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			Making A Strong Photograph September 9-11, 2010 (10 am-4 pm) — Just in time for the splendor of fall colors, Dave Edwards, famous for his Kazakh Eagle Hunter series for National Geographic Magazine, will lead a 3-day photographic workshop. Dynamic compositions, light, subject content, and the artistic elements of an image will be his main topics. There will be an emphasis on changing photographic habits, seeing with new eyes and experimentation. Starting with an introduction and slide show on Thursday evening, the workshop will continue for 2 full days of shooting and lecture on Friday and Saturday, and end on Sunday at noon after more shooting and critique. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Dave Edwards Cost: $450 for a 3 day workshop Email: Laura Acker Phone: (970) 728-3886

			Basic Digital Photography Workshop September 11, 2010 (9:30am-3:30pm) — This class is intended for those with very little or no experience in operating a digital camera. Participants will get hands on experience in operating their digital cameras. This class is focused on participants who wish to increase their understanding of the basic controls of their camera. Subjects include understanding the dials on your camera, using & adjusting the menu, using the zoom lens, focusing, explaining cables & digital media cards, taking a good basic photo, and getting it onto a computer. Participants should bring their personal camera to class with a media card. Students will do hands on basic digital photo shoot on location. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Jon Harwood and Robert Feuerstein Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $50 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			The Digital SLR Camera September 18, 2010 (9:30am-12:30pm) — This class is for those who are experienced in the digital SLR camera operations but want to get the most out of their camera. Subjects will include learning detailed camera operations such as when to use auto vs manual settings, setting apertures & shutters speeds, ISO sensitivity, white balance, histograms, focus settings -(auto manual macro), image quality & size settings. A hands-on photo shoot on location at the school will assist in adjusting your camera to solve more complex photographic problems. Students are required to bring their digital SLR camera and a laptop with a digital editing program installed such as Photoshop Elements. Limit 15 students. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Jon Harwood and Robert Feuerstein Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $40 including CD Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Eye on Nature September 23-25, 2010 (Thu 1pm-7pm; Fri & Sat 6:30 am-1pm) — At the heart of every good photograph is both the photographer's passion for the subject and the ability to capture his/her unique vision. Spend as much time changing your perspective, sharpening your senses, and immersing yourself in nature, as in developing new photographic skills. Locations will range from historic properties to little known natural areas. Suzanne will give a presentation of her work, and provide lots of individual attention while on location and in the classroom. The knowledge of your personal equipment is your responsibility. Please pack lightly and be prepared to (leisurely) walk up to 1.5 miles into sites. Car-pooling is required. All camera formats are welcome. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Suzanne Rose Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $320; Non-Member: $345 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Introduction to the Macintosh Computer September 25, 2010 (9am - Noon) — Learn the Macintosh computer platform as a prerequisite for other digital courses such as Photoshop, Digital Design, and Digital Portfolio Workshop. Participants unfamiliar with the Mac learn how to log into their home and web space, and the differences/similarities between Mac and PC window and file management. PC users can learn on the Mac and work at home on their PC. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $50, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Digital Portfolio Workshop September 25, 2010 (1-4pm) — This course is designed for artists and amateurs just stepping into the digital realm. It introduces techniques for documenting one's own artwork by creating a digital portfolio from a simple camera/ lighting setup and provides computer tips for CD production. This workshop benefits anyone who wishes to submit a digital portfolio of their artwork for consideration in college admissions, gallery exhibition and juried competitions. Participants are invited to bring one or two pieces of their own artwork to use as examples. (Basic Macintosh computer skills required) Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $65, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Carbon Printing September 25, 2010 (9:30A - 5:00P) — The carbon process was developed in the 1860's and is recognized for its wonderful tonal range and marvelous details in the low values. In this one-day workshop students will learn the carbon process from start to finish - a direct transfer process where the initial image is transferred to a final support paper. The workshop will cover, making the carbon tissue, sensitizing the tissue, making the print and transferring the image. Students are expected to bring the appropriate size negatives since the carbon print is a contact print process; the size of the negative dictates the size of the final print. Digital or silver 4 by 5 or larger negatives are required. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Kent Rush Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $180 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Tuscany Through the Camera's Lens September 26 - October 3, 2010 (1 week) — Mark will lead you on an odyssey throughout Tuscany, shooting panoramic landscapes in the Val d'Orcia and beyond with your digital camera. Subjects will include local houses and architecture, people at markets and wine festivals, and the Mediterranean light and life during an overnight stay at Monte Argentario. This course will be most beneficial to new and intermediate digital photographers. The classes will include an introduction to the area and Mark's photography, local and more distant trips for shooting, instruction on computer editing, photo reviews and critiques. Your camera is of course required equipment. A laptop is highly desirable. Cost: 1950 euro, excludes lunches and airfare. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Mark Preu Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses LLC Cost: 1950 euro Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

			Photography Workshop on the Greek Island of Skopelos September 29 - October 9, 2010 — Explore the Greek landscape of Skopelos and capture the essence of the people and location with confidence and flair. This informative, fun-filled 10-day digital photography workshop held at The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts will be a fantastic hands-on adventure in all things digital with emphasis on travel and people photography for complete beginner to intermediate photographers. Working with everything from available light to flash and even night photography, participants will enjoy practical, fun and creative ways to capture what they see better as they take control of not only their camera, but the light, subject, location and related equipment and software for producing stunning imagery with confidence. Visit website				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Frances Litman Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,900 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			Photoshop I September 29 - December 8, 2010; no class Nov. 24 (Wednesdays, 4 - 6:30 pm) — This course introduces Adobe Photoshop software as a tool for manipulating images electronically to create digital art, and to transform your photos, graphics or website. Demonstrations and lectures cover the features of the program. Seats are limited. Enroll early. Knowledge of Macintosh platform required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Jeff Schwartz Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $445, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Fall Landscape in HDR and Panorama September 30 - October 2, 2010 (9am-4pm) — Detailed panoramic fall landscapes can be created with digital technology, featuring elongated fields of view taking the form of a wide strip. Also taught will be the technique of HDR (High Dynamic Range), which allows a greater range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas of an image by combining different exposures of the same scene to reveal detail that cannot be captured with a single photograph. You will be introduced to these techniques in the classroom before photographing the beauty of the fall season outside. On the final day, return to the classroom to put it all together and have a group critique. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Dan Eggert Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Member: $320; Non-Member: $345 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Photography Tour Ireland October 2-3, 2010 (10am on first day, dusk and dawn shoots also) — South Kerry offers some of the great landscape photography destinations in the world. The Iveragh Peninsula is full of dramatic mountains, rolling green hills and fields, spectacular cliffs and almost empty sandy beaches. I will show you my favourite places and you will learn how to improve your own photography skills artistically and technically. The tuitions will be about composition, exposure in semiautomatic or manual modes, filters, how to avoid camera shake, taking images to create panoramas or HDR images. The price is workshop only, but we can organise B&B, Hotel - accomodation or an Irish vacation cottage for you and your travel companions. Visit website				Location: Portmagee, Co. Kerry, Ireland Instructor: Michael Herrmann, Skelligphoto Sponsor: Skelligphoto Cost: 200 Euro Email: Michael Herrmann Phone: 00353 6694 79022

			AutoCAD I October 2 - December 11, 2010; no class Nov. 27 (Saturdays, 9am - Noon) — AutoCAD is the industry standard 3D CAD design, drafting, modeling and drawing software. Focusing on understanding the tools and applications of AutoCAD, participants explore the program through a series of demonstrations and projects. AutoCAD terminology combined with Interior Design vocabulary aid in the learning process. Prerequisite: must have basic computer skills. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Adam Roland Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $445, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Photography ReFocus - SEEing Your Way to Better Pictures October 2, 2010 (10:00 - 3:00) — Get the fundamental information and insights you need to create more powerful photos. We'll start with three essential pieces of gear that no one talks about - using your eyes, heart and mind. We'll then explore the foundation of photography as a visual language and build a new set of skills to communicate in that language. Discover how to make color, line, shape, texture and perspective work for you. Learn creative tools to improve your photos of people, architecture, flowers, pets and landscapes. Get access to online photo editing programs that are free and easy to use. Take home resources to keep your photography skills growing. All this with no geek speak or techno babble! Visit website				Location: Kilmarnock, VA Instructor: Tim Poly Sponsor: Poly Art Studio Cost: $90 Email: Tim Poly Phone: 703-472-1984

			Digital Design October 2 - December 11, 2010; no class Nov. 27 (Saturdays, 9am - Noon) — Learn the process and art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effective message through design, typography, composition, digital paint, and illustration techniques to create logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs and other types of visual communication. Emphasis is placed on the development of ideas, the process of creative problem solving, and the integration of image and message to create meaningful dialog through design. (Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh computer skills required. Some Photoshop or Illustrator experience is helpful.) Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $445, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			5091 \| Improving Your Photographs October 2, 2010 (10:00A - 1:00P) — You don't need to buy new cameras, lenses or other expensive equipment to take dramatically better photographs. This three-hour intensive will demonstrate how to make your photographs more dynamic and successful by using simple techniques and compositional tools that professional photographers use on every assignment. A handout with examples will be provided. Bring your problem photos to find out what went wrong. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Victor Pagona Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $80 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			A Digital Stretch in Santorini October 9-16, 2010 (sessions daily) — During this workshop students will learn techniques to produce Digital Glass, Translucent Window Panels, Digital Tiles, Digital Jewelry & embellishments along with material choices, transfer techniques, printing tips for these techniques, generating ideas, a variety of professional assembling and finishing techniques, problem solving, workflow methods for overcoming blockages, mental and physical tips for stimulating and maintaining creativity. Exploring Digital candles, boxes, textiles and using the student's digital camera files to generate images will be explored as time permits. The power of the computer will be demonstrated although this workshop is also suitable for students who don't use the computer. It is more about what to do with images than creating the images. Visit website				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Mary Ann Rolfe Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Digital Photography and Image Editing Workshop October 9, 2010 (1:30am-4:30pm) — This class is designed for students who know basic camera controls and have some experience with a digital camera & a computer. The class emphasizes working with image editing programs to make a great photo. Subjects will include rules for taking a great photo & basic editing such as cropping, lighting, red eye, sizing, printing, organizing files and making projects. Students are required to bring laptops with any image editing program installed & their own digital camera. Students will do hands on photo shoot on location at the school. The class emphasizes providing as much individual attention as possible. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $20 for the class including handouts Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Photographing Your Artwork (2D and 3D Art) October 14, 2010 (6-9pm) — This class will be focused on lighting, metering and getting photographs to look like what you painted or sculpted with the use of studio lighting. Students will learn how to properly set up, light and take professional-quality digital photographs of their two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Students should bring a piece of artwork to photograph (frames ok, no glass). Students must have a Digital camera that can be set for manual settings off program modes (No point and shoot cameras), a tripod, and their camera manual. Everyone will go home with one or two quality digital images that are appropriate to submit to juried shows. Class size limited to ten people, early registration is recommended. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Alan Lowy Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $95 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Nighttime Landscape Photography October 14, 23, 28, 2010 — Have you ever wondered how photographers create images in the dark? This hands-on class will cover all aspects of low light photography, including ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and the use of ambient light to teach you exactly how it is done, and we will take a field trip to capture Sarasota's skyline at night. The class concludes with a lesson in Photoshop and a group critique of the images. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Mollie Grady Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $105, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Sedona/Antelope Canyon: Photo Excursion with Ian Whitehead October 16-17, 2010 — Explore the beauty of stunning red rock vistas & lush canyons of Sedona and the world famous sandstone curves of Antelope Canyon. Saturday morning meeting at 10:00 am includes a portfolio review and discussion of locations, field technique and composition, then shooting Oak Creek Canyon & Red Rock Crossing. Sunday the class will leave early to insure perfect light in Antelope Canyon, one of the world's most beautiful slot canyons. Transportation included. See Ian's large format film photos and work from locations on this trip at his website (www.ian-whitehead.com). Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $395 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Acrylic Transfers! October 22, 2010 (5-8pm) — Put photo transfers into your art using Liquitex acrylic mediums, colors and varnishes! Use hands-on direct and indirect acrylic methods to transfer your pictures onto canvas and other supports in this workshop! Participants are invited to bring their own color and black-and-white photocopies (toner-based copies only; no ink jet prints please) to transfer and paint on. Keep your creations! All materials provided by Liquitex. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Peter Andrew Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			5137 \| Digital Archiving of Artwork October 23, 2010 (9:00A - 12:00P) — Professional quality high-resolution photography is a must for any artist who cares about their artwork. When applying to galleries or shows or posting online, it is the photographed image that represents one's artwork and professionalism. Student-artists in this class will learn how to make professional quality digital documentation of two-dimensional artworks. Learn how to correctly use light meters and different types of lighting. Note: A digital SLR camera with manual settings and working knowledge of the camera is necessary (5001 \| Intro to the Digital Camera or equivalent knowledge is recommended); please bring camera to class. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Ramin Samandari Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $90 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			A Day in Sedona: Photo Day-Trips with Ian Whitehead October 23, 2010 (5am - 8pm) — This photography workshop will work for everyone at all levels and formats. We will carpool to a number of Sedona locations and discuss how to approach your composition along with the technical aspects of photography such as focusing for depth field and/or how to properly expose a photograph. We will start before sunrise and take a midday break and then reassemble in the afternoon for photography and instruction until sunset. Class will meet at the Sedona Arts Center at 5 am and shoot until 12 or 1 pm then we'll meet again at about 4:30 and shoot until 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $150 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Exploring Photoshop Elements Workshop October 23, 2010 (9:30am-12:30pm) — This class explores digital image editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements image editing program. This class will be in a lecture, demonstration and discussion format. Subjects include tool commands, working with layers, & manipulating objects. Students are required to bring laptops with Adobe Photoshop Elements & their digital camera. The class emphasizes providing as much individual attention as possible. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Jon Harwood and Robert Feuerstein Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $30 including CD & handouts Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Wildacres Art Workshops - Digital Photography: the Thematic & the Narrative October 25-31, 2010 — Developing photographic themes and visual narratives from the land and culture of the Blue Ridge, students undertake their own personal project involving independent study and exploration, which is guided by the instructor. Critiques assess student progress, and the workshop culminates in a final slide show of each student project. DSLR cameras are recommended, although some higher-end Point and Shoot cameras that allow control of exposure, flash, ISO, aperture, etc., may be workable. Students need one of the following applications on their laptop: iPhoto, Aperture, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Lightroom. This class is for individuals with a basic level of competency in digital photography to insure they will not be hamstrung by technical problems like image sharpness, exposure mistakes, etc. Visit website				Location: Little Switzerland, NC Instructor: Kelly Culpepper Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $295 (2 CEUs) plus $415 for lodging/meals Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Photography Tour Ireland October 25-29, 2010 (10am-5pm on first day, dusk and dawn shoots also) — South Kerry offers some of the great landscape photography destinations in the world. The Iveragh Peninsula is full of dramatic mountains, rolling green hills and fields, spectacular cliffs and almost empty sandy beaches. I will show you my favourite places and you will learn how to improve your own photography skills artistically and technically. The tuitions will be about composition, exposure in semiautomatic or manual modes, filters, how to avoid camera shake, taking images to create panoramas or HDR images. Some post production will be organised to help you get the most of your pictures. The price is workshop only, but we can organise B&B, Hotel - accomodation or an Irish vacation cottage for you and your travel companions. Visit website				Location: Portmagee, Co. Kerry, Ireland Instructor: Michael Herrmann, Skelligphoto Sponsor: Skelligphoto Cost: 500 Euro Email: Michael Herrmann Phone: 00353 6694 79022

			Photography ReFocus October 30-31, 2010 — This workshop will provide information and insights to create more powerful photos. We'll start with the three essential pieces of gear that no one ever talks about. We'll explore the foundations of photography as a visual language and build a new set of skills to communicate in that language. You'll learn how to see compelling compositions and how to use lighting to convey your vision. You'll discover how to make color, line, shape, texture and perspective work for you. You'll leave with creative tools to improve your photos and also get access to photo editing programs that are free and easy to use. All digital cameras - cell phone, point and shoot and DSLR - are welcome. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Tim Poly Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $200 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Digital Photography - an Introduction for the Novice October 30 - December 11, 2010; no class Nov. 27 (Saturdays, 9 am - Noon) — This course is for those who have wondered what all those extra features on the digital camera are for and how to get the most out of photo editing software before printing an image. Participants learn how to understand and maximize the use of their digital cameras, do simple photo editing, color correction, image sizing, and file sharing. Participants also learn how to use photo manipulation tools to create a variety of simple effects and appearances and, finally, how to print the final images. (Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual setting mode required) Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Peter Rampson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $255, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Photojournalism November 4 - December 9, 2010; no class Nov. 25 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 pm) — Prepare to see the world in a new way as we develop our photographic eye by taking a photojournalistic approach to photography. Learn how to see and portray the world around you in visual terms. Emphasis is placed on images that evoke emotion and inform. Weekly shooting assignments are followed by in class critiques and basic Photoshop lessons. Together we will discover why a picture really is worth a thousand words. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Mollie Grady Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $175, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Hand Colored Black and White Photographs November 4, 2010 (6-9pm) — Learn the Art of hand-coloring black and white digital photographs. This is a new twist on the old tradition of using transparent oils. Learn techniques on how to apply the pencil colors, stroke and mix colors right over the image. Learn how to bring out detail and selectively choose areas to hand color. Materials: Students will need to purchase a 24 to 48 Prisma-color soft pencils set available at local art supply and craft stores. $10 materials fee to be paid directly to instructor covers prints given to students to work on as a group in class. No photography knowledge is required. Come learn the art of hand-coloring. This technique makes for great gifts that should last a lifetime. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Alan Lowy Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $65 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			5063 \| The Mural Print November 13-14, 2010 (9:30A - 5:00P) — Have you ever wondered what the impact of your photographs would be if they were printed large-scale? This intensive class will explore the art of making exhibition-quality mural prints. Slide presentations and demonstrations will present an overview of the large-scale print and its applications. Bring your own black and white negatives and let's make some big prints. Mural paper will be provided. Prerequisite: Previous darkroom experience. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Victor Pagona Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $275 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Photoshop for the Artist November 13-14, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop to document and publicize your art - with a minimum of grief and expense. Topics include a review of digital cameras, uploading images, the basics of Photoshop, burning CDs, and formatting your work for the Internet. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Joseph Sweeney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Crash Course in Basic Digital SLR Photography November 15, 2010 (6-9pm) — This is a basic course in understanding some of the dials and settings on your Digital SLR (interchangeable lens camera). Your camera must be interchangeable in lenses and able to be taken off Program or Auto mode and set manually for aperture and shutter speeds. Learn how to use Aperture and Shutter priority and Ikon modes for better images. Learn about metering choices and how white balance modes can help get better color in your images. This three hour basic crash course will help you learn what is needed to get started in shooting better photographs. Class size is limited to 10 students, early registration is recommended. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Alan Lowy Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $65 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			PhotoWalk 2X - Georgetown and Old Town November 20, 2010 (10:00 - 7:00) — This one-day workshop divides the day between Washington's two most photogenic neighborhoods. Both feature a treasure trove of photographic opportunities including: historic row houses, colorful commercial avenues, tourists, and the Potomac River. We'll start the day in Georgetown and after lunch we'll car pool to nearby Old Town, Alexandria. Each of these places has a different feel and you'll be able to create a great variety of photos. We'll start with an introduction to basic photographic composition including using lines, shapes, colors and lighting to create compelling photos. Come enjoy a day of photographic mentoring with no geek speak or techno babble. Lots of individual coaching will be cheerfully provided. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes. Visit website				Location: Georgetown, DC Instructor: Tim Poly Sponsor: Poly Art Studio Cost: $195 Email: Tim Poly Phone: 703-472-1984

			Photographing Artwork, People & Things in the Studio December 4, 2010 (9:30am-12:30pm) — This class is for people who are interested in using low cost lighting equipment or natural light to photograph stationary objects in a studio like setting. Participants will learn to adapt studio techniques to the home setting to improve the quality of photographs. Basic studio lighting techniques are applicable to documenting artwork and to making digital photographs of artwork for submission to shows as well as to portraiture and photographing small objects such as jewelry, collectables and large objects like cars. For students without access to lighting equipment we will demonstrate methods of using natural light effectively or improvising with home lamps. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $20 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			5265 \| Controlling and Understanding Exposure December 4, 2010 (10:00A - 1:00P) — This class is designed to enhance the digital photographer's understanding of exposure - whether photographing landscapes, still life, portraitures, or any other subject matter. Student-artists will explore how the camera meters a scene and learn how shutter speeds and apertures work separately and in combination. Understanding the principles of exposure will greatly improve your photography and your confidence when it comes to taking quality digital photographs. Note: A digital SLR camera with manual settings and working knowledge of the camera is required. Please bring your camera to class. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Sarah Pagona Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $85 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Inspire, Capture & Create December 13-17, 2010 — This new and exciting workshop will provide a total artistic experience, working in camera, on location and in a state of the art digital lab. Locations will include a working horse ranch and the exquisite red rock landscape of Sedona. Bobbie's demonstrations will inspire your efforts to produce dramatic and engaging work from the initial capture to final image. The focus will be on the important subject matter within the frame, removing distracting elements, composition, and tonal value/hue. Bobbie approaches her work on an emotional level, applying the principles she learned in her studies as an oil painter. You'll use Photoshop and NIK filter software to build upon your foundation layer by layer to achieve results far beyond your expectations! Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Bobbie Goodrich Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $1050 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Photography Tour Ireland Killarney December 18-19, 2010 (10am on first day, dusk and dawn shoots also) — Killarney with its old world charme and its grand surroundings is the stage for this two-day photography workshop. I will show you my favourite places, the mountains and lakes, the National Park and the bustling town. You will learn how to improve your own photography skills artistically and technically. The tuitions will be about composition, exposure in semiautomatic or manual modes, filters, how to avoid camera shake, taking images to create panoramas or HDR images. The price is workshop only, but we can organise B&B, Hotel - accomodation or an Irish vacation cottage for you and your travel companions. Visit website				Location: Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland Instructor: Michael Herrmann, Skelligphoto Sponsor: Skelligphoto Cost: 250 Euro Email: Michael Herrmann Phone: 00353 6694 79022

			Basic Digital SLR Photography Workshop January 8-9, 2011 (9-4pm) — In this class, students will learn how to get the most out of their digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras to take better reference photos. Students will learn some of the more advanced features of their SLR camera, including various program functions and settings, metering, and when to use flash and filters. The class will also explore how to improve a photograph with more interesting compositions, use of depth of field, and better cropping in the viewfinder. Finally, students will learn how to select the best lenses to capture their artistic vision. Students will have the opportunity to take pictures on location around the SAS property, where they will apply what they have learned to capture the images they want. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Alan Lowy Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $225 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Magical Death Valley February 10-13, 2011 — Death Valley is the largest national park outside of Alaska. We will be photographing from the lowest point in the U.S. to views of the highest peak in the contiguous United States. Winter temperatures in the park stay in the sixties and seventies from before dawn to the very last light. As evening sets in, we will be witnessing and photographing the surreal and magical light and landscape. From Death Valley we will head over to Lone Pine, CA where we will photograph granite arches with Mount Whitney in the backdrop. Limited enrollment assures there will be plenty of individual attention. You will learn how to take better pictures and produce better compositions as you develop your own artistic style as a photographer. Visit website				Location: Death Valley, CA Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $675 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			A Day in Sedona: Photo Day-Trips with Ian Whitehead March 26, 2011 (6am - 9pm) — This photography workshop will work for everyone at all levels and formats. We will carpool to a number of Sedona locations and discuss how to approach your composition along with the technical aspects of photography such as focusing for depth field and/or how to properly expose a photograph. Class will meet at the Sedona Arts Center at 6 am with a break after the firt shoot for breakfast. There will then be another break from about noon until we meet again at about 2pm then we will continue until sunset. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $150 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			The Digital Advantage March 28 - April 1, 2011 (9am-4pm) — You will be surprised to find that almost anything a figurative painter would like to change in their reference can be accomplished with Photoshop - whether composition, color balance, tonality etc. The week will revolve around a series of assignments that will have you utilizing Photoshop to produce preliminary studies for painting. Pencils, paper and a basic watercolor set up are all that is required for your sketches. This class is a guided tour of the fundamentals of digital manipulation and a great way to get up to speed without the tedious prospect of facing "Techno-Stuff" alone. Students need to bring their own laptop and Photoshop Elements 8, Photoshop 7, or CS. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Mark Daily Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $585 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Sedona/Antelope Canyon: Photo Excursion with Ian Whitehead May 14-15, 2011 — Explore the beauty of stunning red rock vistas & lush canyons of Sedona and the world famous sandstone curves of Antelope Canyon. The first meeting will be Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm and includes a portfolio review and discussion of locations, field technique and composition, then shooting Oak Creek Canyon & Red Rock Crossing until sunset. Sunday the class will leave early at 5:45 am to insure perfect light in Antelope Canyon, one of the world's most beautiful slot canyons. Transportation included. See Ian's large format film photos and work from locations on this trip at www.ian-whitehead.com. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $395 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Stop Motion Animation May 15-19, 2011 — New York based animator Dustin Grella will host this five-day Stop-Motion animation workshop. His short film, Prayers for Peace won both Best Animation and Audience Choice awards at the Sedona International Film Festival, as well as garnering worldwide attention at such Festivals as the Annecy Animation Festival. Dustin's course will begin with a study in the art of storytelling and introduce you to the contemporary world of animation, including screenings of recent award winning films followed by critical discussions. He will then teach some basic principles of stop-motion and lead you through some of the more complicated pieces of software. Students can choose either a high or low-tech approach when creating their own stop-motion animation and complete the course with a new skill set and a short film. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Dustin Grella Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			A Day in Sedona: Photo Day-Trips with Ian Whitehead May 23, 2011 (6am - 9pm) — This photography workshop will work for everyone at all levels and formats. We will carpool to a number of Sedona locations and discuss how to approach your composition along with the technical aspects of photography such as focusing for depth field and/or how to properly expose a photograph. Class will meet at the Sedona Arts Center at 6 am with a break after the firt shoot for breakfast. There will then be another break from about noon until we meet again at about 2pm then we will continue until sunset. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $150 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			The Enchanted Coast: Big Sur June 2-5, 2011 — Big Sur, on the California coast, contains vast wildernesses and breathtaking views. Stretching ninety miles along the rugged central coast region of California. Big Sur presents endless photo opportunities from tide pools and jagged rocks to the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This workshop is for all levels of photographers and there will be plenty of individual time with Ian to discuss technically and artistically how to take your photography to the next level. Some of the items that will be discussed are balancing exposures between land, ocean and sky along with learning depth of field and how to design a composition. Other topics of discussion will be the use of neutral density filters and bracketing exposures to use with HDR software. For this trip we will be car-pooling to locations and it will be necessary for you to arrange your own lodging. Visit website				Location: Big Sur, CA Instructor: Ian Whitehead Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $750 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Empowerment, Creativity & Listening to Your Muse June 25 - July 2, 2011 (sessions daily) — Come to Italy with me, Laurie Klein, and nourish your creativity, uplift your soul, and embrace your talents. Bring your enthusiasm, and your appetite, and be open to having a great time! Our days will be spent in lovely Tuscany, surrounded by a landscape of unparalleled beauty. There, Laurie Klein will deepen your understanding of the creative process, and show you how to cultivate your inner artist, using photography and visual journaling as the accessible mediums. No matter what your creative medium, whether writer, sculptor, painter, photographer or other art lover, this workshop is for you! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Laurie Klein Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2199.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Inspire, Capture & Create July 15-19, 2011 — This new and exciting workshop will provide a total artistic experience, working in camera, on location and in a state of the art digital lab. Locations will include a working horse ranch and the exquisite red rock landscape of Sedona. Bobbie's demonstrations will inspire your efforts to produce dramatic and engaging work from the initial capture to final image. The focus will be on the important subject matter within the frame, removing distracting elements, composition, and tonal value/hue. Bobbie approaches her work on an emotional level, applying the principles she learned in her studies as an oil painter. You'll use Photoshop and NIK filter software to build upon your foundation layer by layer to achieve results far beyond your expectations! Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Bobbie Goodrich Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $1050 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

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