Masterclasses

"Introduction to Digital Nature Photography"

Nature Photographer, Chris Vigneri of Forest Hill, Maryland
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee $50 (Limit 20)

If you are just beginning your digital photography journey, this class is for you! Chris will discuss the latest equipment, digital techniques, and the many facets of your digital camera to get the most out of it and the best shots possible. By popular demand, Chris will also provide critiques of class participant images, so bring examples of your best photos - and your worst!

For Chris, photography is not just about the end results, but the entire photographic experience. His passion is in the challenge of finding great subjects in great light. Chris' award winning work has been published in several magazines and calendars throughout his photographic career.

"The Basics of Landscape Painting"

Wildlife Artist, Heiner Hertling of Milford, Michigan
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Limit 15)

This workshop focuses on landscape painting and how to simplify the process. Beginners as well as accomplished artists will benefit from the class, which is similar to the artist's PBS TV series, "Your Brush With Nature." All participants will finish the day with their own completed painting.

A member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists, Heiner has won seven Duck and Trout Stamp contests and has been most recently the featured artist at the 2006 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. He paints, sculpts and teaches, helping others to share his passion to create art.

"Painting Hen Feathers - Carving Demonstration"

World-Class Carver, Pat Godin of Paris, Ontario
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Limit 20)

In this 6-hour session, Pat will demonstrate and discuss the logical steps to paint the feathers of the Mallard Hen using acrylic paints. He will also demonstrate how to develop the complexities of the patterns of the bird. This demonstration will feature the development of rich colors, incorporation of translucent effects, and the painting of three dimensional illusion to the surface.

In April 2008, Pat was awarded the Best in World title for his pair of Bufflehead decoys entered in the World Championship Decorative Pairs category of the Ward World Championship competition. This represents his tenth World Championship title beginning with the first World win in 1976. He has exhibited his artwork at the Waterfowl Festival since 1980.

Participants in all classes will receive a confirmation and more specific details after registration is complete.

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