South Australian light painter David Wilson will lead a workshop for the community on Sunday and another for students on Monday.

Wilson started light painting about five years ago when he started stills photography.

“I went online to look a few different photography skills and discovered long exposure and light painting,” he said.

Since then he has been running light painting workshops throughout South Australia.

Mr Wilson said light painting was not only an accessible art form but one that could appeal to unskilled photographers as well as those considering it as a career. “If you are thinking about becoming a photographer or film maker it really helps you with your skills – it involves framing, exposure and shutter speed.” 

Mr Wilson said the Rainbow workshop would provide a chance for residents to get a basic introduction to light painting and try a few skills before working in a group to develop a more substantial image.

“We want people to get a feel for the creative side of it,” he said. 

He urged residents, no matter what their artistic or photographic skills, to join in the workshops and have some fun.

The workshop will be at 4.30pm on Sunday at Oasis, 30 Bow Street, Rainbow.

Mr Wilson said to register, people could call Adelle Rohrsheim at Oasis on 0431 820 493