Workshops

Improve your photography skills and see the world in a new way.

Step outside and into the natural world—ready to see, frame, and capture! This outdoor photo field trip will train your eye and spark your creativity. Learn how to observe your environment like a photographer, compose dynamic shots using natural light, and create a mini nature photo story. You'll walk, explore, shoot, and reflect—all in one immersive outdoor experience. Join us at Lake Wenatchee on September 28th and/or Icicle Gorge on October 12. Participants can sign up for a single workshop or register for both for deeper growth.

These workshops are geared toward beginner / intermediate- level photographers, but all are welcome to enroll. Any type of capture device may be used including cell phone, point and shoot, mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

The instructor for this course, Linda Lyons, is a passionate and dedicated educator, artist and facilitator of community. She is a nature enthusiast, avid trail runner, novice climber and lost-dog magnet. Linda has extensive experience in darkroom, antique processes and digital photographic practice and instruction. She has exhibited her art nationally and internationally and has been published in print and web-based periodicals. Linda is currently a photography instructor at Indiana University South Bend and Wenatchee Valley College. Linda is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive learning spaces and is a LGBTQ+ advocate. She considers life an art adventure and enjoys supporting others’ creative endeavors. She encourages her students to consider themselves storytellers, image-makers and artists.

Group size: 13 participants
Hiking: Expect between 2 and 4 miles of walking on trails at a photographer's pace: slow and with extended breaks!
Ages: 15 and up. Participants under 18 must attend with a registered adult.
Transportation: Optional transportation is available from Leavenworth to Lake Wenatchee in our van. Drive time will not include instruction.
Permits: If driving yourself, a WA State Discover Pass is required for each vehicle. Photos taken during this class may not be sold or used commercially as that requires an additional permit from WA State Parks.

Bring your own camera, even if it's "just" a cell phone!

Cost is Pay What You Can. We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people. The options here are provided as suggestions, based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there. Use the options below as a guideline upon registration. Please choose an amount that fits within your budget to attend this event, even if that is lower than the suggested amount. We want anyone who is interested to be able to attend!

$65/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to attend this program and are able to pay a little extra so a neighbor can attend at a lower cost.

$55/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn't put a strain on your weekly budget. This amount is the actual cost to WRI to put on this program.

$40/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.