Free+Mac+Workshops

For all those asking about FREE MAC Workshops, here's the schedule:
(Just show up, no registration required)

Mac Store, 235 Regent Street London, W1B 2EL 020 7153 9000


 * ~ Wednesday, October 24th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 12:00 pm || Getting Started WorkshopGot a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at our Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you all you need to know, from setting up to getting on the Web. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || Mac OS X Tiger WorkshopWith over 200 new features Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” puts power at your fingertips. Learn all about the breakthrough Spotlight search technology, Dashboard widgets, custom Web news, and multi-way video conferencing. You’ll see how the most innovative Mac OS in history changes the way your Mac works for you. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || Websites and Blogs Made Easy Join us on Wednesdays this month to discover how iWeb, part of iLife ’06, allows your business to design, develop and deploy a website with revolutionary style and ease. You’ll learn how to create compelling multimedia pieces and produce video podcasts and blogs to engage existing customers and attract new ones. Plus, see real-world examples of what other businesses have created with iWeb. (Business Day) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || iWork ’08 WorkshopiWork ’08 includes major upgrades to Pages and Keynote, and introduces Numbers, an innovative new spreadsheet application. In this workshop, you’ll discover just how easy it is to create impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations in minutes — whether you’re at home, at school or at the office. (Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Numbers WorkshopIt’s time to break away from the limitations of traditional spreadsheets and start working the way you think. Discover just how easy and fun it can be to create spreadsheets with Numbers. That’s right — “fun”, “easy” and “spreadsheets” can now be used in the same sentence. Come to the Numbers ’08 workshop and find out why. (Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac WorkshopThinking of switching from Windows to a Mac? Learn how easy it is to use your favourite Microsoft Office applications on the Mac in this hands-on workshop. We’ll explain the basics of the Mac operating system, answer your questions and show you how to make the transition with ease. (Workshop) ||
 * ~ Thursday, October 25th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 11:00 am || iLife ’08 WorkshopGet up close and personal with iLife ’08, the most significant upgrade ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications. Discover new ways to organise and edit your photos in iPhoto, create amazing home movies with iMovie and iDVD, record music and podcasts with GarageBand, and share it all on beautiful websites with iWeb and the .Mac Web Gallery. (Workshop) ||
 * 11:00 am - || 12:00 pm || Final Cut Express HD WorkshopFind out how to create professional quality video using powerful DV editing tools, optimised now for DV and HDV. Also learn how to create animated graphics, text effects and custom soundtracks with LiveType and Soundtrack. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iMovie and iDVD WorkshopiMovie has been rebuilt from the ground up for iLife ’08 and it’s going to change the way you make movies. Discover new ways to store, organise and browse your videos, as well as the fastest way ever to create amazing home movies to share with everyone in your life. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || Final Cut Pro WorkshopExplore Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional film and video editing software. We’ll show you how to log and capture your digital media, set up your project, use the tools and palettes, and add finishing touches. Finally we’ll demonstrate how to export your movie to QuickTime, CD, DVD, VHS and the Web. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Motion WorkshopLearn how Apple’s high-performance motion graphic design and production application lets you explore new creative territory. Motion integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro, and offers support for Photoshop layers. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac WorkshopThinking of switching from Windows to a Mac? Learn how easy it is to use your favourite Microsoft Office applications on the Mac in this hands-on workshop. We’ll explain the basics of the Mac operating system, answer your questions and show you how to make the transition with ease. (Workshop) ||
 * ~ Friday, October 26th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 11:00 am || Mac OS X Tiger WorkshopWith over 200 new features Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” puts power at your fingertips. Learn all about the breakthrough Spotlight search technology, Dashboard widgets, custom Web news, and multi-way video conferencing. You’ll see how the most innovative Mac OS in history changes the way your Mac works for you. (Workshop) ||
 * 11:00 am - || 12:00 pm || .Mac WorkshopFind out how .Mac offers innovative software and services, including your own ad-free .Mac email account, 10GB of iDisk and email storage space, seamless syncing of personal data between Mac computers, elegant Web page creation with HomePage, online file transfer and retrieval using your personal iDisk, and easy-to-use Backup software. In addition, learn all about the online .Mac Learning Centre containing interactive tutorials on a variety of Apple products. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iWork ’08 WorkshopiWork ’08 includes major upgrades to Pages and Keynote, and introduces Numbers, an innovative new spreadsheet application. In this workshop, you’ll discover just how easy it is to create impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations in minutes — whether you’re at home, at school or at the office. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iMovie and iDVD WorkshopiMovie has been rebuilt from the ground up for iLife ’08 and it’s going to change the way you make movies. Discover new ways to store, organise and browse your videos, as well as the fastest way ever to create amazing home movies to share with everyone in your life. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || Soundtrack Pro WorkshopDiscover how to clean up recorded audio, easily create original scores and add powerful sound effects to video projects. Find out how Soundtrack Pro integrates with Final Cut Pro to complete your production workflow. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || DVD Studio Pro WorkshopIn this progressive workshop, you’ll learn to produce professional-quality DVDs. Completely redesigned to simplify DVD authoring, DVD Studio Pro gives you unprecedented creative control. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * ~ Saturday, October 27th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 11:00 am || Getting Started WorkshopGot a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at our Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you all you need to know, from setting up to getting on the Web. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iWork ’08 WorkshopiWork ’08 includes major upgrades to Pages and Keynote, and introduces Numbers, an innovative new spreadsheet application. In this workshop, you’ll discover just how easy it is to create impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations in minutes — whether you’re at home, at school or at the office. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || iPhoto WorkshopFind out how iPhoto ’08 makes it easier than ever to organise, enhance and share your entire digital photo collection. You’ll learn new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books and calendars. (Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Roland GR-20 and GI-20 Guitar SynthesizersDid you know your guitar can double as a piano? Learn how Roland GR-20 and GI-20 guitar synthesizers can help you create keyboard sounds using simple software for your Mac. (Works on a Mac) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || Logic Pro WorkshopThis set of professional music creation tools combines composition, notation and audio production facilities in one product. It’s ideal for film, TV and video post-production. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || GarageBand WorkshopGarageBand puts an entire recording studio right on your Mac, and we’ll show you just how to use it. Learn how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments and vocals — no music experience required. (Workshop) ||
 * 7:00 pm - || 8:00 pm || Mac OS X Tiger Workshop ||
 * ~ Sunday, October 28th ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iLife ’08 WorkshopGet up close and personal with iLife ’08, the most significant upgrade ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications. Discover new ways to organise and edit your photos in iPhoto, create amazing home movies with iMovie and iDVD, record music and podcasts with GarageBand, and share it all on beautiful websites with iWeb and the .Mac Web Gallery. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iMovie and iDVD WorkshopiMovie has been rebuilt from the ground up for iLife ’08 and it’s going to change the way you make movies. Discover new ways to store, organise and browse your videos, as well as the fastest way ever to create amazing home movies to share with everyone in your life. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || iPhoto WorkshopFind out how iPhoto ’08 makes it easier than ever to organise, enhance and share your entire digital photo collection. You’ll learn new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books and calendars. (Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || GarageBand WorkshopGarageBand puts an entire recording studio right on your Mac, and we’ll show you just how to use it. Learn how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments and vocals — no music experience required. (Workshop) ||
 * ~ Monday, October 29th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 11:00 am || Adobe Photoshop Elements WorkshopFind out how Photoshop Elements lets you import images from digital cameras, scanners and CDs and modify them for print or the Net. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 11:00 am - || 12:00 pm || Digital Photography WorkshopTaking and sharing digital photographs is fun and easy. Join us to learn the benefits of going digital. You’ll learn how to choose the right camera, how images are captured and edited, and how to take great pictures. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iPhoto WorkshopFind out how iPhoto ’08 makes it easier than ever to organise, enhance and share your entire digital photo collection. You’ll learn new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools and create impressive prints, photo books and calendars. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || Aperture WorkshopDesigned from the ground up for professional photographers, Aperture provides everything you need after the shoot. Featuring a RAW-focused workflow, it makes RAW as easy as JPEG, letting you import, edit, catalogue, organise, retouch, publish and archive your images more effectively and efficiently than ever before. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Adobe Photoshop CS3 WorkshopDiscover the key features of Adobe Photoshop CS3, the world’s leading image-editing application. Explore its workspace, images and file navigation. Work with layers, channels, colour controls, filters, paint tools, masks and typographic effects. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac WorkshopThinking of switching from Windows to a Mac? Learn how easy it is to use your favourite Microsoft Office applications on the Mac in this hands-on workshop. We’ll explain the basics of the Mac operating system, answer your questions and show you how to make the transition with ease. (Workshop) ||
 * 7:00 pm - || 8:00 pm || Canon Photography Series — High Definition and Pro VideoSee for yourself the advantages of Canon’s range of high definition camcorders, with live demonstrations of the latest models. The presentation will also explore professional video options. (Special Events) ||
 * ~ Tuesday, October 30th ||
 * 10:00 am - || 11:00 am || Logic Express WorkshopLearn how to create music like a pro. Logic Express provides a step up from GarageBand for aspiring musicians, producers and composers without breaking the bank. We’ll introduce you to its powerful production tools, including over 30 plug-ins and software instruments. (Workshop) ||
 * 11:00 am - || 12:00 pm || GarageBand WorkshopGarageBand puts an entire recording studio right on your Mac, and we’ll show you just how to use it. Learn how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments and vocals — no music experience required. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || Podcasting Workshop“Podcasting” is one of the hottest buzzwords on the Internet. But what is it all about? Learn more about podcasting and how to create your own podcast. With the podcast recording studio in GarageBand and the podcast templates in iWeb, how can you go wrong? (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || Logic Pro WorkshopThis set of professional music creation tools combines composition, notation and audio production facilities in one product. It’s ideal for film, TV and video post-production. (Pro Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || GarageBand WorkshopGarageBand puts an entire recording studio right on your Mac, and we’ll show you just how to use it. Learn how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments and vocals — no music experience required. (Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac WorkshopThinking of switching from Windows to a Mac? Learn how easy it is to use your favourite Microsoft Office applications on the Mac in this hands-on workshop. We’ll explain the basics of the Mac operating system, answer your questions and show you how to make the transition with ease. (Workshop) ||
 * ~ Wednesday, October 31st ||
 * 10:00 am - || 12:00 pm || Getting Started WorkshopGot a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at our Getting Started Workshop. We’ll show you all you need to know, from setting up to getting on the Web. (Workshop) ||
 * 12:00 pm - || 1:00 pm || Mac OS X Tiger WorkshopWith over 200 new features Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” puts power at your fingertips. Learn all about the breakthrough Spotlight search technology, Dashboard widgets, custom Web news, and multi-way video conferencing. You’ll see how the most innovative Mac OS in history changes the way your Mac works for you. (Workshop) ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || Websites and Blogs Made Easy Join us on Wednesdays this month to discover how iWeb, part of iLife ’06, allows your business to design, develop and deploy a website with revolutionary style and ease. You’ll learn how to create compelling multimedia pieces and produce video podcasts and blogs to engage existing customers and attract new ones. Plus, see real-world examples of what other businesses have created with iWeb. (Business Day) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || iWork ’08 WorkshopiWork ’08 includes major upgrades to Pages and Keynote, and introduces Numbers, an innovative new spreadsheet application. In this workshop, you’ll discover just how easy it is to create impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations in minutes — whether you’re at home, at school or at the office. (Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Numbers WorkshopIt’s time to break away from the limitations of traditional spreadsheets and start working the way you think. Discover just how easy and fun it can be to create spreadsheets with Numbers. That’s right — “fun”, “easy” and “spreadsheets” can now be used in the same sentence. Come to the Numbers ’08 workshop and find out why. (Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac Workshop ||
 * 1:00 pm - || 2:00 pm || iWeb WorkshopLearn how to take your Web site, blog or podcast to the next level. With iWeb, you can create websites and blogs — complete with podcasts, photos and movies — and get them online, fast. And when it’s time to take your podcasts live, iWeb makes it easy. (Workshop) ||
 * 2:00 pm - || 3:00 pm || Websites and Blogs Made Easy Join us on Wednesdays this month to discover how iWeb, part of iLife ’06, allows your business to design, develop and deploy a website with revolutionary style and ease. You’ll learn how to create compelling multimedia pieces and produce video podcasts and blogs to engage existing customers and attract new ones. Plus, see real-world examples of what other businesses have created with iWeb. (Business Day) ||
 * 3:00 pm - || 4:00 pm || iWork ’08 WorkshopiWork ’08 includes major upgrades to Pages and Keynote, and introduces Numbers, an innovative new spreadsheet application. In this workshop, you’ll discover just how easy it is to create impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations in minutes — whether you’re at home, at school or at the office. (Workshop) ||
 * 4:00 pm - || 5:00 pm || Numbers WorkshopIt’s time to break away from the limitations of traditional spreadsheets and start working the way you think. Discover just how easy and fun it can be to create spreadsheets with Numbers. That’s right — “fun”, “easy” and “spreadsheets” can now be used in the same sentence. Come to the Numbers ’08 workshop and find out why. (Workshop) ||
 * 5:00 pm - || 6:00 pm || iPod and iTunes WorkshopLearn how iPod does much more than play music. Use it as a portable hard drive, store important info with the Notes Reader, or sync your contacts. Find out how its seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store make iPod the world’s best digital music player. (Workshop) ||
 * 6:00 pm - || 7:00 pm || PC to Mac Workshop ||