Press Release
Register now for middle, high school photo class at Fla. Museum
For Immediate Release May 15, 2006
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Lauren Williams
PHOTO AVAILABLE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer a week-long photography class for students enrolled in grades 7-10 titled "Freeze Frame" from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 5-10.
The class will explore various black and white techniques and experiment with digital photography. Participants have the opportunity to meet with local photographers, travel to one of Florida's beautiful natural areas and use their camera lens to capture a butterfly. Students also will polish their skills in the darkroom and take part in a photography gallery opening.
The cost of the session is $170 for Florida Museum members and $215 for non-members, plus a $4 lab fee. Students must bring their own 35 mm camera. For more information, call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/camps7-10.htm.
The Florida Museum also is offering a number of summer classes for students in grades 1-6. For more information call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/camps1-6.htm.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.