Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 June
Arnold Arboretum - 9am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Sunday 18 June
Marina Bay Quincy - 12pm - 2 Hours
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 17 June
Elm Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Travel Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 July
Elm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
This course focuses on honing compositional skills specific to landscapes, cityscapes and street photography. Ideal for the frequent traveler and the photographer who just likes to take pictures anywhere, everywhere. Let's capture post card worthy photos of what our beautiful city has to offer.
We will be in framing, perspective, composition, symbolism and mood in our imagery.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 August
West Thompson Dam - North Grosvenor - 10am - 2 Hours
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 02 September
Elm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 16 September
Elm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 17 June
Boston City Public Garden - 9am - 2 Hours
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.
You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Sunday 25 June
Valor Park ICA - 10am - 1 Hours
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Sunday 02 July
The Park at River Edge - 9am - 3 Hours
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Get in Touch with Nature
Sunday 09 July
Mystic Valley Pkwy. - 9am - 2 Hours
"Get in Touch with Nature - acrylic painting class for beginners," is an introductory class designed to guide participants in creating their own beautiful nature-themed acrylic paintings, using a variety of techniques and tools.
The class will go through the basics of acrylic painting, including color theory, brushwork, and layering. Participants will learn how to mix colors as well as how to apply paint to create different textures and effects. The focus of the class is on nature-inspired themes, students are encouraged to take inspiration from the world around them.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Sunday 16 July
Boston City Public Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.
You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.