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Times and dates to be announced. Please fill out a contact form if you are interested in attending this course.
This 6-week course covers the essentials of using Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance your images. Lessons are 1 hour each.
This is an online course taking place on monday afternoons from 4 to 5pm. The course takes place on 1,8,15,22,29 June and 6 July via google meet.
Students must bring their own laptop and have an active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course objectives
Understand Photoshop’s interface and core workflow
Perform non-destructive edits using layers and masks
Correct exposure, color, contrast, and white balance
Remove blemishes and unwanted elements using retouching tools
Use selection tools and layer masks for precise composites
Apply basic sharpening, noise reduction, and export settings for web and print
Course schedule (6 one-hour lessons) Week 1 — Introduction & Workspace
Photoshop layout: panels, toolbar, menus
Creating/opening files, document settings, and saving
Navigating canvas: zoom, hand tool, rulers, and guides
Week 2 — Layers, Blending Modes & Basic Adjustments
Layer basics: create, rename, group, reorder
Blend modes overview and practical uses
Adjustment layers: Levels, Curves, Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation
Week 3 — Selections & Masks
Selection tools: Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, Magic Wand
Refine Edge/Select and Mask workflow
Layer masks vs. vector masks; painting masks for non-destructive edits
Week 4 — Retouching & Healing
Spot Healing, Healing Brush, Patch tool, Clone Stamp
Frequency separation overview for skin retouching (basic application)
Content-Aware Fill and object removal techniques
Week 5 & 6 — creative appraoches to PS
Developing editing tchniques
looking at photogorahy will an creative eye
Materials & requirements
Laptop with Photoshop (part of Adobe Creative Cloud) installed and updated
Active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
Sample images will be provided, but bring personal photos for practice
Optional: graphics tablet for detailed retouching
Teaching format
Hands-on demonstrations followed by guided practice
Short homework tasks between lessons to reinforce skills
Q&A time each session to address individual issues
Who this course is for
Photographers and hobbyists new to Photoshop
Creatives who want a practical, workflow-focused introduction
Anyone who wants to clean up and enhance photos for web or print
Outcomes By the end of the course you will be comfortable navigating Photoshop, performing common corrections and retouching, creating basic composites, and exporting images appropriately for your intended use.
Registration Bring your laptop and ensure Photoshop is installed before the first class.
Times and dates to be announced. Please fill out a contact form if you are interested in attending this course.
This 6-week course covers the essentials of using Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance your images. Lessons are 1 hour each.
This is an online course taking place on monday afternoons from 4 to 5pm. The course takes place on 1,8,15,22,29 June and 6 July via google meet.
Students must bring their own laptop and have an active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course objectives
Understand Photoshop’s interface and core workflow
Perform non-destructive edits using layers and masks
Correct exposure, color, contrast, and white balance
Remove blemishes and unwanted elements using retouching tools
Use selection tools and layer masks for precise composites
Apply basic sharpening, noise reduction, and export settings for web and print
Course schedule (6 one-hour lessons) Week 1 — Introduction & Workspace
Photoshop layout: panels, toolbar, menus
Creating/opening files, document settings, and saving
Navigating canvas: zoom, hand tool, rulers, and guides
Week 2 — Layers, Blending Modes & Basic Adjustments
Layer basics: create, rename, group, reorder
Blend modes overview and practical uses
Adjustment layers: Levels, Curves, Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation
Week 3 — Selections & Masks
Selection tools: Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, Magic Wand
Refine Edge/Select and Mask workflow
Layer masks vs. vector masks; painting masks for non-destructive edits
Week 4 — Retouching & Healing
Spot Healing, Healing Brush, Patch tool, Clone Stamp
Frequency separation overview for skin retouching (basic application)
Content-Aware Fill and object removal techniques
Week 5 & 6 — creative appraoches to PS
Developing editing tchniques
looking at photogorahy will an creative eye
Materials & requirements
Laptop with Photoshop (part of Adobe Creative Cloud) installed and updated
Active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
Sample images will be provided, but bring personal photos for practice
Optional: graphics tablet for detailed retouching
Teaching format
Hands-on demonstrations followed by guided practice
Short homework tasks between lessons to reinforce skills
Q&A time each session to address individual issues
Who this course is for
Photographers and hobbyists new to Photoshop
Creatives who want a practical, workflow-focused introduction
Anyone who wants to clean up and enhance photos for web or print
Outcomes By the end of the course you will be comfortable navigating Photoshop, performing common corrections and retouching, creating basic composites, and exporting images appropriately for your intended use.
Registration Bring your laptop and ensure Photoshop is installed before the first class.