Holography Workshops
Frank DeFreitas Holography | Allentown, PA | Phone: 610-770-0341

Publishing Notes
Updated 9 April 2013


About My Workshops
For 30 years, I have provided world-class holography educational programs for tens of thousands of students at: The Franklin Institute, Phila; Liberty Science Center, NJ; The Discovery Center of Science and Technology, PA; Lehigh University Physics Dept.; Lehigh-Carbon Community College; Northampton Community College; Georgian Court University Physics Dept.; The Smithsonian Institution, Wash. D.C. (Hirshhorn Museum & Fick Education Center), the New York Hall of Science; the Urban Systemic Initiative (NSF); private homes; and many elementary, middle and high schools throughout the northeast region -- along with several National Science Foundation-funded programs in other areas of the U.S.

Where is my studio?
My private home studio and exhibition room is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, close to many of the major NE metropolitan areas (times approximate): Philadelphia (1.5 hours); New York City (2 hours); Binghamton (2.5 hours); New Jersey (west) (30 minutes); New Jersey (shore) (2.5 hours); Baltimore (3.5 hours); Washington D.C. (4 hours); Wilkes-Barre (1 hour); Scranton (1.5 hours); Lancaster (1.5 hours); Reading (1 hour); Kutztown (30 minutes); Pittsburgh (5 hours).

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alien hologram
^ This is not me. ^

YEAR 2013 Programs

Private Holography Tutoring


This year is the 30th anniversary of my holography workshop programs. I will be accepting a limited number of students for private tutoring during the 2013 calendar year. I offer the following learning experiences:

1. Introduction to Holography: My most popular workshop. We will work together in the holography lab and create a one of a kind hologram for you to take home. Great for beginners, and also for those who wish to make holograms again after a long absence. You'll learn the entire step-by-step process, and see how you can easily and affordably set up your own hologram lab at home or at school. You'll also get some hands-on experience with various pieces of equipment, such as beamsplitters and spatial filters. I'm certain that you'll find my fee most affordable.

holographic light art
Holograms manipulate light into fanciful designs

2. Laser Holographic Light Art: People are amazed when they see the incredible light art produced in this workshop. With this method, holograms are used as a creative tool in the process itself, rather than being the end product. You'll learn how holograms and holographic optical elements can be used to manipulate light into extraordinary shapes and patterns of pure spectral colors. These resulting images can then be made into displays ranging from postcards to wall posters to live digital stadium screens. A great learning and creative experience for all ages. I've facilitated this workshop from elementary level students to adults, from local classrooms to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. This is already a classic summer workshop!

It is best to contact me by phone or email to discuss the possibility of working together.

analog holographic data storage
IBM research laboratory and holographic data storage 1960's

Workshops at My Home Studio (Allentown, PA)
Any morning, afternoon or evening, except Sundays.
Based on my availability.
Call 610-770-0341

Frank DeFreitas in Classroom 1983
My first classroom hologram presentation in 1983!

Laser and Holography Presentations (students, adults)

Call (610-770-0341) or email about having a presentation to your group or organization. I bring a working laser and holograms.

Length of each presentation can be adjusted from twenty minutes to one hour. A small honorarium to cover time and fuel is always appreciated.

At Your Location (school, private home, church groups, etc.)
Any morning, afternoon or evening, except Sundays.
From twenty minutes to one hour in length.
Based on my availability.
Call 610-770-0341


Frank DeFreitas Holography