Short Workshops 2026
Introduction to Still Life with Lynne Connolly
14 Jan, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop will guide you in setting up a home-based still life, showing how creativity and resourcefulness can produce stunning results. You'll learn to work with everyday objects and natural light sources, as well as how to use improvised reflectors to enhance lighting and add depth to your compositions.
Phone Photography: Beyond the Basics with Benedict Brain
23 Jan, 10:00 – 12:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Your smartphone isn't just convenient - it's a sophisticated imaging tool capable of remarkable results when you know how to exploit its potential. This is a demonstration-based session where Ben will share his screen and walk through real-world techniques and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. You’ll learn how to make the most of light, find your own style, and use editing apps to make your pictures stand out.
Street Photography Taster with Simon Ellingworth
26 Jan , 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Street photography challenges traditional rules, embracing imperfection and creativity beyond the street itself. This workshop is open to all skill levels and camera types. Led by award-winning photographer Simon Ellingworth, it focuses on composition, available light, and black-and-white photography.
Flower Photography Taster: Techniques & Style with Polina Plotnikova
29 Jan, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Do you want to take better photographs of plants and flowers but don't know where to start? In this two hour webinar with Polina Plotnikova FRPS you'll have the chance to listen to, and discuss various styles and visual approaches involved in the art of flower photography. It will give you a taste of the creative techniques you can apply when taking photographs of plants and flowers.
Book Arts - Single sheet unfolding photo booklets with Lynne Connolly
04 Feb, 16:00 – 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop will involve making several one sheet wonders! We will use several different templates to explore making mini unfolding photo books, and also how to make a wraparound cover. These are lovely structures to explore narrative, ideas for a small collection of images and so forth. We'll also make unique giveaways, catalogues or business ‘cards’ to accompany an exhibition, networking event, or visual statement about your work.
Introduction to Automotive Photography with Amy Shore
05 Feb, 19:30 – 21:30, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Whether you're embarking on a solo road trip along Scotland’s famous North Coast 500 or capturing the nostalgia of the Goodwood Revival for the first time, you might be wondering how to get those perfect shots. This introductory workshop is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to help you capture storytelling images that stand out.
Book Arts – Stab Binding with Lynne Connolly
06 Feb, 10:30 – 13:00, Online
Non-Member £40 / RPS Member £30
This short workshop will involve making an A5 Stab Binding suitable as a photo album and explore the pros and cons of this structure, and considerations for use with photography. You will use simple materials of the paper, card and/or photographs to make a photo book, or a blank dummy as practice. You will be making a soft backed version in this workshop using simple materials of the paper, card and/or photographs to make a photo book, or a blank dummy as practice, but Lynne will outline other options to help explore the diverse approaches you might explore with this structure.
Mastering Lensbaby with Polina Plotnikova
11 Feb, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
There is a world of special effect lenses out there waiting to be discovered. Sometimes it’s worthwhile trying out different gear, and these manual focus lenses are a relatively inexpensive and fun way to expand your photography skills. The webinar will give you an overview of various Lensbaby lenses, and in the end, you should get a better understanding of what the effects are, and which lensbaby lenses, optics and filters work well for which photographic scenarios and subject.
Introduction to Still Life with Lynne Connolly
25 Feb, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop will guide you in setting up a home-based still life, showing how creativity and resourcefulness can produce stunning results. You'll learn to work with everyday objects and natural light sources, as well as how to use improvised reflectors to enhance lighting and add depth to your compositions.
Flower Photography Taster: Techniques & Style with Polina Plotnikova
05 Mar, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Do you want to take better photographs of plants and flowers but don't know where to start? In this two hour webinar with Polina Plotnikova FRPS you'll have the chance to listen to, and discuss various styles and visual approaches involved in the art of flower photography. It will give you a taste of the creative techniques you can apply when taking photographs of plants and flowers.
The Spider Book - An alternative photo album with Lynne Connolly
10 Mar, 16:00 – 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
As part of a contemporary album series this structure uses an unusual and playing approach to making a photo book structure. This structure involves a series of folds at increasing dimensions to create a spider or bat type shape when viewed from the side. It is based on the structure devised by paper engineer and artist Hedi Kyle. This course is perfect for beginners and all levels who have an interest in making physical book forms to house images. No previous experience is needed.
Beginners Build your Website with Squarespace with Allie Astell
18 Mar, 11:00 – 13:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
This course covers setting up and managing a photography portfolio or blog on Squarespace. You'll learn to choose templates, add pages, edit text, style your site with logos, colours, and fonts, and create galleries. It also includes SEO basics, optimising photos, integrating social media widgets, and adding a contact form.
Book Arts – The Pamphlet book with Lynne Connolly
24 Mar, 16:00 – 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This online workshop will give you the skills and planning to make your own unique handmade pamphlets. The session will be a mixture of demonstration, discussion and guided techniques for making a finished piece. Lynne will also discuss how you might develop a series of your own work and make limited editions in pamphlet form. No prior knowledge required for this workshop, just an interest in arts & crafts.
Introduction to Automotive Photography with Amy Shore
09 Apr, 19:30 – 21:30, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Whether you're embarking on a solo road trip along Scotland’s famous North Coast 500 or capturing the nostalgia of the Goodwood Revival for the first time, you might be wondering how to get those perfect shots. This introductory workshop is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to help you capture storytelling images that stand out.
Writing for Photographers - Titles/Captions/Text with Andy Golding
13 Apr, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop is designed to empower you with the skills to write compelling titles, captions, and texts that elevate your images for any genre and context. No prior skills are necessary. Taking control of language accompanying images gives you authority and the power to communicate most effectively.
SEO and Online Marketing for Photographers with Allie Astell
16 Apr, 13:00 – 15:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
This exclusive Zoom workshop focuses on SEO and online marketing for photographers. It’s designed for those looking to improve their website's visibility. During the session, you'll receive expert advice on SEO, blogging, social media, and Google Analytics to enhance your online presence. Perfect for photographers with a website and some technical skills.
Making an Accordion Book with soft cover with Lynne Connolly
13 May, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This will be an active hands-on making workshop for anyone interested in creating an accordion booklet to present their images. This method uses a very versatile and accessible approach to making a photobook structure. We will be looking at the precise way of folding the pages to ensure even and consistent folds and page sizes. In addition to this, you will see how to extend your booklet and increase page size and numbers. To end, you will be shown how make a soft cover for the booklet using a simple but effective single page technique.
Flower Photography Taster: Techniques & Style with Polina Plotnikova
21 May, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Do you want to take better photographs of plants and flowers but don't know where to start? In this two hour webinar with Polina Plotnikova FRPS you'll have the chance to listen to, and discuss various styles and visual approaches involved in the art of flower photography. It will give you a taste of the creative techniques you can apply when taking photographs of plants and flowers.
Phone Photography: Beyond the Basics with Benedict Brain
21 May, 10:00 – 12:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Your smartphone isn't just convenient - it's a sophisticated imaging tool capable of remarkable results when you know how to exploit its potential. This is a demonstration-based session where Ben will share his screen and walk through real-world techniques and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. You’ll learn how to make the most of light, find your own style, and use editing apps to make your pictures stand out.
Contemporary Photo Album (The Crown Book) with Lynne Connolly
27 May, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
In this workshop, participants will create a small, contemporary photo album based on the "Crown Book" structure, which allows images to be easily removed and replaced. Using basic materials like paper, card, and photographs or postcards, you’ll craft an interchangeable mini photo album. This course is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in creating physical book forms for displaying images, with no prior experience needed.
Beginners Build your Website with Squarespace with Allie Astell
11 June, 11:00 – 13:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
This course covers setting up and managing a photography portfolio or blog on Squarespace. You'll learn to choose templates, add pages, edit text, style your site with logos, colours, and fonts, and create galleries. It also includes SEO basics, optimising photos, integrating social media widgets, and adding a contact form.