2017 Workshops for Adults

with BEN LONG

Learn the ins and outs of Adobe Lightroom in this four-day intensive exploration of Adobe Premiere photo post-production tool.

While “Photoshop” has become something of a generic term for image editing, these days, most digital post-production is centered around Lightroom. Offering all of the essential image editing power of Photoshop, Lightroom also provides all of the image management and cataloging features that you need to keep your ever-growing archive organized and searchable. In this intensive workshop we’ll go deep into the bowels of this product and explore how you should configure your system to get the most from Lightroom. Lightroom’s editing toolkit provides all of the essential controls you need to make sophisticated tone and color corrections and we’ll look at how to get the most from these controls. Along the way we’ll cover organization, backup and geotagging as well as how to merge Photoshop into your Lightroom workflow. Finally, we’ll go deep into Adobe’s latest addition to the Photoshop/Lightroom family and dive into Lightroom Mobile, which allows you to easily integrate your iOS and Android phone camera images into your regular workflow. Because you’ll need some imagery to work with, and because we’ll want to get out of the computer lab, we’ll be taking time to shoot in the surrounding towns and landscapes. There’s something in this class for anyone who uses Lightroom, regardless of your current skill level, and in this workshop we’ll have a lot of fun exploring those things.

Those new to Lightroom are welcome, but participants must have a basic familiarity with photo editing software.

with MONICA & TYLER AIELLO OF EUREKUS

Explore how visual art and maker experiences can transform STEM learning and leading with NASA’s new K-12 STEAM programs.

Interested in STEAM and the maker movement? Join celebrated teaching artists and STEAM specialists Tyler & Monica Aiello of Eurekus for an exciting workshop investigating the power of arts-integration. As NASA consultants, the Aiellos have designed a suite of STEAM and maker-based programs to galvanize STEM learning through a variety of art forms. Have a blast exploring STEAM best practices and implementation strategies while training on their dynamic NASA programs hands-on. Explore our solar system, ancient astronomy, and cultural sky stories through mixed-media works. Investigate how kinetic sculpture can galvanize design-thinking, engineering, and language literacy. And discover how technology and design can transform collaborative creativity while building motorized mobiles. Get all the tools you need to take STEAM practice and engaging curriculum and projects back to your own classrooms and creative communities. All projects are scalable for K-12. Great for formal and informal educators and life-long learners.

NEW PARTICIPANTS ONLY: those who attended in 2016 are not eligible to take this workshop again.

with JULIO VALDEZ

Explore the painterly qualities of monotype using Akua Kolor and Akua Intaglio water-based inks while working with Julio Valdez. Learn methods for brushing, rolling, layering, overprinting, viscosity roll ups, and specific printing techniques for printing with or without a press. Valdez will offer tips on color mixing and modifying Akua water-based inks. This course is suitable for both beginners and more advanced students.