The Spark Sessions

Seven weeks. Any camera. A completely different way of seeing the world.

This is not a class about settings or technique. It is an experience built around one simple idea. When you learn to really look at the world around you, something shifts. In how you see. In how you feel. In how you move through ordinary life.

Each week we explore one element of visual storytelling together- Observation, light, color, structure, movement, and your own creative voice. 

Through guided activities, real conversations, and creative assignments, students are guided through their own lives with fresh eyes.

Every session follows the same gentle rhythm so students always feel safe and ready to explore.

Open. Explore. Discuss. Assign. Close.

Students learn to:

• See beauty and meaning in everyday life

• Develop visual curiosity and emotional awareness

• Explore photography as a form of expression and connection

• Notice how light, color, patterns, and movement shape the way we feel

• Build confidence in their own artistic perspective

This course is not focused on camera settings or professional technique. Instead, it invites students into a more thoughtful and creative relationship with the world around them.

The program ends with The Spark Showcase. 

A virtual celebration where every student shares six images from their journey and answers one final question together. What do you notice now that you did not notice before? Parents and friends welcome

Any camera works. Phone, DSLR, or anything in between. No experience needed. Just an open eye and a willingness to notice things.

Course Terms & Agreement

By registering for this course, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Enrollment & Payment

Full payment is required to reserve your child’s place in the course. Enrollment is limited, and spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Refund Policy

Due to the limited class size and the preparation involved in reserving each student’s space, all registrations are non-refundable once payment has been submitted.

If a family is unable to attend after registering, registration may be transferred to another student with prior approval, if space and timing allow.

Missed Classes

This is a live, interactive small-group experience. Because of the nature of the course, missed classes cannot be refunded, credited, or rescheduled.

When possible, brief recap notes, creative prompts, or optional at-home activities may be provided for missed sessions, but live instruction cannot be recreated outside of scheduled class times.

Course Changes

The instructor reserves the right to make minor adjustments to lesson plans, locations, or activities when necessary due to weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances.

Photo & Media Consent

Photos or behind-the-scenes images from class activities may occasionally be used for educational or promotional purposes. No child’s full name will be shared publicly without permission.

Participation

This course is designed to cultivate creativity, observation, curiosity, and respectful engagement within a group environment. Disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in dismissal from the program without refund.

By registering, you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms.

We are happy to provide supporting documentation for families using Florida EMA scholarship funds, including invoices, receipts, and proof of participation for reimbursement purposes

*Reimbursement approval is determined by the scholarship program*