2024 FALL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS ARE HERE!

The Dixie is proud to offer seasonal photography sessions under the instruction of Jim & Carol Veneman. Read more about current class offerings by scrolling down the page.

Image by student RodgerJowers

FALL SESSIONS

Have you ever been lying in bed at night, and just as you are about to fall asleep, you hear an unfamiliar sound? Instantly you are keenly aware of everything. Your heart begins to race as you wait on even the slightest noise. 

Sometimes in our search for the right perspective or moment, we detect we're getting close. Suddenly our senses are fully awake. Sure, that happens anytime we come face to face with something incredible, but what about waking up day after day surrounded by the familiar, the common?

FALL SESSION #1 (6 WEEKS)

Thursdays: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 + Oct 3, 10

  • 5:30 - 7:00p CT

  • $185 / per student / per 6-week session

  • Exhibit will follow Oct 10's Class

  • Registration & payment are taken at the beginning of the first class

FALL SESSION #2 (5 WEEKS)

Thursdays: Oct 24, 31 + Nov 7, 14, 21

  • 5:30 - 7:00p CT

  • $155 / per student / per 5-week session

  • Exhibit will follow Nov 21’s Class

  • Registration & payment are taken at the beginning of the first class

Each of the sessions are designed for everyone, regardless of skill level. Someone new to photography will be introduced to seeing beyond the surface of the world around them and will be given some technical ideas to move them forward. Those with prior photography experience will be challenged to move their photography to the next stage, by applying where they have been to the next stop on their visual journey.

The sessions will be a mixture of in-class photography, along with weekly projects. The time will be designed for anyone with an interest in photography, from the beginner, to those with years of experience. The camera you use for this class really won't matter, whether it's your phone or a digital camera. 

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR, JIM VENEMAN

For over twenty years Jim has served as a university professor of photojournalism. He has covered many national and international stories. In 2011 he received the National Press Photographers Association’s highest award for teaching photojournalism, the Robin F. Garland Educator Award.

For more than 10 years Jim and Carol have taught photography at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and in an after-school program at the Huntingdon Middle School, introducing students of all ages to the idea of seeing beyond the backyard fence. 

STUDENT WORK - 2021 SPRING SESSION

The gallery above includes photography by Jim Veneman’s 2022 Spring Students: Teresa Carter, Rodger Jowers, Patsy Hathorn, Lorri Skelton, Laurie Pierce, Laura Sherrod, Joy Williams, Jessica Lambert, Gary Clark, and Charles Leslie.

STUDENT WORK - 2021 SPRING SESSION

The gallery above includes photography by Jim Veneman’s 2021 Spring Session 1 Students: Michelle Sanders, Jennifer King, Teresa Carter, Laura Sherrod, Becky Ruteldge, Angela Hedges, Laura Sherrod, Dusty King.

STUDENT WORK - 2020 FALL SESSION 2

The gallery above includes photography by Jim Veneman’s Fall 2020 Students: Charles Leslie, Rick Jahnke, Rodger Jowers, Lorri Skelton, Becky Rutledge, Jessica Burns, Laura Sherrod & Teresa Carter.

STUDENT WORK - 2020 FALL SESSION 1

The gallery above includes photography by Jim Veneman’s 1st Fall 2020 Session: Ashley Reed, Paula Walls, Laura Sherrod, Charles Leslie, Lance Clark and Teresa Carter.