Workshops
At fILMfAM we run a variety of workshops covering an array of subjects related to photography and media. Below is more information about our current selection of workshops along with some historic information about workshops we’ve run in the past.
All workshops are free, or donation only, unless otherwise stated.
Regular Workshops
Alternative Processes
Tuesdays, 11am-2pm at 181 Blackstock Road, Sheffield, S14 1FX (Beginning November 3rd)
Creative workshops exploring traditional picture-making techniques. We’ll experiment with processes such as cyanotype, natural materials, zine-making, camera-less image-making and using the darkroom
No prior knowledge or experience necessary. Just bring yourself and your lunch and be ready to slow down, experiment, connect and relax.
Call Laura on 07886 245477, Jack on 07884 054574 or email filmfamgleadless@gmail.com
This was only made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England
fILMfAM Originals
Wednesdays, 6-9pm at 181 Blackstock Road, Sheffield, S14 1FX
Adults workshop. Come and join our friendly group open to people of all abilities and experience. Come and learn how to take good photographs and make films about things important to you. Have your say, share your views, make friends, have fun and learn new skills.
We spend time in the studio, go and explore the local area and go on trips further afield.
We have cameras you can borrow.
Call Laura on 07886 245477, Jack on 07884 054574 or email filmfamgleadless@gmail.com
Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund via National Lottery Awards for All for funding this programme
3rdeye
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm at 181 Blackstock Road, Sheffield, S14 1FX (Beginning December 2nd)
Workshops for young people aged 11-18. Come and learn photography and film skills with professional photographers to guide you. Get creative, explore the local area, have fun, make what you want to make.
All welcome – we’re a friendly and open group!
Call Laura on 07886 245477, Jack on 07884 054574 or email filmfamgleadless@gmail.com
Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund via National Lottery Awards for All for funding this programme
Shorter Blocks and One-Off Workshops
The Press Gang
181 Blackstock Road, Sheffield, S14 1FX
Mondays 19th, 26th October and 2nd November, 12 noon – 2pm
Event and photojournalism photography.
Photographic training with professional photographers learning technical and practical skills around how to shoot a job. You will have the opportunity for some paid, supported on-the-job work photographing local Council-supported events and activity.
Limited spaces.
Call Laura on 07886 245477, Jack on 07884 054574 or email filmfamgleadless@gmail.com
Thanks to Sheffield City Council for this photography commission and the National Lottery Community Fund via National Lottery Awards for All for funding this programme
In Real Life Project
181 Blackstock Road, Sheffield, S14 1FX
COMING SOON
These workshops for children and young people will help us connect to our thoughts and our surroundings by leaving our phones behind and using cameras and nature diaries to observe our world and the changing of the seasons.
With thanks for funding from J G Graves Charitable Trust for funding this
Closed Groups - by invite only for these ones
Wild Alies
Small walking and technical photography group which aims to improve wellbeing, connect and open opportunity. This group does not currently have spaces.
Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund via National Lottery Awards for All for funding this programme
Are You Looking At Me?
A series of intergenerational photography workshops exploring how we are perceived and how we see ourselves and others. Workshops will bring children from the local area, young people from Springs Academy and people from our regular adult group together to share views, skills and ideas. This will culminate in an exhibition.
Thank you to Gleadless Valley Tara, South Sheffield Local Area Committee and Sheffield Springs Academy for funding this programme
Heritage and Journeys
A series of workshops taking photographs and making a film about how people came to Gleadless Valley and their stories of living here.
Thank you to Heeley Trust’s Community Chest Fund for funding this programme
Visiting Arists
Details coming soon
This was only made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Past Workshops
Story Weaving
Try your hand at photography, weaving, stictching and sun-prints, to explore and celebrate the woods and waterways of Gleadless Valley. In assocication with Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust.
In early 2026 we ran 3 sessions creating photography and artwork in and inspired by the local woods. These were then later shown in two exhibitions, one inside and finally out in the woods themselves.
