ICP Crit Lab: With Ben Sklar
Course Code: 26SOEPP203IDates: April 3 - May 1, 2026
Meets: F from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET
Location: ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
Course Tuition: $475
Grow Your Portfolio. Elevate Your Practice. ICP's version of a master class, the Crit Lab is designed to take your photography to the next level. Come work with Ben Sklar-an award-winning editorial and commercial photographer known for his compelling visual storytelling-to refine your vision, strengthen your portfolio, and develop your unique voice as an imagemaker. Open to all genres and working methods, this Crit Lab offers a rigorous yet supportive environment for imagemakers at any stage to strengthen their portfolios, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and gain a clearer artistic. This course is limited to 10 students.
Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.
Students are encouraged to review ICP's Classroom Disclaimer for current information regarding COVID-19 policies, classroom guidelines, and more. These policies are subject to change at anytime.
Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.
ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
Ben Sklar
Faculty Bio| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | ICP (84 Ludlow Street) |
| 04/10/2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | ICP (84 Ludlow Street) |
| 04/17/2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | ICP (84 Ludlow Street) |
| 04/24/2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | ICP (84 Ludlow Street) |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM | ICP (84 Ludlow Street) |
This workshop fosters a rigorous yet supportive environment, encouraging experimentation, reflection, and mutual respect. Come prepared to push your creative boundaries and fully engage with the process. If you’re currently working on a personal project or have images you'd like to share, please bring a selection to our first session for group feedback.