Beginning Photography for Kids Ages 9-14

Aug 08, 2026
12:00 PM
4:00 PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Categories  Visual Arts

Instructor  Carl Wegener

Join instructor and St. Croix River Valley photographer Carl Wegener, whose mission statement is "Empowering Kids with Knowledge and a Camera," in this beginning photography class for kids.

 

Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features, settings, and basic functions through hands-on practice.


 

About the Instructor: Carl Wegener

 

Your instructor will provide the following:

Camera retail display, various learning aids, lights, battery charging station, tripods, and all class supplies.

 

Students are asked to bring:

A parent or caregiver, and a drink and snack.

 

Skill Level

No experience required.

 

Age Requirement 

This class is for ages 9 - 14.

 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $30

Total Cost: $80

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE