SPRING 2016 I News and Events of Skydance Studio

A Note from Sharon ~

2016 is already proving to be spectacular. This year provides you with unique opportunities to join me on local, national, and international classes and trips to learn more about the wildlands of the world as well as to hone your photographic and artistic skills.

Review this newsletter and see what events catch your interest. Attend one of my photography or botanical illustration classes at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, or attend a photo workshop at the Clark County Wetlands Park in Las Vegas or Nevada State Museum. For those of you with an adventurous spirit, travel with me to the Kalahari Desert and the Skeleton Coast of Namibia to photograph the wildlife, landscapes, and native people.

No matter which you choose, I will guarantee that you come away from the experience with a better understanding and greater appreciation for the awesome beauty and amazing diversity of our natural world.

NAMIBIA CULTURE & NATURE SAFARI

Kalahari bushmen, Etosha NP, Himba people, Swakopmund, seals, dolphins, and giant sand dunes

June 15 - Jun 28, 2016

Join me and internationally recognized WANT Expeditions

for an unforgettable photo safari through one of the most photogenic countries in all of Africa ... Namibia!

Imagine traveling via hot air ballon over giant red sand dunes, driving over granite rock formations, walking along breathtaking beaches, and exploring vast expanses of the Kalahari bushland. Along the way, you'll see stunning, iconic African wildlife, and beautiful, welcoming local peoples. Namibia guarantees an unforgettable trip for any professional or aspiring photographer or artist.

WANT Expeditions is the leader in highly personalized conservation- oriented small group travel. They are know for their, attentive services, unique itineraries, and outstanding tour leading experience.

TRIP BROCHURE

Visiting the Himba people

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On Safari in Etosha NP

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Cape Cross Seal colony

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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a serious enthusiast, you will find a workshop this spring that meets your needs.

From simple half-day and full-day photography workshops, to an in-depth 3-day experience, they are all designed to help you learn the skills, understanding, and artistic vision, you need to improve your photography.

Red winged Blackbird

Paharanagat NWR

Alamo, NV

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Introduction to

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

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WORKSHOP / Half-day

5 March 2016 - Saturday

8:00 am -12:00 pm

Nevada State Museum

Las Vegas, NV

An introduction to the art of nature photography. Designed for the beginner with any type of camera: camera phone, point-and-shoot, or DSLR.

Funded by a generous grant from the Nevada Art Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tuition:FREE

CLASS BROCHURE

Mountain Lion

Toquerville, UT

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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY:

The Fine Art of Seeing

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WORKSHOP / Full-day

6 March 2016 - Sunday

8:00 am -1:00 pm

Clark County Wetlands Park

Las Vegas, NV

An introduction to the art of nature photography. Designed for the beginner with any type of camera: camera phone, point-and-shoot, or DSLR.

Funded by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tuition:FREE

CLASS BROCHURE

Harris's Hawk

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Tucson, AZ

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FLIGHT SCHOOL:

Photographing Birds in Flight

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WORKSHOP / Full-day

20 March 2016 - Sunday

8:00 am -1:00 pm

Clark County Wetlands Park,

Las Vegas, NV

This intermediate/advanced class will provide you with techniques and strategies to improve your skills in the challenging art of photographing birds in flight.

Funded by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tuition:FREE

CLASS BROCHURE

Harris's Hawk

Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum

Tucson, AZ

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COMPOSING THE WILD WITH PHOTOGRAPHY

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WORKSHOP / Full-day

6 April 2016 - Sunday

10:00 am -4:00 pm

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Tucson, AZ

This introductory class provides instruction in beginning photography with emphasis on close observation and composition. This class is suitable for all types of cameras from iPhone to high-end DSLR.

Tuition:

$65 museum members/ $115 non members

MORE INFO / REGISTRATION

Grand Canyon from the . Nankoweap Granaries

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

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THE ART OF SEEING:

Advanced Photography

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WORKSHOP / Three-day

8, 9,10 April 2016 - Fri, Sat, Sun

10:00 am -4:00 pm

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Tucson, AZ

Designed as an advanced class, this informative photography class emphasizes the mastery of basic camera controls and the development of a personal vision. This class will focus on nature photography with plenty of opportunities to practice your skills on Desert Museum grounds and with live animals brought into the classroom.

Tuition:

$160 museum members / $210 non-members

MORE INFO / REGISTRATION

FINE ART WORKSHOP

POSITIVELY PLANTS: Botanical Illustration for the Beginner

Conquer your fear of botanical illustration with this relaxed, beginner friendly workshop. This class is designed to teach you the skills necessary to accurately draw plants for scientific purposes. Classes are held at the stunningly beautiful Arizona Sonora Desert Museum adjacent to the Saguaro National Park in Tucson Arizona.

Yerba Mansa

Gouache on Illustration Board

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POSITIVELY PLANTS:

Botanical Illustration for the Beginner

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WORKSHOP /Three-day

1,2, 3 April 2016 - Fri, Sat, Sun

8:00 am -1:00 pm

Nevada State Museum

Las Vegas, NV

This is a great class for both the determined intermediate illustrator as well as an enthusiastic amateur. Be inspired by the Desert Museum's natural setting and learn by getting up close to live plants from the museum's collection brought into the classroom.

Tuition:

$160 museum members / $210 non-members

MORE INFO / REGISTRATION

BECOMING ANIMAL

Standing Witness for the Sentient Wild

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Museum Exhibit

29 Oct 2015 - 28 Aug 2016

You are invited to visit my latest solo exhibition now showing in the Nevada State Museum-Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve. This thought-provoking exhibit, of large format black and white images, examines our growing estrangement with the world and the critical need to both recognize, as well as accept, our place within it.

About the Studio

Skydance Studio

Sharon K. Schafer

Boulder City, NV USA 89005

Studio +1 702 239.3673

Email: SkydanceStudio@earthlink.net

Website: SkydanceStudio.com

Skydance Studio

is dedicated to the creation of fine art and photography that promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of nature. In doing so, we strive to encourage a commitment to value, protect, and conserve the natural world.

The studio specializes in artistic yet scientifically accurate images that appeal to the art collector and the environmental educator alike. Our creations reflect an in-depth knowledge of the natural world, a remarkable attention to detail, and a passion for educating and inspiring through the arts.