Education

Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission

Daytime Section for Advanced Adobe Lightroom Classic with Sue Anne Hodges (Online)

In this workshop, we will go beyond the basics of the Adobe Lightroom Classic workflow. We will begin with a brief review of the Library and Develop Modules, along with key settings that impact performance and organization. From there, we will dive into problem-solving common challenges such as replacing or adding hard drives, moving files without losing links, and maximizing the use of Collections. We will also explore new tools for sorting and organizing, creating export presets, and more within the Library Module.

The Develop Module section will cover Lightroom Classic's newest features

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Demo Class Week

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of many classes are being offered during the week of September 2-6. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 8. There's something for all ages!
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Plus, you can bring the whole family to our annual MusicFest Open House on Sunday, September7, 2:00-4:00 PM. This free event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and more! Have fun exploring the entire building and meeting the instruments.
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Dig In! The Sweet Story of Dirt

Learn about soil, and its many layers, and then make your own (edible) soil sample to take home. This program is for kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Digital Printing for Photographers with Sue Anne Hodges (Online)

Making the transition from screen to print can be challenging. Creating a successful print requires more than knowing which buttons to push, it requires understanding how technical choices shape the final image. After an introduction to basic color management and printer settings, students will explore how various controls affect both the outcome and aesthetic of the print.

Through a series of technical exercises, students will train their eye to see and evaluate color, as well as explore edge contrast, sharpness, and custom black-and-white printing. Students should be comfortable using

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DIY Wands!

Join us on the Library Lawn on Town Day! Design and build your own magic wand! You'll get to choose your wandwood, then decorate it with yarn, paint, feathers, leaves, and more. We'll finish it off with an activation charm. Kids of all ages are welcome, children in Pk-1st may need caregiver assistance.

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Documentary Storytelling II: The Next Step with Lisa Kessler (Online)

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The Griffin Museum and Lisa Kessler are pleased to present an online class designed to help photographers develop a long-term project within a supportive and productive learning environment.

Documentary storytelling draws on the compositional awareness of street photography, the intimacy of family and personal work, and the depth that emerges through sustained observation. Whether participants are working with strangers, within their own communities, or on subjects of personal concern, this class encourages thoughtful approaches to photographing people and places

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Dominoes: Set'em and Wreck'em

Explore a chain reaction by setting up a dominoes shape/pattern, then tipping the first to make them all fall! For kids in grades 1-5. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib. net or visit the Children's Room for more information.

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