Upgrade your Pictures

This workshop will provide you with guidance to determine what makes an image a "good picture". You will be able to use computer programs to enhance the colours and contrast of your image, change colours, add effects to your images and use filters.

In this workshop you will learn how to use computer program(s) to crop images, add elements such as text and selected drawings to your images and to prepare images for online publishing.

Want to give it a try? Over the course of 3 hours, we are each going to take a set of images and let our creativity fly. You will be given the computer program to use and to keep afterwards.

You will need to have a Windows laptop with a mouse (if you have an Apple laptop, please inquire as to its suitability).

Part 1: get familiar with photoediting
• What makes a good picture
• Programs available (provided to you on a USB drive)
• Program menus
• Image rotation and cropping
• Contrast
• Saturation
• Image sizes (optional)

Part 2: working with the image
• Use of filters
• Use of cut and paste
• Special effects
• Colours
• Text and objects (optional)

Part 3: Put it together
• Work on your selected image
• Create a business card
• Explore new programs - introduction to photoshop (optional)

*SSAC reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrolment. We recommend registering as early as possible.

Location: The Make Space Room at FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Want to be the first to know what great art topics we are bringing in this year? Email us at p.vega@southsimcoeartscouncil.com and we will keep you up to date on registration & details.

Online registration for this workshop closes on Mon Sep 29, 2025 at 11:00 am. After that, please call the office at 705-435-2378 to ask about class availability.

Dates

Wed Oct 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Materials

Laptop with mouse (mandatory) with Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 and at least one USB port available.