Build Your Skills. Find Your Voice. Create Your Story
Access Sacramento’s classes and workshops are a hands-on way to build media skills, explore your creativity, and start making your own projects. Whether you want to learn podcasting, video production, editing, screenwriting, or studio production, these opportunities are designed to help beginners and emerging creators gain confidence and develop practical experience to bring their ideas to life.
Important reminder for new members: Before using the studio or borrowing equipment, all new members must attend a virtual Zoom orientation. The free session covers our community media center, and the Federal Communications Commission rules members must follow. You may still begin taking classes before attending orientation.
The next available virtual orientations are:
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- Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm
How to be a Podcast Producer
An audio producer’s role is to create and deliver an audio podcast that technically and editorially meets the listeners expectations.
The audio producer oversees the smooth running of the show, confirming equipment functionality, and monitors the quality and relevance of the show. They consider the audience’s interests and preferences, and make sure the show is engaging and appropriate. All will get listeners to come back for more!
Instructor: James Just
Member Cost: $30
Non-Member Cost: $40
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of two two-hour session.
Workshop Dates:
Cohort #12: Saturdays, April 11th & 18th, 10 am – Noon
Cohort #13: Saturdays, May 9th & 16th, 10 am – Noon
Cohort #14: Saturdays, June 13th & 20th, 10 am – Noon
Cohort #15: Tuesdays, June 16th & 23rd, 6 pm – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to set up your training.
How to Make a Good Podcast: Advanced Workshop
This hands-on session at Access Sacramento is perfect for those who have a podcast in development and are aiming for a professional edge in their work. Join podcast expert Johnny Flores for an in-depth workshop designed for aspiring podcasters looking to elevate their production. Whether you’re on the brink of launching your podcast or seeking to refine your existing series, Johnny offers personalized feedback to help you fine-tune your content and presentation. Benefit from Johnny’s keen ear and constructive critiques as you navigate the final stages before your podcast goes live.
Workshop Dates: TBD
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Access Sacramento. Let’s make your podcasting ideas resonate with your audience!
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to set up your training.
Field Production Class
Learn how to video record using video & audio equipment from the Access Sacramento equipment lending library. You will learn three-point lighting basics, how to use high definition camcorders, tripod & audio equipment accounting for different field location conditions.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $50
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of five (5) sessions, 3 hours each session
Cohort #6: Wednesdays, May 13 – June 10, 2026, 6 pm to 9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro Class
This class teaches basic navigation and edit functions in this popular non-linear editing software program.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $40
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of four (4) sessions, three (3) hours each session.
Cohort #7: Mondays, March 30 – April 20, 2026, 6 pm to 9 pm
Cohort #8: Thursdays, May 28 – June 18, 2026, 6 pm to 9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
TV Studio Production Class
Want to create your own talk show? How about recording a favorite band? Learn what it takes to be a team member for a multi-camera studio production.
Instructor: Paul Ferrari
Member Cost: $60.00
Total Class Sessions: Each class consists of three (3) sessions, three (3) hours each session.
Cohort #2: Mondays, April 13th – April 27th, 6PM to 9PM
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Introduction to Prime Lens Camera Sony FX3 Workshop
Learn how to use our best cinematic camera, the Sony FX3, a mirrorless camera with interchangeable prime lenses. This is the real deal…expensive cinematic filmmaking equipment.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $20
Non-member Cost: $35
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Dates: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6 – 9 pm or June 8, 2026 6-9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Lighting Basics Workshop
Capturing good video is all about the right lighting. Learn the basics with this hands-on workshop so you can do a great job.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, 6 – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
DIY Lighting Workshop
Capturing good video is all about the right lighting. Learn the basics with this hands-on workshop so you can do a great job.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $10
Non-member Cost: $25
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a two-hour single session.
Workshop Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
Camera Ready Make-up Basics Workshop
Bunny Stewart teaches this fun, hand-on workshop where you learn how to apply camera ready make-up. Plan on getting your make-up done and on doing another student’s make-up. This area needs more trained make-up artists on set which could be you!
Instructor: Bunny Stewart
Member Cost: $40
Non-member Cost: $50
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a single four-hour session.
Workshop Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1 – 5 pm
Location: Access Sacramento in the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, Sacramento
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
How to Shoot Video with Your Phone Workshop
Learn quick and clever solutions that improve your skills when shooting video footage with your smart phone.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $20
Non-member Cost: $35
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a single two-hour session.
Workshop Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6 pm – 8 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
How to Use a Green Screen Workshop
Chromakey (green screen) video production is more complicated than setting up a green cloth behind your subject. Learn the secrets to getting it right.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $20
Non-member Cost: $35
Total Work Sessions: This workshop consists of a single two-hour session.
Workshop Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6 pm – 9 pm
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
How to Make a Short Film Workshop
You have a script. So now what do you do? This workshop samples script breakdown, highlights scheduling, discusses managing expectation–all the production realities for a beginner filmmaker.
Instructor: Carlos Hernandez
Member Cost: $20
Non-member Cost: $35
Total Workshop Session: This workshop consists of a single three-hour session.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Access Sacramento in the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, Sacramento.
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
How to Shoot an Interview Workshop
More than fancy equipment, the way you approach filming an interview & especially the preparation you do ahead of time will make the process and product better all around.
Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Member Cost: $30
Non-member Cost: $40
Total Workshop Session: This workshop consists of a single three-hour session.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Access Sacramento in the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, Sacramento.
Call the office at 916.456.8600 or inquire at info@AccessSacramento.org to sign up.
