August fun you don't want to miss!

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The Revolving Museum Lowell Quilt Festival Gallery Night Thursday, August 6th 5:30pm-8:30pm All Ages Free Event The Revolving Museum will be open for additional hours on Thursday, August 6th during the Lowell Quilt Festival Gallery Night. The current exhibition "Show and Tell: The Art of the Narrative" will be on display with the addition of fiber art by two local artists. Local fiber artist Laura Mayotte will display her "Femininity Shawl" and Ann Lee will join the exhibition with her quilts "Driven by the Dream" and "I Was There". Having Fun With Your Camera - and learning to take better photos Instructor Bob Stegmaier Sunday, August 9th 11am-5pm Ages 18+ $70 per person Learn / Review the basics of camera operation, shutter speed and aperture settings for proper exposure in many situations and the principles of composition with any type of camera. We will be starting with a one hour class room session to go over camera basics and composition. Break for lunch. Then spend several hours wondering the street of Lowell looking for scenic places. During the fun field trip, we will apply the technical basics that we learned during the first hour and also reinforce the principles of compositional by taking lots of photos. The students will be shown and encouraged to look at things from a different perspective. This is a hands on course - where any type of camera can be used to great good quality photographs. To sign up please contact Elaina Bates at ebates@revolvingmuseum.org or 978-937-2787. Still Life: Perceptual Skills and Observational Drawing Instructor Shay Cajolet Monday, August 10th 11:00am -3:30pm Ages 13+ $56 per person This concentrated one-day drawing workshop will allow you to experiment with, explore and further refine your perceptual skills while learning how to create an image directly from a still life composition. You will develop and strengthen your understanding of relationships, mark-making techniques, texture, perspective, space, value, gradation, contrast, line, form, and gestalt. There will be a half hour lunch break at 1pm. There is a limit of 8 participants ages 13+ and the cost is $46 per person. To sign up or for more information contact Elaina Bates at ebates@revolvingmuseum.org or 978-937-2787. Digital Photography Field Trip- One Day Intensive Workshop Instructor Alyce O'Connell Saturday, August 15th 10am-4pm Ages 18+ $84 per person Get out of the automatic mode and learn other settings for a creative approach to digital photography! Join professional photographer Alyce O'Connell on a photo field trip around Lowell, as she guides you through the ins and outs of both the technical and artistic aspects of good digital photography. Learn to use your camera's manual setting and discover how to optimize its features for beautiful results. Explore the finer points of composition, exposure, white balance, and more. This workshop includes useful critiques on your shots and quick tips on editing your photos using Adobe Photoshop. To sign up for the class please contact Elaina Bates at ebates@revolvingmuseum.org or 978-937-2787. Lowell Unplugged: Acoustic Music Night Satruday, August 22nd 5:00pm-10:00pm All ages welcome Free Event Come join the Revolving Museum for a night of music, art and community as we host our second "Lowell Unplugged: Acoustic Music Night." A special art component will also be added as guests are invited to join the Conscious Alliance Student Club from Umass Lowell in making Aborigine dot paintings of animals and nature. So come out with your family and friends to support the local Lowell music scene on Saturday, July 22nd at The Revolving Museum in downtown Lowell. This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Please contact Elaina Bates at ebates@revolvingmuseum.org or 978-937-2787 for more information. Support the Revolving Museum and donate today! The Revolving Museum programs need your support! Please consider making a tax deductable donation to help us thrive. Join The Revolving Museum Facebook Group Want to hear about up coming events and keep in touch with RM staff and friends? Join The Revolving Museum Facebook group to stay up to date with all of the latest happenings! About The Revolving Museum The Revolving Museum is an evolving laboratory of creative expression for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities who seek to experience the transformative power of art. Through public art, exhibitions, and educational programs we promote artistic exploration and appreciation; encourage community participation and growth; and provide opportunities for empowerment and social change. Board of Directors Walter Chambers, James Errickson, Robert Forrant, Michael Gallagher, Sue Gladstone, Kit Harbison, Martha Howe, Derek Mitchell, Eleanor L. Pye, Paulette Renault-Caragianes, Paul Schor, Kerry Sheehan, Sayon Soeun, Charles N. Stolper, Brendan Toolin, William Turville, John Warner, Drew Weber, Henrique Wilson Board of Advisors Jerry Beck, Beate Becker, Nancy Donahue, George Duncan, Michael W. Gallagher, Esq., Gregg Kulichik, Paul Marion, Stephen Schultz, Lura Smith   This e-mail was sent from The Revolving Museum Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.