Lomography

You want to make animated short film, collaborate on, or be part of the creation process; this meetup is for you! From animators, storytellers, character designers, 3D modellers, sound designers or voice actors, join in and share your work. We present our creations and work processes, share our knowledge and skills, give and receive honest constructive feedback. This regular meet-up is there to set a structure in our creation process, initiate the opportunity to collaborate and to be a source of inspiration. The goal is the process. Let us enjoy the animations we want to make! PS: The café has another floor, take some time to look upstairs ;)

**Music Therapy & Systemic Psychotherapy** My approach integrates music therapy and systemic psychotherapy to support emotional expression, connection, and transformation. Through sound, improvisation, and dialogue, we explore inner experiences, family dynamics, and relational patterns in a safe and creative space. The sessions invite awareness, playfulness, and presence — allowing music to become both mirror and bridge between what is felt and what can be spoken. Whether through active musicking, deep listening, or verbal reflection, the process unfolds at your own pace, weaving together body, voice, and relationships as pathways to healing and growth.

"Cities are more than concrete and asphalt, they pulsate with stories, dreams and emotions. The new exhibition at URBAN NATION, curated by Michelle Houston, is a tribute to the city and an invitation to explore our urban living spaces with a new perspective. LOVE LETTERS TO THE CITY features works by over fifty international and Berlin-based street artists who utilize the transformative potential of art in public spaces." (Source: https://urban-nation.com/love-letters-to-the-city/) There is no entrance fee. Let's meet at the entrance.

**Berlin’s Only Comedy Show That Fixes Your Problems (Kind Of)!** Stand-up comedy meets hilarious, unqualified life advice! Comedians tackle your anonymously submitted problems live on stage—roasting, dissecting, and turning them into comedy gold. **Where?** The hidden Mitte gem —**Art.City.People** in **Heckmann-Höfe!** **When?** Doors: **8:00 PM** \| Show: **8:30 PM** **Tickets?** FREE—**but seats are limited, so book now!** Come for the stand-up, stay for the therapy—just bring your problems (or a friend with worse ones). Every show is a fresh mix of **four experienced comedians and new audience problems**—so you never know what to expect! Hosted by **Lena Stolby** — she’s Russian, so she *really* knows about problems! **&** We are a free entry show, and **have been running solely thanks to the support of the audience**, so to help us keep making this world a drama free place we **suggest a donation from €10-15!** The room gets very busy, so, to make sure you get a seat please book a seat via Eventbrite here (it’s free): https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/comedy-therapy-events-1626059

**Vernissage** February 6th: 6 - 10 p.m. **Regular Opening Hours** February 7th + 8th: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., February 9th + 10th: 1 - 8 p.m. A curious psychologist turned artist, an imaginative online community & generative AI technology: What happens when they collide? Step into the unexpected — join us and shape the story! "Tales of Texture" is a collection of A3 sized mixed-media paintings, featuring unique and hand crafted textured elements (Texture Peelies). The series explores the dynamic interplay of vibrant, surreal neon colors and organic, earthy textures. With each piece the artist invites viewers to explore the depths of their own imagination and uncover hidden forms and stories within the layered textures. Online comments and interpretations of the original paintings inspired the artist to bring the comments to life using genAI technology. The aim of this exhibition is to continue the dialogue with the audience outside of the virtual and within the real world. **About the Artist** Danica Ružić is a Berlin-based contemporary artist whose vibrant and whimsical works captivate audiences, spark joy, and inspire self-reflection. Born in Zagreb, Croatia, Danica navigated frequent relocations in her youth, with art and family as her constants. Her background in psychology fuels her fascination with the therapeutic potential of creativity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Danica turned to urban sketching, which deepened her self-exploration and healing through art. Her more recent abstract paintings, characterized by bright colors, magical creatures, rainbows, and glitter celebrate childlike imagination and invite viewers to embrace self-discovery. Danica's mission is to inspire others, showcasing creativity as a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. She encourages celebrating the beauty and intricacy of the Self, advocating for authenticity and vulnerability in a changing world. She shares her passion in “Beyond the Brush: Alternative Art Practices” painting workshops, inspiring participants to create abstract art using recycled materials. Her work, praised for sparking curiosity and evoking a sense of possibility, blurs the lines between reality and imagination. **Contact:** [www.layersbydanica.com](www.layersbydanica.com)

Wir laden dich herzlich zu einem besonderen Workshop ein, in dem Zeichnung und Handstickerei auf kreative Weise miteinander verschmelzen. Gemeinsam verwandeln wir einfache Zeichnungen in gestickte Kunstwerke. Du lernst die Grundlagen der Handstickerei, den bewussten Umgang mit Farben und wie Fäden als ausdrucksstarkes, künstlerisches Medium eingesetzt werden können. Schritt für Schritt entsteht so dein ganz persönliches Werk. Der Workshop ist sowohl für Anfänger\*innen als auch für Teilnehmende mit Vorkenntnissen geeignet. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Kreativität, Achtsamkeit und das handwerkliche Arbeiten als individuelle Ausdrucksform – entschleunigend, inspirierend und meditativ. **Jeden Samstag** **14:00 – 16:30 Uhr** **Teilnahmegebühr:** 20 € (inkl. aller Materialien) ✨ **Unsere Empfehlung:** Melde dich direkt für **3 Termine** an, um dein gesticktes Bild in Ruhe fertigzustellen. **3-Termine-Paket:** 50 € inkl. Materialien Lass deiner Kreativität freien Lauf und entdecke die Verbindung von Linie, Farbe und Faden!

Tauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Zirkusshows: Gemeinsam mit einer Gruppe Zirkusartist:innen veranstalten wir einen einzigartigen Foto-Workshop, bei dem die Begegnung und fotografische Zusammenarbeit den Profis im Vordergrund steht. Und wo geht das besser als in einem richtigen Zirkuszelt? Für diesen Fotografie-Workshop haben wir für drei Stunden ein ganzes Zelt gemietet! Der Fokus liegt auf Jonglage, Strapaten (Luft), Cyr-Wheel und Akrobatik. Neben den verschiedensten Performance-Stilen können wir uns durch sämtliche Lichteinstellungen probieren. **Was dich erwartet:** Bei diesem Workshop habt ihr die Gelegenheit, das Gelernte direkt auszuprobieren, Fotos zu machen und Feedback zu bekommen. Inhalte, auf die wir uns konzentrieren, sind: * Grundlagen und Feinheiten verschiedener Zirkusdisziplinen – verständlich erklärt und aus fotografischer Perspektive gedacht * Zusammenarbeit mit Artist:innen: Was du im Umgang mit Profis wissen musst * Akrobatik, Jonglage, Luftartistik oder beeindruckende Drehungen im Cyr-Wheel? Wie bei einer echten Zirkus-Show bekommst du hier das volle Programm * Das Zirkuszelt ist dein Spielplatz - Lichttechniker inklusive! **Was sonst noch wichtig ist:** * Dauer: 3 Stunden inkl. gemeinsamer Aufbau (Blick hinter die Kulissen) * Ort: **CABUWAZI Marzahn** Otto-Rosenberg-Straße 2, 12681 Berlin * Datum und Uhrzeit: Tag 08\.02\.2026 \| 12\-15 Uhr * Models: verschiedene Zirkusartist:innen * Preis: 150€ * Max. Anzahl Teilnehmer:innen: 10 *Aktuell gibt es noch 1 Platz für diese Veranstaltung.* Ideal für Fotograf:innen mit Interesse an Bewegung, Show und Kunst. Vorkenntnisse sind kein Muss. Auf dem Tanzboden dürfen keine Straßenschuhe getragen werden. **Was du mitbringen solltest:** * Kamera + Objektiv für Indoor Fotografie (lichtstarkes Objektiv von Vorteil, farbliches Licht oftmals verhältnismäßig dunkel) * optional Stativ * Plus, aber kein Muss: Kamera mit High-Speed Serienfunktion und Autofokus-Verfolgung sowie eigenes Blitz-Equipment (eingeschränkt nutzbar, da wir uns gegenseitig nicht beeinträchtigen wollen, interessant für Sync-Modi wie Front/Rear Curtain o.Ä. Funktionen) Fotos: Cabuwazi, Ben Radke, Tamino Patricio Soto, Nina Trettau, Carolin Thiergart

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*

Wir laden dich herzlich zu einem besonderen Workshop ein, in dem Zeichnung und Handstickerei auf kreative Weise miteinander verschmelzen. Gemeinsam verwandeln wir einfache Zeichnungen in gestickte Kunstwerke. Du lernst die Grundlagen der Handstickerei, den bewussten Umgang mit Farben und wie Fäden als ausdrucksstarkes, künstlerisches Medium eingesetzt werden können. Schritt für Schritt entsteht so dein ganz persönliches Werk. Der Workshop ist sowohl für Anfänger\*innen als auch für Teilnehmende mit Vorkenntnissen geeignet. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Kreativität, Achtsamkeit und das handwerkliche Arbeiten als individuelle Ausdrucksform – entschleunigend, inspirierend und meditativ. **Jeden Samstag** **14:00 – 16:30 Uhr** **Teilnahmegebühr:** 20 € (inkl. aller Materialien) ✨ **Unsere Empfehlung:** Melde dich direkt für **3 Termine** an, um dein gesticktes Bild in Ruhe fertigzustellen. **3-Termine-Paket:** 50 € inkl. Materialien Lass deiner Kreativität freien Lauf und entdecke die Verbindung von Linie, Farbe und Faden!

We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!

**🎬 Screenwriters' Meetup Invitation 🎬** This meetup is for anyone passionate about storytelling—whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, producer, or someone with a great idea looking for the right collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your screenplay, this is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and refine your work. **When You Bring Your Screenplay, Think About Three Key Ingredients:** 1. **Your Main Character** – Who are they? What drives them? 2. **The Central Conflict** – What’s at stake? What’s standing in their way? 3. **The Theme** – What’s the deeper idea that motivates you to tell this story? If you’re struggling to find a theme, define your character, or establish a strong conflict—don’t worry. That’s exactly what this meetup is for. We’re here to help you uncover the core of your story and give you the tools to develop it further. Already have an elaborate story? Great! Reflect on these elements: * **Compelling Characters** – Are they layered, dynamic, and memorable? * **Inner Conflicts, Interpersonal Tensions, and Global Stakes** – Does your story operate on multiple levels? * **A Strong, Personal Theme** – Does your theme resonate with you and give your story purpose? If you can identify these elements, we can dive even deeper and give you focused, constructive feedback to help your screenplay reach its full potential. Bring your ideas, your drafts, and your passion. Let’s collaborate, challenge each other, and create stories that matter. We can’t wait to see you there!

**World Travelling** with *Jorge De Hoyos* for **LGBTQIA+ people** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/queer-images/w06-2026)** This movement class deals with portals, (other)worldly dimensions, and training our capacities to deep dive into our “selves” (real and imagined), teleport into not-yet-known states of being, and adapt like sci-fi ninja-dancer pioneers! No dance experience is necessary, but a willingness to get out of comfort zones and into the unknowable (meta)physical is required. There will be body contact, emotional and energetic states, and lots of moving in ways you can’t really preconceive. It’s inspired by an old project called “Many Lives” which is like living life but many of them at once. All bodies and lives are welcome! **General Information** Language: we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. Cost: free event with registration \*\* This event is part of the we are village program ‘Belonging versus Lonelines‘, with the support of LADS. Learn more about the program here. 🔵 Dieser Bewegungskurs beschäftigt sich mit Portalen, (anderen)weltlichen Dimensionen und dem Training unserer Fähigkeiten, um tief in unsere „Selbste“ (reale und imaginierte) einzutauchen, uns in noch unbekannte Seinszustände zu teleportieren und uns wie Sci-Fi-Ninja-Tänzer*innen-Pionier*innen anzupassen. Tanzerfahrung ist nicht notwendig, jedoch die Bereitschaft, die Komfortzone zu verlassen und sich auf das Unbekannte, (meta)Physische einzulassen. Es wird Körperkontakt geben, emotionale und energetische Zustände sowie viel Bewegung auf Weisen, die sich kaum im Voraus vorstellen lassen. Inspiriert ist der Kurs von einem älteren Projekt namens **„Many Lives“**, das dem Leben gleicht – nur dass man viele Leben gleichzeitig lebt. Alle Körper und Lebensrealitäten sind willkommen! **Hinweise** **Teilnehmende**: Dieser Workshop richtet sich an alle, die sich als LGBTQIA+ identifizieren. **Sprache**: Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten**: kostenlos mit Anmeldung. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‚****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‚, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/)****.* *Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

Welcome to WeMoa, where Kiez becomes community based on simply being together through social events, sports and culture. WeMoa is all about building a tight-knit community where fitness, fun, and connection come together. We’re more than just a workout group—we’re a movement that brings people of all cultures backgrounds and ages together through running, sports, and health-focused activities. Whether it’s sweating it out in the studio or exploring the outdoors and getting into the wintry Plötzensee or even simply meeting up in the courtyard for a chat, we believe in lifting each other up and making fitness accessible, social, and, most importantly, fun! Together, we move, grow, and thrive. On Saturday’s we will get sweaty and limber together with 2 classes: **Full Body Burn - 45 min** Get ready to sweat, move, and feel unstoppable in this 45-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class! Designed to target your entire body for everybody, this fast-paced workout combines fun movements, strength-building exercises, and short recovery periods to maximize results in minimal time. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness or just love a good challenge, this class will leave you energized, strong, and ready to take on the day. Come ready to work hard, have fun, and crush it! DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY **Full Body Flow - 30 min** Feel the freedom to move! In this 30-minute Full Body Flow class, we combine deep stretches and dynamic mobility exercises to unlock tight muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance your overall movement. It’s the perfect way to cool down and recover after our high-energy HIIT class, helping your body reset and relax. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, release tension, or simply wind down, this session will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of your day. Stretch, flow, and feel amazing! DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY A potluck Brunch ! Bring something for the community buffet! FOR BOTH CLASSES PLEASE bring your own towel, water bottle and yoga mat if you can! This class is donation based. Pay what you can and feel is right! Cash or PayPal accepted. REGISTER yourself by email at[ findyourmoa@wemoa.de](mailto:findyourmoa@wemoa.de) or join the WhatsApp community for direct access to the classes: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LOHENJ4oxkAAA2g0wtrdIR ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LOHENJ4oxkAAA2g0wtrdIR) Sometimes due to scheduling conflicts the times are different on certain Saturdays. If you do not have WhatsApp and want to see the up to date schedule please visit: [https://www.wemoa.de/calendar ](https://www.wemoa.de/calendar) All the best, Coach Noah

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

Celebrating February Birthdays at Forno Kitchen and Bar! Complimentary mimosa for the birthday attendees

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography** **Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!** This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:** * **Master More Advanced Camera Settings** * **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field). * **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects. * **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain. * **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios. * **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly. * **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results. * **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively. * **Advanced Concepts and Techniques** * **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight. * **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects. * **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. * **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style. **This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Join us for a vibrant gathering that honors the heart and hustle of local entrepreneurs. It Takes a Village is more than an event it’s a movement to uplift and spotlight small business owners who pour passion into their craft and creativity into our community. From authors and bakers to jewelry makers, t-shirt designers, candle crafters, and beyond. This is your chance to meet the makers, support their work and celebrate the spirit of collaboration. **_Expect_** * Local vendors showcasing handmade goods * Live demos and storytelling from featured creators * Food, music, and community vibes * Opportunities to shop, connect and be inspired * Celebrate the power of small businesses and we all rise