Check out these photo courses and workshops offered by colleges, photo schools and photo clubs. Note: Kerrisdale Cameras is not affiliated with these organizations and nor do we endorse them. We offer this information as a helpful resource to our customers.

• Alaska Photo Cruise: Join our Coquitlam manager, Wayne McCartney, who will be hosting photography courses aboard the Celebrity Century cruise for 7 nights on July 8, 2012. Click for more info.

• Advanced Digital Training is a computer-training school whose courses are focused on computer graphics and digital photography. We have offered ADT’s courses through our stores for several years and have received very positive feedback. Located on the North Shore close to the foot of the Lions Gate Bridge. Click for more information.
• Beginner Photography Guide: Check out this website for quick and easy tips for getting started with your DSLR, provided by Canadian photographer, Angie Patterson.  E-Book "Quick and Easy Tips for Getting Started with your SLR camera" also available for online purchase.
• Burnaby Photographic Society will be presenting their 16th annual images and music slide show exhibition, the Burnaby Showcase 2012 Extraordinaire , on Saturday, February 4th, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby. Click for more information.

• Emily Carr Institute: Located in Vancouver, BC, Emily Carr Institute is one of the leading post-secondary institutions for Fine Art studies.

• Focal Point: Located in Vancouver, B.C., Focal Point offers an extensive range of courses for both beginning photographers, seasoned professionals. Click for more information. .

• Langara College: Free 1-Day SLR photography course (yes, you heard right...it's free!). Langara's Continuing Studies Photography programs is one of the best in Canada so don't miss the opportunity to attend their free 1-day class. Next workshop is: April 28, 2012. Register: 604-323-5322 Learn more: jbalderston@langara.bc.ca.

• Langara College: Photography Certificate Program Located in Vancouver. This program is offered through their Continuing Education studies.

• Langara College: Professional Photo-Imaging Program:This is their full-time diploma program.

• Leica Akademie North America: Leica Akademie North America continues Leica's long tradition of photographic education through experiential workshops offered in cities across North America. The Akademie's goal is to increase the fun and enjoyment of photography, expand photography knowledge and bring the total Leica experience to a new generation of photographers. Whether you are an experienced Leica photographer or a novice, there is no better way to learn Leica, than the Leica Akademie. The Akademie offers a wide range of programs throughout the year. Click here for upcoming programs.
• Municipal programs (Continuing Education or Parks Board): Click here for links to many of the photography classes offered by the various school board's Continuing Education or Parks & Recreation departments in Metro Vancouver.
• North Shore Photographic Challenge: Don't miss this 28th annual event, at the Kay Meek Centre on March 3, 2012. Click for more information.

• Photography courses by David Smith: Offered in Surrey. Click for more information on upcoming classes.

• Photography courses by David Smith: Offered in West Vancouver. Click for more information on upcoming classes.

• Pixel Morphics Photoshop Workshops: Learn basic or more advanced photo editing at these workshops hosted at a local mid-Vancouver Island location. A 'how to' e-book on creative editing of photographics is also available.  Click for more information.

• Port Moody Arts Centre:  Various digital photography classes. Fall sessions start in November. New classes in January 2012.

• VanArts Digital Photography Part-Time Program: VanArts have recently added some exciting new part-time photography courses and in the spirit of the holiday season, they are offering a 25% off the price of tuition for any registrations they receive before Christmas! Click for more details.

• VanDusen Botanical Garden Photography Workshops: Vancouver's  beautifVanDusen Botanical Garden offers workshops that combine lecture, taking photos outdoors in the Garden, and a feedback session with a professional photographer and experienced instructor .

• Vancouver Photo Workshops: in the downtown area. Click for more information.

Photography Courses and Workshops offered through the school boards and Parks & Recreation Departments in Metro Vancouver:

.

• Vancouver Parks Board: Many digital photography courses are offered at Vancouver's community centres.  Click on this link for a list of all classes. Enter "digital photography" in the first 'keywords' box.  You'll find photo classes for basic digital photography taught by photographer Doug Williams at the following Vancouver community centres:
  False Creek, West Point Grey, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, Creekside, and Dunbar. Times vary. Check the site of the specific centre for details. http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/
  Doug also teaches small groups and individuals. www.dwphotography.com
  

• Richmond School District, Continuing Education
• Surrey Continuing Education
• Vancouver School Board, Continuing Education
• West Vancouver

• Burnaby Continuing Education

• Capilano University Continuing Education

Do you know of any other photo courses or workshops that we can mention on our website? If so, please let us know their website. E-mail: webmaster@kerrisdalecameras.com