Class Descriptions

Bevin is also available for private and small group lessons.
Just email events at digitalginger DOT com.

"Summer Fun" Folding Mini-Album - Digital Class

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Easy Digi-Scrapping with Heritage Studio 2.0

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Intro to Digital Scrapbooking (2 hrs)

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Are you wondering what “hybrid” or digital scrapbooking is? Already love it, but not sure how to get started or what you need?

No Problem! This class is all about asking questions and getting answers and no experience is needed! Just bring yourself, no laptop required.

• Get the real scoop on what software and hardware you need (and don't need) to start digital scrapbooking.  There are many options and EASY ones too!
• Learn how digital scrapping can save you space, time, and money.
• Watch multiple digital scrapbook pages being created with different levels of software including Photoshop Elements and Memory Mixer.
• Get to know the terms and topics like hybrid, digi, personal verses commercial licenses, quickpages, printables, and Photoshop brushes.
• Preview loads of digital layouts and hybrid project samples.
• Get the chance to win digi scrap prizes!

(This class is recommended before taking PhotoShop Elements, as most topics covered will not be repeated and it will help you learn if Photoshop is the right program for you.)

Memory Mixer – Digital Scrapbooking Made EASY! (2-3 hrs)

Want a way to make scrapbooks and cards with digital photos that’s fast and needs no special computer knowledge? MemoryMixer’s scrapbooking software program is the answer from Lasting Impressions, a paper company you already trust! Class is taught by Bevin Dunn, featured designer for Memory Mixer’s website too.

 In class you will:

• Start a whole album with Memory Mixers’ super easy to use softwarwe.
• Print a 12x12 digital layout at the end of class and decorate with matching embellishments!
• Learn to:
  1. Add groups of photos automatically into pre-made Albums called Quickmixes.  Finish a whole album in minutes!
  2. Add titles and journaling in seconds.
  3. Add digital papers and embellishments that come with the program or digital art you already own.
  4. Add shadows & mats to images
  5. Apply 1 click special effects to images such as B&W, sepia, brighten/darken, flip, sketch effect and emboss.
  6. Crop, rotate, and change opacity of images. (Make those cool faded photo backgrounds!)
  7. Access monthly freebies, a free Quickmix album and a 30% off coupon for your first book.

 Class Supplies you will need:

1. Copy of Memory Mixer’s software (PC and MAC friendly)
2. Laptop with software installed
3. 20 or more digital photos also on laptop or CD

Memory Mixer software can now be purchased from EverAfter Scrapbooks’ store!  Software comes with hundreds of professionally designed backgrounds and embellishments.

 *** If purchasing Software the day of the class, please come 20 min early to allow for software installation.

 Learn more about Memory Mixer from their website. You can also watch these YouTube videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGG4HRwcfog (3min – Buzzcast )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmhHqiddN6Q (8min – Memory Mixer)

Photoshop Elements 6.0 for Digi-Scrapping.  
Level 1 - Beginner

Instructor Bevin Dunn of digitalGinger.com

You’ve been asking and waiting and it’s finally here!  A ½ day workshop on how to create digital scrapbook layouts with ease using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Learn the basics of page creation hands-on while you make multiple layouts throughout the class. 

We will tour the program, learn how to start a new layout and bring in your photos, how to add digital papers and elements, learn about layers, and add simple journaling and titles to pages. 

Class includes FREE digital products to get you started, online class website with notes, tutorials and challenges, and a chance to have your work featured at digitalGinger.com!

 You will need :

• Your own laptop (PC recommended*)
• Photoshop Elements 6.0 (Free 30 day trial available at http://www.adobe.com).   
• Prior “Intro to Digital Scrapbooking” (2hr) class highly recommended!

 For questions about the class topics email events@digitalginger.com

 *Adobe is releasing PSE6.0 for the MAC at the end of March.  The previous MAC version was two versions ago with 4.0.  If you have a MAC with 4.0 it is still possible to take the class, but note that some features may be different or not available in 4.0. However, basic page creation is very similar between the versions.  Please email for more questions or suggestions.

E-lectrify Your Layouts! 

Web & Computer Resources for Paper and Hybrid Scrapbooking: (2hrs)

Instructor: Bevin Dunn

This class for all scrapbookers will explore using the internet and your computer to enhance your layouts, save time, make scrapping easier, and find loads of free resources!  The class is taught with a fun multimedia and full color presentation.

Learn the best places for free and fun fonts as well has how to download, install and preview them in a book format.  Also learn links to free clipart and graphics archives,as well as how to use the internet to enhance and find journaling for family trips and vacation layouts.

We will review some photo organization tools, top online srapbooking galleries for layout inspiration and challenges, where to print photos and albums online and so much more!

Extra Fun:

• Make and Take a cute project using designs from digitalGinger.com, Bevin’s own scrapbooking design company!
• There are so many great sites mentioned in this class that Bevin will provide a link to a special class webpage with all the information from the class, links to recourses and software, pictures of the layouts shown, and coupons!

(If you are interested in “digital scrapbooking”, check out Bevin’s “Intro to Digi-Scrapping” offered on  March 8th!)

Scanner Magic for Paper Scrapbookers (3 hrs)

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Instructor: Bevin Dunn

Your scanner is a great tool for scrapbooking.  The basics are easy: Scan, Print, and Scrap! You will take home lots of creative ideas for using your scanner with 3D objects, family documents, travel mementos and more. Use scans to preserve items, make them acid free or to make your own papers and elements to print and use in your layouts or projects.

We will also cover scanning photos, how to alter and correct photo exposures during scanning and graphic formats like jpg and tif.  Learn about technical topics like resolution, pixels, how to choose the best resolution to scan at, and how to review scanners before you buy them.

Have you always wondered how to scan a 12x12 layout with a smaller sized scanner for reprinting or uploading to galleries and contests?  A section of the class will be just about this topic and give you many different software options.

Extra Fun:

• Make and Take a cute project using scanned materials for even more inspiration!
• Bring one item to class that the instructor can scan during or after demonstrations, like a  photo, document (birth certificate or family letter), small 3D item or layout.  Finished scans can be put on your own flash drive / USB stick or emailed.
• Bevin will provide a link to a special class webpage with all the information from the class, pictures of layouts shown, links to recourses and software and coupons!

With so many sample layouts and techniques, be prepared to spend all night at your scanner when you get home trying out your new ideas!

(To apply the techniques demonstrated in this class, at home you will need a computer, a scanner and a photo OR regular printer.  While scrapbooking samples using Photoshop software will be shown, you would not need a photo editing program to apply most the ideas from the class.  Exceptions would include the 12x12 layout scanning. )