Workshops require pre-registration and are subject to change. Please visit our calendar to register. Payment is collected on arrival.
Cell Phone Videography Workshop
In this workshop you will be learning how to get the most out of your cell phone for video projects. We’ll cover practical tips and techniques to improve your filming skills, from shooting basics to simple creative tricks. Depending on class size you may or may not be doing any hands-on practice. Bring your cell phone. This is a great workshop for anyone looking to get into videography or filmmaking.
When: 3rd Wednesdays - Nov 19, Dec 17 / Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Nov 18, Dec 16
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Character Voice Over Workshop
In this workshop you will be practicing to bring stories to life through character voices. NCM will supply the scripts. Unlike our Creating Audio Stories for Kids session, this workshop dives into playful improvisation and a touch of creative chaos to spark your imagination. This is a great workshop for someone who is beginning their voice-over journey.
When: 2nd Tuesdays - Nov 11, Dec 9 / Jan 13, Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Nov 10, Dec 8
Time: 11:30 - 12:30pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Creating Audio Stories for Kids Workshop
In this workshop you will be discovering how to craft engaging stories for young audiences, as well as some storytelling techniques. You will also learn some practical tips for sharing and distributing your creations.
When: 3rd Mondays - Nov 17, Dec 15 / Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, May 18, June 15, July 20, Sept 21, Nov 16
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Digital Art Workshop
In this hands-on workshop you will be exploring various digital art techniques. Participants will be supplied with a laptop for this workshop.
When: 1st Wednesdays - Nov 5, Dec 3 / Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Nov 4, Dec 2
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Developing Your Story Workshop
In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to develop your story for video or audio projects. We will help you explore techniques to shape your ideas into compelling narratives and give you a checklist to help you achieve your goals. A Zoom link will be provided after payment.
When: 2nd Mondays - Nov 10, Dec 8 / Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Nov 9, Dec 14
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Digitizing Your Artwork Workshop
In this workshop you will learn how to bring your creations into the digital world. We will cover tips & techniques for digitizing your artwork and other items, making them easier to share, preserve, and use in new ways.
When: 3rd Wednesdays - Jan 26, Feb 23, March 23, April 27, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
EditFest Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll receive a selection of video clips, music, and a creative prompt—then it’s your turn to edit them into something unique. You can bring your own laptop with any video editing software installed or use one of ours. You must have basic editing knowledge to participate in this workshop.
When: 3rd Wednesdays - Nov 19, Dec 17 / Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Nov 18, Dec 16
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Exploring Ai Workshop
In this workshop you will join the NCM interns in exploring various Ai tools for media creation. Each session highlights a different tool, from writing to distribution, showing how AI can support and enhance the creative process.
When: 1st Wednesdays - Nov 5, Dec 3 / Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Nov 4, Dec 2
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Filmmaking Essentials Workshop
This multi-week accelerated workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the art of filmmaking. You will learn everything needed to get you started on your journey. This workshop comes with assignments, so be prepared to learn at an eccelerated pace. This course is not eligible for the Workshop Punch Card Discount.
When: Tuesdays - See dates below
2026: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
2026: March 3, 10, 17 (extended class on 17th)
2026: May 5, 12, 19, 26
2026: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Fee: $125
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Greenscreen Fun Workshop
This hands-on workshop is open to all ages and introduces the creative world of greenscreen effects. You will get an introduction to how visual effects work.
When: 4th Wednesdays - Jan 28, March 25, May 27, July 22
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Improv Workshop
This hands-on workshop will cover a variety of improv techniques. This is a super fun way to improve your spontaneous skills.
When: 2nd Tuesdays - Nov 11, Dec 9 / Jan 13, Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Nov 10, Dec 8
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Intro to Animated Logos Workshop
This workshop covers a variety of techniques for creating animated logos, from both scanned or digitally created images.
When: 3rd Wednesdays - Nov 19, Dec 17 / Jan 21, April 15, May 20, July 15, Sept 16, Dec 16
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Marketing 101 Workshop
This workshop will cover a variety of marketing techniques and strategies.
When: 1st Mondays - Nov 3, Dec 1 / Jan 5, Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, July 6, Aug 3, Nov 2, Dec 7
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Podcasting Basics Workshop
This workshop is a hands-on workshop that will be covering the mechanics of “how to do a podcast”. It will include both the technical and creative information.
When: 4th Mondays - Jan 26, Feb 23, March 23, April 27, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28
Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Scripted Acting Workshop
This workshop will be covering a variety of techniques for acting on camera. Participants will be practing with NCM scripts for this workshop. This workshop may include you acting in scenes (off camera) with others.
When: 2nd Tuesdays - Nov 11, Dec 9 / Jan 13, Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Nov 10, Dec 8
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Studio Certification Class
This certification class is for those who wish to use NCM for DIY creation. Certification is required prior to use. NCM offers a free certification session each month. Other times are available at a fee or $25.
When: 3rd Mondays - Nov 17, Dec 15 / Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Nov 16
Time: 3:30 – 4:00pm
Fee: Free
Registration: Required in advance
Tech Help
The NCM interns are here to help you understand how to use your cell phone.
When: 3rd Wednesdays - Feb 18, April 15, Aug 19, Nov 18
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
The Art of Interviewing Workshop
This workshop is a hands-on workshop that will cover a variety of techniques for doing interviews on camera. This workshop focuses on both the interviewer and interviewee role, as well as conducting an interview where the interviewer is off camera.
When: 3rd Mondays - Nov 17 / Jan 19, April 20, July 20, Sept 21, Nov 16
Time: 11:00 - 12:00pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Understanding YouTube Workshop
This workshop covers how to maneuver YouTube as a viewer.
When: 4th Mondays
Jan 26, Feb 23, March 23, April 27, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
Video Techniques Workshop
This workshop explores various techniques in capturing video and some aspects of post-production. These include lighting, camera placement, effects, and more. These may be using cameras or cell phones. Editing software may vary. Each session looks at a different technique.
When: 1st Wednesdays - Nov 5, Dec 3 / Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Nov 4, Dec 2
Time: 11:30 - 12:30pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Voice-Over Basics Workshop
This workshop is for people just starting out in voice over. It covers a variety of techniques for narrative and commercial voice-overs. Participants will be reading scripts and receiving coaching.
When: 3rd Mondays - Nov 17, Dec 15 / Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Nov 16
Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included
YouTube Creation Essentials Course
This multi-week accelerated workshop offers an introduction to the art of creating videos for YouTube. You will learn everything needed to get you started on your journey. This workshop comes with assignments, so be prepared to learn at an excellerated pace. This course is not eligible for the Workshop Punch Card Discount.
When: Tuesdays - See dates below
2026: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
2026: March 3, 10, 17 (extended class on 17th)
2026: May 5, 12, 19, 26
2026: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Fee: $125
Registration: Required in advance
Learning Materials Included