This five-week course covers multiple subject areas and includes assignments and sharing the students’ work with the class. Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here’s an opportunity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features including program mode, manual mode, aperture priority, and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plant, people, macro, and landscape photography. Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your camera. Zoom link provided by instructor. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience shooting sports photos for local high schools, then weddings and stock agencies. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion–nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.

It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.

Explore your creativity using line and design. Join us for this simple yet structured approach to drawing that promotes expression for all levels. Craft interesting images with this relaxing, fun method. There is no pressure; the sky’s the limit! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Create pictures or small craft items for Valentines Day such as key chains or sun catchers by placing small colored “diamond” pieces on a precoded background to make beautiful pictures and designs. These kits come in many sizes and thousands of patterns and pictures. There are some awesome kits for beginners to try to see if they enjoy doing them and some more difficult ones for the more advanced crafters. Small Valentine themed kits will be provided from which to choose. Many adults doing these have found that their children have started doing them also. Surprise your Valentine with a handmade gift to show how much you care or make one for yourself! Materials fee of $8 is payable to the instructor at time of class. Please pre-register to assure enough kits for a variety from which to choose are available.

Curious about resin? No need to be intimidated! Try out UV resin art and design your own beautiful jewelry and decorations. You will be amazed at what you can create, and, best of all, it’s so easy! No experience necessary. Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $15 is payable to instructor in class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style, and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the start of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read the email and documents carefully. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

It’s been a long week, and time to relax! Join local artist Sue Cannafarina for this two-hour class of monthly Friday evening painting fun while learning techniques used by the impressionists and Bob Ross (Lol). Bring a beautiful image to life ranging from still lifes, landscapes, and object studies. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. These are great opportunities to spend time with friends or make new ones. Bring home a work of art each meeting! Classes run once a month through June. Please Note: Each month is a separate session. Each session is $30/pp/per class. Pre-registration for each class is required as class size is limited.

Everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits! Learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Understand the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work! Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your fully charged digital camera. Zoom link provided by instructor. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.