Courses

Beginning Sewing

Do you have a sewing machine that you don't know how to use? Do want to sew but have had no training or instruction? This course is designed to teach the basics of machine sewing. Skills gained will be threading and basic troubleshooting. Basic machine adjustments and stitch types. How to sew on various fabrics. Basic sewing terms and techniques including using simple patterns. All these skills will be taught through the completion of 3 small class projects and a 4th project of the students choosing. This class is geared for adults and older teens. Students will provide their own machines, thread, pins, and scissors. Course fee will cover material for the first 3 small projects. Students will purchase their own fabric for project 4.

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Discover Digital Photography

Discover Digital Photography is designed for the novice photographer with no previous experience with digital cameras. This is an ed2go class - see ed2go listings for registration instructions (ed2go.com/umpqua).

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Gain a solid foundation in drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!

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Drawing Fundamentals

This class focuses on developing observational skills and experimenting with a wide range of drawing techniques. Some of the subjects covered will be with working from direct observation, photographs, spontaneous expressive drawing, mark making, textures, and free thinking drawing. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with size and subject. This class is partially homework based. A supply list will be provided at first class. Instructor, Kassandra Miller

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Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera Course

Take your photography to the next level by learning how to master lenses, apertures, shutter speed, exposure settings, and more on your digital SLR camera. This is an ed2go class - see ed2go listings for registration instructions (ed2go.com/umpqua).

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Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

Learn how to use your digital camera to take stunning nature photos, including landscapes, flowers, animals, and even macro shots. This is an ed2go class - see ed2go listings for registration instructions (ed2go.com/umpqua).

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Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques that digital photographers use to capture inspiring scenes from around the world. This course teaches photography techniques that are both traditional and unique to digital technology so you can be prepared to create high-quality shots that will captivate viewers. This is an ed2go class - see ed2go listings for registration instructions (ed2go.com/umpqua).

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