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2013 Photography and Paint Workshops
May 10 - 12
How to Photograph Your Artwork
John Lucas
Fee: $300
Skill Level: Beginning
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Description: This class will take participants through the process of taking quality images of their work for submission to shows, galleries, and for publicity, while learning about lighting, camera handling skills, and a brief primer on Photoshop. This is a fun, hands-on workshop that could build your professional image and marketability. Participants should bring some of their work to photograph.
Bio: Recently retired as a photographer for Tennessee Tech. University after 26 years, John Lucas specialized in photographing art work. As a craft artist himself, he saw how important it was to get your images out there so the work could be well represented. He also specializes in teaching ways to photograph your work economically by using low tech equipment but still achieving a polished look and professional edge.
June 21 - 23
Water Colors for Beginners
Jane Voorhees
Fee: $300
Skill Level: BEG
Instructor Contact: www.janevoorheesart.com
Description: Do you want to paint with watercolors but not sure how or where to start? Does the blank paper stop you? Join us for this beginning watercolor class where we will banish all of your watercolor worries by working in a small format. Participants will learn about brushes, paper, mixing colors, and composition, as well as various watercolor techniques.
Bio: Jane Voorhees, a fulltime studio artist from western North Carolina, has been painting for more than 25 years. She has developed her own successful card company featuring her watercolors and pastels of the mood and light of the North Carolina mountains.
Learning About Your Digital Camera
Tyrus Kernea
Fee: $300
Skill Level: BEG
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Description: Your camera has skills beyond the basic “point and shoot,” but do you? Participants in this workshop can become better photographers by learning the amazing functions on their digital cameras. De-mystify those unknown symbols and really get to know your camera while experiencing different types of picture-taking opportunities, such as candid shots, extreme close-ups, landscapes, night scenes, etc. Participants will also learn some basic Photoshop skills.
Bio: Tyrus Kernea is a multi-award winning photographer with over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer. His work has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, and the Baltimore Sun, as well as every other major newspaper in the U.S.
August 9 - 11
Basic Black and White Film and Printing Techniques
Tyrus Kernea
Fee: $300
Skill Level: BEG
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Description: Participants will learn the functions of a 35mm film camera, as well as film processing and darkroom printing.
Bio: Tyrus Kernea is a multi-award winning photographer with over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer. His work has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, and the Baltimore Sun, as well as every other major newspaper in the U.S.