyat4@gmail.com