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Palouse Photography Workshop
S6RHPAL

Take advantage of this unique oppor tunity to photograph the breathtaking country of the Palouse with a local professional photographer by your side. Photographers from around the world come to photograph the beauty of this rolling landscape and scenes of Americana in our own backyard. This on-location workshop combines teaching sessions/critiques in the classroom with experience in the field photographing graphic crop landscapes, old farm buildings and other rural settings. Though the opportunity to leave with unique photographs of the area is part of the workshop, the main goal is to increase your photographic knowledge so you can take these new skills and ideas with you wherever you may go. Please bring your digital or film camera to first class. Transportation is the participant’s responsibility, car caravanning is recommended. A signed copy of Captivating Wildlife in which the instructor is featured is included in the class fee. Basic working knowledge of your camera is required. You will be contacted by the instructor prior to the first day of class.

Instructor: Kimi Lucas’s photographs are a blend of vivid color and high detail. Her teaching style combines a passion for photography and adventure with a good measure of humor.
Date: Workshop begins Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m., continues all day Saturday, and finishes Sunday, May 21, at approximately noon. Depending on weather very early sunrise and late sunset sessions are scheduled.
Location: Meet in Albertsons 212
Fee: $299. Due to limited class size, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required. The remaining balance may be refunded if Community Programs office is notified of your cancellation two weeks before the class begins. You are welcome to send another qualified person in your place. Fees cover photo instruction only.

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Beyond the Snapshot– Photography Basics
S6RHBEY

Are you frustrated with the results of your photographs? Overwhelmed by the terminology? Confused about white balance, file formats, storage and memory for digital cameras or film speed and film type for traditional cameras? Learn how to take better photos by being more knowledgeable about your camera and various composition techniques. Learn how to get the end product you really want, whether digital or film. Both compact and SLR digital or film users are welcome - bring your camera and a FRESH set of batteries. Don’t let technology intimidate you, have fun, and learn how to tame those techno fears! Bring in photos for helpful, in-class reviews.

Instructor: Kimi Lucas’s photographs are a blend of vivid color and high detail. Her teaching style combines a passion for photography and adventure with a good measure of humor.
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 6:30–9 p.m. (plus optional review 9–10 p.m.), 1 session
Location: Albertsons 212
Fee: $43 (Early Bird Fee $41 pay by 5/17)

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Golf School for Adults
S6RHGOL

Three days of golf! Experienced and beginning golfers, here’s your chance to fine tune your golfing skills while having fun. Under the direction of expert instructors, you’ll get lots of individualized instruction with an emphasis on: the short game–putting, chipping, pitching; the full swing–using irons and woods; and playing strategies–to enhance and develop your course management. The class fee includes 13 hours of instruction, social hour, two lunches, two 9-hole rounds, club rental (if needed), range balls, your club fit analysis, and video taping. This class is limited to 10 participants.

Instructor: Dawes Marlatt, a PGA Class A professional, teaches the class with assistance from his professional staff.
Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
Section 1: May 26–28, Friday 5:30–7:30 p.m.,Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3 sessions
Section 2: July 21–23, Friday 5:30–7:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3 sessions
Location: UI Golf Course
Fee: $199 (includes instruction, evening social hour and hors d’oeuvres, 2 lunches)

Section 1: May 26–28
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Section 2: July 21–23
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Reaching New Heights! Climbing for Teens
(ages 12-15)
S6YOREA

Here is a great opportunity to spend three full days experiencing rock climbing in a relaxed, safe, educational environment with an emphasis on teamwork and personal growth. Learn skills basic to the sport of rock climbing from experienced instructors at the University of Idaho’s Climbing Center. We start with a team building exercise to get to know your fellow climbers then on to basic climbing skills at the center’s 55 foot climbing wall. On the third day we move outdoors to a local rock climbing site to experience rock climbing in its natural setting!!

Instructor: Taught by experienced University of Idaho Outdoor Program staff led by Mike Beiser.
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, June 27–29, 9 a.m. –4:30 p.m., 3 sessions
Location: Outdoor Program Office in University of Idaho’s Student Recreation Center
Fee: $85 (Early Bird Fee $83 pay by 6/13)

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