Computer: Artificial Intelligence for Creatives

Chimera is Sonoma County's first non-profit community arts and makerspace, located in downtown Sebastopol at the old Ford Garage building across from The Barlow. We're a community of makers, artists, engineers and creatives of all types who love to share, learn and work together.We are located in a 3,000 sq.ft. facility with 4,000 sq.ft. exterior space at6791 Sebastopol Ave. Suite #180in downtown Sebastopol, California.Our facility includes space and tools for electronics, jewelry, 3D printing, laser cutting, metalworking, welding, crafts/textiles, woodworking and more!

Chimera Arts

Explore the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence in this introductory course for artists, makers, and other creatives.

Chimera Arts and Maker Space

Using tools like ChatGPT for text generation and ideation, and MidJourney for AI-powered image creation, students will learn how to collaborate with AI to enhance their creative process in this 3 hour class. No technical background is required—just curiosity and a desire to experiment. The course also covers best practices, prompt engineering, and ethical considerations when working with generative AI.OutlineText generation:<ol><li>Platforms</li><li>Uses and caveats</li><li>Examples</li><li>Prompt structure (basic, intermediate, advanced)</li><li>Hands-on exercises</li></ol>Image generation:<ol><li>Platforms</li><li>Uses, tip and caveats</li><li>Examples</li><li>Prompt structure</li><li>Imposing style(s)</li><li>Parameters</li><li>Working with your images</li><li>Editing</li><li>Animation</li></ol>More about the classMaximum class size is 8 attendees.Class duration is about 3 hours.It would be helpful to bring your own laptop with ChatGPT and Midjourney accounts set up before the class. This is not mandatory as we have machines you can use.Minimum age is 14 years of age.Cancellations are allowed up to 72 hours before the start of class. You can also transfer to a later class.For more information: joe@chimeraarts.orgInstructorWith a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision, Joe Szuecs, pronounced SOOCH, brings decades of experience as both a software developer and a practicing artist. His career has spanned everything from coding complex systems to exhibiting visual art, giving him a deep understanding of both logic and creativity. Passionate about the intersection of art and technology, he now focuses on helping other creatives harness the power of AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney to expand their creative possibilities.

Computer: Artificial Intelligence for Creatives

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