Photography Courses

[My Name is URL]

Hi folks,

Am thinking about doing a photography course to finally figure out how to use my camera that I spent a lot of money on... my motivation is knowing a I have an extra family member on the way for July

Anyway I am stuck between doing something like this GROUPON DEAL IN STOKE

or finding something at Stafford / South Staffs College. Like this one Wombourne Library through Stafford College

Problem I am having with the later of the two is a) there is very little detail about what the course includes b) its a fair drive for 2 1/2 hours a week over four weeks.

Do any of our Stafford College contingent know of any Stafford or local courses that might be any good?

Or has anyone done any digital photography courses and can feed back on how good or bad they were?

Cheers

 

[Lucy]

I had a voucher for this one for Christmas. Not sure how good it is, but I'm going to do the SLR course at some point.

 

[Ecker]

I had a voucher for this one for Christmas. Not sure how good it is, but I'm going to do the SLR course at some point.

I found this intriguing, a lot of trumpet blowing about Patrick Lichfield and the Shugborough estate and not a word about the course....more bloody hype!!

 

[Ecker]

A friend of mine did (i think) 2 courses at Cannock College and was positively glowing about it, I'll get more details for you soon.

They are currently offering a digital photography and Photoshop course, more details at:

http://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/courses/course-detail/?reference=QCEXCEDPHOTO&campus=1

 

[Lucy]

I had a voucher for this one for Christmas. Not sure how good it is, but I'm going to do the SLR course at some point.

I found this intriguing, a lot of trumpet blowing about Patrick Lichfield and the Shugborough estate and not a word about the course....more bloody hype!!

I think that particular page just tells you about the venue.

 

[Withnail]

Photography lovers can snap up tips for taking outdoor pictures at two workshops in Cannock Chase this month...
The workshops are free and include a light lunch. They will run from 10am to 12pm both days and will be held at Chasewater Innovation Centre on Thursday, Jan 12, and Poplars Landfill on Jan 26.
Places should be booked in advance by contacting Cannock Chase AONB on 01889 882613

 

[My Name is URL]

Excellent Withnail, thanks... which edition was this in please?

I also thought I replied earlier to say thanks Ecker for the link, that course sounds excellent, shame about the £85 price tag.... might have to save up a bit before I try that...

 

[Withnail]

Yesterdays - Thursday January 5th.

 

[Jonah]

I've never been on a course. I found the best way to improve was to take loads of photos and read photography magazines. Oh and time helps. I've had my DSLR less than three years and my photography is miles better than it was when I first started using it.

 

[My Name is URL]

Photography lovers can snap up tips for taking outdoor pictures at two workshops in Cannock Chase this month...
The workshops are free and include a light lunch. They will run from 10am to 12pm both days and will be held at Chasewater Innovation Centre on Thursday, Jan 12, and Poplars Landfill on Jan 26.
Places should be booked in advance by contacting Cannock Chase AONB on 01889 882613

Argh balls.... just noticed the "Thursday" stipulation... crap called work gets in the way...

 

[Kickstart]

Hi

Stafford college did have photography evening classes. However not at the moment as ( I think ) they have nobody available to teach them.

All the best

Keith

 

[Scoot Doggy Dogg]

There are a couple of 5 day courses at Wolverhampton University in June. Also, other creative disciplines such as ceramics, print making, computer games design. Info here:

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/pdf/summer_schools.pdf

 

[Scoot Doggy Dogg]

Stafford college did have photography evening classes. However not at the moment as ( I think ) they have nobody available to teach them.

I did an evening PT City and Guilds course at the Oval in about 2005, I think.

it was great, a really good cohort of students and we had a great tutor by the name of Richard Weston. He was really supportive and interested in what you were doing.

I wonder if the college couldn't get Richard back?

Anyway, I enjoyed my time at the Oval and remember it fondly.

 

[My Name is URL]

Managed to bag a Groupon deal earlier in the week for a 6 hour course in Chester... booked in for May and have heard from a friend who did the same course and enjoyed it. Should be good.

 

[flossietoo]

I didn't see the original query but can I massively recommend the one-day introduction to digital photography courses which Mark Sisson runs. Mark has won national awards for his wildlife photography and his tutorials are superb. You learn an immense amount about your camera and how to take better pictures. This might be a link to the relevant web page: http://www.natures-images.co.uk/pages/workshops/introduction-to-outdoor-and-digital-photography.php

 

[Kickstart]

it was great, a really good cohort of students and we had a great tutor by the name of Richard Weston. He was really supportive and interested in what you were doing.

I did the course with a guy called Mike Phizacklea but he has retired now. The Rich Simpson who I think is still at the college.

All the best

Keith