Understanding Holograms
From Lasers to Light Fields

Above holograms by: (from left to right) Margaret Benyon, Rudie Berkhout, Ana-Maria Nicholson, Sam Moree

This Fall I am offering this class twice to accommodate the different audiences I have around the world. All classes are offered at 12 noon EST so that West Coast students can join us at 9 am, East Coast at noon , UK at 5 pm and the rest of Europe and North Africa in the later evening. I do occasionally have students from the Far East, Australia and New Zealand who are committed enough to learning about Holography that they join us during the middle of the night. I will offer the pre-recorded sessions (at the end of each course) at a discounted price if you contact me directly at lindalaw@lindalawholographics.com.

However, I am also aware that, depending on your work and lifestyle, some people have challenges taking a class during the week and would prefer a weekend class. To accommodate both groups I am offering this class twice this Fall, first of all on 6 consecutive Saturdays and then on 6 consecutive Tuesdays. Both classes will prepare a foundation for you for the next stage - getting started with your own holography studio.

It is a special experience interacting with students from around the world. Through Zoom you will have the opportunity to meet each other and establish individual communication through the Ruzuku messaging system and the bulletin boards where you can share your experiences making holograms.

In early 2026 I will be offering a course in Single-Beam Holography using self-developing photopolymer recording film. This course will guide you in the steps required to build your own studio, record holograms with photopolymer film, and explore a number of different ways to create images on this system.

With all of my courses you will find much additional supporting material on the Ruzuku site (when you register) where you will also find recordings of the class sessions shortly after they occur.

Course Curriculum

Session 1: Holograms

Light, Lasers and Interference

Lasers, Optics and Vibration Isolation Tables

Recording materials

Fine Art Laser Transmission Holograms

Fine Art Reflection Holograms

Fine Art Rainbow Holograms

Getting started with Single-Beam systems

Session 2:

Part 1: Fine Art Holographic Stereograms

Fine Art Pulsed Holograms