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Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.

Art & Photography

Unleash your artistic side through classes about drawing, jewelry making, photography, pottery making, watercolor painting, and related subjects.

16 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)

Photoshop Level 2

Prerequisite(s): "Photoshop: Level 1" or equivalent experience.

Explore intermediate tools and commands for improving the quality of photographic images, including adjustment layers, selections, and collage techniques.

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Bring a USB thumb drive. The optional book, "Photoshop CS5 for Windows and Macintosh," ISBN 9780321701534, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Photoshop Level 2 Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Jun 2, 2012 to Jun 9, 2012	Sat 9:00am to 12:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	57145	Randal Stegmeyer	Tuition $109 Fees $0 Total $109

Photoshop Level 3

Prerequisite(s): "Photoshop: Level 2" or equivalent experience.

Use cutting-edge image optimization and digital imaging techniques. Explore advanced use of adjustment layers, painting with masks, combining photos, sharpening techniques, and soft proofing.

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Bring a USB thumb drive. The optional book "Photoshop CS5 for Windows and Macintosh," ISBN 9780321701534, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Photoshop Level 3 Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Only 3 spaces left!	Jun 16, 2012 to Jun 23, 2012	Sat 9:00am to 12:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	57146	Randal Stegmeyer	Tuition $109 Fees $0 Total $109

Photoshop: Camera RAW

Prerequisite(s): "Digital Cameras 2" and /or "Photoshop Level 1."

Ready to take your Digital SLR Photography to the next level? Unleash the power of RAW file technology to create stunning images. Get hands-on experience with all of the tools in Photoshop's digital darkroom, the RAW File Converter. Evaluate and adjust exposure, color balance, contrast, sharpness, perspective and a host of other modifications, all before the file is even opened. Learn how to establish an efficient workflow, including Batch Processing. And that's just the beginning! We will also delve into Photoshop's High Dynamic Range (HDR) Imaging capabilities with RAW files and you'll learn how to shoot and process multiple exposures of high contrast scenes, resulting in beautiful images containing a full range of colors and details. Homework assignments will be given and you'll get guided practice on your own photos in class.

You must have a digital camera that captures a RAW file format and tripod. Bring a USB thumb drive to class. The two optional books, "Real World Camera RAW with Adobe Photoshop CS5," ISBN 9780321713094 and "Practical HDRI," ISBN 9781933952635 are available at the WCC Bookstore.

Photoshop: Camera RAW Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Jul 10, 2012 to Jul 19, 2012	Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	57147	Randal Stegmeyer	Tuition $109 Fees $0 Total $109

Piece By Piece: Quilting for Beginners

Prerequisite(s): Basic hand and machine sewing experience.

From it's humble beginnings as use for scrap fabric, quilting has been elevated to an art form. Quilts hang in galleries and museums across the country or can lay on the bed on those cold winter nights. Get started creating beautiful quilts by crafting a wall hanging; and get hands-on practice in various quilt making techniques. Learn about fabric selection and preparation, design and tools of the craft. 4 sessions.

A working sewing machine that you know how to thread and additional materials are required and may cost up to an additional $50. Materials will be discussed during the first class.

Piece By Piece: Quilting for Beginners Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Jun 16, 2012 to Jul 7, 2012	Sat 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 182	57163	Nancy Howard	Tuition $129 Fees $15 Total $144

Pottery on the Wheel

Prerequisite(s): None.

Learn to think freely and create something beautiful or utilitarian in this beginner wheel throwing pottery class. Get instruction and guidance from a talented local artist and studio owner, Kay Yourist. Students will create several finished pieces. 6 sessions.

No class 7/3/2012.

Pottery on the Wheel Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Only 3 spaces left!	May 29, 2012 to Jul 10, 2012	Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm	Yourist Pottery Studio	57062	Kay Yourist	Tuition $90 Fees $53 Total $143

Tile Making for Beginner and Intermediate Levels Make your own decorative tiles and more!

Prerequisite(s): None.

Learn how to conceptualize, design and produce your own vision of decorative tiles. Discussion and demonstration to include design, working with wet clay, slab rolling and cutting techniques, surface decorations and glazing. This class includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firing and a bonus 24 hours of open studio time to work on your designs. 8 sessions.

New students will need to purchase a basic pottery tool kit which will be available on the first night of class for $20.

Tile Making for Beginner and Intermediate Levels Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	No space available	May 17, 2012 to Jul 5, 2012	Thu 6:30pm to 8:55pm	Ann Arbor Art Center	57061	Inge Merlin	Tuition $189 Fees $0 Total $189	Email Me if a space becomes available in Tile Making for Beginner and Intermediate Levels Section 1

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