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SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2025 | OUT OF THE ORDINARY PINHOLE ADVENTURES WITH JEN & MARTIN | PORT TOWNSEND, WA.
Join Jen Cohen (Port Townsend, WA) and Martin Vanners (The Netherlands) for immersive pinhole adventures. Jen and Martin have been leading hands-on pinhole experiences across the U.S. and Europe, sharing the joy of the out-of-the-ordinary. With a deep reverence for process, place, and the mystery of light, they invite you to step into a slower rhythm and rediscover the world through handcrafted cameras and analog techniques. Whether you’re building a camera from scratch, wandering in search of shadows, or crafting a one-frame still, each session is a chance to connect more deeply, with your surroundings, your creativity, yourself and each other. No photography experience necessary. Just bring curiosity, and a sense of wonder. All materials and taxes included in registration. Experiences will take place in downtown Port Townsend. Exact location will be provided upon registration. All ages. As always, drinks and snacks included! Choose one or more sessions:
September 12 | 10am-1pm: Shadow & Light: A Slow Photography Field Journal (max 6)
September 13 | 10am-1pm: Through the Eyes of Time: Build, Shoot, and Reveal
September 14 | 10am-1pm: The Pinhole Portrait Salon (max 6)
September 14 | 2pm-5pm : Secrets in the Shadows: Pinhole Storytelling Experience (women only and max 6)
September 12-17 | Private Pinhole & 35mm Sessions | Customize and Book before August 25
Multi-class and group discounts available. Email jen@rawartcollective.org. For more inspiration see Pinsta Fanatics and Martin Vanners. Traveling from out of town? We can help with accommodations. Need help deciding which workshops to take? Email us for a link to a weekly live zoom Q&A with Martin and Jen.
PINHOLE EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY SETTING
Discover the magic of pinhole through immersive, hands-on workshops and experiences tailored for all ages and environments. Whether you’re seeking creative exploration, team connection, or educational enrichment, there’s a pinhole experience for you.
Every experience includes all materials, no experience needed. Sessions are flexible in format, from hour-long introductions to multi-day immersions, and can be adapted for indoor, outdoor or hybrid settings. Example photos and videos from pinhole experiences are available on Instagram.
Want to bring a pinhole experience to your community, classroom, workplace, or event? Let’s make it happen. Contact: jen@rawartcollective.org
RECENT WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, & EXPERIENCES
May 2025 – BARN, Pinsta Pinhole Experience for All Ages (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Bainbridge Island, WA
May 2025 – Brooklyn Film Camera, Pinsta Pinhole Experience (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Brooklyn, NY
March 2025 – Society for Photographic Education (SPE) 2025 National Conference, Pinsta Pinhole Basics (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Reno, NV
March 2025 – Alchemy Arts Center, Pinsta Pinhole Experience (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), San Juan Island, WA
February 2025 – Point Wilson Lighthouse & Raw Art Collective Pinhole Photography Experiences (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Port Townsend, WA
September 2024 – Northwind Art (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Port Townsend, WA
DIY Can Pinhole Photography
Intro to Pinsta Pinhole Photography
Specialized Pinsta Workshops: Secrets to Perfect Exposure, Intentional Movement, Special Effects, Developing in Seaweed
May 2024 – Northwind Art, Intro to Pinsta Pinhole Photography (Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners), Port Townsend, WA
April 2024 - Present, Traveling Camera Obscura, Port Townsend, WA (Jen Cohen, Brian Goodman, Dave Ehnebuske)