Past Workshops and Forums

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Past Events

Evocative Portraits with Tom Bol
Saturday – October 22, 2011 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Outdoor/Nature Weekend Workshop
July 29 – 7 pm - 10 pm
July 30 - Sunrise to Sunset
July 31 – Sunrise to 5 pm

Creative Lighting for Portraiture
April 9th, 2011 10:00am – 6:00pm

Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics
March 12, 2011 9am – 11am

Understanding the DSLR
March 12, 2011 1pm – 3pm

Darkroom I (Black and White Printing)
March 26 from 1-5 pm

The Business of Photography
January 8, 2011 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Developing Your Creative Vision and a Cohesive Body of Work
Wednesday's 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17 6-9 pm

Basic Photoshop for Photographers
Saturday November 13, 2010 9 am to 5 pm

Understanding the DSLR
Saturday Oct 16, 2010 9 am to 11 am

Adventure Photography
August 28th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

One Day Photoshop and DSLR Class
August 7th, 2010 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Introduction to Photoshop CS 5
July 1, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Master Your Flash
Saturday – May 29, 2010 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Photoshop Elements for Photographers
May 15th, 2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Understanding the DSLR
April 29, 2010 6 pm to 8 pm

Basic Photoshop for Photographers
April 10th/17th/24th/May 1st, 2010 10 am - 12:30 pm, 2010 10 am to 12:30 pm

Light Painting
April 10, 2010 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
April 25, 2010 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Image Transfer
Saturday – March 27, 2010 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Business of Photography
Saturday – March 6, 2010 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Studio Lighting
Saturday - February 27th, 2010 10am - 5pm

Intermediate/Advanced Color Management
Saturday – February 20, 2010 10am – 2:30pm

Beginning Color Management
Thursday – February 18th, 2010 6pm – 8

Creative Lighting for Portraits
Sunday – November 8, 2009 9am – 6pm           
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: - Evening
Fri, September 19, 2009           
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Adventuring Beyond Adventure Sports - Evening
Thurs, September 18, 2009           
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Understanding Photoshop Elements - Evening
Wed, August 22, 29, Sept. 5, & 12, 2009           
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics- Lunchtime
Tuesday, August 18 & 25, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Photoshop CS3 Basics
Saturday, August 22, 29, Sept 5, & 12, 2009
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics - Lunchtime
Tuesday, July 21 & 28, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Getting it Right in the Camera - Lunchtime
Thursday, July 23, 30 & August 6, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Third-Thursday Forum
Movie Night @ Odell Brewing Company:
"War Photographer"

July 16, 2009
Doors open at 7:00, Movie starts at 7:30
Understanding Digital SLR - Day
Thursday, July 16, 2009
11:00 - 1:00 pm
Photoshop CS3 Basics
Saturday, July 11, 18, 25, & August 1, 2009
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Understanding Photoshop Elements - Evening
Wednesday, July 1, 8, & 15, 2009           
6:30 -8:30 pm
Getting it Right in the Camera - Lunchtime
Thursday, June 18, 25 & July 2, 2009           
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Third-Thursday Forum
The Best of the Best - SlideSlam

(This has been postponed - date to be announced)
June 18, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fearless Selections
Saturday, June 13, 2009, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics - Lunchtime
Tuesday, June 9 & 16, 2009, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Getting it Right in the Camera - Evening
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 6:00 -9:00 pm
Working with RAW
Saturday, June 6, 2009, 2:00 -5:00 pm
Getting it Right in the Camera - Evening
Thursday, June 4, 2009, 6:00 -9:00 pm
Color Management for Photographers
May 30, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Demystifying Layers
May 30, 2009, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Getting It Right In The Camera - Evening
May 28, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Understanding Photoshop Elements - Evening
May 27 & June 3 & 10, 2009, 6:30 -8:30 pm
Photoshop CS3 Basics
May 23 & 30, June 6 & 13, 2009
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics - Evenings
May 19, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics - Lunchtime
May 19 & 26, 2009, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Third-Thursday Forum: The Creative Process
May 21, 2009, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Understanding Digital SLR - Evening
May 18, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Understanding Digital SLR - Day
May 18, 2009
11:00 - 1:00 pm
Studio Lighting - Iron Chef Style!
May 16, 2009
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pinhole Photography Workshop
May 9 & 16, 2009
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Photoshop Elements Extras
May 13, 2009
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Point & Shoot Digital Camera Basics - Evening
May 5, 2009
6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Photoshop CS3 Basics
Apr 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 2009
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Getting it Right in the Camera - Lunchtime
April 27, May 4, and 11, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Understanding Digital SLR - Day
April 28, 2009
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Worldwide Pinhole Day
Sunday, April 26, 2009
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Getting It Right In The Camera - Evening
April 10, 17, and 24, 2009           
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Understanding Photoshop Elements - Evening
April 1, 8, and 15, 2009           
6:30 -8:30 pm
Third-Thursday Forum
Get Your Work Out There:
Submitting Your Work for Exhibition and Review
Presenter: Cole Thompson
April 16, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
Capturing the Art in Nature:
Composition and Techniques for Winning Images

Fort Collins, CO
December 6th, 2008
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor George Lepp will demonstrate the approaches and techniques that will take your outdoor and nature photography beyond the mundane and into the realm of art. Mini-portfolio reviews also included for the first thirty people who register!
 
Adobe Photoshop Elements Class
Fort Collins, CO
October 15th, 16th, and 20th, 2008
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Three 1 1/2 hour classes going over tips and tricks using many of same tools found in
Photoshop like layers, selections, and color corrections. Instructor: Bill Guy
 
Making a Social Impact with Your Photography
Fort Collins, CO
November 7 - 9, 2008

Photographers have the power to influence the world with a click of their shutter. Images have influence the beginning and ending of wars, and enlightened and motivated people to take up causes that benefit mankind and our planet. This Robert Glenn Ketchum workshop is full of rich compelling photography and provides a wealth of knowledge that will help focus your efforts on any social project.
 
Preview Reception for
The International Peace Corps Exhibition

Fort Collins, CO
August 21st, 2008
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join Dr. Anthony Bannon, director of the George Eastman House and curator of the International Peace Corps Exhibition for a private preview of this unique show.
 
The Artful Nude
Fort Collins, CO
August 1st - August 3rd, 2008
Enhance your skills as a photographer of the human form during this three-day workshop conducted by Kim Weston.
 
Getting It Right in the Camera
Fort Collins, CO
June 17th and June 19th, 2008
11:00am - Noon
This photography class is for those looking to add impact to their images through enhanced composition and by obtaining the desired exposure.
Photoshop CS3 Basics
Fort Collins, CO
June 21, 2008  10:00am - 12:30pm
June 28, 2008  10:00am - 12:30pm
July 5, 2008      10:00am - 12:30pm
July 12, 2008    10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn the fundamentals of working in the digital darkroom in a logical and progressive manner.
 
HP DreamColor Seminar
Fort Collins, CO
April 12, 2008
9am - 1pm

The HP DreamColor Seminar will focus on Digital Workflow for the Photographer & Fine Artist,
highlighting Digital Imaging Workflows and Digital Printing Techniques. Presented by David Saffir.

 
Photoshop CS3 Basics - Section 1
Fort Collins, CO
(Hands-on classes)
Jan. 12th, 19th, 26th, and Feb. 2nd, 2008
Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamentals of working in the digital darkroom in a logical and
progressive manner. Hands-on classes.
 
Studio Lighting - Iron Chef Style!
Fort Collins, CO
Jan. 12th, 2008
10:00am - 5:00pm
Introduces you to the basics of set lighting with a demonstration of the essential tools for creating lighting effects, measuring light, camera positioning, lens selection and many of the other elements that go into lighting a set. Will take place at Tim O'Hara's studio in north Fort Collins.
 
Layers and Selections Demystified
One Day Photoshop Class
IBMC, Fort Collins, CO
December 1st, 2007
1:00 - 5:00 pm
This is a one day class on understanding and putting layers to use in your everyday Photoshop workflow. Learn how this powerful tool can provide not only a holding place for selections, but color corrections, special effects and even conversions from color to high quality black and white images.
 
Documentary Screening -
"The Eloquent Nude"
Nov. 1st, 2007 - 7:00 pm
Location: O'Dells Brewery
A documentary on the story of Edward Weston and Charis Wilson, of their love and of their loss, of an inspired partnership, and the legacy of the art generated by their 11 years together.
 
Photojournalism
Fort Collins, CO
October 4th, 6th and 7th, 2007  
Photographing people quickly and decisively in unposed, unfolding situations is among the greatest of photographic challenges. Learn not only how to properly handle cameras for quick action, but how to translate chaos into a visual ballet. Instructor: Kevin Moloney, New York Times contract photographer.
 
Photography Basics 2
with digital and film cameras

Fort Collins, CO
Sept. 12th, 19th, and Oct. 3rd, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Refines the essential photography skills presented in Photography Basics 1, and begins building your creative talent for self expression.
 
Forum: "A World of Change: Photojournalism in the 21st century” with Kevin Moloney
Fort Collins, CO
Sept. 20th, 2007
6:30 pm
150 years of change in the subjects, techniques, ethics, and technology in photojournalism.
 
Photoshop
Fort Collins, CO
(Hands-on classes)
Aug. 25th, Sept. 1st, 15th, 22nd, 2007
Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamentals of working in the digital darkroom in a logical and
progressive manner. Hands-on classes.
 
Photography Basics 1
with digital and film cameras

Fort Collins, CO
August 8th, 15th and 29th, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 pm
This course is a good review for the self taught - and the beginning point for those wanting to unleash the creativity of photography. This course provides the basic skills needed to take many of the Center’s other camera-based classes.
 
Forum: "Photographers Series: Keith Carter"
film viewing
Fort Collins, CO
August 16th, 2007
6:30pm
This DVD production on Keith Carter starts with an intimate documentary that takes the viewer through his entire career, giving an in-depth look at his techniques and philosophy.
Discussion to follow film viewing.
 
Forum: "What Remains"
film viewing
Fort Collins, CO
July 19th, 2007
6:30pm - 8:30 pm
 
As one of the world's preeminent photographers, Sally Mann creates artwork that challenges viewers' values and moral attitudes. Join us for the viewing of this highly acclaimed documentary about her work.
 
Photoshop Techniques:
For Portrait Photographers
Fort Collins, CO
July 28th, 2007
11:00am - 4:00 pm
A non-traditional approach of using Photoshop to give your portraiture a
professional edge.
 
Forum - Submitting your work for
exhibition and review

Fort Collins, CO
Thursday, June 21st, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The photographer and reviewer's perspective.
Presented by Cole Thompson and Larry Padgett
 
Color Management Forum
Fort Collins , CO
Thursday, May 17th, 2007
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Topics covered will include a color management overview, and monitor and printer calibration.
 
Digital Printing Paper Forum
Fort Collins, CO
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
A review of a variety of inkjet papers available.

 
 
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Berthoud, CO
Sunday, April 29th, 2007
1:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us, along with people all over the world, for the annual day of making pinhole
cameras and creating photographs with them.