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Graphic Artists Guild May workshop

Graphic Artists Guild Workshop
New Web Design Tools for Visual Thinkers
with Erik Fadiman





Don't you wish there was a tool that let visual thinkers "draw" their ideas, yet still produced quality code that developers could use?

We'll look at two different desktop applications, Blocs and Pinegrow, which are easy to learn and output perfect html and css from the popular bootstrap framework. We'll also look at a two web-based prototyping tools called UXPIN and InVision which allow you to rapidly prototype a website and demonstrate interactivity to clients.

WHEN: THURSDAY, May 21,  7-8:30pm   

WHERE:
Seattle Central Creative Academy 1701 Broadway, 5th floor
www.seattlecentral.edu


Advance tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1585647

Graphic Artists Guild March workshop

Graphic Artists Guild March Workshop
Designing for the Game Industry

Wednesday, March 25th   12-1:30pm

Seattle Design Center
5701 6th Ave. S.
Seattle WA 98108

http://seattledesigncenter.com/

How do you get started in game design?
What background do you need?
What are the companies and how do you get your foot in the door?

Our gaming panel is ready to answer these are more questions in this month's fun and informative roll through the dramatic landscape of gaming.

Details and ticket information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1362611

Graphic Artists Guild workshop THIS WED

"You Ought to Be in Pictures": Creating Video for Self-Promotion

Presented by Ron Austin

Whether it's for YouTube, Vimeo or your own website, videos can be a great tool for promoting your business. Learn how to create your own videos using everything from iMovie to Premiere and After Effects to make effective presentations of you and your work.

The workshop will cover:

• Choosing a camera,
• Price range for equipment
• Editing software
• Creating a reel of your work 
• Posting to YouTube and Vimeo

WHEN: Wednesday February 25, 2015  12-1:30pm

WHERE: Seattle Design Center, Suite 292, 5701 6^th Avenue S, Seattle 98108

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260071

Brand yourself

Check out the Graphic Artists Guild lunchtime workshop on "Your Brand, Your Way" with Susan Straub-Martin, which will be held November 19, 2014, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Consider yourself a brand, a commodity. What would you like people to know about you? In this workshop, identify who you are as a brand, write a brand statement, and start crafting materials such as a business card or social media image.

The event will take place at the Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Avenue South, 98108. Get tickets here.

WordPress design workshop

This workshop by the Graphic Artists Guild might actually be helpful for writers, too.

Creating Sites in WordPress: What Designers Should Know
Presented by Bob Dunn
Wed. May 28, 2014​, noon-1:30 p.m. (social time at 11:15 a.m.)
Seattle Design Center-EAFA Gallery

Get more information or tickets.

Graphic novel goodness

Interested in creating a graphic novel? Learn from experts when Seattle's Graphic Arts Guild presents a day of graphic novel goodness on Saturday, January 25, 2014. This all-day event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., includes a panel and two morning workshops. David Lasky will present “Make Your Own Comic” for artists and Megan Kelso will lead a workshop for writers called "Comics For Writers." Then five panelists and a moderator will cover the rest! The session takes place at the Seattle Design Center. Check here for more information and a link to buy tickets.

Illustrators workshop

Illustrators, take note: This one's a don't-miss!

The Seattle Graphic Artsts Guild is holding a workshop on Wednesday, October 30 from noon-1:30pm. Register for a discounted price. Register for a discounted price.

Illustration: What Does It take…Besides Talent?

A Panel Discussion moderated by Sara Chapman

What is the state of illustration today? Can you find jobs and make money? What skills do you need? Join us for a stellar panel of working illustrators as we discuss what it takes to be a successful professional illustrator. Panelists include Henk Dawson, Nina Laden, Blanca Santander, Diana Fairbanks, and Sandy Haight.

Graphic Artists Guild October Workshop-Jennifer Mccord

Learn How Creativity Helps Position and Sell Books in a Fast Changing Marketplace

Wednesday, October 26, from 12-2 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

What you need to know about publishing today.

From the written word to the design and delivery of books, how books are created and sold is shifting. How will e-books, POD, and rapidly changing book technology affect your chances of success?

Jennifer McCord will brief you on the interplay and impacts of changes in publishing, and remind you that no matter how or where your work is published, it is all about content and design.

Bring your questions about current trends in publishing and take away ideas for a strategy working and succeeding in the evolving world of today's publishing.

WHERE

Seattle Design Center Plaza Building

5701 6^th Avenue S. STE. 292

Seattle 98108

Lunch available at Molly’s in the Atrium

HOW MUCH:

Preregister at Brown Paper Tickets

Guild member-$10

Student-$10

Professional Association member-$15

General-$20

At the door cash or check only

Guild member-$15

Student-$15

Professional Association member-$20

General-$25

More information on their website.

Graphic Artists Guild June Workshop

Moving from Graphic Design to User Experience (UX) Design

What is User Experience Design (UX Design) ?
How does it differ from traditional graphic design?
Why does it matter?
How is it done?

Find out this month as David Kelley takes us on an exploration of UX Design approaches.

When:

Wednesday, June 22, from 12-2 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

Where:

EAFA Gallery - room A239 in the Seattle Design Center Atrium Building

5701 Sixth Ave South

How Much:

Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets

Guild Member-$10

Full time student-$10

Sister Association Member-$15

General-$20

At the door, Cash or check only.

Guild member-$15

Full time student-$15

Sister Association Member-$20

General-$25

You can find more information at the Guild's website, or for questions: seattleguild@gmail.com

Graphic Artists Guild May 18 Workshop

The User in Google Analytics Land

Georgia Ball

Web analytics are a window into the private world of website user behavior. At first glance it looks like a tangled wilderness. What do those numbers and percentages mean? Learn to read the language of web analytics and track users as they navigate your website.

We'll cover:
Basic terms
How information is recorded
Significance to your bottom line
Key components of the Google Analytics interface
Tracking conversions and search terms

A website developer since 1999, Georgia Ball has used web analytics to gain proven results for national corporations, small business, advertising agencies and non-profit organizations

Pre register at Brown Paper Tickets
$10 Guild members
$10 Students
$15 Sister organizations
$20 General

At the Door- cash or check only -$5 more
More information at their website.

Graphic Artists Guild March Workshop

Graphic Artists Guild March Workshop presents Thomas James of Escape from Illustration Island: Future Strategies for Creative Professionals

As the world continues to change, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers and other artists are struggling to figure out how to survive as a creative professional. Join illustrator, author and creative consultant Thomas James for a discussion about new ways to position yourself for success in an ever-changing landscape. This presentation is a must for all professional artists who want to take their creative business to the next level.

When: Wednesday, March 30, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where:

EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center, 5701 Sixth Avenue South #A239 Seattle (

Bring your own lunch or grab something at the coffee kiosk in the lobby).

How Much: Pre-register at Brown Paper Tickets
Guild Member/full time student- $10
Sister Association Member-$15
General-$20

At the door (Cash or check only):
Guild member/full time student- $15
Sister Association Member-$20
General-$25

For more information visit the Guild website.

Graphic Novel Panel

Seattle Graphic Artists Guild presents:

A Graphic Novel Panel

Saturday, February 5, from 1-5 p.m., at the Cornish College of the Arts.

Learn from a panel of insiders how to develop a graphic novel and get it published. Portfolio reviews available!

Learn the ins and outs of Graphic Novels from a stellar panel of experts. These talented creative professionals have insights on all the facets of Graphic Novels, from business considerations to techniques they employ in their specific areas of expertise. They will share their wisdom, wit, and insight in a format that will take you through the various stages of production: planning, writing, artwork, publishing, and marketing in order to create and market your own graphic novel.

Peter Bagge- HATE, and it's precursor NEAT STUFF

Phil Foglio BUCK GODOT, MYTH ADVENTURES, and GIRL GENIUS

Mike Grell-JON SABLE FREELANCE, THE WARLORD

Jason Janicki-Writer with Wayfarer’s Moon

Leigh Kellogg-Artist with Wayfarer’s Moon

Michael Oeming -MICE TEMPLAR, QUIXOTE, and POWERS.

For more information, and to register visit their website.

Graphic Artists Guild Workshop

The Graphic Artists Guild Presents:

How to Find Out Who You Are and How to Sell It

Presented by Ted Leonhardt
Business Consultant and renowned Founder of The Leonhardt Group

Ted Leonhardt will show you how to position your business to fit changing times and talents. Ted's specialty is helping creative people develop products and services that both fit them and meet their clients' needs. If your business is not growing, the experiences he shares will give you some insight into how to turn it around.

The workshop is Wednesday January 26, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Pyramid Alehouse

(across from Safeco Field, with complimentary parking in front and back)

Prices (lunch included), if pre-paid by January 24, 11 a.m.
Guild Members and full-time students with I.D.: $25.
ASMP/AIGA members $35.
Non-members: $40.

At-the-door prices, cash or check only:
Guild Members and fulltime-students with I.D.: $32.
ASMP/AIGA members-$42.
Non-members: $47.

For more info, please visit their website, or the event link.

Graphic Artists Guild Holiday Bash & Silent Auction

It's the SPGA/Seattle Chapter Graphic Artists Guild Holiday Bash and Silent Auction on Wednesday, December 15, from 6:30-9 p.m. Join us at the Pyramid Alehouse for nibbles and a chance to bid on some great items. Bring a guest and your cash or checkbook (NO PLASTIC, sorry!) to bid on items like:

• Wacom tablet
• Training sessions with local experts: John Lustig-cartoonist, J'net Smith-art licenser, Henk Dawson-illustrator
• New books from Peachpit and O'Reilly
• Alien Skin software

How Much?

RSVP price http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/139537

Member and guest-$20

ASMP member - $20

Non-members-$30

At the door price cash or check only

Guild Member and guest $25

ASMP member - $25

Non-member - $35

Where?

Pyramid Alehouse, across from Safeco Field
1201 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA (206) 682-3377,
complimentary parking in front and back.