Don Tredinnick's Photographer's Playground
What is the Photographer's Playground?
- A series of free workshops led by MVPC member Don Tredinnick
- An opportunity to experiment and try different techniques, approaches, genres, etc.
- We pick a different topic each month to experiment with
- Locations vary depending upon topic
- Sometimes it will be a local get-together
- Other times, it may be a field trip
- Come to one and learn more about us
Submit topics you're interested in learning about. Please limit suggestions to "family friendly" subjects.
Photographer’s Playground is led by one of our most experienced photographers, Don Tredinnick.
Don has been teaching photography for over 11 years. Currently, his classes are offered through the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Roseville Community Education, Centennial Community Education, and Hot Sam’s Foto Park. In addition, Don offers several location based workshops.
As a photographer, Don specializes in nature photography in the areas of landscape, botany, and wildlife. More about Don and his class offerings can be found at www.frozenhiker.com.
2026-27 Events
Sep
12
Oct
17
Photographer’s Playground
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Topic: Topic: ICM + Fall Colors
Location: Wood Lake Nature Center
Nov
7
Dec
12
Photographer’s Playground
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic: Macro + Christmas Markets
Location: Union Depot East Plaza
Jan
14
Photographer’s Playground
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Topic: Long Exposure & Light Painting
Location: Walker Art Center
Feb
26
Photographer’s Playground
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Topic: Urban Night Photography
Location: Stone Arch Bridge
Mar
20
Apr
24
May
15
Photographer’s Playground
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: Shooting in Harsh Light
Location: Normandale Japanese Garden
2025-26 Events
May
30
Photographer’s Playground
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic: Franconia Sculpture Garden
Location: Franconia Sculpture Garden