Photo 101: Basic Digital Camera Usage
Saturday 06 June
Central Fort Collins East of College - 9am - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Introduction to Digital Cameras: "Going Beyond Auto Mode". Camera Viewfinder and the Mode Dial - Focus, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO Metering. All levels welcome!
Shallow Depth of Field
Saturday 27 June
Hudson Gardens, Littleton - 7:30am - 2.0 Hours
Michael Ryno
Join us for a morning photography session at Hudson Gardens where we'll explore the art of shallow depth of field. Using wide apertures to create soft, blurred backgrounds, we'll capture stunning images of flowers, gardens, and natural details. This session is suitable for photographers of all skill levels. Come ready to learn and practice creative techniques.
Photography 102: Rule of Thirds, Composition, and Image Critique
Saturday 27 June
Coffee shop near College & Drake in South Fort Collins - 9am - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Sharpen your composition skills with a focused session on the rule of thirds and other composition strategies. We will include a friendly image critique where you will get practical feedback on framing, balance, and storytelling. Ideal for beginners and a solid refresher for experienced shooters. Bring to share a few of your favorite photos (on paper or on your computer), your camera, a charged battery, and a memory card.
Street Photography County Fair
Saturday 18 July
Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, Colorado - 10am - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Street Photography at a county fair - People, Animals, Crowds, 4H and Cowboys.The Greeley County fair is oriented toward 4H kids and animal husbandry. Cheers and tears as judges assess the showmanship of the kids. Lots of sheep, pigs, cows, plus goats, rabbits, chickens and even vegetables.
The Greeley County fair is oriented toward 4H kids and animal husbandry. Cheers and tears as judges assess the showmanship of the kids. Lots of sheep, pigs, cows, plus goats, rabbits, chickens and even vegetables.
The Art of Composition
Saturday 25 July
South Aurora near Southlands Shopping Center - 9am - 2 Hours
Mark A. Payler
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the core principles of photographic composition, helping you move beyond snapshots to images with purpose and impact. Through guided examples and hands-on practice, you'll learn how to organize elements within the frame to lead the viewer's eye and create stronger, more compelling photographs.
Carnival Street Photography at Night
Saturday 01 August
The Ranch Complex convention center - 8pm - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Lights, Carousels, Carnies, People, Screams and Cotton Candy. Photography at a local carnival.
The Larimer County fair carnival is a great location for shooting scenes with night lights and people.
Exposure Unlocked
Saturday 15 August
Near Stanley Marketplace - 9am - 2 Hours
Mark A. Payler
This session breaks down the essentials of exposureaperture, shutter speed, and ISOso you can move beyond guesswork and take full creative control of your camera. Through simple explanations and real-world examples, you'll learn how to balance light, freeze or blur motion, and shape depth to create the image you intend.
The City at Night
Saturday 15 August
Target at Mulberry College - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Bright Lights - Big City! Night photography in the downtown area. Techniques, settings, ideas for street photography at and after dusk.
Using Lightroom to Process Your Photos Includes Composition and Black White Conversion
Saturday 29 August
Coffee shop near College & Drake in South Fort Collins - 9am - 2 Hours
Tom Stermitz
Hands-on Workshop using Adobe Lightroom to process your photos concentrating on the Develop Module. Learn how to optimize your photos for sharing or printing. We will look at Light and Color Adjustments, Cropping and Composition, Black and White Conversion, and Spot Removal. Join a friendly circle of photographers in a cozy local cafe.
Framing Architecture
Saturday 12 September
Artsy area in Denver - 6pm - 2 Hours
Mark A. Payler
This session explores how to photograph architecture with intentionusing lines, symmetry, and perspective to create strong, graphic images. You'll learn how to manage distortion, work with light on buildings, and simplify complex scenes into clean, compelling compositions. We'll move beyond documentation and focus on interpreting structures as design, form, and story.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 06 June
Smokey Hill - 10am - 3 Hours
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Saturday 06 June
Edgewater Area, CO - 11am - 2.0 Hours
ESRA BASKAN
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. You'll practice blocking in shapes, building mid-tones, and refining details. Perfect for beginners.
Mixed Media: Dry and Wet Color with black ink
Saturday 13 June
York St, Denver - 10am - 2 Hours
Barbara Preskorn
Instructor will provide introduction to use layering of dry color medias to create painterly effects. One drawing will be done without subject, to learn process of mixing medias for effects. Begin with compositional cropping tool to isolate interesting recognizable subject.
Begin with a contour line drawing using India ink with either brush or stick, followed by dry color conte sticks, then color wet washes, light touch. Determine value contrast, mixing medias in layers to obtain unique color ideas. Work background to foreground, pick an area in focus, more detail, paying attention to positive-negative spaces and shapes, soft and hard edges.
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Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street . Workshop runs 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The Gardens open at 9:00 AM and the fee is $18.25 for adults and $14.50 for seniors and military. Parking in across the street from the entrance, it fills quickly, suggest coming early. There are 2 cafes for snacks and lunch. Meet at the Tropical Conservatory lobby, to the right at the entrance. Map of the Gardens is downloadable from website.
Corner to Corner C2C
Saturday 20 June
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Xiao Shu Patterson
Corner-to-corner crochet, or C2C, is a fun and relaxing crochet technique where you begin in one corner and work small blocks' along the diagonal to the other corner. Working this technique means that you can create almost any image by using a graph containing the image that you want to crochet. By the end of class you will be able to make a C2C heart sampler.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Saturday 20 June
Edgewater Area, CO - 11am - 2 Hours
ESRA BASKAN
In this beginner-level drawing lesson, explore the fundamentals of drawing and acquire the skills needed to create simple sketches. You'll also learn perspective and point of view. We'll cover line work, shading, and basic shapes. Perfect for complete beginners. Participants bring their own materials. No prior experience is required.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 11 July
Smokey Hill - 10am - 3 Hours
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Tapestry Crochet Weave Your Way to Stunning Creations!
Saturday 25 July
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Xiao Shu Patterson
Ready to transform yarn into beautiful, intricate designs? Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet and learn how to create eye-catching patterns with just a hook and yarn! This class is perfect for both seasoned crocheters and enthusiastic beginners who are eager to explore the magic of colorwork.In this hands-on session, you'll master the art of tapestry crochet, where you'll combine different colors and stitches to craft unique, textured pieces. From vibrant coasters to cozy scarves, the possibilities are endless as you discover how to create stunning, multi-colored designs.Join us for a creative adventure where you'll learn essential techniques, get inspired by endless design ideas, and leave with your very own gorgeous tapestry crochet project. Bring your yarn and hook, and get ready to stitch your way to a masterpiece!Full details on materials and class specifics will be provided upon booking confirmation.
