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Classmates work together to express a theme or idea through a large format camera-less mural. The workshop begins with sensitivity awareness exercises to stimulate creativity and establish an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork. The students will gain inspiration from works by Man Ray, Moholy-Nagy and others, brainstorm ideas, then assemble cut-outs and found objects into a design to expose onto light-sensitive paper. The magical moment occurs when the exposed paper is processed and the mural image appears. Students discuss ways to alter or enhance the final artwork with collage, color, motifs or patterns.

Larry Erb

Larry has shared his enthusiasm for photography for more than 30 years with hundreds of audiences.  He teaches classes for students ranging from the gifted and talented to those with special needs.  His programs combine the art, science and history of photography with fascinating hands-on learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities. 

Larry has had extensive training and experience in the art of photography with numerous exhibits, teaching grants, workshops, festivals and publications.  He has led workshops and held residencies using the camera obscura and other primitive "lens-less" photographic techniques. 

Larry's work is a part of Georgia's state art collection and hangs in Capitol offices.  Allied Arts commissioned him to produce an antebellum architectural pinhole series in Milledgeville.