Shooting in Manual Made Easy
Sunday 18 June
Hillside Cafe, Memorial Park - 11am - 2 Hours
We will go over ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture and how to set all three to get the effect you want. The class will be led by a Professional Sports and Nature Photographer.
Street Photography
Saturday 08 July
Acacia Park. - 11am - 2 Hours
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Colors of Spring Photography
Saturday 22 July
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
Beginner's Guide to Photography
Saturday 10 June
Denver West - 10am - 3 Hours
Appropriate for complete beginners or those who want to brush up on the basics, come join us to learn how to get the most out of your camera! Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, what the exposure triangle is and why you should care about it, along with the basics of composition, lens choice, etc.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you're not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
Bird Photography
Saturday 17 June
Arvada/Golden - 8am - 2 Hours
Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
We'll go over settings, techniques, focusing modes and composition while exploring the bird life in a local Jeffco area. While you can never predict who will show up any given day, examples of bird species that frequent there are lazuli buntings, warblers, hummingbirds, a variety of sparrows and finches, grosbeaks, and others. Come ready to hike, shoot, and explore the local bird life!
Street Photography
Saturday 24 June
Lowry Sports Park - 10am - 2 Hours
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Guide to Photography
Saturday 01 July
Denver West - 10am - 3 Hours
Appropriate for complete beginners or those who want to brush up on the basics, come join us to learn how to get the most out of your camera! Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, what the exposure triangle is and why you should care about it, along with the basics of composition, lens choice, etc.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you're not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
Butterflies, Flowers and Macro!
Saturday 15 July
Westminster, CO - 3pm - 2 Hours
Join us for this photographic exploration of the colorful world of flowers and butterflies!
We'll explore exposure, lighting, composition and creative ideas to capture these small miracles of nature, both from a "regular" and a macro perspective.
Beginner's Guide to Photography
Saturday 19 August
Denver West - 10am - 3 Hours
Appropriate for complete beginners or those who want to brush up on the basics, come join us to learn how to get the most out of your camera! Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, what the exposure triangle is and why you should care about it, along with the basics of composition, lens choice, etc.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you're not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
Beginner's Guide to Lightroom
Saturday 02 September
Facebook Messenger Room - 9am - 3 Hours
Always wanted to understand Lightroom better? Not sure what some (or all!) of the little slides and filters do? This is the class for you! Explore the various options in Lightroom and how and when to use them to alter, enhance and edit your photos to fit your vision. For ease of screen sharing with social distancing, this class will be a virtual in Facebook Messenger Room. The most recent version of the desktop version of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, will be taught.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 10 June
Koelbel Library - 10am - 3 Hours
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 24 June
Koelbel Library - 10am - 3 Hours
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Beginner's Class - Painting with Acrylic
Saturday 24 June
Will look for white jeep with sign in window that says art group. - 11am - 3 Hours
This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring their artistic side but doesn't know where to start. We will be teaching you the basics of using acrylic paints, from mixing colors to applying the paint to your canvas!
We work with any amd all ages groups! So anyone is welcome.
Our experienced instructor will guide you step by step, helping you to create your own masterpiece using acrylics. Don't worry if you've never painted before - this class is designed to be fun and approachable for all skill levels.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 01 July
Bob Ragland Branch Library - 10am - 3 Hours
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 01 July
City Park Denver - 10am - 3 Hours
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Class - Painting with Acrylic
Sunday 02 July
Will look for white jeep with sign in window that says art group. - 10am - 3 Hours
This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring their artistic side but doesn't know where to start. We will be teaching you the basics of using acrylic paints, from mixing colors to applying the paint to your canvas!
We work with any amd all ages groups! So anyone is welcome.
Our experienced instructor will guide you step by step, helping you to create your own masterpiece using acrylics. Don't worry if you've never painted before - this class is designed to be fun and approachable for all skill levels.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 08 July
Koelbel Library - 10am - 3 Hours
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 15 July
Ross-University Hills Branch Library - 10am - 3 Hours
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 22 July
Koelbel Library - 10am - 3 Hours
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 29 July
Bob Ragland Branch Library - 10am - 3 Hours
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 05 August
Koelbel Library - 10am - 3 Hours
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 12 August
Bob Ragland Branch Library - 10am - 3 Hours
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
