If you are interested in widening your skill set or specific knowledge of certain types of media, you can attend any number of workshops being held at Tipitina’s Co-op over the next month. Tipitina’s Co-op, located at 510 Johnston St. in Lafayette, is part of the non-profit Tipitina’s Foundation. For a monthly fee of $10, members of the cooperative gain access to computers, recording and film software, musical instruments, and a number of other services; however, all the workshops are free and open to the public.
Tipitina’s Workshops Jan. 19 – Feb. 25
Jan. 19 Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka at A.O.C. (124 East Main St.) at 6 p.m.
Jan. 26 The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 10 Intro to Final Cut Pro with David Webber at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 25 Compositing and Mattes with Ben Balser. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (all-day workshop)
Tipitina’s Co-op 510 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70501-8026 (337) 234-5137
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