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THREE ITEMS: Intermediate digital photography features weekly photo projects
Photos and story by James Hill
ST. HELENS, Ore. – You’ve mastered the basics of your digital camera, but now, how about all of those extra gadgets and software capabilities you’ve seen listed in the manual? Portland Community College will help you learn about these and much more in an upcoming non-credit class. Digital Photography: Intermediate will incorporate weekly photo projects to get you to full camera proficiency. Instructor Ronald Barnett will include labs with Photoshop software to help you create manipulations and layers for stunning pictures. The class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, April 10 through May 22, in Room A1 of St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road. The cost is $58.50, with a $5 fee payable to the instructor at the first class. For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-397-1311.###Learn Spanish this springST. HELENS, Ore. – Spanish is one of the fastest-growing languages in the U.S. It’s also one of the easiest to learn. This spring, Portland Community College will present an opportunity to learn in St. Helens. Spanish Conversation: Beginning Term I will teach you the basics in a supportive environment. Instructor Lucia Torres will jumpstart your Spanish language skills with fun, interactive lessons. Consider signing up with a friend so you can practice together. The class will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 1 through June 10, in Room B56 of St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road. The cost is $79.5, with $3 payable to the instructor at the first class. For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-397-1311.###St. Helens watercolor class taught by professional artistST. HELENS, Ore. – Think you can’t paint? Not true. All it takes is a little confidence and a willingness to try. Portland Community College will show you how joyful and easy painting can be with an upcoming non-credit class in watercolor. Watercolor: All Levels will brush up your skills in no time. Instructor Candace Clark, a professional artist, will help you overcome fears and tap your creative side through fun watercolor projects. The class will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 1 through June 3, in Room C60 of St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road. Cost is $92.50. For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-397-1311.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »