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Vermont Events in April

Instructor: Thom Williams Dates: Tuesday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 27 (meets every Tuesday for 4 weeks) Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 14+ What makes a good portrait? This class will emphasize the nuances of lighting and posing; understanding equipment; and exploring the concept that a portrait is created in front of the camera and behind the camera–NOT inside the camera. When registering choose “Introduction to Photographing People” from the list of 12 classes offered. You will be joining students from New England and beyond to create a new online creative community. Thom Williams photography classes come to SVAC in an exciting new way–more than a dozen arts centers are partnering to offer this suite of photography classes. Each class meets four times for an hour and a half, beginning on the date and time listed (except Advanced Photography and Advanced Photo Editing, which meet eight times). All classes offered: Beginner Photography 1 (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4:30pm) Introduction To Photographing People (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30pm) Introduction to Lightroom (April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Intermediate Photography (April 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm) Beginner Photography 2 (May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 4pm) Advanced Photography (May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm – no class June 1) Beginner Photography 1 (May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6pm) Introduction To Still Life/Product Photography (May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4pm) Advanced Photo Editing (May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 @ 6pm – no class June 3) Intermediate Photography (June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4pm) Beginner Photography 2 (June 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6pm) Introduction To Food Photography (June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Tap in for the class that works for you! Ages 14 to adult. Cell phones will be fine for any class except Beginner Photography I, for which a camera is required.

Instructor: Thom Williams Dates: Tuesday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 27 (meets every Tuesday for 4 weeks) Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 14+ Beginners will learn the basic functions of their cameras as well as the basis of ALL photography–the exposure triangle. Through class instruction and a series of homework assignments, students will begin to master the use of shutter speed, aperture and ISO to take complete control of image creation. A digital camera for this class is recommended. Cell phones may be possible with use of a specialized app; please contact the instructor before registering if you are interested in using a cell phone. When registering choose “Beginner Photography 1 (afternoon session)” from the list of 12 classes offered. You will be joining students from New England and beyond to create a new online creative community. Thom Williams photography classes come to SVAC in an exciting new way–more than a dozen arts centers are partnering to offer this suite of photography classes. Each class meets four times for an hour and a half, beginning on the date and time listed (except Advanced Photography and Advanced Photo Editing, which meet eight times). All classes offered: Beginner Photography 1 (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4:30pm) Introduction To Photographing People (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30pm) Introduction to Lightroom (April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Intermediate Photography (April 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm) Beginner Photography 2 (May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 4pm) Advanced Photography (May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm – no class June 1) Beginner Photography 1 (May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6pm) Introduction To Still Life/Product Photography (May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4pm) Advanced Photo Editing (May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 @ 6pm – no class June 3) Intermediate Photography (June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4pm) Beginner Photography 2 (June 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6pm) Introduction To Food Photography (June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Tap in for the class that works for you! Ages 14 to adult. Cell phones will be fine for any class except Beginner Photography I, for which a camera is required.

Instructor: Thom Williams Dates: Wednesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 28 (meets every Wednesday for 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 14+ Lightroom is one of the most powerful software packages for the organization, presentation and editing of photographs. This class walks students through organization and workflow of images as well as the different elements of Lightroom. The primary focus of the class will be on the library module and develop module so that students will be prepared to maximize the potential of their images. Students are asked to have “Lightroom Classic CC” installed on their computers. When registering choose “Introduction to Lightroom” from the list of 12 classes offered. You will be joining students from New England and beyond to create a new online creative community. Thom Williams photography classes come to SVAC in an exciting new way–more than a dozen arts centers are partnering to offer this suite of photography classes. Each class meets four times for an hour and a half, beginning on the date and time listed (except Advanced Photography and Advanced Photo Editing, which meet eight times). All classes offered: Beginner Photography 1 (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4:30pm) Introduction To Photographing People (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30pm) Introduction to Lightroom (April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Intermediate Photography (April 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm) Beginner Photography 2 (May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 4pm) Advanced Photography (May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm – no class June 1) Beginner Photography 1 (May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6pm) Introduction To Still Life/Product Photography (May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4pm) Advanced Photo Editing (May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 @ 6pm – no class June 3) Intermediate Photography (June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4pm) Beginner Photography 2 (June 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6pm) Introduction To Food Photography (June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Tap in for the class that works for you! Ages 14 to adult. Cell phones will be fine for any class except Beginner Photography I, for which a camera is required.

Instructor: Thom Williams Dates: Thursday, April 8 – Thursday, April 29 (meets every Thursday for 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 14+ For students who have a clear understanding of the exposure triangle and beginner concepts of composition. We will be covering more advanced techniques and compositional elements; students will move toward developing their own unique styles. Students will have homework assignments throughout and a final project. When registering choose “Intermediate Photography (Evening Session)” from the list of 12 classes offered. You will be joining students from New England and beyond to create a new online creative community. Thom Williams photography classes come to SVAC in an exciting new way–more than a dozen arts centers are partnering to offer this suite of photography classes. Each class meets four times for an hour and a half, beginning on the date and time listed (except Advanced Photography and Advanced Photo Editing, which meet eight times). All classes offered: Beginner Photography 1 (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4:30pm) Introduction To Photographing People (April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30pm) Introduction to Lightroom (April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Intermediate Photography (April 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm) Beginner Photography 2 (May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 4pm) Advanced Photography (May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 6pm – no class June 1) Beginner Photography 1 (May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6pm) Introduction To Still Life/Product Photography (May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4pm) Advanced Photo Editing (May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 @ 6pm – no class June 3) Intermediate Photography (June 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4pm) Beginner Photography 2 (June 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6pm) Introduction To Food Photography (June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6pm) Tap in for the class that works for you! Ages 14 to adult. Cell phones will be fine for any class except Beginner Photography I, for which a camera is required.

Learn the foundations of one, two and three-point perspective. We will use photographs, outdoor plein air (weather permitting) and the written word as our subject matter. Work in the medium of your choice: pencil, charcoal, pen, ink, watercolor, pastel and/or paint.

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