December 3 - 20, 2009
First Friday Artwalk: Friday, December 4, 6 - 9 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 6 - 9 p.m.

CORE Main Gallery:
Terri Bell, Melissa Rackliff, and Katie Hoffman

Terri Bell - "Composite - new work"

I am interested in challenging preconceptions about photography through the creative post-production of photographic images. I also use my photos and photographic segments in digital collage and mixed media works. The process can then be taken in a number of directions: for instance, rephotographing the resulting works and using those to create entirely new pieces; or assembling smaller works as transitional "metaworks" -- thus moving ever further from any photographic essence into new areas of post-production. I fragment photographic images, then recombine them with other media to create unique statements. The resulting pieces are neither figurative nor abstract, but contain elements of both. The present series, "composite," includes mixed media/collage works, as well as framed prints.

Melissa Rackliff - "GestureLove"

This body of small works, GestureLove, is a bit of a departure from previous larger pieces. The focus here is the initial gestures themselves rather than the refinement of those gestures.

Previously my initial gestures were simply a foundation for the layers of color & texture to come, instead in this body I wanted to enhance the visual impact of the original gestures with translucent layers of pigment & spots of texture allowing the intrinsic energy to translate directly to the viewer primarily unchanged.

Of particular interest to me is the impact a single, simple gesture can communicate. How a line seen translates in the mind as the memory of some body language or sound; and how each viewer is affected differently depending on what they carry, what they have seen and lived.

These creations are in part a journey down a path back to my years as a dancer. Dance is fleeting. Movements made remain in the space & time in which we create them. In performance you can add light, color & texture to enhance the viewers experience, but the dance itself is bound by the dancer's passage through time and space & cannot be refined or changed once the motion is complete. This truthfulness; this fleeting sensation is what I hope to bring to the viewer with these works.

Katie Hoffman - "Lullabies for Lunatics"

Katie Hoffman's recent paintings take their subject matter from her preoccupation with metaphor, symbolism, and what lays beneath the surface of consciousness. Built up with tissue-thin layer upon layer of oil paint in a largely intuitive manner, the finished results are what Betsy Robinson, writing for 'Spirituality and Health' magazine called "...waking dreams -- haunting, achingly familiar images evoking that which can be felt but never spoken."


CORE Annex:
Open Entry show – The HO HO sHOw
Artistic Perspectives on Christmas, Winter, and Other Wintertime Holidays
All Media Welcome
Deadline For Submissions: Sunday, November 29

CORE New Art Space
900 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, Colorado 80204
303-297-8428
www.corenewartspace.com
E-mail: art@corenewartspace.com

Gallery Hours
Thursday, Noon-6 p.m.
Friday, Noon-9 p.m.
Saturday, Noon-6 p.m.
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

AuditionBetter Workshops...
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or call 720-233-4832

Now you can take UNLIMITED ACTING CLASSES for $145/MO!!

Our Denver Acting Classes Include: Acting for the Camera|Voice Over| and Modeling and more! All for $100 a month!

These Denver based acting classes focus on building confidence, self-awareness, and the ability to focus and perform under a variety of circumstances. Our classroom is a working studio, used for photography and film/video shoots. Our students get to do real work on camera, or in the recording studio, for voice over students. All of our instructors have a minimum of 10 years experience in their fields of expertise, and we share successful strategies with students so they can succeed on their own. Our friendly, professional, enthusiastic teachers create a safe and supportive atmosphere for students to develop skills and confidence so they will be relaxed and ready for their auditions and jobs. This Denver based Acting Class has its students thriving within the small class group and develop a supportive and cooperative creative group wherein individual strengths are celebrated and developed!

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or call 720-233-4832

There is a new photography studio available for use in Greenwood Village just off I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.

Here is our website. Let me know if you have questions or want to see it.
Thanks, Russ
www.southeaststudiosllc.com

Portrait of Courageous Beauty


Greg Cradick

Portraits of Courageous Beauty is a shared venture with the Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Through the Portraits of Courageous Beauty classes, our photography students are partnered with breast cancer survivors to create images that communicate individual journeys of courageous women and men. Portraits of Courageous Beauty is designed to bring the reality of breast cancer to the forefront of our community by putting a face on the disease. This class will give our students the opportunity to unveil the fear, uncertainty, and mystery associated with breast cancer in an effort to empower and restore hope. The resulting images will be published in a book titled Portraits of Courageous Beauty. Half of the proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Portraits of Courageous Beauty is an advanced portraiture class designed for the intermediate to advance photography student with a desire to take their creative portraiture style to a new level by participating in a photographic mentorship experience where they will chronicle the lives of unique women and men as breast cancer survivors.

Portraits of Courageous Beauty
Starts Saturday 12/12, 6 - 9 pm
First class of the 9 Month Workshop
with Greg Cradick
$875

This extraordinarily sensitive and informative class will not only help you enhance your portraiture, but will also help you learn more about breast cancer and its impact on breast cancer survivors.

For more information and to register, visit our website at http:.//www.workingwithartists.org; email us at info@workingwithartists.org; or give us a call at 303-837-1341.

Advanced Flash Photography


Zachary Singer

Building on the fundamentals learned in Flash I, this class explores the vast possibilities in mixing the light from a portable, “hot-shoe mount” strobe with a second (or third) light source (additional portable strobe units or ambient lighting). We’ll also get into light modifiers like umbrellas and colored gels, and investigate the myriad options for synchronizing multiple flash units. Our focus is on lightweight systems that (apart from an umbrella) can be carried in your camera bag.

NOTE: To take this class, you should be familiar with the relationships between f/stop, shutter speed and ISO for setting ambient (non-flash) exposures.

Advanced Flash Photography
Saturday, 12/05 / 10a to 4p
with Zachery Singer
$125

This class, a continuation of Flash Photography I, will build on the fundamentals already learned. We will explore ways of supplementing the hot shoe "strobe", as well as light modifiers. This is an exciting class that will enhance your photography.

Beginning Adobe Photoshop - Nights


Greg Cradick

Do you own Adobe Photoshop but are not really sure where to begin when working with it? Are you considering purchasing a version of Adobe Photoshop but are uncertain if you want to purchase the full version, or if Photoshop Elements has all the tools you need? In this hands on workshop you will work in-depth with the Adobe Photoshop tools and their options in versions from Elements to CS; learning about the powerful creativity available within just a few clicks. Each week you will learn new tools and techniques to enhance your photographs and prepare them for print, web or email. Discover handy functions to keep you organized without frustrating your creative energy. Learn shortcuts that speed up your digital workflow and allow you more time taking pictures. Our 4 week format includes valuable weekly assignments that will confirm your understanding of the vast possibilities awaiting you in Adobe Photoshop!

Beginning Photoshop: Nights
Starts 12/08
4 Tuesdays / 6-9 pm
with Greg Cradick
$245/$220.50 members

Learn to enhance your photography with Adobe Photoshop! For more information and to register: visit our website at http://www.workingwithartists.org; email us at info@workingwithartists.org; or give us a call at 303-837-1341. Working with Artists is located at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood, CO 80226

Beginning Creative Digital Photo - Nights & Days


Ellen Yeiser

If photography is your passion, serious hobby, or new calling, then this class is a perfect foundation covering all the features and functions of your digital camera. Maximize your success by mastering white balance, metering, and exposure by using your manual settings. Then practice with camera assignments and critiques each week, using your new skills effectively and creatively. Digital SLRs or other cameras with manual settings are necessary (if you have a doubt as to the features of your camera please feel free to call us).

Beginning Creative Digital: Nights
Starts 12/08
4 Tuesdays / 6 - 9 pm
with Ellen Yeiser
$225/$220.50 members

Beginning Creative Digital: Days
Starts 12/08
4 Tuesdays / 12 - 3 pm
with Ellen Yeiser
$225/$220.50 members

Learn to use your digital camera!! For more information and to register for this exciting class: visit our website at http://www.workingwithartists.org; email us at info@workingwithartists.org; or give us a call at 303-837-1341.

Weekend Travel Workshops Series

Taos Session with Jerome Shaw

Taught by: Jerome Shaw

Location: Taos, NM

Enroll: http://www.teachstreet.com/taos-nm/photography/taos-session-with-jerome-shaw/cl-4sv68disf4/enroll

Description:

A series of two-day weekend workshops in some of the area's premier destinations designed to raise your skill level and net you amazing opportunities to create dynamic images to add to your personal portfolio.

We will search out the best locations to capture the vivid variety of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

These two-day workshops will give you a chance to learn on your feet and be guided to some marvelous locations and photographic situations.

There are 3 photographic field sessions: early morning & late afternoon Saturday and early morning Sunday. The workshops officially conclude midday Sunday to allow return travel. There will be free time on Saturday for photographing on your own &/or having lunch. Saturday night we gather for a group meal.

On some locations where a Friday PM arrival is advisable we organize an optional Friday evening social dinner.

Meals, transportation, lodging and incidentals are NOT included in the price of this workshop.

Lodging recommendations will be provide upon request.

Car pooling will be facilitated. Please let me know if you need a ride or will be will to accept riders.

Other current sessions:

• Aspen Session with Jerome Shaw
• Rocky Mountain Nat. Park w/ Jerome Shaw
• Fall Colors Glenwood Springs w/ Jerome Shaw
• Moab Session with Jerome Shaw
• Fall Colors Aspen, Colorado w/ Jerome Shaw

Find this class and thousands more and connect with other TeachStreeters on TeachStreet!

Photography One-on-One Tutoring in Digital or Film Photography

Photography - One-on-One Tutoring in Digital or Film Photography -

Taught by: Jerome Shaw

Location: Denver, CO

Enroll: http://www.teachstreet.com/denver-co/photography/photography-oneonone-tutoring-in-digital-or-film-photography/cl-34wej11kyo/enroll

Description:

Learn more about your camera and photography from a long time travel photographer. Whether you are just starting out in photography, a long time devotee of the this visual art or someone that is converting from traditional film based photography to digital capture, I can offer you help in attaining your photographic goals.

If you'd like some tutoring on your camera controls or want to brush up on your composition or exposure I can help you. I can also decipher camera manuals, explain camera controls, clear up foggy technical understanding and improve your compositional eye.

I have 10 + years of experience teaching photography to adults and kids and 30+ years in the photography business. I have gone back to doing more travel assignments so my schedule does not allow me to continue teaching in a college and adult education environment but have time between travels to do direct one on one instruction. I enjoy helping others realize their aspirations in photography and creative pursuits.

Photography makes a wonderful regular occupational pursuit for those in need of this type of therapy. I have instructed occupational therapy photography for those recovering from head injuries, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and those needing functional reattachment to life therapy.

I can set up a series of 2-3 hours sessions or half and full day workshop style instruction. Field trips and travel workshops are also a possibility.

Introductory 2 hour sessions $99.00

Find this class and thousands more and connect with other TeachStreeters on TeachStreet!

Weekend Travel Workshops Series

Aspen Session with Jerome Shaw

Taught by: Jerome Shaw

Location: Aspen, CO

Enroll: http://www.teachstreet.com/aspen-co/photography/aspen-session-with-jerome-shaw/cl-4sv49ceqg0/enroll

Description:

A series of two-day weekend workshops in some of the area's premier destinations designed to raise your skill level and net you amazing opportunities to create dynamic images to add to your personal portfolio.

We will search out the best locations to capture the vivid variety of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

These two-day workshops will give you a chance to learn on your feet and be guided to some marvelous locations and photographic situations.

There are 3 photographic field sessions: early morning & late afternoon Saturday and early morning Sunday. The workshops officially conclude midday Sunday to allow return travel. There will be free time on Saturday for photographing on your own &/or having lunch. Saturday night we gather for a group meal.

On some locations where a Friday PM arrival is advisable we organize an optional Friday evening social dinner.

Meals, transportation, lodging and incidentals are NOT included in the price of this workshop.

Lodging recommendations will be provide upon request.

Car pooling will be facilitated. Please let me know if you need a ride or will be will to accept riders.

Other current sessions:

• Rocky Mountain Nat. Park w/ Jerome Shaw
• Fall Colors Glenwood Springs w/ Jerome Shaw
• Taos Session with Jerome Shaw
• Moab Session with Jerome Shaw
• Fall Colors Aspen, Colorado w/ Jerome Shaw

Find this class and thousands more and connect with other TeachStreeters on TeachStreet!

Weekend Travel Workshops Series

Fall Colors Aspen, Colorado w/ Jerome Shaw

Taught by: Jerome Shaw

Location: Aspen, CO

Enroll: http://www.teachstreet.com/aspen-co/photography/fall-colors-aspen-colorado-w-jerome-shaw/cl-4suue6ugkg/enroll

Description:

A series of two-day weekend workshops in some of the area's premier destinations designed to raise your skill level and net you amazing opportunities to create dynamic images to add to your personal portfolio.

We will search out the best locations to capture the vivid variety of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

These two-day workshops will give you a chance to learn on your feet and be guided to some marvelous locations and photographic situations.

There are 3 photographic field sessions: early morning & late afternoon Saturday and early morning Sunday. The workshops officially conclude midday Sunday to allow return travel. There will be free time on Saturday for photographing on your own &/or having lunch. Saturday night we gather for a group meal.

On some locations where a Friday PM arrival is advisable we organize an optional Friday evening social dinner.

Meals, transportation, lodging and incidentals are NOT included in the price of this workshop.

Lodging recommendations will be provide upon request.

Car pooling will be facilitated. Please let me know if you need a ride or will be will to accept riders.

Other current sessions:

• Aspen Session with Jerome Shaw
• Rocky Mountain Nat. Park w/ Jerome Shaw
• Fall Colors Glenwood Springs w/ Jerome Shaw
• Taos Session with Jerome Shaw
• Moab Session with Jerome Shaw

Find this class and thousands more and connect with other TeachStreeters on TeachStreet!

Start your holiday shopping early! Local artisans will have a wide array of wonderful gift items include knitted hats & scarves – dog treats, leashes & collars – baked goods – jewelry – blankets – crocheted items – photography – candy – greeting cards and much more!

He does not work for Santa Claus and Company and he has been a great referral source to us.

We visit homes in Adams City, Arvada, Aurora, Bailey, Bennett, Boulder, Bow Mar, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Pines Village, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine, Commerce City, Conifer, Denver, Edgewater, Englewood, Erie, Evergreen, Federal Heights, Genessee, Glendale, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Ken Caryl, Lafayette, Lakewood, Littleton, Lonetree, Longmont, Louisville, Lowry, Lyons, Marshall, Morrison, Mountain View, Niwot, Parker, Sedalia, Sheridan, Sherrelwood, Stapleton, Superior, Thornton, Westminster, WheatRidge and all cities/communities within the Denver Metroplex.

The Christmas Party Nightmare on YOUR street is finally OVER! Denver's Legendary Real Bearded Santa is here and available for your holiday home party, corporate event, special visit from Santa, wedding proposal and more. Now, you may not be thinking of Santa Claus just yet, but he's been thinking of you all year long and getting ready for the big day! I have been hard at work making toys and of course checking that all important NICE list that seems to get longer and longer every year. If you are planning a Holiday Party or event, don't forget the big guy in red and white. Santa John is available for home visits and parties, corporate events, church groups, Breakfasts with Santa, Cookies with Santa (one of my favorites and usually an evening event!) and a host of other appearance events that are only as limited as the imagination. Just think, Santa coming to hand out bonuses at the office party, delivering a new car, motorcycle, motor home, or diamond ring. Want to tell someone that the blessed gift of a baby is on the way? Who better to announce that "someone else is going to have a very round belly in about 8 or 9 months" than the bowl full of jelly himself?! The possibilities are endless and include store openings and promotions, television spots/commercials and print photography. Santa John is a professional in every aspect wearing a real beard that he's been working on for years, a custom Santa Suit, real leather boots and bells on his boots. Not only will you see Santa from a distance, you'll hear him as well with his custom sleigh bells jingling at his side. Christmas Eve appearances are already booking up. Book early to reserve your spot on December 24th!) Our Santas are Non smoking, non drinking and we discuss the visit a few days before the appt to catch last minute items.

Santa John has been visiting children in the Denver area for over 30 years and his "Keep on being Good, Love Santa" cards are legendary with over 40,000 being given out in the last 3 years. Bookings are up this year, but many prime time hours are still available as well as day time/weekday hours for Day Care centers (for children and senior adults alike) preschools, etc. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please visit my link for the Channel 7 A LIST http://kmgh.cityvoter.com/santa-claus-and-company/biz/150501. Please scroll down on that link to read the comments and recommendations.

Love Santa

Santa Claus and Company
To book an appointment, please call 303-431-9002
Santajohn@comcast.net
www.santaclausandco.com

The Gallery Photo Martini Club has space available for your special occasion! Located in the heart of Tennyson's art and shopping district — close to Elitch Lanes, old Elitch Gardens and the Oriental Theater. Find out about the area at The Berkeley District web site.

* Space capacity is 50-75 for sit down dinner, cocktail party, etc.

* Going rate for weekend events (Friday - Saturday) is $500 for 4 hours and $75 for each additional hour. This price includes an attendant and light cleaning. Weeknights (Monday - Thursday) are available at a lower rate. Please call 303.455.3870 for details.

* Kitchenette available on-site.

* Projector and sound system equipment available.

* Special non-profit rates available

* Event planning services available

* Other discounts considered.

What makes our space so unique?

Not only our art gallery, but we can also provide a Portrait/Party photographer to photograph your event; either done throughout the event or at a specific time. We have a professional photography portrait studio on site.

Denver Pictures with Santa Claus, Day Care etc. (Denver Metroplex)

We are very interested in providing Santa services at day care centers, preschools, private schools stc.

We have two programs that we offer.

One is our photography program that allows parents to purchase photographs of their child with Santa Claus. The selling points on Photos with Santa are:

1) All children in the day care visit with Santa.
2) All children receive a "Keep on being good, love Santa" card, a stamp placing the child on the NICE LIST, and a candy cane. Santa entertains with stories about the North Pole.
3) The children are entertained that day.
4) Parents will not have to stand in line at the mall in order to get their photograph with Santa Claus.
5) Parents just drop their child off at Daycare with a pre-ordered print package and then they pick up their photos in approx. a week after our visit.
6) With the minimum amount of sales met for print packages the Santa Experience doesn't cost the center a dime!

We have a minimum gurantee of 30 print package orders of $25 a piece. With this minimum there is no separate appearance charge for Santa Claus. A photo will be taken of every child with Santa Claus if the minimum purchase order of $750 is met then there is no charge to the center. If the minimum is not met in the pre-orders then the center pays the difference in packages not purchased. We will also put the images on a password protected website after the first order for reorders.

If 50 orders are received from the daytime appearance, then Santa will also make an evening appearnce at the center's holiday program for an addtional $100.

The second program is the Santa Experience, a one hour visit with Santa Claus for only $150. All children receive a "Keep on being good, love Santa" card, a stamp placing the child on the NICE LIST, and a candy cane. Santa entertains with stories about the North Pole.

The evening option is $225 for an hour Santa Claus Experience. Evenings are the most requested time with Santa and thus the reasoning for the higher charge. Parents take their own pictures.

Santa John has portayed Santa for over 30 years. He is Channel 7's A LIST Santa. the link is http://kmgh.cityvoter.com/santa-claus-and-company/biz/150501. We came in 2nd this year on their A LIST compettion in the Best Theatre Group" category.

Please contact us with any questions you may have or to book us as Santa's calendar does fill up fast. Thanks again for your inquiry and best wishes this holiday season!

Jamie Striplin
Crystaline Photography & Multimedia, LLC
http://www.crystalinephoto.com
crystalinephoto@comcast.net
303-432-2954

TO CONTACT SANTA directly:
Santa John, RBS, BSC, MSC, ScD
Santa Claus and Company
www.santaclausandco.com
email: santajohn@comcast.net
Book an appointment: 1-866-KRINGLE
sleigh phone 303-638-3305

Do you love photography? Do you love socializing, networking, learning and growing within your craft? Well, we are the club for you! The Photo Martini Club is always looking to add new members! We have a photography studio, gallery in one of the hottest art districts in Denver (Tennyson), a magazine (Shot! Magazine) where your work can be published, a large format printer where you can print for only $2 a sf, classes, lectures and more! Go to www.photomartiniclub.com to learn more and to become a member!

We also an “Open show” in November where members can post any work from their past if they’re a member at our gallery. This will be during Denver Arts Week so thousands of people will be flying in to town to view local art-yours! Requests for wall space (only $25) must be received by October 28th. (303)455-3870

Cheers!

One on one tutoring in photography - learn how to use all the modes and functions on your camera.

I can design workshops specifically tailored to your needs concentrating on composition, exposure or specific techniques.

please contact me here at BP for more information