We are so excited to see you all in Pigeon Forge. The schedule is jam packed with awesome sessions, so we know it will be hard to choose. We’re excited to let you know that you’ll be able to access all these sessions with a TTD365 membership shortly after the event concludes. The schedule below is organized by date, so click on the tab for each day to see what it holds in store for you. There is also a filter button to search for speakers.
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Enjoy taking photos?! The Photo Class is a series of two interactive classroom sessions centered around learning practical photography skills regardless of what camera you have. Bring any digital camera! For any skill level. Let’s go in-depth and more hands-on than a regular convention presentation. With the theme of “Deeper Than Snapshots”, we’ll explore the 5 distinct times of day in the natural world so we can take full advantage of whatever lighting situation we are shooting under. Students will then be assigned a specific photo assignment which they will have until the second session to fulfil. For conclusion, parents are invited to join us as we review the class submissions, learn what we can from the assignment experience, and leave with practical tips for growing in photography in the future. If you love snapping photos, you won’t want to miss these sessions! God has given us a love for art and beautiful things . . . let’s hone our photography skills for His glory!
Session 1 After students have photographed the Class Assignment given in the first session, parents are invited to join us for one of the best parts of the whole Class: a live review of the photos everyone has submitted for the assignments! Not only is observing everyone’s creative perspective on the same assignments totally fun, it can be deeply insightful making it a perfect springboard for gathering practical tips for helping budding photographers grow and excel in their photography beyond the classroom.
Learn how to write great stories from award-winning novelists! Do you have a teen who enjoys writing fiction? Or maybe one that doesn’t like writing at all? We’re here to help them ignite their love of storytelling. Many teens fall in love with writing when they can choose their own story ideas and write about concepts that matter to them. In this workshop, students will not only learn how to craft a standout novel from Kara Swanson and Sarina Louise, but also receive personal feedback on their story concept. In addition to receiving individualized feedback, students will emerge from the workshop with a solid novel concept that carries deeper truths they’re genuinely excited to write.
THERE WILL BE TWO IDENTICAL SECTIONS OF THIS CLASS: ONE ON THURSDAY AND ONE ON FRIDAY
The Impressionism period, AD 1870s-1880s, was a period of art where people were fascinated with form and color. In this project Sharon will teach students how to paint and think as an impressionist painter would have. This project is a Level 1 in difficulty and all students will love it! This workshop will take place in two segments. This is for 13-18 year olds.THE FIRST SEGMENT IS THURSDAY MAY 7TH IN SOUTH 4 FROM 4:20pm – 5:20pm. THE SECOND SEGMENT IS FRIDAY MAY 8TH IN THE HOLIDAY INN WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE LECONTE CENTER PARKING LOT BY A BRIDGE FROM 5:20pm – 6:20pm
Ready to level up your coding skills? Join us for this year’s programming workshop where we’ll be building a classic Memory Match game in Scratch! Designed for rising 5th graders through high school, students will learn to code the logic behind card-flipping and pair-matching. We provide the computers and the expertise—you just bring your creativity! Space is limited to 20 students, so be sure to secure your spot in this high-demand, hands-on session.
The pilots flying the Blue Angels are some of the most skilled fighter pilots in the world. They push their bodies and their planes to the edge every day. The Blue Angel is a modified F/A-18 aircraft that has been painted with striking, unmistakable colors. Create your own Blue Angel with Sharon as she leads you step by step through the process of drawing detailed architecture with colored pencils. Students will test their skills as the create the motion effects of the clouds and wind on the aircraft and the three dimensional, transparent canopy of the aircraft. This is for 12-18 year olds. THIS WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY MAY 9TH IN THE HOLIDAY INN WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE LECONTE CENTER PARKING LOT BY A BRIDGE FROM 3:00pm – 5:00pm
