Cavalcade Color Lab School of Photography

2011 Workshops

 

Small Groups

Hands-on Instruction

Limited Registration

Pre-Payment Required

 

Call and sign-up today!
705-789-9603

 

 

Workshops are held in the classroom at our store. Bring your camera and charged batteries!

 

Cancellation Policy: Registration fee is fully refundable up to one week prior to course date. Cavalcade Color Lab reserves the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient registration.

 

 

Course #401 Just for Kids

Making Pictures and Prints

Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in a fun filled afternoon workshop. It's an opportunity to learn everything you wanted to know about digital cameras but were afraid to ask. It starts with a review of camera settings, features and picture taking modes - then learning how to transfer and store photographs and use the print kiosks.

Workshop includes 10 free prints using fun borders and designs.

$40 + tax

Wednesday March 16, 2011 2:00pm to 4:30pm

OR

Wednesday July 6, 2011 2:00pm to 4:30pm

 

Course #402: Composition

A picture speaks 1000 words

The placement of a subject(s) can often make or break an image. Explore considerations like focal point, rule of thirds, anchoring, colour & contrast, mood, form, shape and texture, motion, creative & artistic style. Learn what the critics say - how contest images are judged. Gain information to challenge your creativity & take your photography to the next level.

$50 + tax

Wed. May 18, 2011— 7 to 9.30 pm

OR

Wed. June 22, 2011 — 2 to 4.30 pm

 

Course #304: Camera & Computers

Transfer & Store your Pictures

The basics of downloading your photos from camera to computer: Using USB cable, card reader & USB key, Windows file storage & organization, burn a CD/ DVD, slide show viewing & digital picture frames. Using AV cable & identify movie files. Introduction to On-line services- photo storage, sharing & printing. Bring a laptop if desired.

$50 + tax

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 7 to 9.30 pm

 

Course #404: Video - Movie Mode

There's more than just still Images

Maximize the use of the video/ movie mode on your digital camera or DSLR. Learn about quality, file size, resolution, HD, and focus techniques. Explore ways to transfer footage to computer, view and edit for your own customized movie collection.

$50 + tax

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 2 to 4.30 pm

 

Course #101: Introduction - Compact

Basic Operation of Your Digital Camera

Learn to take, play back & delete photos: navigate the menu, review buttons, dials & settings, set optimum quality & size, use auto focus, zoom & flash, understand the difference between memory card delete & format, managing battery power & camera care and more.

$50 + tax

Wed. March 9, 2011— 7 to 9.30 pm

OR

Wed. May 25, 2011 — 2 to 4.30 pm

 

 

Course #201: Introductory DSLR

What are all these buttons & dials for?

Learn the basics of DSLR operation - navigate the menu, apply automatic & preset scene settings, set image quality & size, use auto focus, wide angle & telephoto, stabilization, flash, access detailed image data, care of memory cards, battery power & camera cleaning and more.

$50 + tax

Wed. March 23, 2011— 7 to 9.30 pm

OR

Wed. June 1, 2011— 2 to 4.30 pm

 

Course #204: Intermediate

More than Automatic

Continue learning; using preset scene settings (such as portrait, landscape, closeup, action) & (P) Program. Apply specific features such as: continuous frame, self timer, remote, video mode, live view. Explore menu options - learn when & how to change focus & metering settings, deal with backlight & flash. Brief introduction to ISO, white balance, histogram, S or Tx, A and Manual settings. This course is appropriate for compact, advanced compact & DSLR cameras.

$50 + tax

Wed. April 6, 2011 — 2 to 4.30 pm

OR

Wed. June 15, 2011 — 7 to 9.30 pm

 

Course #104. Advanced Applications

Getting the Most from your Camera

 

Be creative using advanced features with more photographer control. Learn to apply functions such as ISO, white balance, histogram, exposure compensation, shutter & aperture priority, depth of field, multiple exposure & image overlay. This course is appropriate for advanced compact cameras & DSLR's that have P, S or Tx, A & M settings.

$50 + tax

Wed. May 11, 2011 — 7 to 9.30 pm

OR

Wed. June 29, 2011 — 2 to 4.30 pm

 

Personalized Instruction

Customized One on One Lessons are available in class or in home, starting at a rate of $50 hour. Contact the store or instructor for details & arrangements.

debbiebradleyphotography@gmail.com

$50+ tax