Sunday 15th April 7.30-9.30pm, (£20 per session).

Experienced photographer and teacher Steward Ellett leads a guided walk around the Pier Head and Albert Dock area of Liverpoool looking at different ways of capturing photos in low light, using various in camera techniques to best photograph the city at night.

Equipment and Experience:

Essential: camera, tripod, sufficient batteries and memory cards. You must also have a working knowledge of how to access your own camera settings. (Advice on what settings to use will be provided).

Useful: cable release, graduated filters, mid range lens/es, small torch.

Dress for all weathers!

Trainer: Steward Ellett

“I have been a photographer for over 15 years. For the last few years I have been teaching photography on a practical level. This has included taking groups round Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. I have also taught individuals in the same manner. I have given numerous talks about photography and am used to managing groups of people.

I had my work published in numerous photography and wildlife publications. I have written several articles on ‘how to’ take photographs of various subjects. I have had several photos published in photographic books and have sold my work through different outlets. In the last three years I have been highly commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and have been published each year in their book.”

Meeting Point:

Pier Head Ferry Ticket Office.

Cost:

£20 per session. Participants will need to bring their own camera

Notes:
There are a maximum of 10 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.
To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0845 017 6660

Feedback from previous Photowalks:.

“The session as a whole was excellent, covering interesting places both architecturally and photographically.”

“The content was extremely useful and relevant to what I wanted to do and I learnt so much about the settings for my camera and how to develop my skills. Steward also gave many ideas for composition that I hadn’t thought of.”

“It was Steward who made the walk so successful. He has exactly the right personality – passionate about what he does, ensuring that each person got as much out of the walk as they wanted, moving from person to person to help answer individual questions.”

The third Sunday of every second month 10.30am-2.30pm, (£25 per session).

Experienced photographer and teacher Steward Ellett leads a guided walk around the architectural highlights of Liverpoool looking at different ways of capturing photos using various in camera techniques. Dress for all weathers and bring your camera!

SPECIAL LUNCH OFFER – why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch at the Bluecoat cafe at the end of your walk. Soup, sandwich and a tea or filter coffee for only £5.25! (Just show your photowalk ticket)

Trainer: Steward Ellett

“I have been a photographer for over 15 years. For the last few years I have been teaching photography on a practical level. This has included taking groups round Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. I have also taught individuals in the same manner. I have given numerous talks about photography and am used to managing groups of people.

I had my work published in numerous photography and wildlife publications. I have written several articles on ‘how to’ take photographs of various subjects. I have had several photos published in photographic books and have sold my work through different outlets. In the last three years I have been highly commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and have been published each year in their book.”

Dates:

Sundays,10.30am-2.30pm
20th November, 22nd January, 18th March.

Venue:

The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

Situated in the centre of Liverpool, just behind Church Street, down Church Alley and in front of Liverpool ONE. You can enter the building via the front courtyard off School Lane, or through the garden at the back off College Lane. Nearest train station- Liverpool Central.

PLEASE NOTE – The Bluecoat is the start and end point for this session, but participants will spend the duration of the course walking around Liverpool city centre.

Cost:

£25 per session. Participants will need to bring their own camera

Notes:
There are a maximum of 10 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.
To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0845 017 6660.

£35 for Level Two (2 x sessions), April 12th & 19th 2012
Get to grips with your digital camera with these hands on sessions introducing you to a wide range of knowledge, techniques and tips to improve your photography.

Level 2 Taster sessions- 2 x 2.5 hours

12th April 2012

Using tripods, lighting and other equipment to make the most of available light. Includes:

Taking long exposure shots for blurred motion.
Indoor and outdoor practical photographic sessions(weather permitting) to explore long exposures in dark settings and other advanced techniques.

19th April 2012
More long exposures.
Includes More practical photo sessions, exploring techniques that students have practiced, to build on knowledge of different techniques. Tutors will be on hand for questions.
Editing and printing your photographs. If you have a laptop, please bring it along. We will take a look at some of your photographs on screen to compare and contrast how various techniques have affected the outcome, and will discuss:
Processing RAW files
Colour correction / white balance correction
Converting to black and white
Advanced photoshop features.

Trainers: Jazamin Sinclair and Jackie Stevens

Jazamin has been a professional photographer(primarily digital SLR) since 2004 and has taken photographs for The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Black History Month Group, Fortis Media & Diverse Magazine, LCN, Steve Biko HA as well as photographing people’s wedding days. She was a part of Delfina Women Ltd. and now runs Capture Photographers who cater for weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, and corporate & business events.

Jackie is a graphic designer and photographer with four years’ experience of digital SLR photography, and 20 years’ experience of buying and using photography in her design work, and manipulating and optimizing images for different outputs using Adobe Photoshop and other software.

Get to grips with your digital camera with these hands on sessions introducing you to a wide range of knowledge, techniques and tips to improve your photography.

Program:

Level 1 Taster sessions- 2 x 2.5 hours

10th May 2012

Basic Photography skills and Digital Cameras – Compact, Bridge and SLR. Exploring the relationship between basic manual functions such as:

Exposure: ISO; Shutter speed; Aperture.
Depth of field.
White balance.
Includes 2 x 15 minute hands-on still life sessions where course leaders will help students explore the settings on their own cameras and further explore the exposure triangle.

17th May 2012

Composition and depth of field, including:

The rule of thirds.
Making the most of your aperture.
Includes 2 x 15 minute hands-on sessions to practice the techniques (one outside, weather and light permitting)
Basic post production techniques (uses Adobe Photoshop, but most tasks can be carried out in other software)
Downloading photographs to your computer
Adjusting white balance and levels.
Resolution and image size.
To crop or not to crop.
Some touch-up tricks.

Trainers: Jazamin Sinclair and Jackie Stevens

Jazamin has been a professional photographer primarily digital SLR) since 2004 and has taken photographs for The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Black History Month Group, Fortis Media & Diverse Magazine, LCN, Steve Biko HA as well as photographing people’s wedding days. She was a part of Delfina Women Ltd. and now runs Capture Photographers who cater for weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, and corporate & business events.

Jackie is a graphic designer and photographer with four years’ experience of digital SLR photography, and 20 years’ experience of buying and using photography in her design work, and manipulating and optimizing images for different outputs using Adobe Photoshop and other software.

Tuesday afternoons once a month, 2-5pm (£16 per session).

Roy Munday leads a programme of Tuesday daytime sessions with tuition, developing your skills in life drawing, including accurate measuring, colour and drawing and painting techniques.

Trainer: Roy Munday

Roy is an experienced trainer and artist, who has been teaching life drawing for many years.

Dates:

Spring Session 2012, Tuesday afternoons, 2-5pm
13th March, 3rd April, 15th May.

Venue:

The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

Situated in the centre of Liverpool, just behind Church Street, down Church Alley and in front of Liverpool ONE. You can enter the building via the front courtyard off School Lane, or through the garden at the back off College Lane. Nearest train station- Liverpool Central.

Cost:

£16 per session. Participants will need to bring their own materials.

Notes:
There are a maximum of 15 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.
To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0845 017 6660.

Comments from participants in previous life drawing sessions:

“Excellent in all respects, very well timed with introduction, rest, practice, rest, more practice…”
“Exceeded expectations. Good atmosphere, very conducive to learning. Trainer worked us hard but I learnt a great deal about the discipline of drawing.”
“I found the tutor very informative and helpful.”

Date: 5th April, 6:45pm – 9:30pm

Tutor – Sheila Jones

Simple,easy paper making for all. Have a go at making your own cards, wrapping paper or artwork for presents and find out how easy it is to make your own paper at home. You can also bring additional materials (leaves, seeds, petals, glitter etc) along to add to your creations if you wish.

Date: 29th March, 6:45pm – 9:30pm

Tutor – Elizabeth Elston

Hand building using slabs of clay is an exciting way to create ceramic work. As you make your own unique individual sculptures you will also get the chance to decorate your work, exploring different ways of printing onto the clay whilst gaining ideas for future creations.

Date: 15th March, 6:45pm – 9:30pm

Tutor – Jazamin Sinclair and Jackie Stevens

Get to grips with the basic manual functions on your digital camera (compact, bridge or DSLR) which will help you to understand how to get the best out of different light conditions and to make sure you get the shot you want, including using exposure depth of of field and white balance.

Date: 8th March, 6:45pm – 9:30pm

Tutor – Barbara Meynell

Explore the exciting art of batik using various techniques on paper and cotton. You will create your own designs with hot wax and Procion dyes, experimenting with colour and line in a spontaneous way. No drawing experience is needed, and you will be able to select pieces for card – making or abstract pictures.

The third Sunday of every second month 10.30am-2.30pm, (£25 per session).

Experienced photographer and teacher Steward Ellett leads a guided walk around the architectural highlights of Liverpoool looking at different ways of capturing photos using various in camera techniques. Dress for all weathers and bring your camera!
SPECIAL LUNCH OFFER – why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch at the Bluecoat cafe at the end of your walk. Soup, sandwich and a tea or filter coffee for only £5.25! (Just show your photowalk ticket)

Trainer: Steward Ellett

“I have been a photographer for over 15 years. For the last few years I have been teaching photography on a practical level. This has included taking groups round Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. I have also taught individuals in the same manner. I have given numerous talks about photography and am used to managing groups of people.

I had my work published in numerous photography and wildlife publications. I have written several articles on ‘how to’ take photographs of various subjects. I have had several photos published in photographic books and have sold my work through different outlets. In the last three years I have been highly commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and have been published each year in their book.”

Dates:

Sundays,10.30am-2.30pm
20th November, 22nd January, 18th March.

Venue:

The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

Situated in the centre of Liverpool, just behind Church Street, down Church Alley and in front of Liverpool ONE. You can enter the building via the front courtyard off School Lane, or through the garden at the back off College Lane. Nearest train station- Liverpool Central.

PLEASE NOTE – The Bluecoat is the start and end point for this session, but participants will spend the duration of the course walking around Liverpool city centre.

Cost:

£25 per session. Participants will need to bring their own camera

Notes:
There are a maximum of 10 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.
To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0845 017 6660.