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Just the Basics
An Introduction to Photoshop Elements for Crafters
Instructor: Renee Pearson
Skill Level: Beginner
Category: Digital Scrapbooking
June 7 thru July 4
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
Why the basics?
Nearly four years ago, when Renee wrote the first Digital Designs for Scrapbooking, computers were not yet an essential tool for mainstream scrapbooking. As the popularity of digital scrapbooking has grown, so has the need for easy-to-follow instructions. That's why she developed this workshop.
Nearly four years ago, when Renee wrote the first Digital Designs for Scrapbooking, computers were not yet an essential tool for mainstream scrapbooking. As the popularity of digital scrapbooking has grown, so has the need for easy-to-follow instructions. That's why she developed this workshop.
Renee will personally lead you through the fun, fast and easy lessons designed specifically for the beginning digital scrapbooker or crafter. Using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8 and the digital kits and templates provided, you'll be whipping out digital scrapbook pages in no time.
The 4-week workshop includes:
Full-resolution video lessons
Four free digital kits
Weekly chats with Renee
Questions answered in 24-hours
Four free digital kits
Weekly chats with Renee
Questions answered in 24-hours
Support Forum
Discussion forum and gallery
PDF downloads
Lifetime access to class material
Discussion forum and gallery
PDF downloads
Lifetime access to class material
Questions? Send them to Renee at renee@reneepearson.com.
Key Concepts
The curriculum is based on weekly lessons including video, pdf and other learning aids. The workshop is designed to gradually introduce new topics and skills, allowing you to master one skill set before moving on to the next. At the end, you'll have a comprehensive set of skills you can use to create your own digital pages.
Week 1: Getting Started
Introduction to Photoshop Elements
Introduction to quickpages
Adding and cropping photos
Adding text
Introduction to quickpages
Adding and cropping photos
Adding text
Week 2: Layered Templates
Introduction to layered templates
Building a page layer-by-layer
Adding digital embellishments (elements)
Customizing templates
Building a page layer-by-layer
Adding digital embellishments (elements)
Customizing templates
Week 3: Creating Templates
Step 1. Preparation
Step 2. Design
Step 3. Build
Step 4. Complete and Use
Step 2. Design
Step 3. Build
Step 4. Complete and Use
Week 4: Extending your new skills
Creating your own quickpages
Introducing brushes
Type as a design element
Introducing brushes
Type as a design element
Supplies? Fuggedaboudit!
All you need to bring is a computer and a copy of Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8, everything else is provided. When you arrive for class, your supplies will be waiting for you.
All you need to bring is a computer and a copy of Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8, everything else is provided. When you arrive for class, your supplies will be waiting for you.
In addition to your course materials, you'll receive free digital kits and templates from popular digital designers:
Anna Aspnes
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Jen Caputo
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Jackie Eckles
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Holly McCaig
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Tiffany Tillman
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Pre-designed page templates are a perfect introduction to Digital Scrapbooking. All you have to do is add your photos, title and journaling. The rest is taken care of for you!
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Layered templates are introduced in the second week of class. Working with templates will give you all the flexibility you need to create custom-looking layouts. You'll even learn how to make your own!
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Lessons are delivered via high-resolution video modules where Renee explains and demonstrates each step of a lesson. Each module focuses on a specific skill or project. Have a look at this one, the first video module, which introduces you to Photoshop Elements 7 for Windows. The workshop includes video lessons for both PC and Mac users.
Sample Video