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- Adventures in Photography - Composition - Learning to see Creatively in Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Learn the ingredients for a good photo. We will study the elements of design, perspective, composition, lighting, and color of light. Why are some pictures more appealing than others? They follow some simple rules: A. Simplicity. B. Drawing Attention to the Subject. C. Positioning the Subject. D. Knowledge of Graphic Design for Interest and Harmony. Understanding and using these guidelines will show you how to implement this knowledge and become a better photographer. Instruction will consist of lecture, class discussion & video presentations.
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- Apple Watch: Beyond Telling Time Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop where you’ll discover over 20 tips and tricks to maximize the potential of your Apple Watch! Whether you’re a new user or a seasoned pro, this session will help you unlock many of the capabilities of your device. Some of the tips include the following: learn how to get help in an emergency, remove apps from your watch, make the text size larger, adjust brightness and wake duration, change the layout of your watch, mute your watch notifications, use your watch as an alarm clock, use auto pause for workouts, use your watch as a flash light and running or walking light at night, unlock your iPhone with your watch, and find your iPhone with your watch. An Apple Watch 6 will be used for demonstration. Many of the features are similar on the different series of Apple Watches that are using the current Watch operating system.
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- Computer Basics for Microsoft Word In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 5
Your children say, ‘You just do this, this and this,” and you have no idea what they said. This class is geared toward simple and patient explanation of the basics of word processing and filing of documents and pictures. You will find it nonthreatening, comfortable and fun.
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- Cyber Survival: How to Protect Yourself Online In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 8
In this four-session course, you will learn essential strategies to safeguard your digital life: Strong Passwords – Create and manage secure passwords across devices; Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Enhance protection with text codes, authenticator apps, and biometrics; Authenticator Apps – Set up tools like Google Authenticator and Apple’s built-in security features; Passkeys – Explore password-free login technology for added security. Exercises will focus on Apple devices, but the concepts apply to Windows and Android as well. Students should bring their computer devices (laptops, smartphones and tablets) fully charged.
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- Get Much More Out of Your Mac In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 5
In a hands-on classroom setting Mac users will learn how to become much more efficient on their computers. This is for both long-term Mac users and Windows users switching to the Mac. This is the live version of the Mac user manual designed to help you master all the essential information you need.
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- Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
In the latest iPhone IOS 26 update, many things have changed. In this class you will learn important (and hidden) functions of your iPhone. Learn how to download apps, move them, nest them, and delete them. Learn how to get better photos with your phone, organize your pictures, and send them in text and emails. Texting messages and using Siri will also be covered. Participants should bring their (fully charged) iPhone and know (or bring) their passcode, Apple ID and password.
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- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 3
In this introductory course to Adobe’s Photoshop Elements program, we will learn to use the tools of this program to do basic photo editing including adjusting lighting and color, cropping, cloning and spot healing, red eye removal, and many other techniques. We will also discuss photo considerations prior to printing or sharing, introduction to layers, converting images to black and white, enhancing and restoring old photos, adding text, using brushes, graphics, templates, guided edits, filters and special effects, and a demonstration of how this program can create cards, calendars, slide shows, collages and photo books.
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- Introduction to Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Students will learn to set up camera controls; choose presets and a subject; compose photographs; take photographs; review photographs; move photographs to their computer; and then view their photographs. Also, students will review their photographs and learn to make corrections. Additional camera controls, presets, and rules of composition will be reviewed along with a discussion of which memory cards and lenses are recommended for their camera.
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- Introduction to Windows 11 Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 7
This workshop will look at what is new in Windows 11, what has changed, and how to set it up to make it more user friendly. If you are considering installing it on your computer, this workshop might help you decide whether to install it. On the other hand, if you have already installed it, this workshop might help you set up Windows 11. Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers if they have Windows 11 already installed. However, ensure your laptop is fully charged before you bring it to class.
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- iPad Mastery: Unveiling Hidden Features In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Dive into the depths of your iPad and emerge a master of its capabilities. This class offers a comprehensive guide to utilizing the built-in Apple apps to their fullest potential. Tailor your iPad experience by personalizing and organizing your apps, enhancing your photos, and managing your albums with ease. Gain insights into the iPad’s settings, uncover keyboard shortcuts, and add flair to your emails and texts with animations. Plus, receive practical tips on optimizing the use of Calendar, Notes, Reminders, Facetime, and the Libby app. Transform your iPad into a powerhouse of productivity and personal expression.
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- Organizing Your Computer Files On a Windows PC In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 4
Have you ever created a file and saved it, only to find you cannot locate it later? We will look at several strategies for organizing your files to make them easier to find. We will also learn techniques for moving files and folders on your computer and external storage devices.
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- Photography: Seeing the Light In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Lighting can make a difference in taking a good photograph versus a great one. You will learn how the camera sees light and ways to manipulate light to enhance the photograph. Topics that will be covered include electromagnetic spectrum, setting monitor color space, white balance, color temperatures and histograms, filters, hard and soft light, and backlighting.
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- The Science of Digital Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
This course will describe how digital files are created and formatted, making them so easy to manipulate any way you like. Whether using commercially available editors or advanced routines to improve photos and videos, the changes are becoming undetectable. How is this so easy now? It will be explained. Audio can be modified in a similar fashion. And scam techniques like deepfake videos and audio fakes will be described and discussed. Learn how to tell the difference now.
No Class March 3
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- Using Apple iCloud for Your iPhone and iPad Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 5
In this session students will learn how to take advantage of the iCloud account. When you purchase an iPhone or iPad you have an account set up in the cloud. Here, you store copies of your photos, contacts, messages, email and more. Students will learn how to set up this account to their best benefit. We will talk about downloading and uploading your files (to and from your iPhone or iPad). We will also discuss how to share documents and photos from the iCloud. Acquiring more storage space will also be discussed.
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- Wrangling Calendars the Apple Way Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 6
We will create and view Calendar events on Apple devices. Events can be one-time or repeating, often repeating in unusual ways. We will learn how to publish Calendars for others to see (Read only) and subscribe to others’ Calendars across the OS divide between Apple and Googles cloud platforms. Lastly, we will integrate our events with the iPhones GPS system to ensure sufficient time is allowed to get to our appointments on time!
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