Workshops
Workshops are available for groups. Please contact us for more information.
Classes for Children
Melissa Mannon offers classes to children interested in learning about photography. She possesses a degree in art history and a master's in library science. With experience as a young adult librarian, Melissa focuses her classes for kids ages 8 and up.
Introduction to Photography - This is a two part class for kids ages 8-12. The class focuses on the three main elements needed to take good photographs and to create interesting artwork: composition, lighting, and subject. In the first session, Melissa introduces these elements and shows kids images created by famous artists that demonstrate these basic ideas. Students then take photographs to bring back to the second session. The second session is a critique that focuses on the concepts learned in part one. Students must supply their own camera (digital, film, or disposable are all acceptable) and must print images to bring to session two.
Introduction to Art History - This class is for the focused child with a predisposition toward the arts or history. It offers a more in depth look at art throughout time than one would normally receive in a secondary school program. Children are shown images by some of the best known artists from the past six hundred years. Discussions focus on: What is good art? What makes a good subject? What makes a good composition? How has art changed over time? What does art mean to us today?
Presentations / Classes for Adults
Melissa Mannon specializes in macro garden photography and floral still lifes. Her work has been featured in local galleries and in garden centers in NH.
Garden Creativity and Inspiration - What inspires you to create? This presentation was first created for the Bedford Craftworkers Guild to introduce Melissa forthcoming book, The Gardener's Soul and to help other artists consider their muse. Nature's influence on Melissa's work and the work of the fourteen gardeners interviewed for the book is discussed.
Introduction to Floral Photography - Designed especially for gardeners, this talk focuses on how to best photograph your prized plants. The talk focuses on equipment, lighting, color, and compositions. Melissa will use her own work to demonstrate techniques.
Melissa's Garden Photos - Melissa's PowerPoint presentation of her work demonstrates the fabulous plants that can be found in the gardens and garden centers in Southern New Hampshire. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful colors!