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Arts
Listen to that quiet, still voice that inspires you to grow and learn in a creative pursuit. The whole community benefits from offerings in this category in ways that are not overtly seen, and your participation will add to the life we share. Passionate teachers are always welcome to teach art in any form through FLC Continuing Education. Take a class or plan to teach one in the Arts category today!
Digital Photo Basics
Enhancing Digital Photos
Fabulous Fax for Boring Walls
Nature and Digital Photography - Fall Colors
Watercolor & Light
Digtal Photo Basics
Bruce Andersen
Fee: $45, 1 class each (choose one)
SAT, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
October 11, October 18, or November 8
This is a very basic workshop using hands-on instruction for people wanting to learn how to use their digital camera or use it more effectively. Seminar topics include understanding camera settings, getting the best possible image quality, downloading the camera, options for printing, organizing your photos on the computer, preparing photos for email and print, and a brief introduction to the digital darkroom using Picasa and Photoshop Elements. Bring your camera and its manual. Bruce Andersen is a sought-after working photographer and instructor in Pagosa Springs. Commercial clients seek him out for his artistic approach to nature and assignment photography. Many of his students return often for additional skill development, instruction and mentoring.
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Enhancing Digital Photos
Bruce Andersen
Fee: $45, 1 class
SAT, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
November 15
This is a practical and interactive seminar in enhancing digital photographs on your computer using Adobe Photoshop Elements. You will learn how to make the contrast, color and sharpness corrections needed to really make your pictures "pop" when printed or sent over the Internet. We will also discuss and illustrate how to enhance pieces of your photo using spot corrections such as dodging and burning, and eliminating unwanted objects like power lines, fence posts and maybe even your obnoxious brother-in-law! Participants should bring one or two image files on disc for in-class enhancement. Bruce Andersen is a sought-after working photographer and instructor in Pagosa Springs. Commercial clients seek him out for his artistic approach to nature and assignment photography. Many of his students return often for additional skill development, instruction and mentoring.
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Fabulous Faux for Boring Walls
Linda Coffman
Fee: $39 + materials, 1 class
FRI, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
November 7
A professional faux painter shares her years of experience and secret tricks of the trade allowing you to create your own mouth-dropping walls. Her dual-roller method quickly creates a variety of looks- suede, marble, granite, southwest rustic or old world Tuscan. Learn the secret for creating perfect edges , how to rescue a wall from disaster, how to make your own glaze and more. A materials fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the painting kit. Website: twistonwalls.com. Linda Coffman has been in the wallpapering and faux finishing business for over 15 years. She has completed projects in homes, churches, and businesses throughout the Twin Cities (Minneapolis) and Phoenix areas including many model homes. Through her experience she has created her own methods and designs that enhance her work and make it truly unique.
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Nature and Digital Photography - Fall Colors
Bruce Andersen
Fee: $99, 3 classes
FRI, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (lecture)
September 19
SAT, 7:00 am – 12 noon (field trip)
September 20
TUES, 6:30 – 9:00 pm (lecture)
September 23
So often we look at our pictures after an outing and are puzzled by what happened to the pictures! Chances are it was a combination of light conditions, photographic technique, actual composition of the photo itself or even the camera’s settings. Explore these and other elements of nature photography with a digital emphasis in 2 evening classes and a half-day field trip. Students will learn from the instructor and from each other in an open and interactive format. Also learn what to do with the digital images once they’re in the computer while discussing student photos. Bruce Andersen is a sought-after working photographer and instructor in Pagosa Springs. Commercial clients seek him out for his artistic approach to nature and assignment photography. Many of his students return often for additional skill development, instruction and mentoring.
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Watercolor & Light
Margaret Barge
Fee: $15 per 3 hour session
Private and Group Lessons Available
On-Going Lessons at Students’ Convenience
Margaret Barge: (970) 247-3419
Learn how to paint luminous watercolors with transparent paint. You will have critique daily and will learn the art of composition, color and design. A supply list will be provided before classes begin (cost of supplies is approximately $35, not included, but may be purchased at the Fort Lewis College bookstore or other art supply wholesalers). Margaret Barge is an award winning and well-known Durango artist with 30 years teaching experience. She teaches privately, for the Colorado Trails Foundation, and has taught Elderhostel and “Getaway” programs. A detailed list of supplies will be sent in advance of the class.
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