Photo - Editing Basics

Editing your photos can be intimidating but with today's technology it will be possible for you to add to your images and improve their appearance!

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 weeks, 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.

Week 1: Familiarize with Photo editing
• What makes a good picture
• Programs available (provided to you on a USB drive)
• Program menus
• Image rotation and cropping
• Contrast
• Saturation
• Image sizes

Week 2: Additions to the Image
• Use of filters
• Use of cut and paste
• Special effects
• Colours
• Text and objects

Week 3: Put it Together
• Explore new programs (introduction to photoshop)
• Work on your selected image
• Create a business card

*SSAC reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrolment. To bring you the best program, class size will be limited to 8 participants. 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.

Dates

Wednesday May 14, 2025 07:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday May 21, 2025 07:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday May 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Materials

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