We know a lot of our readers are amateur photographers with a lot of artistic talent, but searching for know-how when it comes to the nuts and bolts of photography! Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about a local beginner how-to-take better-photos class happening in October.

Topics the class will cover include:

-10 Tips for Taking Better Photos -Introduction to Exposure -ISO -Shutter Speed -Aperture -Training Wheels -Using your Camera’s Basic Settings -Lens Overview

Q: How much are the workshops and what do they include?

A: The three hour group class is $135 per person (don’t worry you can pay half down if you’d like) and includes light refreshments and lots of other goodies. Each person will receive a class guide to keep as a reference. You will also receive a fabulous swag bag! Class size is limited so everyone will have an opportunity to ask specific questions.

Q: I don’t have a fancy DSLR camera, but I love photography and want to take better pictures with my point and shoot. Can I still come?

A: Yes, we would still love to have you! However, there will be a couple subjects we go over that will be strictly about DSLR cameras, such as lens choices and functions that your camera may not have. But most the subjects can be used for people with DSLR’s and Point and Shoots!

Q: Do I have to be a mom to sign up for your workshop?

A: No, you do not. Although the majority of the class will be moms with young children, we respect that other will want to join in as well. No matter who you are, if you want to learn how to take better pictures of kids, you are more than welcome to attend.

Q: Can I host one of these workshops at my house?

A: If you live in Rincon, GA or Savannah, GA, yes you can! We charge $125 per person for house parties with a minimum of 5 people. So if you get 5 of your friends to come to your pad for a workshop, you don’t have to pay anything!

Q: Do you offer special discounts if I get a bunch of my friends to sign up?

A: Yes we do! If you get 5 people to attend our workshop, you’re in free! If you get 3 people registered, we give you $50 off!

Sign up here for their next workshop, Sat. Oct. 6. And check our their professional work also here: www.shumanfineartphotography.com For more information, email Jillane Tucker at jillanes@shumanphoto.com or call 912.826.4447.

Jillane Tucker, Shuman Fine Art Photography.com, email jillanes@shumanphoto.com, 912.826.4447 http://www.shumanfineartphotography.com/ Shuman Fine Art Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – is set for September 27-29th 2012 in the same great central Savannah location at 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!

Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! This Fall’s upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Consignor registration is open now through Sunday, September 23rd! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 6-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items we accept and do not accept, click here .

High Cotton Kids Consignment Event sponsored by The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Pediatric Dentistry and JPaige .

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here.

High Cotton Kids, 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore), Savannah. High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

MusikGarten offers classes on Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Fridays starting September 11th, 12th, 14th;
Feel invited to learn more HERE

Children are naturally drawn to music. By engaging your children in music classes you are not only giving them a “leg-up” on their musical development but on all other educational pursuits as well.

Everybody Plays – At Every Age

Coastal Orff Academy ages 9 to 12
The Coastal Orff Academy is now accepting students age 9-12 for group music classes.
In game-like atmosphere students explore and learn music fundamentals by playing, singing, and moving.
Everyone is welcome and no prior music knowledge is required.
Classes on Saturdays 2-3:30 PM start September 8th
Please find more information and details HERE

Instrument Circle
Get expert advice in choosing the right band instrument.

Private Lessons
For Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba; Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute; Guitar, Bass;
Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra bass; Drums, Piano and Voice;

Please find more information and details HERE or pay MusikGarten a visit at their New Location:

Georgia Music Warehouse 2424 Abercorn – 31401 Savannah GA

Musikgarten offers parent-and-child classes @ Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St, Savannah, 31401. (Rear Lot entrance) FREE Preview classes. More info here. Musikgarten is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FROGwarts!

Savannah Children’s Museum is hosting a fabulously MAGICAL event on September 8th from 5-7pm called FROGwarts! It’s their very own twist on a familiar book/movie series that you surely don’t want to miss. Cost is $5 for a member family ($5 covers up to 5 people!) and $7.50 per person for non-members.

To get more information and to pre-register for FROGwarts, click HERE! Pre-registration is appreciated and will make your wait for The FROGwarts Express shorter.

Once inside the museum’s Exploration Station, families will find all sorts of magical activities including: The Matching Hat, Wand Making, Potions Class, The Wizardly Wonder Maze, a game of Ribbitch, and magical snacks!

Feel free to wear your ‘school robes’ (a bathrobe or dress-up cape) and any magical attire you desire!

For more info, click here.  To register, click here.

Fall Hours of Operation @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum hours of operation will also change as of September 2nd and the museum will begin offering daily programming Thursday-Monday . Click HERE to see what the new hours will be!

Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station, $7.50 per person ages 1 and older, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA, 31401. Next to Georgia State Railroad Museum,

Scribble Art Studio & Blick Art Materials in Savannah are offering this Labor Day Special: 1/2 off all fall classes at Dick Blick ($80 for 8 weeks of classes) if signed up with a friend! Children are welcome to join in classes at any time during a session, Scribble Art Studio is happy to pro-rate or roll classes.

After hearing from a mom that the fun fall kids’ classes Scribble & Blick were offering from 3:45-4:45 pm weren’t going to work for children with later school dismissal times, Scribble & Blick set up later art classes as well that run from 4:45-5:45 PM. Check out these later classes above that are in addition to the earlier 3:45-4:45 pm classes. Info about the earlier classes here.

Both sets of classes – early & later – are now available for registration including Dr. Seuss for ages 5 & older; ‘No Sew Fiber Arts for ages 8 & older; Lego Art for ages 5-7 & more!

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

http://www.thescribbleartstudio.com/