A SHORT COURSE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: Dick Handshaw 

Date: Sunday, June 27

Time: 1:00 PM–4:30 PM

If you want to get more out of your digital camera than what you get by selecting Auto but don't have a lot of time to spend, this course is for you. You will be introduced to the creative controls on your camera and practice them in class. This class will help de-mystify your camera and set you on the road to taking better pictures. 

Supplies: Please bring an adjustable camera, your instruction book and an empty memory card to class. 

Get 40% off today!

$27 for members

$33 for non-members

Regular prices

$45 for Mooresville Arts Members  

$55 for non-members

Instructor: Dick Handshaw 

Dates: July 18 and 25

Time: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Digital cameras make it easy to select Auto and take usable pictures without any real skill. But photography is so much more than that. If you want to learn to use your camera to express your own personal vision, this class is for you. You will learn each of the creative controls of your camera one at a time and be able to practice them. You will review your images with your instructor and fellow students. By the time you finish this class, you will have a collection of photos that will express you and no one else. And you will make new friends and have a good time doing it.

Supplies: Please bring an adjustable camera, your instruction book and an empty memory card to class. 

Get 40% off when you register during the Photography Show

$90 for members$105 for non-members 

Regular prices 

$150 for Mooresville Arts Members
$175 for non-members

Last day to register: July 15, 2021

Instructor: Dick Handshaw 

Dates: August 15 and 25, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

If you are an experienced photographer wanting to improve your skills, or if you have completed our Introduction to Digital Photography, this class will meet your needs for more. This class builds on the skills you learned in the intro class but uses the same experiential format, allowing you to practice each new skill one at a time with plenty of feedback from your instructor and other students in our image review sessions. Learn to master histograms, color balance, focusing modes, and more ways to control depth of field. 

Supplies:  Please bring an adjustable camera, your instruction book and an empty memory card to class. 

Get 40% off when you register during the Photography Show  (Ends July 24)  

$90 for members

$105 for non-members

Regular prices

$150 for Members  

$175 for non-members 

Last day to register: August 12, 2021

Instructor: Dick Handshaw

Date: September 11 and 12, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Place: Carolina Raptor Center

Wildlife and bird photography is a specialized form of photography that does require some special equipment and a few specialized skills. But it’s not that hard to get good results if you know what to practice and have a little patience. It’s not even that expensive to get started anymore! The class even includes an outing to the Carolina Raptor Center for you to practice your new skills. 

Supplies:  Please bring an adjustable camera, your instruction book and an empty memory card to class.  

Get 40% off when you register during the Photography Show (June 2 - July 29) 

$105 for members

$114 for non-members 

Regular prices

$175 for Members

$190 for Non-members

Last day to register: September 8, 2021 

Instructor: Dick Handshaw

Date:  September 15, 22, 29

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Night photography is not difficult, but is a little different from taking pictures with the aid of the sun. You have to find man made light or you have to provide your own light. Even more exciting is the art of Light Painting where you use flashlights and other tools to turn a dark scene into a work of art of your personal vision. The creative possibilities are endless. 

Supplies:  Please bring an adjustable camera, your instruction book and an empty memory card to class.  

Get 40% off when you register during the Photography Show (June 2 - July 29) 

$75 for Members

$84 for Non-members

Regular prices 

$125 for Members  

$140 for non-members   

Last day to register: September 10, 2021

Instructor: Lisa Crates 

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

We all want to capture those special moments in photographs. Those exciting vacations, graduations, award ceremonies, sports, dance, theater, grandparents, and so much more. Whether you use a top-of-the-line camera or your iPad or iPhone, you can capture the most beautiful, exciting photographs to tell your family’s stories. During this class, you will learn about composition, lighting, how to capture action shots, and simple editing options. You will also learn some great ways to create your personalized, professional looking photo album. No matter what kind camera you have available, you can create your own works of art that tell your family’s stories in a beautiful, engaging way. 

Supplies: Bring your camera of choice and learn how to capture those memorable moments of a lifetime.  

Get 40% off when you register during the Photography Show (June 2 - July 29)  

$54 for Mooresville Arts Members
$63 for non-members

Regular Prices

$90 for Mooresville Arts Members

$150 for non-members

Last day to register: September 30, 2021

Instructor: Lisa Crates 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD
 

Believe it or not, pictures really are worth a thousand words. And they stay in our memory a lot longer than words do. Photography for Business is designed to teach you how to take and use photographs as a marketing tool to make you shine above your competition. Learn how to make your business stand out visually and get people more engaged with your marketing message. 

Supplies: Bring your camera of choice and learn how to capture those memorable moments of a lifetime.  

More information coming soon! Please email education@mooresvillearts.org if you are interested in this workshop. Thank you!