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 |  | | In this Intermediate Digital Techniques class, we will examine ideas of composition and context while refining our photography settings for portraiture. We will also cover basic retouching in Photoshop . Bring a digital camera (SLR or camera with aperture and shutter speed control recommended) to the first class. |
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| A multilevel course focusing on drawing and/or painting from a nude model. Technical skills as well as contemporary and traditional approaches will be explored. Join us for group critiques and a lively atmosphere in which to leap out of the box! |
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| Learn to use one of the oldes art forms. Ceramic tiles, broken dishes, marbles, handmade tiles and found objects will turn furniture, bowls, boxes, etc., into unique works of art in this instruction/studio offering. |
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| In this intermediate Digital Techniques class, we will examine ideas of composition and context With a focus on landscape and still life. We will also cover basic retouching in Photoshop. Bring a digital camera (SLR or camera with aperture and shutter speed control recommended) to the first class. |
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| Whether you are just starting or have been painting for a while, this class will expand your skills. We’ll cover basics and explore new methods for the more advanced. This class is also a studio class where you progress w/instructor input at your pace. |
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| Individualized instruction for intermediate / advanced painters looking for supportive, stimulating environment to develop portfolio. Instructor provides personalized group and individual critique coaching on studio practice, getting your work shown and current topics in today’s art world. |
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| You will learn and investigate painting with pastel. Pastel is a medium that allows you to use pure dry pigments, while learning the techniques and tricks from an expert in a friendly atmosphere. |
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| Students will design and create jewelry in brass, copper & silver. Basic metal skills: sawing, filling, sanding, texturing, roller printing, soldering, and polishing will be taught. As well as forming techniques, patinas, cold connection & bezel set stones. |
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| Have fun creating beautiful images by using very simple tools. You will start your ink wash by tracing your drawing lightly with a pencil and going over it with ink, switching between pen and brush. This technique creates images that are both pleasing and rewarding. |
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| 4:15pm - 5:45pm
(Ages 13 & Up) |
Especially designed for teens, a class in metal work tailored to your abilities, with all the tools and machinery to create finely made jewelry. Learn on copper and graduate to silver while making earrings, rings, bracelets, chains and any other type of jewelry you can imagine. |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 27th - Dec. 6th
Learn technique, tone, composition and design in a non traditional way. We'll start with flowers, fruits and vegetables and work our way to architectural elements. Bring 11x14 drawing pad, #2 pencils to 1st class. |
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| | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (#8120A) OR 6:30pm - 8:30pm (#8120B) |
This class is intended for High School age students who wish to expand their fine art portfolio prior to applying to college art programs. Contemporary art making practices and the visual arts provide a context through which to examine students’ interest in 21st century themes such as culture, global awareness, and identity. Printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media techniques, and visual archiving are introduced and practiced in this course. Students are required to keep a sketchbook for weekly assignments, critiques, and portfolio reviews. The course will host visiting artists, and prepare students for developing the art school portfolio. | $240/$260 | Lauren Ball Wirsum |
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| Learn to really use your digital camera and enhance your computer skills. We will introduce Adobe Bridge and Photoshop as well. Students should bring their digital camera, cable, manual and any accessories to the first class. |
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| Learn the traditional jeweler’s technique of lost wax casting. In the lost wax process, molds are made from carved wax or found objects, and the mold cavity is filled with molten silver, bronze or gold alloys. Beautiful and delicate details can be obtained because the mold is spun at high speed and centrifugal force pushes the metal into the nooks and crannies of the mold. Create one-of-a-kind original jewelry. |
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| Students will learn a variety of printmaking techniques w/ both wheel thrown and hand built ceramic forms. The class will focus on silk screening, woodcuts, mono prints, and etching / carving in clay. (Class fee includes $25 for clay, glazes and firing). |
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| Sketch and paint in a fun and relaxed studio environment. Work from live models. Limited materials supplied. All levels from novice to experienced are welcome. Use the medium you enjoy the most. (Includes weekly live model fee). |
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For students with previous painting/drawing experience, to further investigate traditional skills, color theory, brushwork, composition, glazing, mixed media, & photo transfers. Use oil or acrylic and or all drawing media while developing your own style. Class size is limited |
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| | | | Discover how to draw the human form from live models. Explore gesture, anatomy, line, and tone using a variety of drawing tools. Each class will include quick gesture and longer poses and is great for beginners or those who have been away from the drawing board for a while. Includes weekly live model fee. |
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| Use the language of form, color and line to create art with varying degrees of independence from visual references in the world. Since
abstraction exists along a continuum we will explore and develop art ranging from partially abstracted to totally non-objective. Class focuses on exploration and personal discovery and includes co-operative group processing. |
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| Solder, rivet, hammer, saw, or gently fold and crease. I’ll inspire your metalsmithing skills to grow and never cease. Includes a $20 materials fee. |
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| All levels of experience will explore the exciting techniques of silk painting, including batik, faux batik, and gutta resist methods. Supplies required and a $20 supply fee included in class cost for items provided by instructor. |
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| Enjoy painting the beautiful Fall landscapes at HP Park District’s “Heller Nature Center”. In inclement weather we’ll paint in a beautifully lit studio with floor to ceiling windows. Many different ways to approach landscape painting will be discussed. |
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| Have fun learning conventional techniques; then learn how to break some of the rules. Loosen up and learn to let go. Discover your potential by relinquishing control of the paint. Learn to love what the paint can do. |
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| This class will provide an introduction to painting techniques, color, composition and further development of students’ painting skills in acrylic. We will stress observation and appropriate use of tools/materials. |
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| All levels of experience will explore the exciting techniques of silk painting, including batik, faux batik, and gutta resist methods. Supplies required and a $20 supply fee included in class cost for items provided by instructor. |
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| Acquire and refine skills in metal by drawing upon the expertise of the instructor. Sawing, soldering, finishing, stone setting, forming, construction, color on metal techniques. Also work with glass on metal, firing opaque and transparent colors on copper or silver, silver foils and overglazes. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 14th - Nov. 16th
Did you just get your camera? Don’t know anything about it? Just bring your digital camera that has a manual setting that can adjust the shutter speed, lens aperture/ f-stop and ISO. It doesn’t matter if it is point and shoot or has interchangeable lens. Come for the fun and learn how to use your digital camera artfully in a friendly setting. |
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| Improve the quality of your Digital Photography. In this beginning class you will learn all the basics of Photoshop including how to edit, enhance, restore and print your favorite images. Digital Camera functionality will also be covered. Requires knowledge of Windows or Mac. |
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| Beginning students will learn the basics of acrylic painting, from choosing colors, laying down paint, to composition and techniques. Experienced students will be challenged to advance to next level w/customized projects and subject matter. |
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| This is a class for students who are interested in learning the basic rules of art with drawing. Through different exercises, learn about composition, contrast, values, perspective, and more. Different mediums explored including charcoal, pencil and ink wash. |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 14th -Nov. 16th
Discover how to use one of the oldest art forms. Begin your studies with the basics and create beautiful designs with standard materials or explore and incorporate unique techniques with found objects. Part instruction and part studio time class offering. |
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|  | | For students w/previous painting or drawing experience, further investigate skills such as brushwork, color theory, composition, glazing, mixed media, and photo transfers. Use oil or acrylic paint, and/or all drawing media while developing your own style. |
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| | | | Learn to make beautiful hand built vessels and functional tiles using various techniques. Instruction will cover carved relief, intaglio printing, mold making, the use of stamps and glazing and finishing techniques as well as beginning ceramic techniques to create fun and functional pieces (clay, glazing, firing fee included). |
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| Learn the basic fundamental skills from composition, proportion, values and perspective to different techniques and mediums. Individual attention for every skill level or work on your own. |
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| If you want to a change from a technical photography course, but like the motivation and support of a class, Professional Practices is for you. Class includes instructor presentation, review of historical and contemporary photographers, 1 on 1 guidance and group input on building your photography portfolio. Students should bring most recent works to first class. |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th
Take your Digital Photography into the field and practice with a professional photographer at some of the most exciting destinations in the Chicago Metro area. We may visit Grant Park, Navy Pier, Bahai Temple, Adler Planetarium, Matthiessen State Park and more. There will be 5 field trips and 5 classroom sessions to heighten and improve your photographic abilities on and after each trip. Come for the fun and take the next step up with your digital camera. Teacher will notify students prior to 1st of all locales. |
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| Let’s make lovely images on silk with natural dyes applying Shibori resist technique. Cooking to extract natural materials, (e.g. madder, cutch, logwood, cochineal) mordant processes will be introduced. Over dyeing and use of different mordant (e.g. alum, tannin, iron) create a wide range of hues. Lovely colors, patterns appear magically. |
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| For those of you that have Photoshop Elements at home and would like to learn the basics, this is the class for you. We will be learning basic photo editing fundamentals with a concentration on ease-of-use. |
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| Students will learn to fabricate mountings and set stones like a professional. From simple bezel settings to more complicated settings such as prong, tube, flush back and more. Students invited to bring stones or purchase from instructor. Includes $20 material fee. |
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| Students ready to take their jewelry and metalwork skills to the next level will work more independently on creative projects and receive individualized attention. This class will focus on design, & advanced technical skills. Finishing techniques using flexible shaft machine demonstrated. Includes $20 material fee. |
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| 5 Week Class: Sept. 15th - Oct. 22nd
Come unwind and enjoy afternoons of art & play. Each class begins with a warm-up exercise and then onto creative explorations using a variety of art materials including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels and more. Come reconnect with your creative self. All Levels - No experience necessary. Just arrive, and have fun w/ art! |
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| Do you take lots of pictures? Edit them in photoshop? Now what? In this class you'll create photo books that will showcase your work or tell a story while we explore easy ways to print and share your work. The class will cover online bookmaking and photo sharing as well as image selection, sequencing and layout. Bring recent images on a USB drive to the first class. For intermediate - advanced students. |
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|  | | This is a class for students who are interested in learning the language, theory, and artistic principals of motion pictures. Students will learn the practices of photography and Mise en Scene, film type classifications, symbolism, editing, the cinema of Hitchcock, sound, music, story and writing,acting and directing. This interactive class will begin with weekly discussions and then the viewing of a feature film on the lectured topic.| $279/$299 | Kevin Lucero Less |
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| Take this class to fine tune your existing skills, explore new techniques, and create new works. Work at your own pace, design craftsmanship and refining techniques will be explored, as well as numerous class demos including soldering tips and solutions. Includes a $20 materials fee. |
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| | | | | In this milti level class you will learn to create paintings by planning ahead, from preliminary drawings to studies, to a finished piece. Start with small sketches and advance to small paintings. Choose your medium and level of instruction. | | |
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| From shooting to film processing and darkroom printing techniques, this black and white photography course will teach the fundamentals of 35mm photography. Students should bring their 35mm camera to the first class. |
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| Take the next step in Digital Photography. This class will involve many more Photoshop tricks and techniques and more shooting with a digital camera. Experience with digital photography and basic Photoshop required. |
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| Life drawing has long been the cornerstone of artistic training. This class focuses on drawing the human form using in-class observation from live models. The human figure presents many technical challenges in line, tone, perspective, composition, form, structure and more. This class allows each artist to display their skills while receiving guidance and instruction on ways to perfect their art form and also provides an overview of the drawing process in relation to rendering the human figure through a variety of techniques and materials. Limited materials supplied. Includes weekly live model fee. |
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| Healing art is a technique which allows personal expression to lead the creative process. Open to anyone who wants to learn how to connect mind, body and spirit through this process of making art.| $275/$295 | Caren Helene Rudman |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 29th - Dec. 8th
Learn technique, tone, composition and design in a non traditional way. We'll start with flowers, fruits and vegetables and work our way to architectural elements. Bring 11x14 drawing pad, #2 pencils to 1st class. |
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|  | | Recycle your broken glass, tile, ceramics, and found objects into “one of a kind” pieces of art! This ancient form of art is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!| $325/$345 | Wendy Gray Raven |
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| | | | Learn the basics of jewelry scale metalsmithing while working on projects of your own design. Sawing, forming, silver soldering and basic stone setting will be covered. |
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| Experiment with new techniques using traditional and non-traditional materials to create 2-Dimensional or 3-Dimensional artwork. Combine collage, photo transfers, paint, wood, found objects, textiles, beads, metal and ways to use photoshop in this class. |
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| Learn to "throw" beautiful clay pieces on the wheel, or enhance your skills with intriguing decorative techniques. All levels welcome! Class fee includes 25lbs clay, firings and glazes. |
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| Like to do pen & inks, colored pencil, watercolor? Pursue your interests at your own pace. Lessons & instruction will be given on all mediums. |
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| 10 Week Class: Sept. 16th - Nov. 18th
Prerequisites for this course are a good understanding of the photographic triangle
and the ability to understand and use the basic functions of your digital SLR camera. Your digital camera must have manual settings that can adjust the shutter speed, lens aperture/f-stop and ISO. You also must bring to class your tripod and external flash. Take the next step up with your digital camera. Will include 3-4 sessions with a model |
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| For beginners and intermediate painters - learn to work from life, still-lifes and models and learn to work fast, make quick decisions and create beautiful painted sketches. |
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| Develop your skills by focusing on the fundamentals of painting with newer water mixable oils or traditional oils. There will be an emphasis on understanding form, color theory, and color mixing, brushwork and more. While working from life is highly recommended for all levels; intermediate students can bring in their own photographs. Please bring supplies to the first class. |
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| 8 Week Class: Sept 30th - Nov 18th
Japanese ink painting instruction for students at all levels, will include flowers, birds, animals, and landscapes. No previous painting experience required. |
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| Intermediate and advanced students will work on independent projects supplemented by demonstrations on advanced techniques. Students should be comfortable with basic sawing/soldering prior to taking this class. |
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| Come try your hand at Encaustics! Learn the many techniques of this ancient painting medium using hot beeswax and paint pigment. Techniques covered will be painting, glazing, surface textures, photo transfers, and collage. Includes $20 supply fee. All levels welcome. |
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| 6 Week Class: Sept. 16th - Oct. 21st
Enjoy, experiment and learn to incorporate drawing, painting, and collage application. You will bring your own choice of surfaces and media, plus additional memorabilia and interesting "stuff" to work onto your surfaces. |
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| | | | Come dance with us! Nia is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts which brings the body, mind, emotions and spirit to optimum health through music, movement, and self-expression. Nia is designed for everybody; it is ageless and limitless, tramsformational and effective for every person. Each person is invited to move at his or her own level of intensity. While delivering cardiovascular, muscular and whole-body conditioning, Nia creates a loving relationship with one's own body by tuning in to the innate intelligence of the body. Most of all Nia is exhilarating and fun!| Walk In Price Per Class $15 / $120 for 10 Class Punchcard | Valerie Beller |
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|  | | | | | | Drop in, informal workshop for all levels. Work in any media from a live model. TAC Membership required for this class. Includes weekly live model fee.
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Session 2 (#8269B): 10/29 - 12/10
Designed with new students in mind, this class explores the many techniques involved in making metal art and jewelry. Using such skills as sawing, soldering, riveting, texturing and etching, students will learn how to take their ideas from conception to wearable finished metal art. Supply fee included.| $220/$240 | Suzanne Maris Santos |
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Digital Photography class with numerous field trips to unique and fun locations of visual interest on the North Shore. The subject of digital photography will be the beauty of nature, the Fall colors and the contrast of man made structures. Emphasis will be on shooting outdoors, light, composition and subject. Digital camera required. |
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|  | | Learn to express your ideas though cartooning. Drawing techniques, characterizations and story lines will be explored. |
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| | | | Through hand-building and wheelthrowing, students will work to make pieces that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. (Includes a $20 fee for clay, glazes, firing). |
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| Learn the basic principals of modeling in sculpey and wax to create your own action figure heroes. Experience the creative process making terminators, spawn monsters, and other favorite models. |
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| Are you comfortable around the ceramic studio and just need some time with a wheel, slab-roller and some clay? Come in to create your own projects at your own pace with a TAC ceramics faculty member to assist, offer critique, or leave you to work in peace. Must be a TAC member. |
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| Brand new to metals? This project-based class is designed to bring you up to speed on the basics so you feel comfortable working on independent projects in future classes. Demonstrations on more advanced skills will augment student’s knowledge base. Students will learn the basics of sawing, forming and soldering while creating a bezel set ring. |
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| 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Digital Photography class with numerous field trips to unique and fun locations of visual interest on the North Shore. The subject of digital photography will be the beauty of nature, the Fall colors and the contrast of man made structures. Emphasis will be on shooting outdoors, light, composition and subject. Digital camera required. |
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| Learn to express your ideas though cartooning. Drawing techniques, characterizations and story lines will be explored. |
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| This class is intended for the young and young at heart, students learn the basics of creating wheel thrown pottery both for decorative and functional purposes. Basics of hand-building are also brought in as needed to enhance the wheel
thrown form. Projects include bowls, cups with handles, altered forms and lidded vessels. (Includes a $20 fee for clay, glazes, firing) |
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|  | | | | | This is a class for students who are interested in learning the language, theory, and artistic principals of motion pictures. Students will learn the practices of photography and Mise en Scene, film type classifications, symbolism, editing, the cinema of Hitchcock, sound, music, story and writing,acting and directing. This interactive class will begin with weekly discussions and then the viewing of a feature film on the lectured topic.| $279/$299 | Kevin Lucero Less |
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Here is a chance for Moms and Dads to learn along with your child. Field trips will be taken regularly. Take a class together! Learn about Digital Photography technology together in a casual atmosphere. Class size limited to 8 students. |
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