Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

Regenstein School | Adult Education 54 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Discover the joy of nature and garden pho- tography with the Garden as your studio. Advance your artistic and technical skills in classes and workshops for students of all levels led by outstanding photography professionals. Class locations are subject to change. Some classes may be held outdoors as weather permits. New Camera Workshop Did you receive a camera as a gift recently? Is your camera still sitting in the box? This workshop will help you set up your camera and learn basic operations through hands-on instruction. To get the most out of class, bring your digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, mirrorless camera, or an advanced point-and- shoot camera. Paul Lucas, nature photographer and instructor $95.20/$119 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 2 Saturdays, June 1 & 8, 9 a.m. – noon or 2 Sundays, September 8 & 15, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Discover Thatcher Woods with Your Camera In partnership with Forest Preserves of Cook County Summer light quality is perfect for photo- graphs. Develop an understanding of how to use light and shadows to your best advantage. Learn these techniques during class in the Trailside Nature Center, then proceed outside to practice while experiencing the beauty of the woodland trails of Thatcher Woods in River Forest. Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $57.60/$72 | Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest, Illinois Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. – noon Photography Workshop at Kurtis Conservation Foundation See details on page 64 Thursday, September 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Monday, September 9, 9 a.m. – noon Focus on Photography Certificate of Merit Program Anyone may register for a certificate program course as long as the prerequisites noted in the course description have been met. Beginning Digital Photography Learn the techniques and principles of photography. You will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Some minimal photo processing will also be covered. The course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required. FPC requirement Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $232/$290 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 4 Tuesdays, June 4 – 25, 6 – 9 p.m. or 4 Sundays, July 14 – August 11, 9 a.m. – noon (no class August 4) Photography Photographer Eddie Soloway opens pathways to the beauty around us.