The workshops will take place in different locations and on different days between October 10–26, 2025.
Poetic Portrait – From Idea to Creation
host: Susi Belianska (Slovakia / Italy)
FOR WHOM: FOR EVERYONE
Full-day photography workshop on how to create poetic and psychologically rich portraits, combining thoughtful preparation with a sensitive approach to photographing people outdoors.
Photo Editing
host: Sara Sobol (Italy / Denmark)
FOR WHOM: FOR EVERYONE
Master class on family values, using the family archive.
Everyday Life Photography
host: Toby Binder (GERMANY)
FOR WHOM: Youth aged 12–18 years
Together with the master, we will reflect on the concept/idea, discuss the technical and substantive aspects of the photos that participants will take on their own, and then collectively analyze and discuss the results as a group.
How to photograph effectively with a phone
CHANGE OF host: PIOTR TARGOSZ (POLAND)
FOR WHOM: FOR EVERYONE
We will learn how to take effective photos with a smartphone, making full use of its capabilities in street photography.
Street
host: Hervé Chatel (France)
FOR WHOM: FOR EVERYONE
Street Photography in Practice.
Being a Better Photographer Through Better Editing
host: ALAIN SHROEDER (BELGIUM)
level: intermediate – Advanced
Editing isn’t a technical addition, but the foundation of photography. In an age of image overload, a photographer stands out not only for capturing the moment, but also for the ability to choose what truly matters. It’s editing that transforms individual frames into a coherent story – it creates rhythm, sequence, and meaning, allowing a few photographs to say more than hundreds. It also encompasses subtle adjustments to tone, color, and framing that don’t distort reality but emphasize intentions and guide the viewer’s gaze. A critical look at your own photos becomes a lesson in self-development – it allows you to recognize habits, strengths, and weaknesses, and over time, it makes you a more self-aware photographer. In essence, editing is the art of seeing more clearly – what’s worth showing and what’s better left out.
Burning, not Burnout
host: Heather O’Donnell (USA)
FOR WHOM: Anyone involved in the arts
Reflective and practical workshop for artists who want to sustain their creative fire without exhausting themselves. Together, we explore early signs of burnout, strategies for prevention, and ways to navigate financial, bureaucratic, and social pressures while staying connected to the joy of artistic work. Through discussion, somatic awareness exercises, experiential learning, and peer exchange, participants gain concrete tools for balancing passion with sustainability.
The Magic of Light in Portrait
host: PIOTR WERNER (Poland)
FOR WHOM: ANY PHOTOGRAPHER
Workshops fully dedicated to working with light, the most important tool for a photographer.
I will show you how to control the angle of light, contrast, distance from the light source, and its color. You will learn practical lighting schemes and how to modify them for portrait, fashion, family, business, or fine art photography.
The Magic That Happens in the Dark – Light Painting in Practice
host: dariusz machura (Poland)
FOR WHOM: For seekers of abstraction in photography
A workshop dedicated to the photographic technique known as Painting with Light.
A specialist in this field will show you how they work with a model, the exact equipment they use to streamline their workflow, and will also share several secrets for producing photos of the highest possible quality straight out of the camera.
Street Photography
host: Michał „Misiek” Baranowski and Paweł Świątek (poland)
FOR WHOM: everyone aged 16–100 years
NO PLACES AVAILABLE
You will learn the basics of composition and street photography techniques. We will discuss ethics, courage, and building your own style. Then, we will head out into the city together—Bielsko-Biała will become our photography stage. We will analyze your photos and offer guidance on how to develop further.
Cyanotype
host: Kasia Kalua-Kryńska (Poland)
FOR WHOM: FOR EVERYONE
Discover a unique method of creating artistic works using the cyanotype technique while developing your creative expression skills. Learn the entire workflow—from preparation, exposure, and developing to finishing your prints—and take them home with you. Notice the difference in how historical figures and contemporary artists approach photography using this technique. Bring only your curiosity and openness to new experiences; everything else will be provided. Experiment with different types of paper and negatives (your own or those provided at the workshop). Create photograms and collages as you develop your own style and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.
