Camera Workshop
February 7, 2012 - 6 to 8 pm

Perplexed by nomenclature in the owner’s manual? Learn how to properly use your new or not so new digital camera at this class. From exposing an image to loading it to the computer, we will learn the basics in this two-hour course.

Lens choices, memory cards and that oftentimes confusing menu system built into your camera - Curt explains how to set up your camera for several conditions, such as action (kids or sports), landscapes and close-ups. Please bring a camera and appropriate memory card. We ask that you have some familiarity with your particular camera controls. 

This class is being held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coudersport office of PCEC. Cost is $35 per person. To register, call 814-274-4877 or visit our website atwww.pottercountyedcouncil.org.

Winter Nature Photography Workshop
February 18, 2012 - 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Sinnemahoning State Park
Cost $70

Winter photography is challenging, but rewarding when we understand the correct methods. In this five hour workshop at the new Sinnemahoning State Park Visitor Center we learn to expose & compose for wall hanging photographs. We spend an hour indoors for some understandable "tech talk," followed by a nearby fieldtrip to interesting locations. After returning inside, discussion & critique follows for the remainder of the class.

What to bring - Essential: Proper clothing for winter, this includes gloves & boots. Plan ahead for variable weather. Lunch & water bottle-we have 1/2 hour lunchbreak. Camera with memory card â€" Please be familiar with your camera and settings. Optional: Tripod, polarizing filter

PICASA FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 6 - 8 pm
Location: PCEC Port Allegany Cost: $35 per person

Picasa is a free, downloadable photo-editing software from Google. We will learn how to improve your photographs using Picasa adjustments on laptops provided in the classroom. Afterward you may download to your home computer. However, you are welcome to bring your personal laptop to this class (WiFi available). Please bring images along on either a memory card, thumbdrive or CD.

To register, call 814-274-4877 or visit our website atwww.pottercountyedcouncil.org.

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY FIELDTRIP
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 9 am - 2 pm
Location: PCEC Coudersport Cost $55 per person

Itching to be outside with your camera? Here is an opportunity to really understand practical photography. No theory & no reading instruction manuals. Actual "hands-on" the camera with personal instruction in the outdoors working on landscapes, close-ups & portrait. We will meet at (location to be determined, probably Galeton HS) & travel to Lyman Run State Park. Mandatory-Camera w/proper memory card. Optional-Extra lenses, polarizing filter, tripod. Please wear suitable clothing & bring lunch for 30 minute break.

To register, call 814-274-4877 or visit our website atwww.pottercountyedcouncil.org.