Feb 24th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Photoshop Intro & Basics Class
Instructor: Lee Bruegger

This is a class for those wishing to “get started” with Adobe PhotoShop or just enhance basic skills. The course is intended for any one wishing to use PhotoShop to improve their digital images either directly from a digital camera or scanned I image. Learn the initial vital steps of properly setting up a PhotoShop workspace. The course has an emphasis on proper tool selection and understanding the various options available for use in the PhotoShop software.

Class Closed

Mar 24th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Low-Key Techniques Class
Instructor: Patrick Ward

The companion class to last falls High Key Photography Class, this class concentrates on the fundamentals of Low Key Studio Photography, including lighting, posing and exposure. Learn to create a unique visual statement and capture artistic images. Class is suitable for either Film or Digital cameras. Bring your camera to participate in the studio session. Cameras require a flash hot-shoe to connect to the studio lighting.

Class Closed

Apr 28th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Photographers Eye (Photographic Composition)
Instructor: John Baltz

Preparation is often the most valuable part of creating a good picture. That preparation may take Days, Months, Years, or fraction of a second. The key is knowing what you are looking for, and the ability to visualize the finished image. This class examines the creative know-how in making memorable photographs. Learn details of exploiting vantage points, framing, composition, abstraction, and lighting to improved your pictures.

Class Canceled - John Baltz flipped an ATV he was riding earlier in April braking his jaw in three places.

May 15th Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Annual PSNWA Fashion / Fine Art Photographic Symposium
Looking for creative images for a portfolio or just enjoy taking pictures, the PSNWA Fashion / Fine Art photographic symposium is a great photographic opportunity. Rather you are a beginner or a professional photographer, this symposium enables you to photograph attractive models in both studio and natural settings. Located in the historic Eureka Springs Basin Park Hotel, Sunday May 15th, 9:00am - 6:00pm.

Registration is limited, Register early to ensure a place.

May 26th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm & May 28th Sat. 9:00am
Macro Photography Techniques Class
Instructor: Richard Murie

Capture the beauty of nature through the lens of a camera. The course provides the opportunity to develop the skills needed to successfully take macro pictures in a garden setting. Students will participate in a two part class first an evening class concentrating on learning the skills and concepts of macro photography. Then on Saturday, weather permitting, using these skills to photograph flowers and market settings around the Fayetteville square.

Part #1 - Thursday May 26th Class - Nadine Baum Studios 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Part #2 - Saturday May 28th Macro Photography on the Fayetteville Square 9:00 am

PSNWA Members Register for this class.

June 23rd Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Framing & Matting Photographs
Instructor: Randy Odglen

Learn how to choose mats and frames, as well as make composition choices between full frame vs. cropped images to best showcase your photographs. Workshop includes demonstration of professional quality framing and matting that you can learn to do yourself.

PSNWA Members Register for this class.

July 28th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Basic Digital Camera Class
Instructor: Patrick Ward

Learn digital photography basics with Patrick Ward. Topics will include camera selection to complement your photography needs, white balance, timed exposure, on camera flash, basic digital terminology and camera operation. Come to class a novice, but walk out ready to move into the digital world!

PSNWA Members Register for this class.

Aug 25th Thurs. 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Designing your own Photographic Website
Instructor: John Baltz

Discover how to give your eye catching photographs world wide exposure thru the World Wide Web. Topics will include HTML vs. Flash, various editors, how to find a cost effective server service, registering your domain name, and FTP and file management along with other practical instruction.

PSNWA Members Register for this class.