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			Intro To Macintosh June 2, 2012 (9am-noon) — Learn the Mac platform as a prerequisite for other digital courses. PC users can learn programs 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: $55 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			A Photography Workshop in Central Italy June 4-15, 2012 — Capturing the essence of a location with a unique personal vision is the focus of this small group, popular workshop. Limited to 10 people. We will be photographing during the day and evenings in the environs of age old villages in the Apennine hills and by the Adriatic Sea, where life is undisturbed by tourism. On-site instruction and feedback while photographing, one-on-one reviews and group sessions. The magic light of central Italy married with"living history" and local families who have lived there for generations will be the subjects you utilize to learn new techniques and practice old skills. $2900 includes land tranportation, hotels/half board. Visit website				Location: Emila Romagne Region, Italy Instructor: Terry Abrams and Barbara Nelson Sponsor: Barbara Nelson Cost: $2900 Email: Barbara Nelson Phone: 212-927-1977

			Introduction to 3Ds Max (Open to Teens & Adults) June 5-9, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Learn how to create an environmental setting and a basic character, and how to apply the general workflows and production processes of creating 3D content in this software widely used in the industry for game, film and video content. Basic Photoshop and PC experience is required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Martin Murphy Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Big Sur with Ian Whitehead June 7-10, 2012 — Big Sur, on the California coast, contains vast wildernesses and breathtaking views. It 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. We will be car-pooling. You must arrange your own lodging. Visit website				Location: Big Sur, CA Instructor: Ian Whitehead, www.ian-whitehead.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $750 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Capturing Equine Movement Using NIK Filters with Bobbie Goodrich June 8, 2012 — Join an internationally known fine art photographer and team NIK software member Bobbie Goodrich in an intensive photography workshop designed to explore and expand your creativity and visual skills. Working from our raw capture taken at a beautiful Sedona ranch location. Bobbie will instruct in-camera techniques for capturing unique compositions in dramatic light. You will be inspired to create your own narrative of the horse in motion, a portrayal of energy and spirit. Bobbie will then demonstrate and teach her approach to evaluating, enhancing and reconstructing an image during post production digital lab sessions. The goal is that you acquire the technical skills and confidence to produce your own signature imagery. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Bobbie Goodrich, www.bobbiegoodrich.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $150 morning shoot, afternoon lab Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Digital Film Seminar (Open to Teens & Adults) June 9-16, 2012 (9am-4pm) — This seminar covers digital video camera operation, basic lighting, scripting, and storyboarding as well as Premier Pro editing, titles, effects and Montage theory. Students work in their own direction from narrative, abstract or experimental, to more journalistic or documentary genres, and should walk away with a professionally edited project with potential for use in a portfolio or film festival screening. The course culminates with a screening of final student projects with the public invited. All skill levels. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Mark Parry Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $625 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Photoshop & Lightroom with Rob Sheppard June 9, 2012 — What Would Ansel Do? Darkroom Techniques in the Computer. This workshop will start with a morning photo shoot in the magical Sedona landscape. Students will then take their work into the studio/lab. Ansel Adams spent a lot of time in the darkroom getting the most from his compositions so that his photos truly communicated what he saw and felt about the natural world. Ansel Adams is a better model for computer work than most Photoshop or Lightroom books for learning to get the most from your digital images. In this workshop, Rob Sheppard will show you how to use the computer for true darkroom work that will enhance and truly complete your photos. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Rob Sheppard, www.robsheppardphoto.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $150 morning shoot, afternoon lab Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Master Class - Moments in the Landscape with Jack Dykinga June 10, 2012 — This Master Class will be limited to ten participants. We will start with a morning shoot at select Sedona locations. Local photographer Derek Von Briesen will act as a guide/ facilitator. Onsite, Jack Dykinga will help students maximize the shoot addressing considerations of composition and exposure but just as important the question of what will make the picture special. After lunch participants will use the digital media lab for an intensive critique session. What worked and why? What makes a great shot? Students will each have their work discussed in an environment of creative discovery. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Jack Dykinga, www.dykinga.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $300 morning shoot, afternoon lab Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Romancing the West with Bobbie Goodrich June 10-14, 2012 — Join talented fine art photographer and team NIK software member in an intensive photography workshop designed to expand your creativity and visual skills. While on location, Bobbie will instruct in-camera techniques for capturing unique compositions in dramatic light and then guide you to go beyond during post production digital lab sessions. You will be inspired to create your own narrative of the horse in motion, a portrayal of energy and spirit and challenged to reach your creative potential, acquire the technical skills and confidence to produce your own signature imagery. You will need a laptop loaded with Photoshop (CS3 or above) and Nik software filters. Bobbie will focus on basic workflow, digital storage, and working with NIK filters as a plug-in to Photoshop. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Bobbie Goodrich, www.bobbiegoodrich.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Teen Studio Classes: Digital Art and Design June 11-22, 2012 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-noon) — Graphic design influences the world around us. Through digital design projects combining pictures and words to communicate your message, you will learn how to develop and produce your ideas to convey a message. Some Photoshop knowledge is helpful. Sign up early! Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Photoshop Workshop (Open to Teens & Adults) June 11-15, 2012 (1-4pm) — This intensive workshop introduces Adobe Photoshop software as a tool for manipulating images electronically to create digital art. This is also a useful tool for building a website. Demos and lectures cover the features of the program. Basic Mac skills required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $235 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Teen Studio Classes: Digital Photography with Photoshop June 11-22, 2012 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-noon) — Through the camera lens students learn how to use lenses, filters and light, and how to compose and bracket exposures. In addition to memory cards, megabytes, optical and digital viewfinders and zoom, menu options, mega pixels and, how to save, move and email images; the course covers aperture and shutter speeds, transferring photos to your computer and editing and printing options. A digital camera with manual setting options that is in working condition is required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Omar Otero, www.omarrphotography.com Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Digital Photogaphy For The Novice (Open to Teens & Adults) June 11-15, 2012 (1-4pm) — Learn how to maximize the use of your digital camera and use photo editing software tools to create a variety of simple effects including color correction, image sizing, and file sharing before printing the final images. Basic computer skills, and a digital camera with manual setting mode required. All skill levels. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Omar Otero, www.omarrphotography.com Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $195 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Digital Sculpting with ZBrush (Open to Teens & Adults) June 11-15, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Digital sculpture is easier than you think. Students learn digital sculpting techniques using form development methods combined with 3D modeling to create intensely detailed digital models and sculptures. Plan, create and develop models for gaming, the movies, and comic books. Basic Mac skills required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Martin Murphy Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Basics of Digital Photography June 13, 2012 (6 - 8:30pm) — This course is designed to build a relationship between you and that metal, plastic and glass contraption that taunts you everytime you pick it up. Most students are either frustrated or intimidated by their digital cameras, and the fact is that they shouldn't be; operating the camera and taking good photographs is really pretty simple, once you understand the foundations of photography! Students will learn digital photography while working at their own individual skill level. Using the digital camera of their choice, they will explore lighting, color and composition to achieve a solid grounding in both technical and creative photographic processes. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Timothy Barber Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $75 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			The Fields Project June 16-24, 2012 — 14th Annual Fields Project. Theme: Bringing Art and Agriculture Together. Unique opportunity to live with farm family, while creating your art work in our beautiful rural scene. Located in scenic Rock River Valley, Oregon has a long and varied art heritage dating back to the 1800's. Plein Air and other media. Show and sell at Art Festival, June 24th. Juried participants. Visit website for description, application and details. Visit website				Location: Oregon, IL Instructor: Group Activities Sponsor: The Fields Project Cost: $375 plus $25 jurying fee Email: Richard Adams Phone: 815 732-2385

			Painter's Retreat in Provence June 16-23, 2012 — Join a small group of artists for a week of painting and camaraderie in Provence at the height of lavender season. You will stay in a ancient, completely restored, former silk mill near Grignan. The place is gorgeous and the grounds and area even more wonderful. Fields of lavender, wheat, and sunflowers abound within walking distance. We will also paint in a variety of wonderful nearby locations. All accommodations are single occupancy and guests of artists are welcome for a small fee. All breakfasts and 5 dinners are included...as is the pool and free bicycle use! Visit website				Location: Provence, France Instructor: Uninstructed Sponsor: Open Air Italy Cost: From $1750/single occupancy Email: Susan Truitt Phone: 1-321-626-2717

			The Masterful Black & White Digital Print June 18-19, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Digital images require special preparation to create the rich values that characterize a fine black-and-white print. Learn to see in black-and-white as you convert and prepare your camera files for B&W output using Adobe Photoshop. Carl guides you through the process of image conversion, discussing the options and decision process step-by-step. To participate in this workshop, you must bring a laptop computer that has a relatively current (CS and up) Adobe Photoshop program installed. Working knowledge of Photoshop and the ability to make properly exposed camera files or film scans is also required. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Carl Corey, www.CarlCorey.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $275, Non-Members: $300 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Summer Youth Academy for Ages 9-14: Multi-Media June 18-22, 2012 (9am-3pm) — This youth workshop for budding artists will focus on Multi-Media Art. Using iMovie software, weave together your drawings, paintings, photos and sculptures based on your personal vision. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $275 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Creative Transformations with Photoshop June 18-22, 2012 — During this workshop, combine digital photography with presentation, artistic discovery, and exploring the creative possibilities for improving and enhancing your photographs using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn creative enhancements for both the straight photographic image, as well as using the initial photograph as a point of departure for creative transformations that lead to images that are interpretive rather than literal. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Sean Duggan Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $725 Email: Jenna J. Erickson Phone: 715-747-2054

			Tavern League: Portraits of Wisconsin Bars June 18, 2012 (4-5:30pm) — Photographing with available light, Carl Corey documents the small neighborhood Wisconsin taverns that have created a sense of belonging for their patrons in his book "Tavern League." The 60 images in the book reveal that the Wisconsin taverns of today still provide a familiar, comfortably lived-in gathering place in the midst of the accelerated use of the physically isolating, digital world of social networking, email, and texting. Join Carl as he presents his images and the stories behind them to savor what the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes as "iconic American places that are taken for granted. . . [in] comforting images, with a sense of romance and nostalgia that suggests they are already past." Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Carl Corey, www.CarlCorey.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: $0 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Creative Essentials for Photoshop Elements June 21-23, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Realize the creative technologies of Photoshop Elements, flatbed scanners and printers through Sarah's group instruction, individual attention and your hands-on experience. Think that Photoshop Elements is just for photographers? Think again! Push the artful boundaries of this versatile software to produce compelling digital collages, page layouts and altered art. Sarah teaches you the basics of creative features like layers, filters, blend modes, custom brushes, and typography. Use a flatbed scanner to scan both two- and three-dimensional objects to create interesting textures and overlays for your final works. Leave the workshop with finished, printed projects on a variety of papers, such as fine art and rice paper. A laptop with Photoshop Elements is required. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Sarah Rehmer, www.AnthemsOfEmpty.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330 + materials fee, Non-Members: $355 + materials fee Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			From Pixels to Paintings June 25-27, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Your digital camera and computer have a role to play in every phase of your artistic process - even if you're dedicated to creating your art with traditional techniques. Kris will demonstrate ways of integrating technology, from the planning stages through evaluating completed work. Using photo editing software, create more personal, unique painting references. Learn to combine, crop, exaggerate, and distort images to communicate your message. Following the demo, you'll paint your chosen subject from your own reference material. If you have a laptop computer with Photoshop or other program, you may bring it to class. Demonstrations will be in watercolor, but all painters will benefit. You should have basic understanding of your digital camera, computer, and photo editing software. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Kris Parins, www.Kris-Parins.artistwebsites.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Illustrator (Open to Teens & Adults) June 25-29, 2012 (9am-4pm) — In this step-by-step intro, learn to use Adobe Illustrator software as comfortably as you would a pencil. Basic Mac skills required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Octavio Perez Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Teen Studio Classes: Digital Photography with Photoshop June 25-29, 2012 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-4pm) — Through the camera lens students learn how to use lenses, filters and light, and how to compose and bracket exposures. In addition to memory cards, megabytes, optical and digital viewfinders and zoom, menu options, mega pixels and, how to save, move and email images; the course covers aperture and shutter speeds, transferring photos to your computer and editing and printing options. A digital camera with manual setting options that is in working condition is required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Omar Otero, www.omarrphotography.com Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Teen Studio Classes: Digital Art and Design June 25-29, 2012 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-4pm) — Graphic design influences the world around us. Through digital design projects combining pictures and words to communicate your message, you will learn how to develop and produce your ideas to convey a message. Some Photoshop knowledge is helpful. Sign up early! Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Mixed Media Image Transfer Techniques at Ghost Ranch June 25 - July 1, 2012 — Nestled in the nurturing environment of Ghost Ranch, create beautiful, one-of-a-kind photography-based pieces that incorporate transferred imagery to enhance many types of art work including collage, altered books, mixed-media art, journals, fine art, fabric art, quilts and scrapbooks. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Sheila Cunningham Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $410 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Summer Youth Academy for Ages 6-8: Desert Stories June 25-29, 2012 (9am-3pm) — This youth workshop for budding artists will focus on Desert Stories. This exciting week allows students to capture their photos, paintings, stories & sculptures and weave them together using iMovie software. The Phoenix Zoo will bring some desert animals to model for us. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $275 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Telluride Ruins Tour June 30, 2012 (10am - 3pm) — The heart of a photographer desires that one epic shot; the shot you just cannot wait to show friends and family, ones that remind you of great vacations, trips of a lifetime or a shot you can only get exploring a ghost town. Join local tour photographer Ryan Bonneau for an amazing afternoon of outdoor photography of the old mining buildings and relics in the area, learning about Telluride's amazing and beautiful history. Materials: Digital Camera. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Ryan Bonneau Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $75 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Digital Compositing: Separate Parts Make a New Whole July 5-6, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Transform an ordinary photograph into an extraordinary image with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Using the basic concepts of masking, selecting, and cropping multiple photographs, combine them to create composite and complex images, while incorporating basic retouching, color-corrections and special effects. On the first day, take photographs as you collect source materials for your composites. Consider planning, workflow, and editing techniques to prepare for the creation of your final composites. On day two, explore the infinite possibilities of the editing software as you composite the photographs from the first day. In addition, various output options, and file preparations will be discussed, as well as the role of color management in the workflow. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Tim Arroyo, www.TimArroyo.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $220, Non-Members: $245 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			ABC's of Alternative Photography July 6-8 Part 1 and July 13-15 Part 2 (10am - 4pm) — This overview of popular "Alt Photo" processes offers substantial time to make prints and will help you get started in your own home, studio or darkroom. Participants will explore ways to make photographic prints through 19th century processes with and without cameras. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Alyssa Solomon Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $400 for individual sessions and $700 for both sessions Email: Kate Laird Phone: 970-728-3886

			The ABC's of Alternative Photography Part 1 & 2 July 6-8 and/or July 13-15 (10am - 4pm) — This overview of popular "Alt Photo" processes offers substantial time to make prints and will help you get started in your own home, studio or darkroom. Participants will explore ways to make photographic prints through 19th century processes with and without cameras. Designed for photographers, book artists, printmakers, and others who wish to work with negatives, drawings and/or stencils. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Alyssa Salomon Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $400 each or $700 for both Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Understanding Composition for Photographers July 9-13, 2012 (9am-Noon) — Whether film or digital, color or black-and-white, the key building block of a good photograph is effective composition. Dan will teach the principles of composition to increase your ability to communicate clearly and with great interest, through photographs. You will examine your images, Dan's work, and those of master photographers to discover the elements that produce a compelling photograph. Along with composition, Dan will discuss visualization, qualities of light, proper exposure, and tips for exciting color for both film and digital formats. Effective presentation of a finished photograph and other pertinent topics will be covered. You will apply your new knowledge outdoors with the Door County landscape as your inspiration. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Dan Anderson, www.DanielAndersonPhotography.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $230, Non-Members: $255 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Creative Clicks Photography Camp July 9-13, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: All participants should bring a digital camera, and its manual, a memory card, a USB cord for the camera (comes with your camera), and extra batteries. Cameras should be charged each evening. Explore the awesome and exciting world of photography! This is your chance to experiment and to be creative with your camera, and its different modes and functions, while having tons of fun! You'll discover your hidden talents while learning the basics of framing and composition, and light and portraiture. Along the way, you'll also be shown the secrets of taking great pictures, and the difference between posed and candid pictures, snapshots and photographs. Come join your fellow junior photographers. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: UNB CEL Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $165, Materials Fee: $15 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Reflections of Summer July 9-13, 2012 — This weeklong intensive, which includes shooting in various conditions of light, and exploring proper digital technique and workflow, is designed to help participants realize their photographic visions, from field to finished print. Early morning and late-evening shoots will provide subject matter for daily studio sessions in which the instructor will demonstrate post-processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Discussions will include issues related to print resolution, color space, using ICC Print Profiles, paper/media selection, image sharpening for print output, and editorial post-processing manipulation. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: John Gregor Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $595 Email: Jenna J. Erickson Phone: 715-747-2054

			Digital Portfolio (Open to Teens & Adults) July 9-13, 2012 (9am-noon) — Build a digital portfolio - from a simple camera/lighting setup to tips for DVD production. Prepare for college admissions, gallery submission and juried competitions. All skill levels. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Marcia Johnson Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $195 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Teen Studio Classes: Digital Photography with Photoshop July 9-13, 2012 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-4pm) — Through the camera lens students learn how to use lenses, filters and light, and how to compose and bracket exposures. In addition to memory cards, megabytes, optical and digital viewfinders and zoom, menu options, mega pixels and, how to save, move and email images; the course covers aperture and shutter speeds, transferring photos to your computer and editing and printing options. A digital camera with manual setting options that is in working condition is required. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Omar Otero, www.omarrphotography.com Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $385 - Register by May 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Pinhole Photography and Basic Cameras July 12, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: Instead of taking this workshop solely as a one-day workshop, this may be combined with four other one-day workshops to complete the week. "A Taste of edVentures" The early-bird discount does not apply to youth workshops. Pinhole photography is one of the oldest and most basic forms of photography. In this one-day workshop with professional photographer Drew Gilbert, you will learn how cameras work and how to build your own pinhole camera. You will see how pinholes create softer images with greater depth of field. Part of this workshop will involve working in the darkroom, as well as learning how to make a camera obscura by turning a room into a giant camera. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Drew Gilbert Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $55 (plus HST), Materials Fee: $20 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Digital Photography July 15-21, 2012 (Monday-Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm) — This workshop focuses on teaching students fundamental photographic skills to understand camera techniques, design, composition, digital work- flows, and concepts regarding light and exposure. Here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains the class will explore various approaches to landscape photography, as well as the students' individual interests of the surrounding locale. Back in the classroom photos are downloaded and edited, and the group participates in critiques to review the success of their work and provide constructive feedback. Students must have a digital camera with manual functions and camera operator manual, and a laptop or notebook computer with Photoshop Elements and be familiar with downloading image files from your camera to computer. Beginner through advanced skill levels welcome. Visit website				Location: Marion, NC Instructor: Omar Otero Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $235 + lodging fees Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Cool Tools Photo Editing July 16-20, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: All participants should bring a digital camera and its manual, a memory card, a USB cord for the camera (comes with your camera), and extra batteries. Cameras should be charged each evening. Take your photography skills to the next level with photo editing. You'll explore amazing ways to alter your photographs using a variety of tools, including digital and physical manipulations. You'll also investigate how to manipulate, enhance, and transform images. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: UNB CEL Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $165, Materials Fee: $15 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Introduction to Digital Photography July 16-20, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — In this five-day workshop you will learn all about your digital camera and how to use to its fullest potential. You will learn what all the buttons and features are for and how to use various controls to improve your photographs and capture the world the way you see it. Participants will learn basic photographic theory, composition, and lighting. All types of cameras and photographers are welcome. Your new knowledge and confidence with a digital camera will turn you into a legitimate shutterbug. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Drew Gilbert Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $395 (plus HST) Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Low Angles & Raking Light at High Summer: B&W Photographs July 16-22, 2012 — Return to classic black and white film photography and print in our darkroom. Photograph Ghost Ranch's high desert landscapes and corrals early in the day and again at sunset for dramatic and sometimes tranquil and sonorous prints. Bring your camera, film, orange filter, and a tripod and we'll supply the rest. All levels are welcome. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Kent Bowser Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $410 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Stop Motion Animation July 16-18, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Rediscover the world of Gumby & Pokey and Wallace & Grommet, by learning the process of stop motion animation, where objects spring to life in ways limited only by your imagination. It's a world where natural physical laws don't apply to human beings, beds make themselves, toys develop personalities, and clay sculpts itself. With the aid of computer animation tools, craft short subjects capable of being distributed via the Internet. Discover the techniques that suit your unique artistic strengths. Tom guides you through this hands-on process with demonstrations on screen as well as ample individual attention. Students must bring a digital camera, laptop computer, and the software as listed in the class supply list. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Tom Wallestad Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330 + materials fee, Non-Members: $355 + materials fee Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Summer Studios for Young Artists ages 13 to 17 years old: Animation Production Studio for Masters July 16-19, 2012 (1-3:30pm) — This year the Animation Production Studio team will investigate both traditional and digital methods including scratch film, backlit animation, rotoscoping, and stop-motion. If you have previously taken an animation course with Travis, expect to learn new skills and be encouraged to build on your previous experience. (Younger students accepted if they have previously taken an animation class with Travis.) Animators will leave with a DVD copy of their work. An animation screening for both workshops will be held in the main building on Friday, July 20th at 10am. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Travis Whitty Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $130, Non-Members: $140 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Summer Studios for Young Artists ages 9 to 12 years old: Create & Animate July 16-19, 2012 (9:30am-Noon) — Tired of watching re-runs of your favorite cartoons? Why not make your own? You'll explore the concepts of animation by bringing your drawings to life. Learn how to tell your imaginative stories through stop-motion animation. It takes professionals months or even years to finish an animated project...you will create an animated short film in just four days. Every animator will leave with a DVD copy of his or her work. An animation screening for both workshops will be held in a studio on Friday, July 20th at 10am. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Travis Whitty Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $130, Non-Members: $140 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Flash: The Portable Sun July 19-22, 2012 (9-6pm) — One of the most useful tools to take your photography and creativity to the next level. Learn how to use your "portable sun" in the field to photograph, nature, people and everyday life in an easy and fun way; without experience or complicated pieces of gear. You will learn fill flash, remote flash operation (one and multiple units) and how to mix different light sources to produce stunning images. We begin each day by editing and critiquing each other's photographs. Highly visual lectures and demonstrations cover digital camera settings, accurate metering & exposure in addition to the rules of composition. Afternoons are spent on field trips photographing assignments based on topics discussed during morning sessions. Visit website				Location: Austin, TX Instructor: Raul Touzon, Nat Geo. photographer Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale Cost: $495 Email: Nina Phone: 512/420-9000

			Visual Design July 21, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: It is essential for participants to know how to operate their camera as well as how to download images to a computer. Visual design is the craft of visual expression. Pictures are like sentences; knowing the building blocks and ways of arranging them means you will communicate your feelings and ideas effectively. This one-day workshop with Freeman Patterson will include a two part instructional lecture illustrated with photographs on visual design in the morning. In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to make photographs, which will be followed by an evaluation of their images. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Freeman Patterson Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $120 (plus HST) Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Photography: An Exploration through Art History and Color Theory July 22-28, 2012 (Monday-Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm) — Create mood and evoke emotion in your photographs through an approach bringing art history and color theory together to communicate your ideas. Looking at color from a painter's perspective through the lens of your camera, you will consider and practice the use of color and historical reference to dramatically impact your work. Class will include art and photography history discussion; project and research planning, as well as group and individual critiques of the images. Students must have a digital camera with manual functions and camera operator manual, and a laptop or notebook computer with Photoshop Elements and be familiar with downloading image files from your camera to computer. Basic Photoshop skills are helpful. Prior digital photography experience is desirable. Visit website				Location: Marion, NC Instructor: Omar Otero Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $235 + lodging fees Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Advanced Digital Photography and Lighting July 23-27, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — In this five-day workshop you will learn advanced camera features, photographic theory, and composition. The week will focus on improving your photographs by concentrating on aspects of lighting and composition. Participants will learn about topics such as on-camera flash, studio lighting, HDR, and working with models and clients. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Drew Gilbert Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $395 (plus HST) Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Street Photography July 23-25, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Capture the essence of people in their environment through the completely candid, fast-paced genre of street photography. Further enhance the quality of your photographs by utilizing editing software to crop and manipulate elements like shadow and highlight details, saturation, and sharpness. Receive a historical perspective and inspiration for your street photography through discussion of images and books that reveal the compelling quality of photographs that capture genuine moments in time. Paul will discuss various rules of photography and why and how to break them. Practice your newly discovered techniques on the streets of Door County with one-on-one input from Paul. Discuss each other's work in a friendly, supportive environment that prepares you for street photography on your own. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Paul Matzner, www.PaulMatzner.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Low-Tech Photography: Pinholes & Plastic Cameras for Creative Effect July 23-29, 2012 — Tired of digital images that all look the same? We use pinhole cameras and low-cost film cameras to create an incredible range of images. You create your own cameras and use them to shoot paper and film negatives, multiple- and long-exposure images, then learn to print them. The only limit is your imagination. All levels welcome. Some hiking, all day classes. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Kent Bowser Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $350 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Self-Publishing the Photography or Art Book July 24, 2012 (4-5:30pm) — If you have high-quality digital images of your art or photographic work, you can easily self-publish your collection. Learn the steps to create your own printed and bound art book manufactured by an online source. Paul will explore how to make artistic choices and focus your theme, as well as design elements, book elements, cost, and reviews of online book manufacturers. Examples of books published in this way will be shared. Paul will share his experience publishing his photography book, "New York City Moments," and will welcome your questions. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Paul Matzner, www.PaulMatzner.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $25, Non-Members: $30 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			InDesign: Tri-Fold Brochure July 24-25, 2012 (6 - 8pm) — The purpose of your brochure may vary from business to business. Some are designed to display services, whereas others are focused on selling an idea. No matter what the focus of the brochure is, it needs to be readable, intriguing and functional. The brochure must grab a viewer's attention and hold it long enough to deliver the pertinent information. Popular local teacher at Ah Haa, Casey Nay, will walk you through building one together, then turn your creativity loose. Casey will assist you on your own brochure project on day two of the course. Space is limited to 9 students. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Casey Nay Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $125 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Photoshop for Non-Professionals July 30 - August 3, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — How often do you take what you think is the perfect photograph only to have a small flaw? Want to learn how to digitally edit these photographs to get rid of the imperfections? In this five-day workshop, Drew Gilbert will introduce Photoshop® to you, and show you how to perform basic tasks. Learn to navigate through the many functions and create 'picture perfect' photos. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Drew Gilbert Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $395 (plus HST) Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Awesome Stop-Motion Animation Camp July 30 - August 3, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: All participants should bring a digital camera, and its manual, a memory card, a USB cord for the camera (comes with your camera), and extra batteries. Cameras should be charged each evening. Unleash your creativity by making your own stop-motion animation videos! Stop-motion animation is the technique where still objects appear as if they were moving. It's been used in claymation and puppet-based movies such as Wallace and Gromit, and the Corpse Bride. So, here's your opportunity to act, produce, direct, shoot and edit your own videos. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: UNB CEL Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $165, Materials Fee: $15 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Problem Solving for Portrait Lighting July 30 - August 1, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Tired of harsh shadows in your sun portraits, blue skin in your shade portraits, and washed-out faces due to flash? Learn the full spectrum of portrait lighting for a variety of situations, including outdoor, indoor ambient light, studio lighting, reflected/diffused lighting, and off-camera flash. Learn to supplement natural light with artificial light and to use flash effectively to create soft lighting effects. Kasey will discuss how to make flash work for you, demystifying artificial lighting techniques. She will bring in her studio equipment to demonstrate traditional portrait lighting. Work individually and with the group to practice techniques. After this workshop, you will be able to photograph confidently in any lighting situation to produce beautifully lit portraits of family and friends. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Kasey Hembel, www.PMPSPhotography.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Product Photography August 1, 2012 (6 - 9pm) — This course will cover how to get your product shots for marketing to look stunning on a budget by making the most of the equipment you have. This class will teach you how to elevate the quality of your product shots through utilizing different lighting techniques, such as sunlight, the camera flash or using a combination of lighting methods. The class will cover basic camera functions and postproduction practices, like color balancing. A well-exposed image can really increase the market potential, and this is possible with the right techniques, rather than equipment. Working knowledge of you digital camera required. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Molly Radecki Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $75 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Eye On Nature August 2-4, 2012 (Thu 9am-5pm; Fri & Sat 5am-Noon) — The wealth of Door County's natural beauty is rich with diversity. Its endless shores, breathtaking forests and ancient bluffs weathered by wind and water - all under expansive skies - provide the inspiration for this photographic retreat. Engage in a series of exercises that sharpen your skills and invigorate your photographic vision. Learn to capture the environment with emotional metaphor, symbolic nuance and poetic grace. Suzanne will provide ample individual attention to your process while on location and in the classroom. This workshop strives to challenge you to discover the fine art of making a strong photograph within. Your photographic journey to unique Door County destinations will be woven with inspiration, mindfulness and insight. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Suzanne Rose, www.SuzanneRose.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Digital Travel Photography August 6-8, 2012 (9am-Noon) — Discover how to edit your artistic vision while travelling and when you return home. Learn practical strategies to effectively capture an overall view, street scenes, people, and architecture. Move past photographic clicheés to gain a fresh personal viewpoint. Streamline the task of working with hundreds of travel photos as you learn to evaluate, edit, catalog and store for later use, and process. Find the digital camera that will best reflect your budget and photographic interests. Dan will discuss software and equipment options to facilitate your workflow. Class time will consist of lectures, discussion of your travel photography questions, and review and critique of your past vacation photos. If time permits, join Dan in the field for some hands-on experience with capturing Door County. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Dan Anderson, www.DanielAndersonPhotography.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $140, Non-Members: $165 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Advanced Photoshop August 6-10, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — In this five-day workshop you will learn about the advanced features of Adobe Photoshop®. Participants will explore new directions in digital imaging, such as collages, montages, HDR, and Panoramics. This course is for intermediate Photoshop® users who have a basic knowledge of Photoshop® but want to learn more about what they find interesting. Individual learning plans will be developed for each participant to assist them in reaching their goals for the week. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Drew Gilbert Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $395 (plus HST) Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			The Golden Light Photographic Workshop August 6-9, 2012 — Join Hank Gans in a photographic exploration. Great photo opportunities are around every corner as we wander through the New Hampshire and Vermont towns, farmland and forests. Magnificent moments are sure to be discovered during pre-dawn and sunrise field trips. We'll return to the Gibson House to be warmed by a gourmet breakfast followed by workshop instruction. Lessons include guidance in landscape, macro, and high dynamic range photography, as well as natural light portraiture. The flower garden will also provide for a class in flower photography. Afternoon field trips will offer opportunities to capture the play of light on New England's unique architecture and people as well as the beauty of the rivers and surrounding countryside. Whenever possible, shooting will continue until twilight. Visit website				Location: Haverhill, NH Instructor: Hank Gans Sponsor: Gibson House Bed and Breakfast Cost: $495 Email: Susie Klein and Marty Cohen, Innkeepers Phone: (800) 989-2150 or (603) 989-3125

			Creating a Photographic Story August 13-17, 2012 — Join renowned editorial magazine photographer Layne Kennedy for five days on Madeline Island creating your own photographic story. Traveling the scenic shores and interior of the Island, you will journey to a variety of natural environments documenting your experiences through the eye of your camera. In this workshop Layne will show you the tools necessary for photographing visual themes. While visiting the scenes and settings around Madeline Island, you will incorporate night work, portraits, still life, nature and Lake Superior. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Layne Kennedy Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $725 Email: Jenna J. Erickson Phone: 715-747-2054

			Introduction to e-Portfolios: Creating Your Own e-portfolio August 13-17, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: Participants must have some basic knowledge of computers and may bring along their own digital images to use on a USB key/drive. Alternatively, stock images may be used. Record your personal milestones by creating your own electronic professional development portfolio which is also suitable for mobile devices. The e-portfolio is a platform for self-expression as well as an essential documentary tool, especially for artists or craftspersons. Maintained dynamically over time, your e-portfolio provides scaffolding support for lifelong learning, professional development, achievements and awards. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: Stephen Taylor Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $295 (plus HST), Materials Fee: $15 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Take it Outdoors August 13-17, 2012 (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) — Note: All participants should bring a digital camera with its manual (if possible) and extra batteries. Cameras should be charged each evening. Photography is more than just pointing and shooting your camera. It's a fun way to express yourself. In Take it Outdoors, you'll explore how to capture the beauty of everything from a blade of grass to a towering tree. Using the UNB campus as your backdrop, you'll create a portfolio of your creations! Basic photography techniques will also be covered. Visit website				Location: Fredericton, Canada Instructor: UNB CEL Sponsor: edVentures Cost: Workshop Fee: $165, Materials Fee: $15 Email: Fredericton Tourism Phone: 1-888-850-1333

			Running an Etsy Site August 14-15, 2012 (6 - 8pm) — Would you like to transform your creative endeavors into extra spending cash? Etsy is a great place to start. This class will cover the basic functions of using Etsy, an online community for artist and creators to bring their work into the marketplace. We will cover ideas from how to create a shop identity to marketing using social media and blogging. We will go over case studies of what works and what does not. In addition, we will discuss business-planning basics for creative thinkers, such as using mood boards and creative business journals. Please bring your laptop. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Molly Radecki Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $125 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Photojournalism: Visual Reality August 17-19, 2012 (Fri-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-Noon) — Delve into the tools and techniques of photojournalism guided by award winning photojournalist, David Klobucar. Learn how to edit the event unfolding in front of you for meaningful content, use unexpected situations as photo opportunities, and compose "on the fly." Use natural lighting situations effectively, learning how to augment poor lighting with flash fill. Bring an analytical eye to your work while developing the vocabulary needed to discuss your images. Classroom instruction, followed by shooting your first environmental portrait will lead to a rain-or-shine location shooting trip to document the unique Valmy Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show. On the final day, download and edit your photographs for a group critique. A working knowledge of photography basics and a DSLR camera is required. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: David Klobucar, www.KloboPhoto.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $345, Non-Members: $370 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Mongolia: "The World's Last Wilderness Nation" August 18 - September 1, 2012 — During this unique journey into the interior of Mongolia this photography workshop, produced by Barbara Nelson, will teach all how to go beyond the excitment of experiencing the culture and focus on how to make an image that touches the soul of the subject. We'll meet in Ulaanbaatar and travel by car and 2 short flights to visit the people, see stunning landscapes and to experience the essence of this beautiful country. Details: bnelson2@earthlink.net Visit website				Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Instructor: Ira Block, National Geo. Photographer Sponsor: Barbara Nelson Photography Cost: $6200 all inclusive except International flight Email: Barbara Nelson Phone: 212-927-1977

			Introduction to Photoshop August 18-19, 2012 (9am-5pm) — This workshop is designed for artists who want to start using Photoshop to enhance and promote their art. Learn to scan an image into the computer, download digital photos or create original images in Photoshop to upload on the web, send by email and print. Designed for artists, or those interested in art. Featuring special guest lecturer Susanne Reese Horvitz. Register by: August 10. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Robert Roesch Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Understanding Your Digital SLR Camera August 20-21, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Strip away the techno jargon - and bells and whistles - and a digital camera is just as user-friendly as any automatic camera. With your digital SLR on manual mode, learn the fundamentals of how to capture light as you see it, through your selection of shutter speed, aperture, white balance and ISO settings. Discover the application of depth of field and how to achieve the effects you want, allowing you to shoot everything - from high-speed sports photos to dreamy close-ups with selective focus. Discuss image quality and choosing RAW vs. jpeg mode. Shoot images practicing newly learned techniques for creative control. Receive individual attention from Kasey as needed. Review your photographs with your peers at the close of the workshop. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Kasey Hembel, www.PMPSPhotography.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $220, Non-Members: $245 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Digital Nature Photography August 20-24, 2012 — This workshop is designed for photographers who wish to take their work to a higher level. The workshop covers everything you need to know to envision and create award-winning and saleable nature photographs. Several of Craig's students have won major awards with images made during his workshops. Craig is a seasoned instructor, able to gently guide you to the realization of your personal vision. Through lectures, field trips on Madeline Island and computer sessions Craig will help you expand your digital photography and Photoshop skills. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Craig Blacklock Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $750 Email: Jenna J. Erickson Phone: 715-747-2054

			Photoshop Beginning & Refresher August 21-22, 2012 (6 - 8pm) — Finally learn to take your photographs from average to amazing! Students will explore basic image editing tools that improve the overall quality of your pictures; how to make exposure and color adjustments, image resizing, retouching, essential keyboard shortcuts and basic printing. Geared towards the beginner, current Photoshop users will also find this class extremely helpful as a refresher to prepare you for advanced classes. Space is limited to 9 students. Sign up early! Basic computer skills required and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is strongly encouraged. Please bring your laptop. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Casey Nay Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $125 \| Basic computer skills required Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Create A Photo Book August 27-31, 2012 — All of us have a photo book in us, just waiting to be created: A shoebox full of family snapshots, a falling apart photo album, or a hard drive full of professional pictures can easily be turned into a high-quality photography book. Artists of all kinds are now using photo books as impressive presentation catalogs of their work. Starting with pre-workshop assignments, then five full days of hands-on learning, Craig Blacklock will guide you through the entire process from concept, to design, to printing, to marketing (for those of you who wish to sell your finished books). Using Blurb.com publishing services, participants can select from three levels of difficulty and creativity to create their books. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Craig Blacklock Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $750 Email: Jenna J. Erickson Phone: 715-747-2054

			Tuscany with Bobbie Goodrich September 8-15, 2012 — Bobbie Goodrich is known for her textural, painterly photographs of horses and African wildlife. Her artistic process merges the feeling potential of a painting with the realism and authenticity of a photograph. In this Tuscany workshop the rich texture of history will surround students at the Villa Fattoria Bacio and in the nearby Tuscan towns of Certaldo, Sienna and San Gimignano. Students will divide their time between photo trips and learning to use NIK filters software and Photoshop to turn their photography into works of art. Students will use their own cameras and laptop computers in this unique workshop which brings together the newest technologies with ancient subject matter. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Bobbie Goodrich, www.bobbiegoodrich.com Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $2,400 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Exploring Italian Gardens September 9 - October 3, 2012 — Join landscape architect/artist Lisa Guthrie and landscape historian and longtime lecturer Tom Brown in exploring the greatest gardens of Umbria and Lazio. These gardens, full of fantasy and sensory delight, have inspired artists and designers for over four centuries. These gardens were created to impress, amuse, entertain and delight visitors and guests. In our group we will relive some of those delights as we retrace the original routes of seeing the gardens, then wander on our own to discover more. Tom will relate their history, show how they have changed through time and explain their meaning and features. Lisa will show us ways of creating our personal souvenir memoirs of our adventure, through sketches, photography, and written vignettes. Visit website				Location: Terni, Italy Instructor: Lisa Guthrie and Tom Brown Sponsor: La Romita School of Art Email: Lisa Guthrie Phone: (415) 388-3492

			Storytelling Through the Lens September 13-15, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Discover and use the concepts and elements of genuine storytelling in the art of photography to enhance your photographic practice. Experience the act of story development and telling by engaging in a photo shoot in the field. Get to the essence of your personal story by exploring what is being expressed within a single image or series of images. Don guides you through the process of becoming an authentic storyteller with your camera through presentations and a review of master photographers and storytellers. His active listening discussions offer insights to assist you in your unique journey. Informative, respectful critiques address the development of an individual style. Tell a story or two through your photographic work at the close of the workshop. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Don Mendenhall, www.DonMendenhallPhotography.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Arctic Canada - Caribou, Autumn Colours & Northern Lights September 14-21, September 21-28, September 28 - October 5, 2012 — Join us for a choice of 7-day fully catered photo workshop tours in the Canadian Far North. See the great caribou migration, wild wolves, birds-of-prey, musk-ox, polar bear, migratory waterfowl, beautiful autumn colours, fantastic displays of aurora borealis, and much more! Three September 2012 departures available. Visit website				Location: Northern Labrador, Canada Instructor: Tundra Tom Sponsor: Great Canadian Wilderness Adventures Cost: 3,995.00 CDN Email: Tom Phone: +608-370-5071

			Annex:art Summer Artist Residency Summer 2012 — Annex:art is currently accepting applications for its summer workshop and artist residency program. This program is open to artists working in any medium and can be structured to meet the individual needs of the artist. For additional information and online applications and prospectus, please visit www.annexart.com Visit website				Location: Berlin/Brandenburg, Germany Instructor: non-instructional Sponsor: Annex:art Email: Chris McCabe Phone: +49 038789 90239

			Black & White Photograph & Time September 23-29, 2012 — Evoke the essence of time through photography. Explore the archaeological and geological features on and around Ghost Ranch with a master photographer and an archaeologist/interpreter. Be prepared to walk five miles over uneven terrain at high elevations carrying camera and tripod. Explore printing techniques in the Ghost Ranch darkroom. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Kent Bowser & Cheryl Muceus Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $425 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Awakening Creativity & Spirit: Inspiration from the Land of O'Keeffe September 23-29, 2012 — This course is for visual artists, photographers, musicians and creative writers who wish to engage with their art at a soul level. Guided experiential exercises are blended with individual work and community engagement. Reconnect with nature, spirit and your innate creativity. Bring art materials, computer and/or digital camera and a journal. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Randee Lawrence Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $385 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Lightroom In-Depth September 24-26, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Learn to use Adobe Lightroom's five distinct modules to organize and adjust images, and then output them as slideshows, web sites, prints, or files. No prior experience with Lightroom is required. Create image searches, use the Metadata Browser to search, compare and rank images, adjust images non-destructively, use built-in templates to save images for various online applications, create slideshows, print single or multiple images per page on an inkjet printer. Your understanding of Lightroom is guaranteed through the hands-on practice of each concept during class, and ample one-on-one time with Steve. It is helpful to have some experience with an image adjustment program like Photoshop, but not required. Bring your laptop computer with a copy of Lightroom 3 installed. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Steve Bye, www.SteveByePhoto.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Photographing the Door County Landscape in Autumn September 27-29, 2012 — There's not a more inspirational subject than the natural beauty of Door County and no better guides to our hidden places than Luke and Heather. Learn as you capture the peninsula's autumn splendor through digital images. Discover how to make artful compositions and use natural light. Use your camera's proper settings to achieve correct exposures and sharpness. Back in the studio, learn to use photo editing software to make basic edits. Heather's instruction focuses on helping you discover dramatic compositions. Lucas simplifies the technical aspects of digital photography. Leave with amazing digital images of Door County landscapes and nature. You will not be making prints. Students must be confident in the operation of their camera and how to use their tripod. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Heather & Lucas Frykman Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Introduction to Photoshop Elements September 27-29, 2012 (9am-4pm) — Using Photoshop Elements, learn the full range of digital image production skills - from downloading images from your camera to printing on a pro-quality inkjet printer. Optimize the look and quality of your images as you work with RAW files. While the class starts at the beginning, assuming no prior knowledge of Photoshop Elements, by the end of three days you will be a seasoned veteran. Work in a group with images Steve provides to learn the concepts, followed by one-on-one with him on photographs you bring or take during class. Learn to print on an inkjet printer, upload images to a free web gallery, Facebook or Flickr, and add to emails. Bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop Elements 9. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Steve Bye, www.SteveByePhoto.com Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Members: $330, Non-Members: $355 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Autumn Landscape Photography September 28-30, 2012 (Times will vary) — This workshop is for the serious and semi- serious landscape photographer. Telluride's surroundings are the most spectacular autumn color extravaganza in the four corners region. This in depth workshop will involve morning and evening location shooting, exposure techniques and in-depth critiques of the images shot by each student. Critiques will address important topics such as composition, light direction and quality, visual impact, mood and more. Must have working knowledge of your camera and laptop. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Memphis Barbree Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $425 Email: Kate Phone: 970-728-3886

			Digital SLR Photography at Ghost Ranch September 30 - October 6, 2012 — Expand your knowledge of what your camera can do for you. Review camera controls and settings, elements of a good exposure and what makes a good composition. We'll shoot on- and off- Ranch, including two early morning shoots and an extended field trip. Bring DSLR camera and equipment. For those with beginner and intermediate skill levels. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: Claudia Tammen & Geoff Mather Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $365 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			"Gone Up North" September 30 - October 6, 2012 — Something for everybody. Plein air and indoor painting workshop located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior. Peak Fall colors! Individual and group instruction and critique along with drawing/composition instruction and 24 hour open studio. Lodging in cabins overlooking Lake Superior. Magnificent views and stress free relaxation. Visit website				Location: Au Train, MI Instructor: Marlene Wood Sponsor: Positive Strokes Art School Cost: $700 (includes workshop and lodging) Email: Marlene Wood Phone: 847 705-7130

			Telluride Autumn Through the Lens September 30 - October 2, 2012 (Times will vary) — This workshop is for the serious and semi-serious landscape/outdoor photographer. Former Tellurider and director of yesteryear's Autumn Eye, Bill Ellzey, returns this fall to lead a 3-day digital photography workshop. Telluride’s surroundings are the most spectacular autumn color extravaganza in the Four Corners region. This in depth workshop will involve morning and evening location shooting, exposure techniques and in-depth critiques of the images shot by each student. Critiques will address important topics such as composition, light direction and quality, visual impact, mood and more. Visit website				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Bill Ellzey Sponsor: The Ah Haa School for the Arts Cost: $425 Email: Kate Laird Phone: 970-728-3886

			The Visible & Invisible: Photography & Spirituality October 7-13, 2012 — Explore photography by using your eyes. Explore spirituality by using your experience. Make photographs to explore connections of the visible and the invisible. So that we may share our images, digital cameras only, please. Beginners and experienced photographers welcome. Visit website				Location: Abiquiu, NM Instructor: David Young Sponsor: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center Cost: $360 + lodging & meals Email: Registrar Phone: 505-685-4333

			Iceland Winter Workshop October 16-20, 2012 (morning) — Landscape photography workshop focusing on the raw, un-touched nature of the Vatnjökull glacier region of Iceland. Experienced Icelandic guides and photographers will instruct you safely through the Icelandic wilderness with emphasis on DSLR Camera and post-processing techniques. Maximum participants - 8 with 2 guide/instructors. Price doesn't include food and accommodation, but this will be pre-arranged according to your budget. Visit website				Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Instructor: Tony Prower Sponsor: Icelandaurora photo tours Cost: $1500 for 5 full days, not including food and accomm. Email: Tony Prower Phone: 003548682673

			Digital Photography October 22-28, 2012 (Monday-Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm) — This workshop focuses on teaching students fundamental photographic skills to understand camera techniques, design, composition, digital work- flows, and concepts regarding light and exposure. Here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains the class will explore various approaches to landscape photography, as well as the students' individual interests of the surrounding locale. Back in the classroom photos are downloaded and edited, and the group participates in critiques to review the success of their work and provide constructive feedback. Students must have a digital camera with manual functions and camera operator manual, and a laptop or notebook computer with Photoshop Elements and be familiar with downloading image files from your camera to computer. Beginner through advanced skill levels welcome. Visit website				Location: Marion, NC Instructor: Omar Otero Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $235 + lodging fees Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Mali - The Jewel in West Africa's Crown November 3 - December 15, 2012 (daily) — Mali sits in the heart of a territory that was once home to Africa's greatest empires and still resonates its rich history through the story of its deserts and rivers. We will meet in Barnako to begin this rolling workshop through the heart of Mali where we will learn to capture images of people acting naturally, doing what they normally do. Fee includes all land costs. Not included international air, drinks and personal items. Visit website				Location: Barnako, Mali Instructor: Maynard Switzer Sponsor: Barbara Nelson Cost: $5800. Email: Barbara Nelson

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