Kids Photo Classes – July 26 – 28 - 30

Kids “Art of Photography” classes are scheduled at Arts At Canal Place Education Center for young people ages 8 to 18 who enjoy taking photographs. They will learn some of the basic photographic rules that are as easy as drawing a tic tack toe game. There are three sessions ending with a mini exhibition of their work at the center. There are fun home shooting assignments between classes like photograph something red, shoot part of a car, and interesting shadows. The class is geared towards developing the artistic eye of the student.

Students must have a working camera and know how to use it, bring the instruction booklet along if available. Camera may be 35 mm, digital or even disposable (for disposable get flash variety). They are each responsible to bring a working camera, necessary memory cards, batteries and film if needed, (400 speed is recommended). It will be very frustrating to bring a camera and then find that it doesn’t work. So please test and use the camera prior to the class and develop the photos to assure that it is in working order.

There will be a total of three sessions: 1) how to take better photos & photo montage activity, 2) field trip around the Education Center area including the Scenic train station, C & O Canal, and canal boat. Parents of younger children are invited to hang out with us on the field trip. 3) Photos taken on prior days must be developed 4 x 6 brought to Friday’s session to be reviewed & CD also is recommended. We will also cover matting, framing, and card making.

For interested students there will be an opportunity to sign up for an additional private session with the instructor to explore adobe photo shop using their photos. The basic tools will be reviewed with hands on chance to practice improving their photographs as well as learning how to create new works of art with the computer.

Your family and friends are invited to the opening reception on the date selected by the group and myself. A press release and photo will be sent to the Times News to invite the general public. The sessions will meet on Monday July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday July 28 from 9 to 11 to catch the morning light, Friday July 30 will be 1 to 3 p.m.

More information email pkbphotos@hughes.net or call Penny Knobel-Besa (301) 478-2735. Registration fee is $60 per child. Deadline to register July 24^th at 5 p.m.