This class is for you if you are comfortable with your camera and you want more! In this class we will explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. We will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition, and many other intermediate and advanced photography techniques.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance Photographer and Photography Teacher who has been creating images for 30 years. Steve began his career by shooting sports photography for local high schools before adding weddings and stock agencies to his repertoire. His love of the outdoors has since led him to focus more on his true passion — nature photography. Many of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

In this class we will explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix and center weight), exposure, exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.

We will take an in-depth look at manual focus, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition and many other advanced techniques.

This ONLINE course is for anyone interested in a more intermediate photography class!

Wednesdays FEB 19,26 & MARCH 5 & 12 7:30-9pm

In this class, you'll learn to form and forge metal to create a beautiful bracelet with a unique front clasp featuring a small bezel-set stone. Through demonstrations and ample work time, each student will master various soldering techniques and the metal forming process to shape the bracelet. After fabricating the bracelet, you'll add a small stone to serve as the clasp. All materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary. Join us and craft a stunning, personalized bracelet from start to finish! Instructor: Alice Carroll

Class is located in Alice Carroll's Studio in The Button Factory, 855 Islington St. #202 Portsmouth, NH 03801

Explore fundamental collage techniques to create your own artwork! Create your own collection of collage papers with a focus on using two main techniques to add color and patterns: stamping and crayon rubbings. Then, put those papers to use making collages to display or share with others. Play creative collage games to generate ideas and then create a collage that celebrates what brings us joy. Leave the course with a collection of papers for future projects as well as a few small collages. All materials provided. Please wear appropriate clothing to work with paint.

Sara Ottomano has more than 10 years of experience teaching art classes. She enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable artmaking practices, and create stories together.

Learn how to use your cricut to make t-shirts, stickers, bulletin boards and more if you have your own cricut feel free to bring it as I will only have one available.

TUESDAYS 2/11

$10 material fee paid to instructor

Join us in person for an open studio oil painting experience! Bring unfinished or blank canvas, oil paint, and easel to enjoy 2 relaxing hours with fellow artists and budding artists. Let's keep painting!