CO to host digital photography workshop on June 29

RHINEBECK -- CO will host a free Wellness Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, featuring a digital photography workshop with professional photographer and instructor Dan Goldman.

The workshop, which is open to everyone, will be followed by a mingling and conversation with some light refreshments. Space is limited; please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/PhotographyatCO

“As a teacher, I’m dedicated to the dignity and positive well-being of each of my students. My intention when working with them is to support their intrinsic knowledge with others’ perspectives and experiences,” Goldman said. “Encouraging and guiding them to the compelling resources that are right for each of them as individuals -- upon which they can build as they work to establish their own authentic voices. I encourage students to explore their role and that of art within society, using it as a creative tool for social commentary and to affect change. I look forward to sharing and encouraging those who attend my workshop at CO.”

Goldman’s photographs have been featured in many shows around the Hudson Valley and beyond, most notably at WAAM in Woodstock, Queen City Gallery 15 in Poughkeepsie and Samuel Dorsky Museum in New Paltz, among other recent exhibits.

Community Manager Claudia Cooley said CO was pleased to offer the workshop as a continued reflection of CO365’s efforts to inspire community well-being.

“We have had some great events at CO so far this year, and we’re hoping to build on that, attracting even more people to join us and see what a wonderful venue CO is,” she said. “CO365 is pleased to continue contributing to the community by offering classes that inspire well-being on a variety of topics. By becoming CO365 members, people can attend all our Wellness Happy Hours as well as gain access to coworking, event space rentals and more.”

To become a CO365 member for $36.50 per year, email Cooley at [email protected].

About CO

CO, located at 6571 Spring Brook Ave. (Route 9) across from the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, opened in 2018 after a two-year re-design and renovation led by local architect Frank Mazzarella. Since its inception, CO has co-hosted numerous innovation sessions, community-related events, ranging from professional meetings, workshops and training, to parties, mixers and nonprofit galas. Local businesses and organizations that have utilized the space include Corcoran Real Estate, Data Stories, Hudson Community Incubator, Hudson Valley Women in Business, Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce, Rhinebeck Rotary Club, Stockade Works and Winnakee Land Trust. It has served as a meeting space for student groups such as Rhinebeck Interact Club and the 4H Club as well as a space for local artists to share their work, including Helena Palazzi, Kelli Bickman, Ryan Cronin, Shea Lord and Janine Gentile.

A locally-owned center for entrepreneurship, action and inspiration, CO’s members run the gamut from entrepreneurs, to startups and freelancers. Memberships start as low as $36.50 per year to gain access to CO’s community events and the opportunity to rent different parts of the space for co-working and special events. CO also welcomes smaller groups to brainstorm in its two round whiteboard rooms, rentable to members for as little as $20 an hour, that offer a perfect setting for off-site meetings.