StepOnPins.com: Registration Starts Tomorrow!

I am pleased to report that the new website, www.StepOnPins.com is ready for registration starting tomorrow for 2 Pixeladies classes.  Please keep reading for more details and links:

Classes at StepOnPins.com

Introduction to Photoshop Elements for Fiber Artists and Sewing Enthusiasts

Instructor: The Pixeladies

Registration begins on September 19, 2011.  Class begins on October 10-30, 2011.  Students to have access to all course material until May 1, 2011.

Through online lessons, videos, and webinars (real-time online meetings), you will learn the tools that allow you to perform magic with Photoshop. We will focus on selection tools, their function, and how to use them. We will introduce you to the wonderful world of layers. Working with layers is much easier than getting out the seam ripper!  Click here for more information

(Note from Carla: This class fulfills the prerequisite for my long awaited  Tablet Design Class learning how to draw on quilts using PSE and a tablet.  This is the last time I am offering this Beginning PSE class before my Tablet Design Class.  I will be finally scheduling the tablet class for early December.)

Designing Fabric with Photoshop Elements

Instructor: The Pixeladies

Registration begins on September 19, 2011.  Class begins on October 31-November 20, 2011.

Designing Fabric with Photoshop Elements!  Want to learn how to turn a photo into a border print, design fabric for that special occasion outfit, or create a unique fabric panel for a memorable quilt? In this course, we will work with filter galleries, blend modes, layer styles, and adjustment layers to help you go from ordinary to extraordinary. Click here for more information

Course Requirements: Student must know how to use the basic tools of Photoshop Elements and layers or have taken the beginning PSE class above. Consider taking the introductory course if you need to refresh your knowledge of PSE.

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For more info, please post a comment or visit the new class website at www.steponpins.com.  The quiltwhisper.com forum will remain up and active.  Thank you, Carla Barrett

Registration Opens For June Beg. Photoshop Elements Online Class!!

Click Here To Register For Class  (Note: Link has been disabled when registration ended)

Title: Beg. Photoshop Elements for Fiber Artists and Sewing Enthusiasts
Date: June 6-June 25, 2011 (Registration begins May 26, 2011)
Length: Approx. 3 weeks  (Students will have access for 6 months once the class ends)
Cost: $60 (by PayPal)

Please read the prerequisites, then click the  link above to pay for this class through PayPal.  Once you have registered, please allow 3 days for me to process your registration and provide more info about the class and how it all works.

Prerequisites:
• You must have Photoshop Elements  9 and the programs for viewing the videos and lessons installed on your computer.
• You must know how to open Photoshop Elements 9.
• You must know how to download, save, and find a file on you computer.
• You must have familiarity with Forum software to access the classroom.

The following information will provide further information about this online class:

Description:  Beginning Photoshop Elements (PSE) Online Class
Through online lessons, videos, and webinars (real-time online meetings), you will learn the tools that allow you to perform magic with Photoshop. We will focus on selection tools, their function, and how to use them. We will introduce you to the wonderful world of layers. Working with layers is much easier than getting out the seam ripper!  This is a wonderful introductory course in PSE for beginners.

Who should take this class:
Anyone who wants to learn and start using Photoshop Elements 9. This class teaches the basics of Photoshop Elements for quilters, art quilters, sewist, crafters and fiber artists who want to use their computer to design quilts, quilting patterns, and create their own fabric. Learn the skills you’ll need to take other online courses, too!

Materials List:
• We will be using Adobe Photoshop Elements 9. You can download a free trial version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 at http://tryit.adobe.com/us/photoshopelements/.
• To view the videos, you need a viewer (for example, QuickTime http://www.apple.com/quicktime/ or Windows Media Player)
• To view the lessons, you need a PDF viewer (for example Foxit Reader http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/reader4.php or Adobe Reader http://get.adobe.com/reader/)

About Your Instructors:
The Pixeladies are quilt artists, teachers, pattern designers, and owners of Pixeladies, a fiber arts and custom fabric printing studio. Together they have more than 20 years experience teaching a variety of topics and have published in both web and print media, including peer-reviewed journals.

They are active in the American Sewing Guild (ASG), Studio Art Quilters Association (SAQA), Northern CA Quilt Council, Surface Design Association, and River City Quilters’ Guild in Sacramento, CA. For more information, please visit their website at www.pixeladies.com

“The Pixeladies, Deb Cashatt and Kris Sazaki, are two of the most creative, fun, and talented women I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Fiber Artists and Designers, the Pixeladies turn photos, images and texts into wonderful works of art. Their classes are fun, entertaining, and well organized. I am honored they agreed to offer Beginning Photoshop on http://www.quiltwhisper.com. I highly recommend any class the Pixeladies teach.” – Carla Barrett, Quilter, Teacher, Designer

Refund Policy:  This class is refundable for any reason prior to June 6, 2011, minus the small transaction fee that PayPal imposes.  Refunds are provided the first week of class on a case-by-case basis by contacting Carla, minus the small transaction fee that PayPal imposes.  After the first week of class, refunds will not be allowed.  This includes when the class is over.  Students are also provided access to the course materials for a period of 6 months once the class has ended.

Please do not hesitate to ask a question if I have overlooked an info.  Thank you, Carla Barrett