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In this class you will learn the introductory skills needed to weld! You will be given pieces of pre cut angle iron, and then you'll learn to weld them together using the Oxy Acetylene Welder, as well as the MIG Welder. The skills you will gain are a building block for any other welding. You will leave that night with your very own cell phone or...

Looking to take your portraits to the next level? Studio  photographer extraordinaire, Jay Batchler will teach you the ways of  mastering and manipulating your own light. Sculpt, modify and control  the light you use in this intro workshop. During this hands-on in class workshop, Jay will introduce you to: How to use studio lights...

Masks are Required indoors, recommended outdoors if close to others. Join Nature Photographer Larry Winslett to explore the Atlanta Botanical Gardens newest Campus just outside Gainesville, Ga.  There are many wonderful plantings and exhibits to explore.  In addition there are some very nice nature trails to explore.  This will be a...

Get off AUTO and become a better photographer in four weeks! Learn how to freeze motion for sports photography, have the perfect aperture for a portrait, and an immaculate ISO for landscapes. "I have wanted to start photography classes since people used film.  I loved the class. I was concerned that it might be too fast and compressed, ASoP...

In a casual atmosphere, you will learn how to create a seasonal floral composition from start to finish with the talented floral designers of Le Jardin Français. Learn and discuss seasonal availability, proper processing and handling of floral product for optimum presentation and duration with proper hydration, use of tools and supplies. Special attention...

Everything you need to know in one day! We get you off of AUTO in by the afternoon. Learn how to freeze motion for sports photography, have the perfect aperture for a portrait, and an immaculate ISO for landscapes. Know your camera better in this one day class. This One Day experience introduces you step-by-step to an understanding of: Essential...

Are you a person who welds? Wants to weld? Thinks welding is cool? Wants to learn to forge metal and make your own ideas come to life in metal? Get empowered through welding and forging and overcome fears in a safe creative space.  This workshop is intended to be a light, fun way to gain skills and make a small piece of sculpture or functional...

Photography at its core is capturing light. Capturing the best light can make or break a photo. In this workshop, Sara will demonstrate several different types of light sources to help you choose which one is best for you, and how to use them to create your best images! Bring your photography to the next level and finally understand how to translate...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

Join Sara Keith at Piedmont park to explore, make new friends, and photograph one of the most sought after shots in Georgia; the Atlanta Skyline. Enjoy hands on experience, while learning about the basics of landscape photography. This is your chance to share photos, get feedback from a professional photographer, and walk away with a beautiful photograph...

Bring it all together, test your skills and learn practical problem solving solutions in one of our most hands-on classes. This small specialized class allows for individual exploration of your photography! Lighting, composition and a full day devoted to reviewing your images will fully round off your photography learning experience. Take your creative...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

Get the hands on experience you need to excel your professional photography skills in this three week class. Studio photographer extraordinaire, Andrew Phillips will teach you the ways of mastering and manipulating your own light. Sculpt, modify and control the light you use in this essential class for all portrait, product and studio photographers....

Go beyond Photo 1 - the magic of photography will come alive in Photo 2. Learn new techniques on how to capture motion in ways you’ve never dreamed of and techniques for spectacular low-light & night photography.  In this class, you will build on the skills from Photo 1 and learn how to create exceptional images only a knowledgeable photographer...

Move your images from good to GREAT! This class is a study in the art of image-making and pursuing your own style. You will push past your camera knowledge to a new level of great photography by learning visually. You will make the most of every image, using simple and advanced techniques in design as well as several group critiques.  Expect...

Take your basic skills and make them come alive in this one-day intermediate photography class. Here you will expand on the application of what you know while adding great technique to your tool bag.  Expand your technical ability through creating new creative work with new skills. In addition to an exceptional classroom experience, you will...

Join us for a up-close photography experience at AWARE!  Students will get the opportunity to photograph AWARE Ambassador animals, both in their enclosures and closeup with a handler. The exact species available for photography will be determined on the day of the workshop, but are likely to include owls (barn, barred, great horned, and screech),...

Learn how to fly a drone from the best! Get hands on experience with the guys from Atlanta Drone Group, Atlanta's leading experts on drone photography for clients like National Geographic, CNN and the Weather Channel,  for an informative, hands on drone experience. Get a professional introduction to the newest form of photography and...

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Castleberry Hill Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent...