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Digital Photography - Introduction
This workshop will give you the essential skills needed to get started with digital photography. Students will learn about camera controls, shooting modes, file formats, resolution, memory cards, electronic flash, white balance and downloading images to your computer. Additionally, course covers composition, simple enhancement, preparation for email or website, printers and selecting digital image-editing software.
Participants should bring their digital camera to class for picture taking. Please read the instruction manual before the first class.
Instructor: Tom Ferguson is both a commercial and fine art photographer. As a commercial photographer he shoots product, architecture and corporate portraiture. As a fine art photographer he has appeared in over 100 exhibitions nationwide.
Evening Session 1
4 Mondays
Sep 20 - Oct 11, 2010
6:15 – 9:15pm
Room 9
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Evening Session 2
4 Mondays
Jan 10 - Feb 17, 2011
(no class Jan 17)
6:15 – 9:15pm
Room 9
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All sessions meet at Conejo Valley Adult School
Cost per session: $95 plus $5 material fee payable to instructor
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Digital Photography - Intermediate
Wanting to improve your photography skills in time for holiday picture taking? This class is for those who have attended Digital Photography Introduction or for those very familiar with the camera. This class will place
more emphasis on the creative process. Topics will include visualizing, composing, and designing better photographs. Students will learn to control and see light, both existing and flash. Students should bring their digital camera to class. Those wishing to learn more about using software to enhance their images are encouraged to also attend Beginning Photoshop Elements.
Instructor: Tom Ferguson is both a commercial and fine art photographer. As a commercial photographer he shoots product, architecture and corporate portraiture. As a fine art photographer he has appeared in over 100 exhibitions nationwide.
4 Mondays
Oct 18 – Nov 8, 2010
6:15 – 9:15pm
Conejo Valley Adult School
Room 9
Cost: $95 plus $5 material fee payable to instructor
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Metalworking – Introduction
Join Thousand Oaks High School metalworking instructor Abel Magana for an exploratory program covering the basic metal working processes of sheet metal, machine tooling, foundry, and welding. This course will introduce students to the different uses of metal, the fabrication of different metals, and the wide variety of tools used. The course will also cover the use of safety, hand tools, heavy equipment and industrial procedures. There are no prerequisites for this introductory course. However, all students must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and must be present for the first class, in which safety will be presented.
Instructor: Abel Magana is the metal shop instructor at Thousand Oaks High School.
8 Wednesdays
Sep 29 - Nov 17, 2010
6:00 – 9:00pm
Thousand Oaks High School
2323 N Moorpark Rd,
Thousand Oaks
Room A-1
Cost: $125 plus $50 materials fee to be paid to instructor
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Calligraphy
Come join the fun learning the style of
Calligraphy known as Foundation Hand. This hand is based on the circle and is very readable and easy to learn. In order to showcase your work, we will spend one day
creating a special book cover. This course is designed for beginning and continuing students and will be taught in an informal atmosphere with emphasis on individual help.
Supplies will be provided by the instructor for a small materials fee. All you need to bring is a willingness to learn!
Instructor: Joan Hawks earned a BA in Art from UCLA and discovered calligraphy in 1978. She has studied with many renowned teachers, attended international conferences, and exhibited in juried shows. Joan has taught numerous calligraphy workshops and loves sharing her talent.
8 Thursdays
Sep 16 – Nov 4, 2010
9:30 – 11:30am
Conejo Valley Adult School
Room 4
Cost: $105 plus a materials fee to be
established at the first class
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Outdoor Family Portraits
This is a class for those wishing to improve their photography skills and share the results with family and friends over the holiday season. Using the backdrop of the Horizon Hills Garden, we will share ideas on
composition, lighting and equipment.
Instructor: Debbie Prince is formerly a Senior Photographer for the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sat, Nov. 6, 2010
3:00 – 6:00pm
Horizon Hills Campus
33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks
Cost: $35
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Beginning Bridge
This This class for new players is a "hands-on" approach that focuses on active student participation. Participants will have fun playing
bridge from their first to final lesson in a relaxed, warm and friendly setting.
The class will cover the fundamentals of bidding and playing this fascinating game.
Instructor: Jean Jolin has a master’s degree in education and is an American Contract Bridge League certified life master, director and teacher.
8 Mondays
Sep 20 – Nov 8, 2010
7:00 – 9:00pm
Bridge Academy II
77 Rolling Oaks Drive
Thousand Oaks
Cost: $95
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Botanical Photography
for Beginners
Spend the afternoon in a lovely garden learning how to use your camera and creating beautiful images of your favorite plants. This
three hour course is directed at those who have recently taken up photography and wish to understand some of the basic principles.
Instructor: Debbie Prince is formerly a Senior Photographer for the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010
4:00 – 7:00pm
Horizon Hills Campus
33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks
Cost $35
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Botanical Photography
for Enthusiasts
Come and experiment with the wonderful autumn colors, textures and shapes within the Horizon Hills Garden. Delve deeper into your
photographic knowledge during this six-hour course designed to take advantage of the late afternoon, evening and early morning light.
Instructor: Debbie Prince is formerly a Senior Photographer for the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sat, Oct 16, 2010 (3:00-6:00pm)
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Sun, Oct 17, 2010 (7:00-10:00am)
Horizon Hills Campus
33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks
Cost $55
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| Sewing Basics |
Have you always wanted to learn to sew but lacked the time or patience? This class is for you. You will learn the basics of sewing, including: what tools to you need, what you need to know about fabric, how to read a simple pattern, how to stitch a simple project, how to put in a seam and a hem, special new ideas to help you get started and feel comfortable with your machine. Students will need to buy their own tools and fabrics after the first session. Bring your own sewing machine to class if you have a portable machine. If you do not have a machine, teacher will discuss options at first class.
Instructor: Jerry Cowen is a credentialed instructor and lifelong sewing enthusiast.
8 Thursdays
Sept 16 – Nov 4, 2010
9:30am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School
Room 3
Cost: $125 plus materials required for class (approx. $25)
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