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Multi-Week Workshops (for Partner Organizations)

Art Gallery Curation and Management (4 Weeks)

2 hours @ $240.00

*Fee is per participant for full program participation. Discounts applied after scheduling.

Participants will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of curators in art galleries.
- Create promotional materials and marketing strategies for gallery exhibitions.
- Understand the financial and logistical aspects of managing an art gallery.
- Develop skills in organizing and arranging artwork in gallery spaces.
- Apply knowledge of art history, aesthetics, and critical analysis to curate exhibition

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Songwriting for Self-Expression and Healing (4 Weeks)

2 hours @ $240.00

*Fee is per-participant for full program participation. Discounts applied after scheduling.

Participants will:
- Develop skills in creating melodies, chord progressions, and lyrics for songs.
- Apply techniques for expressing emotions and storytelling through songwriting, collaborating with others.
- Analyze and critique songs, identifying elements of effective songwriting
- Develop a personal songwriting style and voice.
- Understand how music can enhance emotional expression and promote relaxation

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Film and Darkroom Photography (4 Weeks)

2 hours @ $400.00

*Fee is per-participant for full program participation. Discounts applicable.

Participants will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating film cameras and understanding exposure techniques, processing and developing film in a darkroom environment.
- Apply knowledge of composition, lighting, and framing to create visually compelling photographs.
- Analyze and critique photographs, identifying elements of effective storytelling and visual communication.
- Develop a personal photographic style and vision.

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Music

Song Workshopping/Creative Collaboration

45 minutes @ $25.00

Get feedback on your in-progress and unfinished songwriting work from seasoned musicians and songwriters who can help in bringing these projects to life.

Studio Recording Fundamentals

2 hours @ $50.00

Learn the basics of studio recording, from setting up your equipment to capturing great sounding audio.

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Songwriting for Mindfulness

2 hours @ $45.00

Learn how to use songwriting, music composition, and improvisation as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and healing.

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Instrument Lessons

45 minutes @ $25.00

One-on-one instrument lessons in guitar, bass, piano, drums/percussion, and vocals. Each lesson can be geared toward any skill level, from beginners and intermediate-level players to seasoned musicians. Aside from directly working through songs and techniques, each lesson will guide students through the fundamentals of music theory and performance.

Special Events

FREE YOUTH WORKSHOP: Zines for Personal and Social Revolution

3 hours

In a time of algorithms, censorship, and shadow-banning this workshop seeks to bring back limitless possibility and joy to creating. Participants who have never even heard of a zine before will be captivated with the joy that comes with total creative freedom of expression — freedom that is at the heart of the zine medium!

Participants will come away with a mini-zine, as well as the knowledge on how to continue their zine-making journey. Materials provided.

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Summer Workshops

Open Palette (Weekly Summer Program)

3 hours @ $75.00

Our weekly Visual Art and Music program is held at Shutter and Strum every Monday and Thursday for 3-hour slots. We offer:
- Experienced instructors specializing in a variety of artistic mediums, including film photography, darkroom printing, songwriting, music performance, and more (depending on participant interest).
- A curriculum tailored to each participant's needs, focusing on healing, self-expression, and skill development.
- A safe and inclusive environment free from judgment and discrimination.

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Visual Arts

Basic Darkroom Photography

2 hours @ $50.00

Learn the basics of darkroom photography, from developing film to printing your photos.

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Photography for Mindfulness

2 hours @ $45.00

Learn how to use photography as a tool for mindfulness and relaxation.

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Photo Walk

2 hours @ $45.00

Join us for a unique photography walk around the city and learn how to capture great photos.

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