Retreat Class List

[April]

Bonus Classes

Bonus Photography Class (Free to Retreat Attendees)
Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Bonus Crop (Free to Retreat Attendees)
Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bonus Pen Tablet Class (Free to Retreat Attendees)
Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Photoshop CS - For those using the full version of Photoshop ($30)
Friday and Saturday mornings, April 23-24, 2010 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Read more about this class by clicking here.

Beginner Track Schedule

Friday, April 23, 2010

9:30 a.m. Introduction to Photoshop (Part 1)
Learn all of the essential basics you need to know to start creating fabulous digital creations using any version of Adobe Photoshop.
11:00 a.m. Introduction to Photoshop (Part 2)
As you continue to learn the basics of Photoshop we’ll help you start and complete your very first digital scrapbook page. So exciting!
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:30 p.m. No Pictures? No Problem!
You don’t need pictures to document every part of your life’s story. In this class we will look at creative ways to scrapbook events you don’t have pictures for. Using the skills you learned the previous classes; you’ll create at least one scrapbook page without pictures. It may be smart to come prepared with a journaling idea. You may even want to write your journaling before the retreat starts so you can focus your time on the creative steps of creating the page.
3:00 p.m. BREAK
3:30 p.m. Brushtacular
Photoshop brushes are incredibly fun and helpful to use. In this class you’ll learn how to modify and adjust brushes as well as how to create your own custom brushes. It’s super easy. Get ready for a great class!
5:00 p.m. DINNER BREAK
7:00 p.m. Templates and Clipping Masks
By the time this class starts you should be starting to feel pretty comfortable with the basic concepts we will have taught you so we are going to teach another exciting way to digital scrapbook by using templates and clipping masks. You’ll love how quick you can create scrapbook pages using this method. We think you’ll be really excited by the end of the class when you have several completed pages to show for your work.
9:00 p.m. End for the day

Saturday, April 24, 2010

9:30 a.m. Savvy Selections
You can do so much with the selection tools in Photoshop. Using the selection tools to their full potential will help you scrapbook much faster and creatively. Would you like to learn how to turn just a portion of a photo into black and white while leaving the rest of the picture in color? Would you like to learn how to insert a person or object into another picture? We’ll teach you how!
11:00 a.m. Blending Backgrounds
The beauty of digital scrapbooking is you never have to use the digital paper and embellishments you have exactly the way they are provided. You can change the color of them, alter them, crop them, shrink them, etc. In this class you’ll learn lots of tips for altering digital scrapbook paper with the main focus being how to blend backgrounds together to create an entirely new design.
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:30 p.m. Strategies for Brilliant Design
Have you ever thought of what makes a great design? When you look through magazines do you ever stop to think why the layouts look so nice? Successful design principles will help you create beautiful scrapbook pages. Lynette Wilkins will share many of her ideas on design in this exciting class.
2:30 p.m. Double the Fun
Simple tricks for creating seamless double page layouts will be shared in this class. You’ll have lots of time to scrapbook in this class with the templates and page layout ideas we will provide you with.
4:00 p.m. Review and Closing Party
Sadly, the retreat can’t last forever. Let’s finish up with lots of fun and lots of prizes.
5:00 p.m. End

Intermediate/Advanced Track Schedule

Friday, April 23, 2010

9:30 a.m. Opening Party and Strategies for Brilliant Design
½ Party + ½ Fun Class = A great time!
Have you ever thought of what makes a great design? When you look through magazines do you ever stop to think why the layouts look so nice? Successful design principles will help you create beautiful scrapbook pages. Lynette Wilkins will share many of her ideas on design in this exciting class.
11:00 a.m. Brushtacular
Brushes! Brushes! Brushes! Let us teach you how to use brushes to their full potential as you create some really fun scrapbook layouts.
A basic knowledge of brushes is required for this class. Read about brushes (digital stamping) in our tips section before attending this class.
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:30 p.m. Double the Fun
Simple tricks for creating seamless double page layouts will be shared in this class. You’ll have lots of time to scrapbook in this class with the templates and page layout ideas we will provide you with.
3:00 p.m. BREAK
3:30 p.m. No Pictures? No Problem!
You don’t need pictures to document every part of your life’s story. In this class we will look at creative ways to scrapbook events you don’t have pictures for. It may be smart to come prepared with a journaling idea. You may even want to write your journaling before the retreat starts so you can focus your time on the creative steps of creating the page.
5:00 p.m. DINNER BREAK
7:00 p.m. Speed Scrap
Come prepared with lots of pictures to scrapbook at record speed. Alisha Shaw will guide you with design ideas in this unique fast paced class. This class was one of the most popular classes from the 2009 retreat.
9:00 p.m. End for the day


Saturday, April 24, 2010

9:30 a.m. Just That Easy
Sometimes the digital creations you see are easier to create than you might think. The trick is coming up with the ideas. In this class we’ll teach you all sorts of fun new ideas you can copy and recreate.
11:00 a.m. HDR Photography
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Using pictures with three different exposures, you’ll see how easy it can be to combine those photos and bring out the best color from each exposure for incredibly beautiful results.
We’ll provide the pictures for you to experiment with, but you’ll need to download the free trial version of Photomatix before the class. The free trial doesn’t expire, so download it to your computer anytime and get excited for a fun class. Download Photomatix Pro here: http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:30 p.m. Colorizing Black and White Pictures
Learn fun tricks for colorizing black and white photos. You’ll also have more time to scrapbook and complete your projects from other classes in this class.
3:00 p.m. To be announced
4:00 p.m. Review and Closing Party
Sadly, the retreat can’t last forever. Let’s finish up with lots of fun and lots of prizes.
5:00 End


See information on hotel pricing a few posts below.

[Angie I]

Oh oh oh!!! That is a great price too. That HDR class looks fun. And of course the opening party will be super fab. I like the options for the bonus classes too. This should be fun!!!

[tpowers]

This looks like so much fun and information. Do we just call the hotel and book our rooms? What is the pricing like for that?

[montmeag]

Ooo, this looks awesome. Maybe maybe maybe I'll get to come this year. I'm really hoping it works out this time. I'm wondering about the hotel pricing as well. Is there somewhere we can look that up?

[April]

Awesome Hotel Prices!!

Deluxe Guestroom: $89/night
Sleeps 2-4
Queen bed-queen sofa sleeper
Suite with Queen Bed, Living Room with Queen Sleep Sofa - all complete with luxurious bedding Full Bathroom with a shower/tub. Solid granite countertops and heated floors. Mini-Fridge, sink and coffee maker.

Luxury Suite: $119/night
Sleeps 2-4
Open Floorplan with King, Living Room with Queen Sofa Sleeper
Open Floorplan with King, Living Room with Queen Sleep Sofa - all complete with luxurious bedding Full Bathroom, deep soaking tub and full standing shower. Solid granite countertops and heated floors. Fully-equipped Kitchen, includes: Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, dishwasher and electric range. Stocked with complete kitchen accessories. Private balcony with Hot Tub that is drained, cleaned, serviced and filled prior to each arrival Remarkable views of 1,200 acre Swaner Nature Preserve and or majestic Park City Area Mountain Ranges.

Note: You can get a Deluxe Guestroom and Luxury Suite with an adjoining door if you request it.

Townhomes: $175/night
Sleeps up to 8
Two-bedroom-three-bathroom Townhome (within in a short walking distance to the hotel, no access to hotel pool and gym)
Double Master Suites + Den (with beds), 3 Full Bathrooms •Spacious Floor plans - 1,271 – 1,483 sq ft – sleeps 6-8 people •Fully-equipped Kitchens,Solid Slab Granite Countertops (Kitchen & Bath) •Slate or Travertine Flooring in entries and bathrooms •Private Spa that is drained, cleaned, serviced and filled prior to each arrival •8’ x 12’ Glass Walls with unobstructed views of 1050 acre Swaner Nature Preserve and or majestic Park City Area Mountain Ranges •At least one Private Deck and a Private Balcony •10’ Tall Ceilings with wooden beams on 1st floor and Vaulted Ceilings on 2nd floor •Washer and Dryer in each Unit •High-Definition, Flat-Screen Televisions throughout


Tell them you are with Digital Scrapbook Memories when you book your room to make sure you get the discount. Here is a link to the hotel. This hotel is in the middle of a new (and really nice) shopping complex with a large nature preserve on the west side. If you get a townhouse you might ask if it's possible to get one with a view of the preserve. The picture on the main page of their website shows some of the nature preserve and condos. I really LOVE this hotel!!

[karens]

LOOKS SO FUN!!

[sherbear222]

Oooooo, I'm so excited!!!!! Now to find the money. I can't wait!

[ttjensen2]

Those classes look so fun. I hope I can come.

[meccles]

We just booked a luxury suite! We're so excited to have some fun and digi scrap our hearts out.

[MathGirl]

Yea! This looks like so much fun. I am totally self taught and it would be great to have some formal training!

Two questions:

1) how do I register for the freee classes?

2) is there any group pricing? I know my 11 year old daughter would love to come, I just didn't know if there was a discount. I'd love to get my mom to come too...

Thx!!

[April]

Glad you guys are coming!

1) how do I register for the free classes?

I'll contact everyone who has signed up and give them a chance to sign up for the free classes at a later time.

2) is there any group pricing? I know my 11 year old daughter would love to come, I just didn't know if there was a discount. I'd love to get my mom to come too...

There is not a group discount, however larger groups will save a lot of money (compared to other years) if they book rooms together and split the cost.

[A-to-Z]

ooo sounds so fun! I hope I can scrounge up the money to go this year, I'll be HUGELY pregnant but that can't stop me!

[digi-lisa]

I'm in with Meccles! Luxury Suite here we come!

Sherbear-you guys are in too! I'll talk to you next time I see ya!

[montmeag]

I just registered and I'm bringing a friend!!! YAY!!! I'm so stinkin' excited. This is the first time I've been able to go and I know I won't be disappointed!

[April]

Meagan, I'm so glad you are coming!!

[Court]

I'm coming too! I am so excited that I can't wait (is it time to go yet?) Everything I know I learned from DSM. Thanks you guys.

[Robyn]

Looks like so much fun. Wish I could make it--we have a much anticipated camping trip planned.

[digi-lisa]

FIVE MORE DAYS!!! Yippee! I'm so excited.

[April]

me too! yay!

[meccles]

I've got my list of items to pack and am soooooo excited!!!

[supermombritt]

Which photomatix do we download? Is it the 3.2.7 one or the light 1.0? Has anyone dowloaded these yet?

[April]

Photomatix Pro 3.2.7