1. How do I register for the seminar?
2. What are the hours of the seminar?
3. What is the dress code?
4. Can I use this as a tax deduction?
5. What is your cancellation policy?
6. I don't have a laptop, should I still attend?
7. I have an older version of Photoshop, will this seminar still be helpful?
8. How does the 100% Money-back Guarantee work?
9. Do you need volunteers? I'd like to help.
10. I run my own business, can I attend this seminar?
11. I am a college student, can I get a discount?
12. My son or daughter would like to attend, can they come?
13. I can't make it to the seminar, is John going to be doing another one?

How do I register for the seminar?
There are a number of ways you can register, click here.

What are the hours of the seminar?
Check-in begins at 7:30 am. The seminar schedule is 8:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

What is the dress code?
Casual. Jeans/shorts welcomed.

Can I use this as a tax deduction?
The expense of continuing education, when taken to maintain and improve professional skills, may be tax deductible. Please contact your accountant for details.

What is your cancellation policy?
If you are already registered and cannot attend, you are welcome to send someone in your place. If you cancel your registration up to ten business days before the seminar, we will refund your registration less a $10 enrollment charge.

I don't have a laptop, should I still attend?
Yes! A laptop is not required since everything is written step-by-step in the workbook. If you do have a laptop (Mac or PC), you are welcome to bring it to the seminar. There are some power outlets and free wi-fi.

I have an older version of Photoshop, will this seminar still be helpful?
Absolutely! Even though some examples will use features exclusive to CS4, most will not. A general rule of thumb for John's seminars is that for every version of Photoshop you are behind there will be about 10% of the Photoshop examples you won't be able to do. So with CS3, you should be able to do about 90% of the stuff covered, CS2 about 80%, CS about 70% etc.

How does the 100% Money-back Guarantee work?
The Creative Arts ministry of Fairfax Community Church strives to be an artistic and creative supplier of the finest designs and professional training seminars. John has personally trained thousands of users and they have told us that he delivers excellent Photoshop® seminars. However, if at the end of the day you are not 100% satisfied, please contact one of our representatives on-site, and we’ll gladly refund your full seminar tuition. Attendance is required to qualify for money-back guarantee.

Do you need volunteers? I'd like to help.
Definitely! We need a lot of help to pull this event off! If you'd like to help with setup, check-in, greeting, prepping materials, or food, please contact Valerie Dickson, valeriedickson@fairfax.cc. If you'd like to help with technical aspects (sound, video, photography, etc.) please contact John Falke, johnfalke@fairfax.cc.

I run my own business, can I attend this seminar?
Yes. Even though the examples will be ministry and church focused, the techniques apply to all kinds of promotions and graphics.

I am a college student, can I get a discount?
Yes, if you register in advance we have a student/teacher rate of $19. A valid school Photo ID will be required at check-in on Feb. 27. If you register at the door it will be $45.

My son or daughter would like to attend, can they come?
Middle school and high school students are welcome to attend. Please use the student discount rate of $19 when registering. Younger students are also welcome to come with an attending parent. The elementary school student also qualifies for the $19 discount price and the parent should pay the current registration price. We've had 5th and 6th grade students come to the seminar before.

I can't make it to the seminar, is John going to be doing another one?
John is planning to do the seminar in a number of different cities but currently, Feb. 27 is the only local one scheduled until the Fall of 2010. He would love to be able to do another local one before then, but it will depend if there is another church or organization that wants to host the seminar.

You are welcome to pay the current registration price for the workbook and pick it up the following week/weekend (even though you can't attend), there are several people doing that. The Graphic Secrets seminar is also available on DVD. The price is $50 for seminar on 5 DVDs and $75 for the DVDs and Workbook. There are also a number of John's other seminars available on DVD with the workbook.

Still have questions or concerns? Please call John Falke at 703-745-1030 or email him at johnfalke@fairfax.cc.

Seminar Workbook: Spend the day learning instead of taking notes. The Graphic Secrets for Ministry workbook, written by John Falke, follows along with each session.

Keyboard Shortcut Reference: Our Photoshop® keyboard shortcut reference serves as a “cheat sheet” for speeding up your workflow, an invaluable tool that you’ll use over and over again.

Resource Disc: Take home training resources, custom brushes, plug-ins, and some of images used in the workbook.

Lunch Catered by Chick-fil-A®: Enjoy a delicious individually wrapped sandwich, chips and a tasty cookie.

John Falke is the Executive Director of Creative Arts at Fairfax Community Church. He is a regular speaker at YS’ National Youth Workers Conventions and founder of OpenResources.org. John is an Adobe® Certified Expert in Photoshop® CS4 and is nationally recognized as an authority on graphics in ministry. He has written articles for Rev! and Collide magazines.

A few quotes from previous attendees:

• "John teaches practical training that I can use!"
• "Unbelievable! I learned more today than the entire year in my graphic design course."
• "I’ve been to several of John’s seminars and I can’t get enough! Amazing teaching!"
• "John’s proficiency inspires me!"
• Read more Rants & Raves on John's website.

More information:

• Follow John Falke on Twitter.
• Connect with John Falke on Facebook (please include a comment about attending the seminar with your request).
• Visit OpenResources.org and download free sermon series graphics created by John Falke
• Check out John's Photoshop For Ministry Training DVDs.

Full-day seminar starts at 8:30am. Check-in begins at 7:30am. If you have questions you can call the church office on weekdays 9am-2pm: 703-745-1030.

The seminar is sold out but you can get on the waiting list by sending an email or order the seminar on DVD. The way the waiting list works:

1. Send an email to johnfalke@fairfax.cc with "Seminar Waiting List" in the subject line. Be sure to include your first and last name and phone number in the content of the email. We will not accept waiting list requests by phone.
2. Your order in the waiting list will be determined by when we receive your email.
3. As room becomes available in the seminar, we will email people on the waiting list in order that we received the requests and let you know there is a spot for you.
4. On Saturday, Feb. 27 you show-up during check-in (7:30-8:30am) and pay the $45 At the Door registration fee using cash, check or credit card.

Hosted by Fairfax Community Church 11451 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

The seminar is sold out! Tuition is per person. Includes all sessions, detailed workbook, resource disc, and lunch. 100% Money-back Guarantee!

Still have questions or concerns? Please call John Falke at 703-745-1030 or email him at johnfalke@fairfax.cc.

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Video Producers Publication Designers Desktop Publishers Business Owners Educators Students Anyone else who wants to get the most out of Photoshop®.