For Immediate Release
August 8, 2008

UCR Extension's Fall Quarter Calendar for Arts and Humanities classes

UCR Extension
Arts and Humanities
Fall Calendar 2008

For more information, call (951) 827-5801 or e-mail arts@ucx.ucr.edu.To register, call (951) 827-4105 or (800) 442-4990 or visit www.extension.ucr.edu.

ART

Sept. 13, 2008
The Art of Bookmaking, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $85 (includes material and parking).

Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 2008
Basic Drawing I, Mondays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $195. Supply list will be sent upon enrollment.

Sept. 23-Nov. 18, 2008
The Magic of Pastel Painting, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (no meeting Nov. 11). Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $195. Supply list will be sent upon enrollment.

Sept. 24-Nov. 12, 2008
Beginning Watercolor Painting – Flowers and Gardens, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $195. Supply list will be sent upon enrollment.

Sept. 27 – Oct. 11, 2008
The Art of Stained Glass: Copper Foil Technique, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $145 (includes parking). Materials list will be sent upon enrollment.

Sept. 27, 2008
A Day with Sam Maloof, Master Woodworker, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Alta Loma. Fee: $195 (includes lunch). No refunds after Sept. 25, 2008. No discounts.

Nov. 1, 2008
Gourd Jewelry, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $95 (includes parking). Note: Materials fee of $7 payable at first class meeting.

Nov. 8, 2008
A Day with Sam Maloof, Master Woodworker, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Alta Loma. Fee: $195 (includes lunch). No refunds after Nov. 6, 2008. No discounts.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

Oct. 17 and 18, 2008
Native American Rock Art Field Experience, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Lake Perris Indian Regional Museum, Perris. Fee: $145.

Oct. 28-Nov. 14, 2008
Introduction to Indian Law and Government, Location: Online. Visit www.extension.ucr.edu. Fee: $175.

Nov. 5-19, 2008
Indian Material Culture – Southern California, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Sherman Indian High School, 9010 Magnolia Ave. Fee: $145. Materials fee of $7 payable at first class meeting.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Oct. 11, 2008
Rubber Stamping Workshop, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $65 (includes parking).

Dec. 6, 2008
Holiday Rubber Stamping Workshop, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $65 (includes parking).

PHOTOGRAPHY

Sept. 15-Nov. 3, 2008
Digital Photography: The Basics, Mondays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $325. Note: Students should bring their cameras and operating manuals to the first class.

Sept. 15, 2008
Organizing and Editing Your Digital Photos, Location: online. Visit www.extension.ucr.edu. Fee: $25.

Sept. 17-Oct. 22, 2008
Portrait Photography, Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $185. Note: Students will use their own digital or 35mm cameras to complete assignments.

Oct. 4-25, 2008
Documentary Photography, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert. Fee: $195. Note: Students will use their own digital or 35mm cameras to complete assignments.

Oct. 18 and 29, 2008
Introduction to Close-Up Photography, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Dr., Riverside. Fee: $125 (includes parking). Note: Students should bring their 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) cameras or digital cameras with adjustments for shutter speed and aperture and owner's manual to each meeting.

Oct. 24, 25 and 26, 2008
Photography in the Owens Valley, Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Lone Pine. Fee: $195 /couples $295.

Nov. 14, 15 and 16, 2008
Photographing Joshua Tree National Park, Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Joshua Tree National Park Association, Twentynine Palms. Fee: $195 /$295 couples.

WRITING

Sept. 15-Nov. 3, 2008
Reading for Writers, Mondays, 6 to 9 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $225.

Sept. 16-Nov. 25, 2008
Beginning Fiction Techniques, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (no meeting on Nov. 11). Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $295.

Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 2008
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $295.

Sept. 20-Oct. 11, 2008
Dialogue Workshop: Creating Memorable Voices, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $225.

Sept. 20-Nov. 8, 2008
Introduction to Playwriting, Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Location: UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert. Fee: $225.

Sept. 20 & 24 & Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 25, 2008
Creative Nonfiction Studio, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert. Fee: $295.

Sept. 25-Nov. 6, 2008
Alternative Publishing and Self-Publishing in Today's Marketplace, Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $225.

Sept. 27-Nov. 8, 2008
Screenwriting: Introduction, Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m. (No meeting Oct. 25. Additional hours to be arranged.) Location: UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $295.