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SUMMARY:Photography 101: Aperture\, Shutter Speed\, ISO\, Composition
DESCRIPTION:Photography 101: Aperture\, Shutter Speed\, ISO\, Composition\nDo you love taking photos but want to understand how to take your photography to the next level? Move past point-and-shoot as we explore shooting in manual mode to control your art. \n***NOTE: 101 Series is 3 total classes. Take them a la carte\, or take all 3 to get a comprehensive course. \nSupplies: A digital camera with LCD viewing screen. Camera should have the ability to switch from automatic to manual mode. \nSkill Level: Beginner \nCost: $35 \nTeacher: Ash Wittmer\, Photographer \nHow to register:\nPlease contact Ash on Instagram @ashwittmer\nhttps://www.instagram.com/ashwittmer\nor email Ash at ash@ashwittmer.com \nRegistration deadline: March 3\, 2026 \nAny questions? Contact Ash at ash@ashwittmer.com
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/photography-101-aperture-shutter-speed-iso-composition/
LOCATION:Valpo Creates Center\, 256 Indiana Ave\, Valparaiso\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Youth Dance Classes with Indiana Ballet Theater - Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Indiana Ballet Theater offers youth dance classes on Tuesdays/Thursdays at Valpo Creates Center.\nHere’s the current schedule through June 8th\, 2026: \nTuesdays:\n4:30-5:30pm ISTD Primary & Gr1 Ballet\n5:30-6:30pm ISTD Gr 2 & 3 Ballet\n6:30-8:00pm ISTD Grade 4+ Ballet \nThursdays:\n4:30-5:30pm Fancy Feet Club – Pre-Ballet/Tap/Tumble (age 3-5)\n5:30-6:15pm Tap 1-2\n6:15-7:00pm Modern/Jazz \nPlease contact IBT for details including the current school schedule/times and to register directly with Indiana Ballet Theater.
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/dance-classes-on-t-th-weekly-with-indiana-ballet-theater/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Valpo Creates Center\, 256 Indiana Ave\, Valparaiso\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Classes
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SUMMARY:Art + Innovation - Valpo
DESCRIPTION:Attend this free artist reception at Roots Market Cafe and Lower Lincoln where the mic is turned on and TURNED UP for the ARTS!\nArtist Reception:\nWednesday\, February 26\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00p \nStarts at Roots Roots Market Cafe\n108 E Lincolnway\, Valparaiso\, IN \nFeaturing: \nEd Spelde\nespelde@comcast.net \nJeff Baumgartner\n@baumgartnerjeffrey \nThomas Cera\ntcera@gmail.com \nThis exclusive event will introduce three local artists to our downtown Valpo exhibit whose talent extends into decades of experience. All three painters encapsulate a variety of styles\, perspectives\, and attention to nature. \nAlso\, Valparaiso Events\, VCC and Valpo Parks will share details about our new collaborative SAND + STEEL Art Fest on June 26–28\, including how artists and attendees can get involved. \nAttendees can enter to win our Art + Innovation giveaway! \nExhibit: 1.16.26 – 4.4.26
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/art-innovation-valpo-2026-early-spring/
LOCATION:Roots Market Cafe\, 108 E Lincolnway\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Innovation,Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Art + Innovation - PNW
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this free networking  event where ART takes the floor\, grabs the mic\, & turns up the ARTS on the PNW campus.\nComparative Works of Ink\, Lens + Illustration: Fluidity in Motion \nArtist Reception: February 25\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00p\nPNW Hammond Campus\nClassroom Office Building\n2200 169th Street Hammond\, IN \nThe reception will take place at PNW Hammond Campus in the Mane zone. \nThis exclusive event will introduce local artists to students\, faculty + PNW stakeholders with our 1st POP-up art exhibit of 2026. Hear their stories and how they were led to explore ink\, lens + illustration. \nAttendees can enter to win our Art + Innovation giveaway! \nExhibit duration: 1.16.26 – 4.4.26
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/art-innovation-2026-winter-pnw/
LOCATION:Purdue University Northwest – Hammond Campus\, 2200 E 169th Street\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
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