Friday, January 28, 2011

Digital Image Correction Class - Begins Thursday

This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques used to correct basic image problems like exposure, contrast, color balance and sharpness as well as explaining the proper techniques for creating black & white images from your digital file. The workshop will also include an overview of layers and masks and how they provide the flexibility for editing without changing the pixels in your original image. Participants should have a basic understanding of Photoshop/Photoshop Elements. Instructor: Chuck Almarez, co-owner and operator of 'Fire and Light Gallery'. Thursdays at 6:00pm beginnig February 3 at Brambleton Center. Register Online Here.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Snow Day Camps at Brambleton & Green Ridge

Roanoke County Schools are out early today! Need something to do with the kids? Drop them off at Brambleton Center 772-7529 or Green Ridge Recreation Center 777-6300 for just $15 for the half-day. Pickup by 6:00pm. After School for Kids participants please note that there are no after school programs today. Ridge Kids participants may participate in the Green Ridge program with no charge, transportaiton included.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Green Ridge February Group-Ex Schedule Uploaded

We've posted our new scheudle of group-exercise programs for Green Ridge Recreation Center. You can view the schedule online here. Please note, several NEW classes have been added to our lineup for members, including:

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.

Body Step - Sundays 3:00 p.m., Mondays 4:30 p.m., Fridays 4:30 p.m. Additional days/times will be added once newly-trained instructors are available

Boot Camp - Saturdays 8:30 a.m.

Cardio Intervals - Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Cycling - Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Fitness A.B.C.s (ages 7-12) - Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Thursdays 4:15 p.m.

Watercolor Classes begin next Wednesday!

Techniques covered in this class include wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette layout and different brush techniques. Sound composition in both still lifes and landscapes will also be covered. Participant must have some prior watercolor experience. Six week program. Register online here.