January-February 2012 Photography Club Class Schedule

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Class ID # 001: All Level Critique Session; Instructor - Vicki Levy

Space for 12 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 001-1: Monday, Jan 30, 10 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 001 - 2: Monday, Feb 27, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: Bring up to three (3) 8 X 10 Photographs. No framed photographs please. Photos may be matted but not necessary. Class will consist of critiquing and suggestions for improving photographs. This is a perfect opportunity for a non-competitive appraisal of your photos.

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Class ID # 002: Cassess/Underpinner (Needed for certification); Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 4 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 002-1: Thursday, Feb 16, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: In this class you will be instructed on how to use the "Cassese Underpinner". The Cassese will join picture frame molding by underpinning; leaving NO nail holes to be filled. It is a fast and easy procedure to learn. Each class will supply the student with at least two pieces of frame molding on which to practice.

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Class ID # 003: Choosing the Right Camera for the Application; Instructor - Robert Kampwirth

Space for 18 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 003-1: Tuesday, Feb 7, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: With so many cameras available, how do you pick the correct one? In this course we will cover the important considerations in making the right choice depending on how you want to use your camera. These include: point & shoot vs SLR, wide angle vs telephoto, when more optical zoom is important, image stabilization and it's importance, face recognition, flash considerations, the myth surrounding megapixels, taking high quality movies, etc. This course is primarily for people who are considering buying their first digital camera or who are thinking about upgrading to a more versatile camera.

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Class ID # 004: Competition Guideline Review; Instructor - Rich Matheny

Space for 16 participants Cost: Free

Class ID # 004 - 1: Thursday, Jan 19, 11 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 004 - 2: Friday, Feb 17, 11 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This review of the Competition Guidelines will prepare you for the monthly Club competitions. It will cover the current year rules, photo selection, printing and mounting options. Everything you need to know to get started and feel comfortable entering the competitions.

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Class ID # 005: Creative Custom Framing; Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 005 - 1: Thursday, Feb 9, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Learn how to professionally finish putting your photo into a frame. You will learn how to properly clean glass, how to use the framing point gun and the finishing touch of dust covers, bumpers and wire. Students must bring a matted picture and corresponding frame to complete the class project.

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Class ID # 008: Glass Cutting & Print Guard (Needed for certification); Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 008 - 1: Thursday, Feb 23, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Learn how to handle glass, cut glass, switch & change blades and how to cut plexiglass. Also learn how to use "Print Guard," a product that is used in the dry mount press that can take the place of glass. It is permanent when mounted to the photo and makes all photos "mat finish" even if the print is glossy. It's a wonderful product for artists who work in pastels and even pencil drawings, as it keeps their pictures from ever smearing. Bring a photograph or piece of artwork that you are willing to use to test this new studio product. Note: Print Guard is permanent.

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Class ID # 009: Mat Cutting Part 1 (Needed for certification);

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 009 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 10, 1 - 3 PM – Instructor – Julie Young

OR Class ID # 009 - 2: Friday, Jan 20, 10 AM - 12 PM - Instructor - Gracene Peluso

OR Class ID # 009 - 3: Wednesday, Feb 15, 1 - 3 PM - Instructor - Gracene Peluso

Class Description: This class is a hands-on instruction of the basic single-mat cutting only. Learn to dry mount your photo, measure correctly, do proper cutting for a single mat and do finish trimming of mat. You must bring an 8 X 10 photo, measuring tape and a lead pencil.

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Class ID # 010: Mat Cutting - Part 2; Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 010 -1: Friday, Jan 13, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: This class is a hands-on instruction on learning to cut double and/or triple mats. You MUST bring an 8 X 10 photo, measuring tape and a lead pencil.

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Class ID # 011: Mat Cutting - Part 3; Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 011 - 1: Thursday, Jan 19, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: This class is a hands-on instruction on customized mats, foam core build up and using your photo as a mat. Bring a photo that you want to mat, measuring tape & lead pencil.

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Class ID # 012: Monitor Training & Studio Certification

Space for 18 participants Cost: Free

Class ID # 012 - 1: Thursday, Jan 12, 10 - 11 AM - Instructor – BJ Campbell

OR Class ID # 012 -2: Wednesday, Jan 25, 10 - 11 AM - Instructor - John Rotty

OR Class ID #012 - 3: Thursday, Feb 16, 10 - 11 AM - Instructor – BJ Campbell

OR Class ID # 012 - 4: Wednesday, Feb 22, 10 - 11 AM - Instructor - John Rotty

Class Description: The Studio Education Committee recommends that every member receive instruction on Studio procedures including training to monitor classes. Participants will learn how to access and secure the Studio, perform class monitor duties, register members for classes, register new members, and complete emergency procedures. This is essential training for the many members who volunteer to monitor classes. The Club continues to have a strong class schedule only with the assistance of the volunteer monitors and instructors. In addition, any member who would like to reserve the studio must take this training. Members who have taken classes that provide equipment certification in matting, lighting, printing, scanning, etc. can take advantage of reserved Studio time once they complete this training session. This assures that all members of the Photography Club take responsibility for the effective and safe use of the Studio.

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Class ID # 015: Scanner Instruction; Instructor - Bob Nachman

Space for 6 participants Cost: Free

Class ID # 015 - 1: Wednesday, Feb 1, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Scanning lets you put the whole world on your computer. IT'S SO EASY! Instruction will be hands on and handouts will be provided to help you remember the next time you want to do some scanning for yourself. You will learn how to scan pictures as well as text which you can then format as you wish.

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Class ID # 017: Studio Lighting Part I (Needed for certification); Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 017 - 1: Monday, Jan 16, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This is a basic Class to acquaint participants with our studio lighting equipment and how to use it safely. It is also a good opportunity to determine which lighting equipment is best suited for use with your camera and if there are certain application limitations. Our cool light fluorescent lighting is highly versatile and works well with most point and shoot cameras and the strobe flash units are ideal for cameras having a "hot shoe". BRING YOUR CAMERA ALONG TO THIS CLASS!!

This Class is a prerequisite for Advanced Portrait, Tabletop and Glassware Photography.

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Class ID # 022: Landscape Photography; Instructor - Chuck Thomas

Space for 10 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 022 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 31, 1 - 3 PM

OR Class ID # 022 - 2: Thursday, Feb 23, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: For many photographers at whatever level, landscapes are a favorite subject, but capturing the scene as we see it can often be one of the more challenging and frustrating experiences of photography. This course will begin with a brief look back at the evolution of landscape photography in the US and how it influenced the creation of the National Park system and spurred efforts to preserve our natural resources. We continue with an overview of various techniques the pros use for getting eye-catching landscape photos, such as content, composition, exposure and lighting, followed by a review of equipment considerations such as lenses and filters best suited for landscapes. The lecture will be illustrated by examples of award-winning photos by our own members as well as professionals working in the field.

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Class ID # 025: Essential Camera Terms; Instructor - Bob Kampwirth

Space for 18 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 025 - 1: Thursday, Feb 9, 9 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: Confused about all the camera lingo such as aperture priority, focal length, f-stop, face detection, macro, image stabilization, etc. These and many other terms associated with using modern digital cameras will be explained along with examples of how they are used in cameras.

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Class ID # 026: Creative Cropping; Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 12 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 026 - 1: Monday, Feb 6, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: Creative cropping in the camera or by editing with Picasa or Photoshop can turn an average photo into something exceptional. The best part about cropping is that it is easy to do. Most people under crop and are constrained by traditional format habits. Many photos will be shown with live demos to illustrate class suggestions. Fast moving and fun!

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Class ID # 028: Tabletop Photography; Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 6 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 028 -1: Monday, Feb 20, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This is a good opportunity to learn more about basic lighting using cool light fluorescent with a variety of stationary subjects. Flowers, models, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, you name it and we will try to find the best way to light and photograph it. Our goal is to make the subject look distinctive by using creative lighting. Bring whatever type of camera you own and a subject of choice.

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Class ID # 030: Epson 3880 Printer Training

Space for 5 participants Cost: $5, includes one 8 X 10 print

Class ID # 030 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 24, 10 AM - 12 PM - Instructor - Corky Burt

OR Class # 030 – 2: Wednesday, Feb 29, 9:30 AM – 12 PM - Instructor - Rich deAsla

Class Description: Each Epson 3880 Printer training session is limited to five (5) participants so that each person can have a hands-on experience. These sessions will be for members who have some knowledge of Photoshop/Picasa and printing experience. Each participant should bring two (2) edited (ready to print) image files on a thumb drive or a CD.

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Class ID # 032: Using Print Guard; Instructor - Julie Young

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5 plus materials

Class ID # 032 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 17, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: "Print Guard" is a product that is used in the dry mount press which can take the place of glass. It is permanent once mounted to the photo and makes all photos "mat finish" even if the print is glossy. It's a wonderful product for those artists that work in pastels and even pencil drawings as it keeps their pictures from ever smearing. Bring a photograph or piece of artwork that you are willing to use to test this new studio product. Note: Print Guard is permanent.

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Class ID # 033: iPhotography; Instructor - Connie Fisher

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 033 -- 1: Wednesday, Jan 18, 10 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 033 - 2: Wednesday, Feb 15, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: If you own a new iPhone, iPad2 or iTouch4G then you will be interested to learn how you can use it for photography. With thousands of applications available, you will be amazed and impressed with what you can do with your Apple devices. Whether taking pictures in HDR (High Dynamic Range), manipulating images, using the video capabilities or adding special effects, you will learn how useful and fun these applications can be. Sending via email or printing options will be discussed also. Using the iPad2 connected to the studio's HDMI TV you will easily see the demonstrations in real time. General questions about these devices and how they work will be addressed if necessary. With the iPhone you'll never miss an opportunity to get a great image as your camera is always at your side.

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Class ID # 106: How Do I Turn This Thing On? - Digital Camera Basics; Instructor - Stan Abrahamson

Space for 6 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 106 - 1: Thursday, Jan 26, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Even basic digital cameras can be a little intimidating for those who are not familiar with the modern day digital camera. This workshop is oriented to the first time user of a digital camera. Please bring your camera, batteries if not already installed, and the cameraʼs manual. By the end of the class participants will: 1) develop an understanding of the simplicity of using a digital camera in its manual modes and 2) will feel confident in their ability to take photographs under everyday conditions. Follow-up workshops: "Composition Guidelines and Camera Settings" and "Digital Camera Settings Workshop" are offered as more advanced workshops in Digital Camera Basics. After completion of the class(es), participants should feel competent to submit a photo in the novice level of the next Photography Club of Sun City monthly competition.

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Class ID # 108: Photo Enhancement with Picasa; Instructor - Randy Bolduc

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 108 - 1: Wednesday, Jan 11, 10 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 108 - 2: Wednesday, Feb 8, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: Discussion of the fundamental applications of Picasa; Demonstrations of how and when to apply Picasa techniques; How to create award winning photos, examples on hand; Creating art from a photograph; Detail discussion of 16 Picasa enhancements; Follow-up individual assistance available on request.

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Class ID # 111: Composition Guidelines & Camera Settings; Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 111 - 1: Monday, Jan 9, 10 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 111 - 2: Tuesday, Feb 28, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: The intent is to present the best practices for composing and photographing with the best camera technique. We combine guidelines for good composition and what to expect from various basic and advanced camera settings so that rewarding photo experiences are obtained. Bring your camera & manual to this class.

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Class ID # 112: Transferring Your Pictures; Instructor - John Burrack

Space for 10 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 112 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 17, 10 AM - 12 PM

OR Class # 112 – 2: Tuesday, Feb 21, 10 AM – 12 PM

Class Description: You've taken pictures with your camera. This class will look at how to store your digital images and how to share your pictures digitally via e-mail, cloud storage or printing them on printers other than your home printer. We will review the steps for electronic submission to PCSC monthly competitions. Please bring (1) your digital camera with at least a couple pictures stored in it; (2) Other equipment needed to transfer your pictures to a computer. This includes a cable if your camera needs one; (3) Your camera manual; and (4) Optional – a "flash drive".

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Class ID # 113: Photoshop Elements (PSE) Organizer & Basic Editing; Instructor - Rich de Asla

Space for 18 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 113 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 10, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This class will demonstrate the power and flexibility of the Organizer and its compatibility with the Elements Editor as well as, Light Room and Photoshop CS5. Basic editing will include a review of the Editor environment including its tools, drop down menu system, plate bin and project bin. An eight page handout will be provided that contains a step-by-step solution to the sixteen exercises used in the demonstration.

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Class ID # 114: Photoshop Elements (PSE) Layers; Instructor - Rich de Asla

Space for 18 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 114 - 1: Tuesday, Feb 7, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: This class requires PSE Basic or equivalent experience as a prerequisite. The class will consist of a series of progressively more complex exercises demonstration the power of layers. A handout will be provided that will include a step by step solution to each exercise demonstrated plus two more that are of interest to only a few and the student may want to try on their own.

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Class ID # 202: Create & Publish Your Own Book; Instructor - Connie Fisher

Space for 6 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 202 - 1: Wednesday, Jan 11, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Learn the fundamentals of working with templates and your images to create a custom, personalized, professional-looking book for publishing. Take your images to the next level and it’s so easy and inexpensive! Create a book from your travel, wedding, baby, holiday, family, party or sport events.

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Class ID # 203: Digital Camera Settings Workshop; Instructor - Corky Burt & Rich deAsla

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 203 - 1: Tuesday, Jan 31, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

OR Class ID # 203 - 2: Monday, Feb 20, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Class Description: This is a picture taking and analysis session to illustrate the use of a variety of camera settings. We begin with a quick overview and go outside to try out and see the effect of many of the most useful and powerful settings. We then return to the Studio and show your images to see how well these settings work. The Class is FUN!! BRING YOUR CAMERA & MANUAL ALONG TO THIS CLASS!!

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Class ID # 204: Introduction to Wildlife Photography; Instructor - Robert Kampwirth

Space for 18 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 204 - 1: Tuesday, Feb 14, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This course will be oriented towards wildlife photography in Sun City. It will include basic principles and techniques, equipment needed and the importance of being opportunistic when taking photos. Examples using digital cameras mounted on small scopes and compact super zoom cameras will be presented. Bringing your camera to this session is optional.

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Class ID # 214: Using the Magic Extractor Tool in Photoshop Elements; Instructor - Connie Fisher

Space for 4 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 214 - 1: Wednesday, Jan 25, 1 - 3 PM

OR Class ID # 214 - 2: Wednesday, Feb 22, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Ever have a picture you absolutely loved but the background was a distraction and ruined the picture? Don't delete it yet! Learn how to use the Magic Extractor Tool to take your subject out of the picture and put it in another background or setting. It's fun and easy to do. Class is open to four participants at a time so we can work hands on. If you have a laptop with Photoshop Elements please bring it along with an image that you would like to try. Computers at the studio will also be available to work on; so don't forget to bring your image if you want to try it yourself.

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Class ID # 215: Adjusting RAW Images in PSE (2 part class); Instructor - Hugh O'Connor

Space for 8 participants Cost: $10

Class ID # 215 - 1: Tuesday, Feb 14, 1 - 3 PM

AND Tuesday, Feb 21, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: "A starter DVD guide to get richer looking photos today!" This video DVD is for PhotoShop CS5, PhotoShop Elements and Lightroom users. It is geared toward the intermediate to advanced photographer with a camera that is able to shoot in RAW. The DVD explains how to use the raw space in PhotoShop Elements to adjust images. It explains the use of all the options in the RAW format. This DVD was featured in the Digital Camera Magazine. The creator of the DVD is photographer & image-editing journalist, George Cairns. Please note: Laptop are more than welcome during this presentation. As a special bonus, Hugh will show an inexpensive way to protect your camera from the rain.

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Class ID # 216: Calendar Making on a Mac; Instructor - John Ruggiero

Space for 6 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 216 - 1: Wednesday, Jan 18, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Our goal will be to create a calendar using iPhoto. During this class, we will load photos into iPhoto, create an album, and create a calendar by adding and deleting photos from the album.

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Class ID # 218: High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography - Part 1; Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 218 - 1: Monday, Jan 23, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: HDR Photography is a technique to greatly increase the tonal range of a photograph by merging multiple images having a wide range of exposure levels. Precise camera technique is combined with HDR software to provide photo realistic and/or artistic results. Any camera having multiple camera exposure capability should suffice. Most newer and higher end point and shoot and all DSLRs camera have this capability. This Session introduces the subject and provides detail instructions on how to generate the multiple exposures and how to access HDR Software. This class is a pre-requisite for HDR Photography Workshop Part 2.

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Class ID # 219: High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography Workshop - Part 2; Instructor - Corky Burt

Space for 8 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 219 - 1: Monday, Feb 13, 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Description: This is a follow-up to Part #1 where we review examples of each participants HDR experience and discuss questions and solutions to further enhance our knowledge of the HDR process. Participants must have taken HDR Photography Workshop Part 1. We will also attempt to refine the applications where HDR offers advantages or disadvantages

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Class ID # 302: ProShow Gold/Producer Fundamentals; Instructor - Connie Fisher

Space for 6 participants Cost: $5

Class ID # 302 - 1: Wednesday, Feb 8, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: Beginners start here. This class will give you the fundamentals of several stages of creating a slide show presentation. Discussed will be the use of captions, panning, adding music, transitions and movement to create a personalized slideshow. Be the "star" of your own show with your own images!

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Class ID # 304: Learn Camera RAW (Three-Part Class); Instructor - Bob Nachman

Space for 6 participants Cost: $15

Class ID # 304 - 1: Monday, Jan 16, 1 - 3 PM;

AND Monday, Jan 23, 1 - 3 PM

AND Monday, Jan 30, 1 - 3 PM

Class Description: This class is aimed at those with Photoshop CS5. If you have Photoshop Elements you will find that most of the capabilities we discuss will not be available to you. However there will be all the important techniques available in Elements. This class will examine every panel, tool and capability of Camera Raw 6.3 and will enable you to get the fullest out of this incredible, newly enhanced software.

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SIG: Canon DSLR Users; Facilitator - Corky Burt

Space for 18 participants Cost: Free

Thursday, Jan 19, 7 - 9 PM

AND Thursday, Feb 16, 7 - 9 PM

Class Description: No sign-up needed; just come into the studio on the scheduled dates!! This is a Forum for Canon DSLR Camera users to learn and share their knowledge about the capabilities of Canon DSLR Cameras, Lenses, Speedlite Flash Units and other Accessories. The Group meets monthly (3rd Thurs.) in the Studio to discuss predetermined Topics of Interest and other Q&As.

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SIG: Nikon DSLR Users; Contact person - Marty Shimp

Space for 18 participants Cost: Free

Thursday, Jan 5, 7 - 9 PM

AND Thursday, Feb 2, 7 - 9 PM

Class Description: No sign-up needed; just come into the studio on the scheduled dates!! This is a Forum for Nikon DSLR Camera users to learn and share their knowledge about the capabilities of Nikon DSLR Cameras, Lenses, Flash Units and other Accessories. The Group meets monthly (1st Thurs.) in the Studio to discuss predetermined Topics of Interest and other Q&As. ALWAYS BRING YOUR CAMERA & MANUAL.

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SIG: Creativity Workshop; Instructors - Ray Fausel & Ed Venish

Space for 18 participants Cost: Free

All sessions meet on Wednesday evening from 7 – 9 PM

Jan 11

Jan 18

Jan 25

Feb 1

Feb 15

Feb 22

Feb 29

Class Description: No sign-up needed; just come into the studio on the scheduled dates!! Group will focus on creativity in photography; what is a good photograph, what we look for when we take a photograph, what attracts us to a scene, how to make our photographs better, and taking it to the next step. Each session will consist of critiques (of our photographs and of famous photographs), reading assignments and photo assignments.

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Julie's Open Studio; Instructor - Julie Young

Sunday, Jan 15, 1 - 4 PM Cost: Free

AND Sunday, Feb 19, 1 - 4 PM

Class Description: Julie Young's Open Studio for Matting, Dry Mounting, Glass Cutting & Framing projects. Julie will be available to assist those that have had a previous Mat Cutting Class. No registration necessary. This session is FREE, but you need to pay for the materials that you use.

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Photo Printing Help Session; Instructor - Rich Matheny

Monday, Jan 9, 1 - 3 PM Cost: Free

AND Friday, Feb 10, 10 – 12 PM

Class Description: No sign-up needed; just come into the studio on the scheduled dates! Photo Printing Help is designed to provide members with an opportunity to print photographs using the Epson Printer. A studio monitor who has had printer training will be available. Bring your photograph to the studio on a thumb drive. The Help session is FREE, but you will pay for the prints you make.

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