Moorhead Community Education

Many individuals rely on their auto settings when they purchase an SLR camera, unaware of the creative opportunity available with the use of manually setting their cameras. In this class, learn about the three settings (f-stop / shutter speed / ISO) on an SLR camera to control light manually and take more controlled photos. Students will learn how to stop motion in a photograph, how to create bokeh (blur) through depth of field-control, and how to shoot in bright or dark-lit situations. This class will briefly cover composition and what makes a good photo. **It is advised to bring the camera instruction manual as the instructor will not have knowledge of every single camera model. To be prepared, read through the camera instruction manual and learn how to turn the camera to a manual setting and where the ISO, f-stop, and shutter speed adjustment buttons are. This will give students more creative time to take photos and less time flipping through a manual to find buttons on their cameras.Participants must have an SLR DIGITAL camera and the instruction manual for the camera. Bring a small object that can be set on a table to photograph (examples would be a vase, figurine, piece of fruit, etc.). This class will include technical data and no one under the age of 14 will be accepted.

This course teaches basic skills such as blocks, punches and kicks and then forms these skills into useful techniques. The program focuses on discipline, physical fitness, creating confidence, self-respect, coordination, concentration, and leadership skills. Fee includes uniform.

This course teaches basic skills such as blocks, punches and kicks and then forms these skills into useful techniques. The program focuses on discipline, physical fitness, creating confidence, self-respect, coordination, concentration, and leadership skills. Fee includes uniform.

Young children will have hands-on, creative, messy art experiences. Please send children in clothing they can get dirty and paint-y. If desired, a paint shirt or apron also may be sent (nothing too oversized). A parent or guardian is required to stay on premises at all times. Please refrain from interfering with the creating processes of the children participating.

From painting and illustration to photo bashing and pixel animation, this course will cover the basics of digital art. All students should bring a computer or mobile tablet with one or more of the following programs installed: Photoshop CS6 or CC, Krita, GIMP, Corel Painter or Aseprite (specifically for sprite art and animation). The programs listed are the programs the teacher is most familiar with. If students have another program they prefer using, they are encouraged to bring it to class. However, aid the teacher can provide outside of the listed programs is limited. A drawing tablet peripheral (Wacom, Huion, Ugee, etc.) is encouraged if using Mac or PC, but not required. Participants should bring a sack lunch.

Students will learn about the fundamental elements of 3-D design and monochromatic color schemes as they construct and paint their own wooden sculpture.

The ancient art of Japanese marbling, suminagashi or floating ink, is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. It dates back as early as the 12th century.

Students will develop skills in watercolor while learning the basic 2-D design elements of a landscape. They will draw inspiration from local landscape photographs that will be provided.

Dress for mess and artistic success! Young children will have the opportunity to smear, squeeze, splatter and explore possibilities in this expressive class. Using fly swatters, plungers, kitchen utensils, and other items in non-conventional ways, we will experience fun ways to express ourselves. A parent or guardian is required to stay on premises at all times. Please refrain from interfering with the creating processes of the child participating.

Have you ever wondered about the life of a scribe? Ever wanted to try a little calligraphy but never had time? This fun and informative class is taught by local calligrapher Anne Kaese. Learn a hand of style of calligraphy similar to what is used in the St. John’s Bible. Pens and paper provided — you bring a sense of fun and a willingness to try something new! A dabble in calligraphy is not for the person who wants a detailed in-depth class, but for people who want to learn a little about calligraphy and the life of a scribe.

This course teaches basic skills such as blocks, punches and kicks and then forms these skills into useful techniques. The program focuses on discipline, physical fitness, creating confidence, self-respect, coordination, concentration, and leadership skills. Fee includes uniform.

This course teaches basic skills such as blocks, punches and kicks and then forms these skills into useful techniques. The program focuses on discipline, physical fitness, creating confidence, self-respect, coordination, concentration, and leadership skills. Fee includes uniform.