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Classes & Workshops Listing for 2010

Photography Classes
taught by RPS members

Registration has started for the Fall Visual Arts Center Classes starting in September

Digital Photography 101 Instructor James Pettit

This course is designed for people who may be new to digital photography or have been shooting digitally for awhile and have lots of questions. Learn the purpose of the multitude of menus and controls and how to apply them to shooting situations. There is a $45 cash lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 14 &up, age on date of class. Held at Visual Arts Center.

	Fall	Winter
*Thursdays*	*9/24-11/12*	*1/14-3/4*
7-9p.m.	18013-05	*28013-05
*Fridays*	*9/25-11/13*	*1/15-3/5*
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	18014-02	*28014-02
Fee: $110 residents	$165 non-residents

Adobe Lightroom Instructor James Pettit

Students will gain a thorough understanding of Adobe lightroom...it is an excellent tool for viewing, organizing and accessing large collections of images...but that's just the beginning. It's also a powerful editing and workflow package, ready to produce prints, composites, slideshows, web galleries and other finished projects. There is a $45 cash lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 14 & up, age on date of class. Held at Visual Arts Center.

	Fall	Winter
Thursdays	9/24-11/12	1/14-3/4
7-9 p.m.	18013-06	*28013-06
Fridays	9/25-11/13	1/15-3/5
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	18014-03	*28014-03
Fee $110 residents	$165 non-residents

Photoshop Elements for Photographers Instructor Stan Clay

Explore Photoshop Elements from a photographer's perspective. Learn how to use the powerful features of Photoshop Elements, restore your old torn faded photographs. Release your creative talents with Photoshop's tools to improve your images. HANDS ON COMPUTER CLASS. There is a $45 cash lab fee payable to the Instructor on the first day of class. Ages 14 & up, age on date of class. Held at Visual Arts Center.

	Fall	Winter
*Tuesdays*	*9/22 -11/10*	*1/12 -3/2*
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	18011-06	*28011-06
7-9 p.m.	18011-10	*28011-10
Fee: $110 residents	$165 non-residents

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Instructor James Pettit

Adobe Photoshop is the standard program for image enhancement, manipulation, digital photo workflow and file conversion. In this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of Photoshop basics and learn to master Photoshop tools, selections, layers, painting, type, filters and retouching will be covered. Hands on training with individual and group instruction. Emphasis is placed on basic Photoshop editing and the creation of art as a digital process. There is a $45 cash lab fee payable to the Instructor on the first day of class. Ages 14 & up, age on date of class. Held at Visual Arts Center.

	Fall	Winter
*Thursdays*	*9/24 -11/12*	*1/14-3/4*
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	18013-07	*28013-07
Fee: $110 residents	$165 non-residents

Photoshop Layers Instructor Stan Clay

This class covers all versions of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Learn everything you need to know about one of the most powerful features in Photoshop. There is a $45 cash lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 14 & up, age on date of class. Held at Visual Arts Center.

	Fall	Winter
*Wednesdays*	*9/23 -11/11*	*1/13 -3/3*
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	18012-03	*28012-03
7-9 p.m.	18012-06	*28012-06
Fee: $110 residents	$165 non-residents

Altered Art Instructor Gittel Price

Come to class to relax and explore your inner creative self. You will be introduced to many techniques and materials such as watercolor, drawing, painting, photography, transfers, collaging, stamps, and more. Create sculpture, books, boxes, journals or cards. Many supplies are included, but you will want to add to your projects some of your own special photos, paints, or found objects from your junk drawer at home to add your personal touch. Lab fee: $30.00. Held at Visual Arts Center.