Upcoming Events at the San Diego Archaeological Center

Artifact Casting Workshop, A Second Saturday Event

Saturday, April 9, 2011

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location:  San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027

This fast-paced workshop will include an introduction to casting materials and applications.  After an instructor-led demonstration, replica artifacts and casting materials will be provided to participants for a hands-on learning experience. Participants will be able to take home their castings at the end of the workshop.

FEE: $20 for Center members, $40 for nonmembers.

Reservations are required as seating is limited to 25 participants. Limited to participants age 14 and older.

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SDAC and KIIC Partner for Artifact and Rock Art Photography:

Class 1: Artifact Photography at the San Diego Archaeological Center (SDAC)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 92027

Digital photography is a valuable tool for documenting cultural material. Photographers are continuously striving to capture and record on film the "essence" of artifacts that give clues to their creation and function. Participants will be introduced to various techniques to digitally photodocument artifacts, including composition, lighting, and scale. The class is open to all-novices to professionals. A digital camera is required.

This class is limited to 20 students. Please bring a sack lunch. Snacks, soft drinks and water will be provided.

Contact: Programs Coordinator Annemarie Cox, 760-291-0370

Email: acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org

Website: www.sandiegoarchaeology.org

Class 2: Rock Art Photography at the Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center (KIIC)

Saturday, October 15, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or later if needed

Location:  13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (Silver lake Road), Poway, 92064

--Introduction to basic camera controls to optimize photo capture: Including controls on point-and-shoot cameras, as well as single lens reflex and other professional cameras.

--Photographing in the field: Discussion of ancillary equipment will be presented, including special lighting, tripods, filters, lenses and specialized cameras. Methods for capturing specific rock art panels in the field and official recording will be given.

This class is limited to 20 students. Please bring a sack lunch. Snacks, soft drinks and water will be provided.

Contact: Dan Cannon  858-922-8043 

Website: http://poway.org/index.aspx?page=354

Registration Information:

Members of KIIC or SDAC - $75 for both classes or $50 for one class  

Nonmembers - $100 for both classes or $65 for one class

Please send payment to: 

San Diego Archaeological Center

16666 San Pasqual Valley Road

Escondido, CA 92027

Or call SDAC at 760-291-0370 with credit card information.

For more information or directions call:

Dan Cannon at 858-922-8043 (KIIC)

Annemarie Cox (SDAC) at 760-291-0370 or email at acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org.