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"Simplifying Landscape Painting" with Heiner Hertling |
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Fee $75 - Limit 18  This workshop focuses on landscape painting - outdoors and in the studio - and how to simplify the process. Beginners as well as accomplished artists will benefit from this class. The class format is similar to the PBS TV series "Your Brush with Nature." While the focus will be on the use of oils and acrylics, artists working in other media will also benefit. All participants will finish the day with their own completed painting. Please bring your lunch. |
 | "Putting a Face on Your Songbird" with Lonnie Dye |
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8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Fee $75 - Limit 18
 Lonnie will demonstrate the basic techniques he uses to shape a songbird face, with emphasis on the relationship between the bill and eyes. A well-executed face will impart realism and a lifelike quality to the carving, and ultimately allows the viewer to make eye contact with the bird. A partially shaped songbird head will be provided for participants to work on in the class. A list of suggested tools and supplies will be provided to registrants. Please bring your lunch.
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| "The Essentials - Top 10 Tips To Taking Better Images" with Chris Vigneri |
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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Fee $40 - Limit 20 - Fee $70 if combined with Advanced class below  This session will be geared to the beginning owner of a compact or digital SLR camera or for those that are making the transition to digital photography. This class will focus on the basics and Chris will discuss the latest equipment and techniques to get the most out of their digital camera. By popular demand, Chris will also provide critiques of class participant images, so bring examples of your best shots - and your worst!
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"Advanced Digital Nature Photography" with Chris Vigneri |
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1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Fee $40 - Limit 20 - Fee $70 if combined with Beginners class above  This session will include the latest techniques in digital photography including advanced field strategies and equipment selection. The class will also cover the digital darkroom including workflow from taking great images, image optimization, and printing and framing your finished work of art. Chris will also provide critiques of participants images, so bring examples of your work. |
