Beginning Nature Photography Class- Fri. Feb. 7, 2025
Beginning Nature Photography Class - February 7, 2025 3-4:30pm
Learn creative photography composition / lighting
Michigan Night Sky Photography Accessible Outing - April 2025
Michigan Night Sky Photography Accessible Outing - April 2025
Upper Peninsula of Michigan near Brimley
Night Sky
Learn creative photography composition / lighting
Easy, slow-paced instruction on accessible trails
Night Sky / Possible Northern Lights / Milky Way / Lighthouse / unobtrusive Wildlife techniques
The peace and privacy of residents in the area will be fully respected and we always practice Leave No Trace guidelines.
ART From The HEART
ART From The HEART
Art Classes For People of All Abilities and Ages
ART From The HEART
HeartWork Photography introduces our newest program for people with disabilities of all ages – ART from the HEART!
If you or someone you know wants to learn or improve their art abilities in a creative and fun way, this is the program for them and their family or friends. The only fee is to help cover our mileage and art supply expenses.
If you live in the Grass Valley, CA area and may be interested for yourself, to give a gift certificate, or to arrange a small-group class at your home/yard or church/other public center, please send me a message.
Pour Painting
Touch Drawing
Collages
Card making
Watercolor painting
Alcohol Ink painting
Zen Tangles
Prints
Drawing
Pastels
Neurographic Art
Air-dry clay
Nature Photography for All Abilities - SSU CEI Fairfield Osborn Preserve Event
Nature Photography for All Abilities -
Sunday, December, 4, 2022, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Sonoma State University
Center For Environmental Inquiry
A class on nature photography for all abilities no matter what your mode of ambulation may be. We will be exploring the wheelchair-accessible meadow and forested areas around the education center, as well as examining natural objects and specimens inside.
For beginners and more experienced photographers, with digital cameras or Smartphones. Enjoy the beauty and variety of plants, animals and minerals while learning creative composition, cropping, framing, leading lines, viewpoints and lighting. Also experience taking photos of tiny organisms through a microscope.
Call two weeks in advance if you need a sign-language interpreter or assistive technology for your camera.
The peace and privacy of residents in the area will be fully respected and we always practice Leave No Trace guidelines.
Every Child Matters / Orange Shirt Day - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
HWP Staff
Saturday, Sept 28, 2024 4:00pm thru 7:00pm PST
Peaceful & Informative Gathering
Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe
Outdoors at Sierra Pines United Methodist Church
22559 West Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley CA
A time of education, reflection, healing, and sharing about the Indian Boarding School History in the United States and graves of many Native Children. Please join us and bring your whole family.
Shelly Covert, Spokesperson for the Nisenan Tribe, will sing in her Native language and answer questions about U.S. Indian Boarding Schools and slavery of Native American children. Her older relatives and many others in her tribe were forced to attend residential government schools at a young age, where they were mistreated and stripped of their identity. Her great-uncle was sent all the way to Kansas where he died at Haskell Boarding School, without a reason and his remains were never returned.
Helping Hands Adult Day Program
Photography Classes for Helping Hands
Providing Cameras and Photography Education
Adult Day Photography Education
HeartWork Photography is collaborating with Helping Hands Adult Day Program to offer several free accessible nature photography trainings during May and June for staff, volunteers, and participants. You or your loved-one can sign up even if you do not normally participate in the Helping Hands activities as long as you have a disability of any kind, are elderly/frail, or you are a caregiver. For more information, call Helping Hands at (530) 432-2540
How can I help HeartWork Photography continue these programs?
Consider buying one of our fine art prints and paintings, and all proceeds will go to providing our programs and outings: Heartwork Photography Images
Earth Day in the Foothills 2022 - Saturday, April 23, 2022
HWP Staff
Saturday, April 9, 2022 11:00am PST
HeartWork Photography is presenting two Accessible Nature Photography outdoor classes, at 10:30 and at 11:15. Pre-registration is required for these free classes to keep group size small. Bring your Smartphone or simple Digital Camera. Easy-paced on level ground at the Earth Day yard. To sign up, please call Sierra Pines Church at (530) 268-6907.
Family Hike Day - Family SOUP - Saturday, April 9, 2022
HWP Staff
Saturday, April 9, 2022 11:00am PST
This is a nature hike among the Spring Flowers along the Buttermilk Bend Trail in the South Yuba River State Park. HeartWork will be assisting Family SOUP on taking children with special needs and their families on the beautiful accessible trail.
Photography with Assistive Technology - SSU - CEI - Saturday, March 13, 2021
HWP Staff
Saturday, March 13, 2021 4:00pm to 5:00pm PST
The profound connection to the environment and wildlife enjoyed by many nature photographers is not accessible to us all equally. Whether you or your child or student uses a wheelchair, has limited use of their hands, or is weak and has tremors, this informative and interactive event is for you.
We will explore artistic techniques using Assistive Technology (AT) for smart phones and digital cameras in order to promote accessible photography for everyone. You are encouraged to reach out to event leaders in advance for specific information about your disability or mobility needs, and how to acquire AT.
Before the event, we’ll ask you to take a photograph to upload. After a presentation and demonstration of homemade and purchased AT photography devices, each person will have a chance to share their photo with the group and get feedback from Rick, then hear about accessible nature photography sites.
At Sonoma State University – Center for Environmental Inquiry and Heartwork Photography we are deeply involved in both Nature and Wildlife Conservation and we work with many Environmental and Wildlife groups to increase awareness. Learn more about the Sonoma State University Center for Environmental Inquiry – http://cei.sonoma.edu/
This event is part of the North Bay Science Discovery Day. Learn more here: https://www.northbayscience.org
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for ages 13-18, and is for anyone with a disability or interest in nature photography access for all.
Before the event, instructions will be sent to you about taking a nature photograph to share with the group, including how to send it to the leaders.
Please feel free to contact the leaders by email about AT suggestions and/or explore camera devices on the internet via Centers for Independent Living.
Lastly, be prepared to share any information you have about good accessible trails and sites for nature photography.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration. If you have not used Zoom before, please allow time to download and install the application before the event. Please log-in a few minutes early, as it may take more than one attempt if servers are busy.
This event will be recorded.
Photography with Assistive Technology - SSU - CEI - Thursday, December, 3, 2020
HWP Staff
Monday, September, 28, 2020, 10:00am to 11:30am PST
The profound connection to the environment and wildlife enjoyed by many nature photographers is not accessible to us all equally. Whether you or someone you want to invite on nature photography outings uses a wheelchair, has limited use of their hands, or is weak and has tremors, this informative and interactive event is for you.
We will explore artistic techniques using Assistive Technology (AT) for smart phones and digital cameras in order to promote accessible photography for everyone. You are encouraged to reach out to HeartWorks Jeree’ and Rick in advance for specific information about your disability or mobility needs, and how to acquire AT.
At Sonoma State University – Center for Environmental Inquiry and Heartwork Photography we are deeply involved in both Nature and Wildlife Conservation and we work with many Environmental and Wildlife groups to increase awareness. Learn more about the Sonoma State University Center for Environmental Inquiry – http://cei.sonoma.edu/
Logistics
This event is open to all ages, and is for anyone with a disability or interest in nature photography access for all.
Before the event, please try using your camera or smart phone in advance, and explore the “local nature” photography options in or near your home, such as your back or front yard, just down the street, on your porch, or through your window.
Also please create a Google account, as a Google Drive folder link will be sent to you upon registration, and this is where we will upload the photos we capture during the event.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration.