EVENTS AND INSTRUCTION
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions
Thursdays, Starting October 30
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions
Thursdays, October 30 – November 20
$180 Members | $200 Non-Members
for the full 4-week course
(No individual class purchases available • Ages 14+)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions is an introductory photography course designed for anyone interested in building a strong foundation in photography. Each class combines three key elements: guided instruction, a photo walk to apply new concepts in the field, and a collaborative studio session for editing, critique, and discussion. This mix ensures participants not only learn core skills but also practice them in real-world settings and refine their work in a supportive group environment.
The program is ideal for beginners and those looking to strengthen their technical knowledge, creative voice, and confidence as photographers. Beyond skill-building, SnapLab is designed to nurture a regional photography community, a space where participants can grow together, connect with others who share their interests, and form lasting friendships while learning.
Each session includes hands-on instruction, guided photo walks, collaborative studio time, and opportunities to build a curated portfolio.
What to Bring
Any camera participants are comfortable using — DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone.
Program Goals
Session 1: Introduction to Photography
◦ Understanding the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
◦ Getting to know your camera and tools
◦ Basics of composition
◦ Guided photo walk to practice concepts in real time
• Session 2: Still Life & Lighting
◦ Exploring lighting, backdrops, and props
◦ Techniques for light manipulation
◦ Long exposure photography and light painting (with specialized equipment
provided)
• Session 3: Editing & Image Selection
◦ How to select your strongest images
◦ Introduction to post-processing and editing software
◦ Emphasis on accessible, free editing tools
◦ Each participant selects 5–10 images to bring and prepare for the next class
◦ Note: program does not cover film photography• Session 4: Portfolio & Gallery Showcase
◦ Curating a mini-project or portfolio of 3–4 images
◦ Group critiques: What worked well? What could be elevated?
◦ Reflection on skills gained and setting future goals
◦ Culminates in a celebratory gallery-style showcase of participant work
Instructor: Philip Mondeau
A self-taught photographer with experience in photojournalism and fine art, Philip brings a unique blend of technical skill and creative vision. His portfolio, Dream State Portraits, reflects his love of storytelling, inspired by street photography.
Philip has run a photo lab, showcased his work in Tampa, and is skilled in editing, lighting, and camera fundamentals. He’s eager to share his knowledge with students and hopes to start a photography club, host photo walks, and collaborate with local artists.
Wednesday, October 29
Poetry Night
Wednesday, October 29
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Free For All
Poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts are invited to perform original works and share poems that inspire them.
Connect to the local poetry community and enjoy the rhythms and beauty of spoken word every last Wednesday of the month.
Host, Kate Frazer Rego
Kate Frazer Rego is an artist and educator living in the South Coast of Massachusetts. She attended the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Art, where she earned a BFA in Sculpture. She went on to earn her MFA from Boston University’s College of Fine Art. Kate has shown her work nationally and is currently in several private collections. She currently is included in the group show, “Beyond Binary” at BCC’s Grimshaw-Gudewicz Gallery. Her work spans multiple media including sculpture, installation, mixed media, painting, performance, and puppetry.
Kate has been an art educator in public charter schools and art organizations across the Southcoast for the past ten years. Her pedagogy focuses on process, building strong studio habits within her scholars, and art history through a lens of inclusion and social justice. When she’s not teaching for the Commonwealth, she’s holed up in her studio with a cup of coffee.
Family Storytime with Author Stefanie Foster Brown
Sunday, November 2
Family Storytime with Author Stefanie Foster Brown
Sunday, November 2 | 2–5 PM
Free admission | Presented in partnership with KidZone
Step into a storybook afternoon at the New Bedford Art Museum!
Join children’s author Stefanie Foster Brown for a magical reading of her debut picture book My Heart Speaks Kriolu, a tale inspired by her family’s Cape Verdean roots and the spirit of New Bedford itself.
We’ll transform the KidZone classroom into a cozy reading nook, perfect for little listeners and big imaginations alike. After the story, kids can roll up their sleeves for a hands-on craft with our playful KidZone crew.
Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your cozies because this event is completely free and open to everyone! Books will be available for purchase and signing after story time.
Author: Stefanie Foster Brown
As a former school psychologist, I spent a lot of time listening to kids tell their stories. Everytime a kid trusted me enough to tell me what was going on in their world, it felt like they were handing over a gift. And as a writer, I’m always thinking about what gift I can give back.