Learn Photoshop Fundamentals for Beginners and Advanced Compositing

Learn Photoshop Fundamentals for Beginners and Advanced Compositing

Online Photoshop Classes - Beginners & Advanced

with Alan Perlman

ONLINE: Beginners Photoshop 101 – Fundamentals for Artists

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Photoshop is a spectacular creative instrument, but only if you know how to use it. In this class you will learn to customize the interface, master the most important tools, explore basic editing concepts and critical techniques including making selections, creating layers and layer masks, image compositing, simple retouching, color controls, and how to do most everything in the powerful ACR workspace. Follow along using the provided resource files, then expand your horizons by experimenting with your own materials. There is no limit to what you can build in Photoshop, starting with a strong foundation. Most any version of Photoshop will suffice, but the current subscription based edition clearly offers the greatest range of options and potential.

SPECIAL NOTES

* Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible
* Students should have a current subscription to the Adobe subscription plan that provides and maintains up to date versions of Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge.
* Please familiarize yourself with the Zoom platform – specifically the “share screen” function so Alan can see your screen when necessary. A tutorial can be found here

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CLASS DETAILS

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm
Dates: Sept 22 – Oct 13 (4 sessions)
Medium: Photography
Level: Beginners
Instructor: Alan Perlman
Fee: Member $125/ Non-Member $160

ONLINE: Compositing in Photoshop

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Get creative with Photoshop! Photoshop is far more than a utility for “fixing” pictures. It is an artistic medium that is the foundation for the genre known as Digital Art. This class explores techniques and procedures offering powerful tools for individual expression. By building projects step by step in class, students gain knowledge, skills and inspiration applicable to their own work. Each session will be recorded and the video made available for continuing reference. This is not a beginner class. A basic understanding of selections, layers, layer masks, brushes and blend modes is required.

SPECIAL NOTES

* Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible
* Students should have a current subscription to the Adobe subscription plan that provides and maintains up to date versions of Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge.
* Please familiarize yourself with the Zoom platform – specifically the “share screen” function so Alan can see your screen when necessary. A tutorial can be found here

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CLASS DETAILS

Day: Mondays
Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm
Dates: Sept 27 – Oct 25 (5 sessions)
Medium: Photography
Level: Advanced
Instructor: Alan Perlman
Fee: Member $160/ Non-Member $195

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

online photography photoshop instructor
Alan Perlman has been a working professional photographer for more than four decades, specializing in corporate communications, executive and business portraiture and special events of virtually every description. His client list includes such well-known names as American Express, The NASDAQ Stock Market, Greyhound, Costco, The Big Apple Circus, etc. His work has appeared in numerous publications around the world. He has been teaching and speaking about digital photography in a variety of venues since 2006 and was named an Outstanding Teacher-of-the-Year by the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community Education; more recently, traveling the world (when possible) to learn new things and make photographs.

Alan’s work can be viewed on his website Click here

Create Your Own Amazing Beads and Jewelry

Create Your Own Amazing Beads and Jewelry

Jewelry & Bead Making - Grades 6+

with Meagan Meehan
make clay beads and jewelry classes

Jewelry & Bead Making with Ms. Meagan – Grades 6+

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Make your own beads for jewelry in this class! You will learn to paint your own beads and use polymer clay for your own customized earrings, necklaces and more!

Here is the class syllabus for Jewelry Bead Making

Class One: Creating Polymer Beads—In this first class, students will learn how to create beads using polymer clay. These beads can be used to make bracelets and necklaces.

Class Two: Sculpting a Pendant—In this class, students will sculpt a necklace pendant out of polymer clay.

Class Three: Making Earrings—In this class, students will craft earrings out of polymer clay.

Class Four: Enameling Rings—In this class, students will learn how to use enamel paint to design beautiful rings.

Class Five: Make a Broach or Magnet—In this class, students will apply what they have learned about polymer clay, enamel paint, and rhinestones to create either a broach or a magnet to take home and enjoy.

Class Six: Complete any unfinished projects.

SPECIAL NOTES

* Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
* This is an in-person class. Classes will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Students must follow social distancing protocols and wear masks at all times indoors.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Meagan J. Meehan is a published author and poet, a produced playwright, cartoonist, stop-motion animator and award-winning abstract artist; she also pens columns for Vocal Media, Medium, Great South Bay Magazine, Blasting News, Entertainment Vine, and Kidskintha. Meagan holds a Bachelors in English Literature from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), a Masters of Communication from Marist College, and is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University at Buffalo (SUNY). Additionally, she is a fledgling toy and game designer. She is also the founder of the “Conscious Perceptionalism” art movement that celebrates artwork that can be turned 360-degrees on a wall.

Click here to learn more about Ms. Meagan.
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CLASS DETAILS

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5.30 – 7:00pm
Dates: Oct 13 – Nov 10 (5 sessions)
Level: Grades 6+
Instructor: Ms. Meagan
Fee: Member $120/ Non-Member $155 (Materials are included in fee)

Learn Create Realistic Paintings with the Amazing Steve Lampasona

The Art of Realism: Painting in Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor

with Steve Lampasona

The Art of Realism: Painting in Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Bring your ideas to life in this painting class! Any painting medium welcome. Steve’s class is for the beginner to the advanced. He will teach techniques, tools, and topics to help you improve your abilities and become a stronger artist.

SPECIAL NOTES

* Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible
* This is an IN-PERSON course. We will hold classes OUTSIDE, weather permitting, and have erected a large tent and patio space. All of our teachers, staff, and models must be fully vaccinated or have approved medical exemptions, and proof will be validated through an original copy of a vaccination card or through the NY State Excelsior Pass. Our class sizes have been reduced. We will hold classes outside, weather permitting. Also, we will continue to offer virtual classes through Zoom. The Art Guild will keep monitoring our guidelines throughout the year and appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this changing environment.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Steve is a modern day renaissance man, with a focus realism. He enjoys working and teaching in a variety of mediums and has also worked on a number of corporate and residential installations combining 2 and 3 dimensional design. 

Steve has been teaching in New York City and Long Island for over 30 years. He was an adjunct Professor at Suffolk County Community College and an instructor at the Nassau County Museum of Fine Art, the Art League of Long Island and USDAN summer camp. He opened his own school in 2013, The Artist’s Studio, located on the grounds of the Muttontown preserve and the Chelsea Mansion in East Norwich, NY. Steve has exhibited in several shows in NYC including O.K.Harris and Gallery Henoch, and is represented by the Capricorn Gallery in Washington DC. 

To see Steve at work: Click here

Click here to learn more about Steve Lampasona.
To follow Steve on instagram @artistworkable
To follow Steve on Facebook steven.lampasona

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CLASS DETAILS

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Dates: Nov 2 – Dec 14 (7 sessions)
Medium: Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor
Instructor: Steve Lampasona
Fee: Member $230/ Non-Member $265