Exhibits
& Workshops
News, Events & Workshops
Final Fridays at Bucktown
Join us on the last Friday of each month at our space in the "Hands-On" gallery on the first floor of the Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd
Street Davenport, IA. The doors will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. so spend
the evening, enjoy some refreshments and take some time to visit with the
many talented artists who exhibit at Bucktown. For more information go to http://www.bucktownarts.com
Workshops
Digital Photography 101
This is a basic course for the person who is new to digital photography. We
start with the language of digital and show you how to take a photo, the
easy way to get the photo out of your camera and onto your computer or even
how to print it without a computer. Hands-on exercises will demonstrate how
to use the close-up, action and scenic modes on your camera.
Be a Wildlife Photographer in Your Own Backyard
We partner with a zoo or wildlife park for this workshop which includes
basic tips for photographing animals at the zoo followed by a guided tour
with the staff and an opportunity to photograph the animals with our
guidance. Our most recent workshop was at Fejervary Children's Zoo in
Davenport, IA.
Digital Decorating and Gifts
Why purchase a poster of an image that your neighbor may have when you can
easily create unique artistic groupings using your own digital photography
skills. Our presentation will provide you with tips and ideas for
decorating with your digital photographs and explore the many ways you can
create one-of-a-kind gifts and cards from your very own images. Basic
knowledge of your camera is required.
If You Can't Make Better, Make It Bigger
Photography is all about what to leave in and what to leave out of a
photograph. In this workshop we discover the secrets of macro photography
and why close-ups get more Oh's and Ah's Basic knowledge of your camera is
required.
Exercising Your Creative Muscle I
Feeling blocked? Cabin fever? Going through a life transition? This workshop
will take you on path of self-discovery using a variety of activities and
hands-on exercises designed to revive your creative spirit, uncover hidden
talents and rediscover dormant dreams. This is not a photography workshop
and genius isn't necessary just curiosity and an open mind. No previous
experience or art skills are needed.
This is Your Life - Creative Muscle II
This is a continuation of the popular Creative Muscle I class. Using play,
journaling and photography we will help you discover your inner creative
self. This class will take you on a journey of self-discovery. No
experience, special talents or skills necessary and any type of camera is
OK.
If you are interested in any of our workshops, please contact us by e-mail
and/or sign up for our mailing list so we can keep you informed of upcoming
events and classes.
We're Calendar Girls!
We were honored this year to have two of our images selected for the 2008 Friends of VanderVeer Calendar. The selection team received over 700 entries and Heidi's Daffodil is featured during the month of August and Dee's Mum is on the September page. We will also be displaying more of our work at VanderVeer's Botanical Center, 215 W. Central Park in Davenport, IA
during our respective months. Both of our images were taken in the greenhouse at VanderVeer and it is one of our favorite places to photograph. They have a charming little gift shop there and we highly recommend the seasonal flower shows and events. For ore information on VanderVeer Botanical Center and Park go to www.cityofdavenportiowa.com or call 563-326-7818. 
