Blossoms & Brushstrokes: Watercolour Portraiture Meetup
Saturday 14 September
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Immerse yourself in the artistry of watercolour portraiture with techniques for blending, light, shadow, and capturing the human essence.
Using Light Shadow in Photography
Saturday 28 September
Deansgate and Castlefield - 2pm - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
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 photoopportunities, 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 Watercolour Class
Saturday 05 October
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 12 October
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 October
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 3 Hours
Warren McCann
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.
Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature
Saturday 09 November
Google Meet - 10am - 2 Hours
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Join our "Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature" for an immersive two-hour session focused on floral and nature painting studies. Under expert guidance, you'll explore the garden to select your preferred subjects, capturing reference photos to fuel your creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, you'll learn both traditional and contemporary composition techniques to compose stunning floral and nature paintings. This online gathering offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, while honing your skills and enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings. All skill levels are welcome, so grab your watercolor painting travel kit and smartphone for reference photos, and join us for an enriching artistic experience in the heart of nature!
Street Photography
Saturday 09 November
Northern Quarter - 12pm - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 30 November
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures. In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use. Taking place in the deansgate area, we will move into castlefield and bring focus to the industrial architecture of victorian manchester. We will be using the formal elements of photography as a guideline so look out for an email a few days before the event with some further information on this.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 14 December
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 3 Hours
Warren McCann
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.
