WHY
For the last few years I have been asked repetedly to organize digital workshops geared for visual artists. I believe that now more than ever, learning to manage our own images digitally is an important asset every artist wishing to navigate in today's world should have. From designing postcards, color correcting artwork to posting your digital images in social media, you are in control of your own brand. Let me help you get better at it by teaching you the basics of Adobe Photoshop at this intensive hands-on workshop.
WHEN
Saturday, February 25 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Includes a 30-minute lunch time at noon.
WHERE
33 Contemporary Gallery
1029 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
WHAT I WILL COVER
- Creating files for print or web. What is the diference?
- Layers basics and how to manage them
- Basic color correction methods
- Selection tools
- Basic masks and how to edit them
- Combining images
- Using and editing type
- Exporting your images for print or web
WHAT I WILL GIVE YOU
Besides the demonstrations and the content above, I will give each participant a CD with templates for various common file types such as 11x14 CMYK poster, 5x7 CMYK postcards, web banners, business cards, press sheet, and other templates and resources you can use again and again.
Additionally, the workshop includes freshly made lunch from the newly upgraded Zhou B Cafe. Lunch includes a gourmet sandwich of your choice (meat or vegetarian), drink, chips and a soup sample.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone wishing to learn how to effectively navigate in Photoshop and get things done. This workshop is for beginners and does not cover advanced Photoshop techniques. If you have Photoshop and do not know how to use it or want to learn how to manage layers, color corrections, combine images, and other basic tasks, then this workshop is for you.
This workshop is geared towards the art community but anyone wishing to learn Photoshop Basics is welcome.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
I believe understanding occurs when we try for ourselves. Therefore, bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS or newer to work along during the workshop and to post in your FB page how much you are enjoying the session. However, a laptop is not required if all you want to do is take notes. We will provide tables and chairs but no computers. If you do not have Photoshop in your laptop but want to give it a try, download Photoshop's 30 day trial from Adobe.com.
ABOUT ME
Sergio Gomez is a Chicago based visual artist, designer, owner/director of 33 Contemporary Gallery, Director of Exhibitions and Webmaster for the Zhou B Art Center, Creative Consultant for Idea Seat Marketing, Graphic Design Program Coordinator / Faculty at South Suburban College, and web designer for i4Design Magazine and other private clients. Sergio received his MFA from Northern Illinois University. For over 15 years, Sergio has worked in both painting and digital imaging. His extensive career in the graphic design field has led him to learn and understand many of Adobe's programs including Photoshop.
Additionally, since the launch of the iPad, Sergio has adopted the iPad as a tool for digital art making. Do not miss his solo exhibition of paintings and iPad drawings this Fall at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Visit www.sergiogomezonline.com for more info.
WORKSHOP FEE
A $58 fee paid in advance via PayPal is required per participant (fee includes lunch). For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the workshop date and time. Registration is not completed until full payment is received and a confirmation e-mail is sent out.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE
In order to keep this workshop under the best learning conditions, a maximum of 20 people will be accepted for the workshop. First come first serve!! NO ADDITIONAL GUESTS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED. A waiting list will be available.
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