Does anyone have suggestions on reasonably priced photography classes/workshops on Oahu? I'm a complete newbie, not familiar with any photo terminology (f-stop, exposure, etc).

Right now, I use a 4.0M Canon S45 digital to point-and-shoot. I'd like to get a Canon Digital Rebel (EOS 300D) if I had the skills. I have an old Canon T70 SLR that I can use for regular 35mm shots... just need to dust it off and make sure it's functioning ok.

-Get a Summer schedule from UH Manoa, HCC, or LCC, they have lots of options.

-While you're waiting to get into class, I would strongly suggest that you have a look at the Time-Life Photography series of books at a public library, especially the volume on the camera. Full of all the technical information you'll need and the images are awe inspiring.

-I took photography with Mark Hamasaki at Windward Community College. What's nice is the lab is open late on Saturday - or at least it was when I was taking classes - so you can shoot during the day and print until 9 or 10 at night. They only had b/w classes when I was there so don't know if they have color since the new building was built. I know UH-Manoa and HCC also have classes. Just call all the UH junior college campuses and see which one is the most convenient and has the best facilities for what you're looking for.