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This is the best course I've ever taken like this. Questions were encouraged and the support was amazing. I was amazed at how easy it was to understand the lessons and how logical it all was. There was enough practice doing the lessons that I can actually remember it! MaryLou is such a wonderful teacher; she makes it so easy to learn! Thanks so much and I'm signing up for part 2!
- Merrie, Wichita, Kansas

The HTML course by MaryLou is a very easy to understand course.  In 6 short weeks she takes you from knowing absolutely nothing about HTML, to having a beautiful website ready to display on the web.  Thank you for a fantastic course!
- Carol V

This class was the perfect setting in which to learn the basics of HTML.  Having the interaction with my classmates on the VAA board was also very helpful. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting even to just understand what HTML is and what it's for.
- Merlene

MaryLou is a very thorough teacher and will see you through the rough parts. The course offered more then expected but I feel as though I've learned code that is a definitive must. I will be able to compose html code for a web page from what I've been taught in this class.
- Valery

This was a wonderful experience. What makes this class sit apart from so many others that are offered on line is, this class was  HANDS ON every single day of the 6 week course.
- Anna

This was my third attempt to learn beginning HTML...so I had my doubts in the beginning.  MaryLou not only knows the subject matter, but she knows how to get it across to the student, and her patience is over the top.
- Vivian

I cannot recommend highly enough the course Intro to HTML written by and taught by MaryLou White. Wonderful and wonderful teacher.  Nothing was ever too much for her or too trivial.
- Carol W

I enjoyed this course so much and highly recommend it to anyone.
- Nancy S.

This was a fun, painless way to get some basic knowledge in HTML. The lessons were well explained, the examples were clear and well done. All in all, a great way to learn something about website designing.
- Carolyn, BC

I had taken another Intro to HTML on line & ended up quitting after the second lesson (and I'm not a quitter). Heard about how great this HTML class was & decided to try it and it was so worth the time and money spent. I will be taking more classes thru the Visual Arts Academy.
- Cathie

Highly recommended and well worth the money!
- Ken

Mary Lou's HTML class is the best. The format is a building process from beginning to end that makes learning HTML simple and easy. I enjoyed every moment I spent on this class and am hooked on HTML for life.
- Rachel

I wanted to learn the correct way to build a page - Not waste my time with trial and error. I feel the time spent taking this course was well worth it.
- Deb, Indiana

I believe that you guys rock. I have been wondering for a long time how webpages were created and you offer this course at such a decent price. I don't know what took me so long to hear of ya'll.
- Amanda-Oklahoma

What I've learned in six weeks will stay with me forever!
- Sheila, Australia

It was fun to learn how to build my own web page rather than using a canned program that is what you see is what you get. I got what I wanted on a web page better than with some of the software programs to build one.
- Jeanne, Idaho

This class is packed with learning but in such an easy way. The instructor, MaryLou White, is just awesome and has such patience and always encourages you. It's just unbelievable what you get for this small amount of money. I hope anyone that is interested in learning HTML will sign up and learn by taking this class. Thank you MaryLou.
- Rosalie

I paid over a thousand dollars several years ago to take an 8-week Webmaster Certification course. In those 8 weeks I learnt almost nothing about HMTL really. In these 6 weeks, I have learnt how to make a 3-page website(or more) complete with photos and even background music, and for FAR LESS!
Thank you so much MaryLou White!
- Bridget

This was such an awesome course. I never dreamed I would learn so much. Just a few weeks ago I didn't know a thing about html or even how to begin to start to create a web page, and now I'm able to do just that and it's the best feeling. From a one line sentence on a blank page to a fully constructed web page in 6 weeks. Wow!! What A Thrill. You've GOT to take this course if you want to learn HTML it's the BEST.
- Sheryl, Lousiana

I was really surprized how much I learned. The class said just the basics, it covered more info than I expected. MaryLou was very helpful and very kind. My questions were answered promptly. I would highly recommend this class to anyone, even if you do not plan to use it to build a web site. I learned alot about the construction. Many thanks.
- LindaHT, Jackson, Mississippi

I think this course is a great course and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to get started in HTML.
- Ellen- Texas

I recommend this course if you desire to create a web page. It is set out so that you comprehend each step.
- Mary Gibson, Australia

This course helped me create a web page but also gave me the knowledge to know how internet sites operate.
- San, Australia

Introduction to HTML2:Tables and More

This is the class to take to really finish off the creation of a professional looking and fun Web Site.
I loved it and have already begun putting what I have learned to good use.
-Merlene

MaryLou's course exceeded my expectations. I cannot believe how much I have learned in 6 short weeks!
-Joanne

I would say this is one of the best explained html and table courses that I have ever come across on the net. MaryLou, made everything so simple for everyone to understand. And if you had a problem she was right there to help you fix it. Just having a teacher like her is enough to advertise this course. Thank you everyone for putting on such a great course. I feel very comfortable and know that I have had a great learning experience.
-Helen

I have taken other online courses & gave up on them because they were not formatted well & the help was not readily available. The Visual Arts Academy is quite the opposite. I have taken two courses already & do plan to take more. The cost is certainly well worth it. I would recommend it to any one.
-Cathie

MaryLou has prepared two very well written courses. The step-by-step progressive learning builds skills and confidence in the student. Anyone who takes these courses and does the required work will come away with the knowledge and skills to create a very nice webpage.
-Darra - Virginia

I have taken both html courses and found them very easy to follow, even for a beginner. The lessons were well written and easy to follow. Excellent instruction too.
-Maureen, Australia

This course was excellent value for money. Both courses (Just the Basics and Tables and More) I would recommend it to anyone wishing to learn HTML.
-Reg S.

I have seen many HTML Classes throughtout the internet but MaryLou really knows how to show and express what needs to be said in order to learn HTML fully. She has taken a hard task and made it very easy. She is a wonderful teacher.
-Glenda, S.C.

This course was worth the money I spend to take. I have told everyone that I know about this course and the first one I took. I highly recommend this Academy.
-Virginia K - Utah

Compared with the tiny investment that was required, this course is worth millions! I no longer look at web pages and wonder "How do you do that?"
-Jorge-Portugal

MaryLou was an exceptional teacher and made this course delightful. The students developed a relationship that enhanced learning because of MaryLou's encouragement. I never thought I would be able to produce a web site in such a short period of time.
- Ginger Wentrcek, Texas

Anyone interested in learning HTML must take these two classes. I can't say enough good things about MaryLou and her classes. MaryLou is not only a great instructor but also has a wonderful sense of humour and I never thought I would have so much fun learning.
- Rita, LaSalle,Canada

MaryLou teaches a thorough class. I don't think it would be possible for me to stuff any more information in my head than I did! Excellent. I am indebted to MaryLou for the fact that I can now code my own page with confidence. THANK YOU MARYLOU.
- Alice, Ohio

Excellent course and Excellent value
- Sheryl Callard, UK

PhotoImpact: Digital Scrapbooking

Thank you for having this course and I hope more who would like to learn digital scrapbooking with PhotoImpact will find your course.
-Cindy

From someone who was a relative newbie with digital scrapbooking, this comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow class, gave me the background and confidence to continue my scrapbooking journey! Well worth the money!
-Celeste H.

This Scrapbooking Course, as presented, is thorough and fun. I feel I can advance with the knowledge I've acquired from taking this course. The lesson exercises offered the basic tool arrangement necessary for future use. I've learned more about using PI then I had previously known.
-Valery, Washington

Very in depth as to making your own elements, papers and set up of the final SB page.
-Barbara, Florida

PhotoImpact 10: More to Discover

Excellent instruction resulting in a gratifying experience.
-Frankie

Find where Ulead put the many features of Photoimpact in Version 10. Then have fun trying different techniques using the various tools.
-Bernie

Brilliant course. Well written and enjoyable. Loads of info.
-Maggie

I was fortunate enough to take this course immediately after graduating from the PIRC Beginners’ Workshop. Virginia’s well-written lessons are packed with valuable information that enhanced and built upon what I’d learned in the BW. The information on merges is invaluable, as I now understand how to layer an image with masks and merges. This course is a must for anyone who wishes to build upon her knowledge of PI 10.
-Adele - Ohio

What a bargain! I didn't expect such indepth lessons. I would gladly recommend this course to anyone. It was well worth my time and money. Thanks.
-Lola

This is a perfect follow-up class to Beginner's Workshop. The lessons are well written and Virginia is a wonderful teacher. I would highly recommend this class. It is well worth the money. Thank you.
- M Wright, Iowa

I really enjoyed taking this course. There were many things I had learned long ago, but had forgotten about, and many tings I didn't know about! The course just made me more aware of the all the possibilities within PI. I would heartily recommend this course to anybody!
-Barb - Arkansas

PhotoImpact 11/12: More to Discover

A wonderful extension of the PIRC-BW course, there is so much more in the PI program to discover! Well worth the small fee and Virginia is a great instructor, very prompt with replies & courteous with her students.
-Barbara-Florida

The course was highly structured with excellent mentor backup and very approachable tutors
Tim Swain -UKBearMistress was right there with to give immediate help when I needed it and was very patient with me
Sarah -California

PixelsArt

The Pixel Art course was great. I would suggest anyone interested in Pixel Art to give this course a try...I had a ton of fun.
-Ginny

I really enjoyed it and you get to learn a lot. Its well worth doing.
- Clare, UK

The VAA is set-up very well and, IMO, is a value for the money and an invaluable experience. However, one must be mindful that whilst the course teaches various tecniques and principles of the particular artform, it's up to the student to build on this thru' 'practicing'....
It's been a wonderful experience to have been part of a VAA course and to have been offered this opportunity to further my pixelart knowledge.
-Lorraine- New Zealand

FilterImpact/Filter Fun

Mandy was very supportive of taking your own path with the exercises and tutorials. That made it a lot of fun.
-Bernie

This is one of the best organized and fun classes that I have participated in on the VAA. Mandy gives you an abundance of information and has put a tremendous amount of effort and thought into her lessons. I highly encourage others to take it.
Sylvia Barrett -Texas

I loved this class, as it was so much fun! With the vast amount of free and commercial 3rd party filters and plugins out there, trying to master them on one’s own can be a daunting task. Mandy shows you what’s available in the filter world, how to organize them on your PC, and what you can do with them. From scrapbook blocks and sets, to turning photos into works of art, each lesson is packed with information and fun. This course truly exceeded my expectations, and turned my PhotoImpact software into a more powerful, creative tool.
-Adele - Ohio

Great course showing new aspects in working with filters. Easy to follow, gives the necessary information in short form and much possibilities to try it!
-Kerstin, Germany

This is a well-written and well-thought out course. The exercises and tutorials are imaginative and fun! Mandy teaches how to find and use filters for the simplest to rather fabulous effects. The filters used for the required lessons can be had for zero dollars; which is not to say she avoids mention of those with prices! I recommend this class to anyone with either an interest in playing around in PI or who is looking for specific effects for specific photos -- or both.
- Virginia Miller, Florida

Great class. There are so many possibilities.
-Mike-Texas

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and what I learned. Mandy has done an excellent job of writing up lessons and the tutorials she used. Also she has beautiful examples. Thanks Mandy I learned exactly what I came for.
-Rosalie - Idaho

Photography/Camera Basics

This is a terrific course for those of us who have no clue what all those buttons and icons on our digital cameras might mean. The camera will take pictures if we point it at something and push the shutter, but will it come out the way we thought? Only now and then. But now I've taken this class, I've learned about all sorts of photographic things and how to relate that information to my own camera, and best of all, most of my photos come out looking the way I hoped!
I think it would be a wonderful gift class to go with a new digital camera, even if you give it to yourself :)
-Virginia - Georgia

This course is great for learning what your digital camera is capable of doing (no matter the make of model. I especially enjoyed the section on proper lighting and how to override my camera's automatic features to achieve the image I wanted. We even learned how to take fantastic night time shots!
-Debbie-Indiana

Excellent course to learn about how to take photographs and use a camera more effectively
-Maureen- Australia

Working with UltraFractal

This course is a must for everybody who is artistically interested and wants to get more out of the software than knowledge of the manual, I learned things during these six weeks that I would never have come across alone, not even in the comunity of the mailing list.
-Nada - Spain

A mind stretchingly amazing learning experience as infinite as fractals themselves.
Julia-G-Worcestershire,UK

Janet's course taught me more about Ultra Fractal than any tutorial could have. It was loaded with information and instruction on how to do things. It was well-organized and easy to follow. Also, it is invaluable to have a knowledgeable instructor just a email away who can answer all our questions and knows where to direct us for more information if we need it. This was a quality class well worth every cent. I cannot wait to take more of her classes!!
-Deb K - Michigan

This class was amazing. I have learned so many things about UF that I am not sure I would have ever figured out on my own. Highly recommend for everyone using UF.
-Lenora -New York

I think Ultrafractal is not an easy program, and it is difficult to learn it without a teacher. Janet is the authority on it. I loved this course and will continue with her as long as possible. Many thanks to her, and to you for organizing it!
-Renatta - California

For anyone that wants to learn UF but finds the program itself daunting and hard to understand, take this course. Janet makes the "mud" clear as glass and you'll soon be on your way to creating your own fractal art. The course is extremely well written and Janet's answers to questions posed are clear, concise and very helpful. This course is an absolute MUST if you are serious about learning UF.
-Katie- Missouri

I thought the class was very well planned. You could tell that Janet put a lot of forethought into planning the lessons and she provided wonderful examples. I'm looking forward to her next class!
-Kelly - Virginia

This class was great, and just what I needed. The type and amount of information, illustrations, descriptions, homework and feedback have really helped me to understand a little more about how Ultra Fractal works and also to begin to learn to make fractals deliberately rather than haphazardly and accidentally. I have printed all the lessons and put them in a notebook, because there is too much good content to absorb in only six weeks, and because this class work will benefit me for years to come. I am thoroughly looking forward to the masking class and to any Ultra Fractal class that is offered by Janet Parke through the Visual Arts Academy in the future.
-Stephanie - Kentucky

A delightful class that makes the exploration of Ultra Fractal and adventure in magic thinking, the instructor is a goddess!
-Ralph-NewJersey

I learned so much from this course! I now feel a lot more in control of the software. This course was worth every penny of the fee.
-Martha-Virginia

This course is an absolute must for everyone who wants to work with the UF-Program. Guided by an excellent text, working on precisely defined homework, receiving feedback and observing the work of my fellow students, I have learnt in six weeks, what on my own I wouldn't have learnt in a year. Janet Parke, besides beeing a marvellous artist, is also a great teacher.
-Peter
Cochabamba, Bolivia

I learned more from six weeks with Janet Parke in Working with Ultlrafractal than I have learned in several years of self experimentation. I feel the quality of my art has improved exponentially and I would recommend this course to any one who is even remotely interested in working with fractals.
-Linda D

I highly recommend the “Working With Ultrafractal” course for beginners and veterans alike! Janet has put an enormous amount of time and effort into class preparation, and the atmosphere is professional, informative, and conducive to learning. The systematic approach to understanding the Mandelbrot set is invaluable for further exploration, and the coloring algorithms used as examples open worlds of possibilities! With her patient guidance and vast experience, Janet guides the student through a series of interesting lessons that are challenging and fun. A must for UF users of any skill level who want a better “toolbox” for making some order out of chaos!
-Panny

This course was amazing.I learnt so much and I'm thrilled with the information and results! Janet is a very hardworking, conscientious instructor who makes time for each of her students. I highly recommend this course and the Visual Arts Academy for anyone who has an interest in fractals or any of the other courses offered. In my opinion, it's one of the best "treasures" on the net.
-Kirsty T. - Milmay, Canada

I would say to anyone who is SERIOUS about learning this program, this class is a must.
-Kathy M- California

This class and Janet have an excellent reputation even so, my expectations were exceeded.
- Cerenity Davis, Washington

The only thing I regret, is that I didn't subscribe earlier! Exceptionally helpful course.
- M.Mockli, Switzerland

It was the best online course I've ever had; outstanding in every way!
- Cornelia Yoder,Vestal, NY

If anyone is interested in Ultrafractal, then take the course by Janet Parke. Do it, do it, do it!!!
- Bernd Sawade, Germany

Anyone wishing to gain a greater understanding of Ultra Fractal would do well to take this course. No matter what you already know, there's information here which is invaluable. I highly recommend both Working With Ultra Fractal and Janet Parke. Please do yourself a service and take this incredibly worthwhile course.
- Katherine Bendtsen, Minnesota

This course is truly a must for anyone who enjoys the art of fractals. It takes the mystery out of some of the more obscure areas of UF and reveals massive amounts of the "magic" of which the software is capable with the proper guidance. Janet Parke is a natural teacher. She is extremely approachable and patient... and any questions are answered thoroughly and promptly. I cannot sing the praises of this course loudly enough and I thank Janet, Kerry and the Visual Arts Academy for making this awesome learning experience possible!
- Helen Grainge, Niagara on the Lake,Ontario, Canada

I have worked with fractals for several years and found this course very worthwhile but at the same time I think it is suitable for beginners. It was very well presented. I learned a lot and there are many areas to go back to for future exploration, and besides- it was a lot of fun!
-Kathy, California

Although I have been working with Ultra Fractal for several years, I learned many things that I had not discovered before. I had no idea that working with this software could be so rewarding. Before, what I did was mainly hit and miss. Now, thanks to Janet, I know a bit more about what I'm doing.
-Lale Erguner, Turkey

Ultra Fractal Masking Techniques

Ultra Fractal is a very complex program, but this class will teach you masking in UF that would have taken years to figure out on your own. Each lesson is in depth & fluently written. The information given in this class could easily warrant twice the registration cost and still be a bargain!
- Lenora, NewYork

Janet Parke is a wonderful teacher. She is thorough, and easy to understand, and she loves her subject.
- Renatta, California

Very detailed in-depth coverage of masking. Between the classes, the homework, and the special challenges I have enough material to work on for months to come. If you are serious about UF, sign up. You'll be glad you did.
- Gary, Mississippi

This is the second course I've taken with Janet, and like the first, it was wonderful! The lessons included many techniques invaluable to making more interesting art with Ultra Fractal, and all of the lessons were planned thoughtfully and clearly. Excellent!
- Kelly, Virginia

I found the UltraFractal courses interesting, informative, and challenging. In short, everything I ever wanted in a course. I highly recommend them to anyone wishing to learn Ultra Fractal, or wishing to take their fractal art to a new level.
- Cathy, British Columbia, Canada

This course can be described only in superlatives. After having accomplished the first course it was like diving into the secrets of the program and of Janet's insider knowledge. The six lessons were again packed with information and beautiful examples. Janet is a born teacher and anyone who is willing to learn will get the most out of this course.
- Nada, Spain

Janet Parke has done it again with this brilliant course. Anyone who wants to learn UF and learn it correctly should make her courses a priority. The masking course delves deeply into the nuances and applications of the mysterious mask when combined with UF. Janet's lessons are extremely well written, concise and packed full of information that only an expert like Janet would know. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is serious about advancing in UF.
- Katie, Missouri

Janet is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone serious about creating fractal art. Her approach to creating fractal art helped take much of the mystery and chance out of the process for me & helped me define much better work habits.
- Richard, Wilmington, Delaware

Using "masks" was a totally foreign concept for me. Janet, instructor extraordinaire, made the lessons easy to understand....and the techniques she taught us I would never have learned on my own. Thank you, Janet!!!
- Deb K, Michigan

An in-depth, intense course for people who really want to learn UF taught by Janet Parke, who is an excellent fractal artist, but also a great teacher.
- Collette, Oregon

The growth in my art with the Untra Fractal program has been phenomenal as a result of this class. Janet Parke is such an understanding and caring instructor. She really gives individual attention to each student and works with them until they completely understand the concepts being taught.
- Linda D, Florida

This is my second course with Janet. If you think you know about masking, think again! The lessons were coherent, informative, and logical. Numerous masking techniques were presented beautifully, and the opportunity to improve both composition and subtleties of one’s own artwork opens a world of possibilities. As in Janet’s “Working with Ultrafractal” course, the student must be prepared to apply himself in order to get the most out of each lesson. I wholeheartedly recommend that beginners and veterans take advantage of what “Ultrafractal Masking” has to offer! This course has renewed my enthusiasm, and presents, in a stimulating atmosphere, a more complete toolbox for the fractal artist!
- Panny, SC

I never understood how masking worked on my own. Janet clearly and concisely explained the masking process in such a great way that now I feel confident in the use of masks in my artwork. Fantastic course, fantastic teacher and fantastic academy!!!
- Kirsty, Mildmay,Ontario

Even though I have used Ultra Fractal for six years, the masking course taught me more than I dreamed possible. I am very pleased and so glad that I took these classes!
- Cindy Meyers, California

A wealth of information is provided that most people could not derive on their own.
- Michael, Towanda, Pennsylvania

This course was fantastic, the lessons were well thought out, beautifully presented, and packed with information, ideas and inspiration. Janet is an Ultra Fractal expert! Her art and ideas are very inspiring.
- Linda B, upstate New York, USA

This course was a "total immersion" lesson on using masks in UF. There was a tremendous amount of material presented but it was done so systematically and comprehensively that it never became overwhelming. Janet was always prompt in answering any and all questions and went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that each student fully grasped the concept being taught.I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about getting the most out of Ultra Fractal!
- Helen, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

I really liked masking class and Janet is excellent teacher besides being a great Artist. This class helped me to improve my fractal skills tremendously.
- Elena

Masking opens up such a huge field of exploration ~ it's like being given a key to stairway to the stars.
Julia-G, Worcestershire UK

Ultra Fractal Artistry

Janet Parke is a real treasure. Thank you so much for your making her available to us.
- Pat Goltz, Arizona

Janet's artistry course is the climax of three courses, where the first two are rather technically orientated to master Ultra fractal, this one leads you into more general art questions. As far as I know this has not been done before, giving fractalling an artistic spine so to speak. Janet is such a great teacher, I would have loved her to do more courses.
- Nada, Spain

This is a wonderful course for growing yourself as an artist and for taking your art to that much cliched "next level." I encourage anyone who is serious about creating art with Ultra Fractal to take it.
- Kerry M, Arizona

Janet has again written a through and informational class. Art is so subjective but she has put together the basic principles and applied them to UF. A perfect class and rounds out the other 2 UF classes fantastically!!!
- Lenora-NewYork

Have you struggled with Ultra Fractal software? Do you create 'pretty' pictures but wonder how the top fractalists create art? Apply for all three courses with Janet Parke - who has plumbed the intricacies of this program and take your fractal images to another level. I began the first course with a healthy level of skepticism – an online course, really! But now have a binder full of information, a six-month history of creative growth, a lifetimes worth of potential images waiting to be born, and a changed attitude towards internet learning.
- Rose Rushbrooke, Aldie, Virginia

Janet is an absolutely fantastic instructor. The course material is awesome, but Janet's skill as a teacher is just incredible. I know I shall recommend her classes (I've now taken all 3) to my friends! Thank you!
- Theresa, Maryland

Janet's perceptions into artistic practice are deep and knowledgeable. We are so lucky she shares them with such generosity. Tthis is an excellent course and meets with all expectations.
- Jacqueline, Swanage, Dorset, UK

Fantastic! Janet is an artist in every sense of the word. Her courses are beautifully presented and loaded with valuable information and inspiration. Incredible value for the money!
- Linda, New York

I think the methods are fair and the manner of adressing the student needs, are authentic. I noted that there were student expectations that were excessive. Working through them and the attitude was hampering.
- Valery, Washington

The knowledge shared on this course would help in any artistry course but in the framework of Ultra Fractal Artistry it has been second to none. I can truly say that my mind and artistic abilities have been stretched with Janet’s projects. As a teacher Janet has the right approach to her students to get the best out of them and as such a wonderful artist she also sets a shining example with her own work and style.
How could you fail to be inspired and encouraged in such a wonderful artistic environment?
Julia-G, Worcestershire UK

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