MANCHESTER
ART
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Floral Watercolour Painting

Floral Watercolour Painting

Saturday 06 June
Near University of Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
During this meetup, participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels. This event is a perfect opportunity for artists, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers to gather and immerse themselves in the beauty of floral watercolor painting.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

The Glass Illusion Photography Walk

The Glass Illusion Photography Walk

Saturday 13 June
Piccadilly Station area, Manchester - 10am - 3 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Alex Rezende
A 3-hour photography walk exploring reflections, glass facades, and layered reality across Manchester. Starting at Piccadilly Station, we'll capture tram windows, mirrored offices, and accidental portraits through shop fronts.
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£72       5 places left
Street Portrait Photography Walk - 50mm Lens Meeting

Street Portrait Photography Walk - 50mm Lens Meeting

Saturday 20 June
Piccadilly Station area, Manchester - 10am - 3 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Alex Rezende
What if a simple stranger could become your most powerful photograph?Join this 3-hour street portrait experience starting at Manchester Piccadilly Station and explore the art of capturing people in real, authentic moments.We'll walk through the vibrant streets of Northern Quarter and the elegant spaces of St Peter's Square, learning how to connect with people and create meaningful portraits.Learn how to approach strangers with confidence-Create natural, honest portraits-Use light, background, and composition creatively-Build storytelling through your imagesThis is not just about camera settings it's about seeing people, feeling the moment, and creating something real.Come with curiosity, leave with powerful portraits.
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£72      
Crochet Flowers Class

Crochet Flowers Class

Saturday 20 June
Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Crochet Club
Nicki Smith
In this class, you will learn to create beautiful crochet flowers. All materials will be provided. Suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters.
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£52      

Off Camera Flash Class

Off Camera Flash Class

Saturday 04 July
Central Manchester park - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Learn the fundamentals of using off-camera flash for creative portraits and lighting effects. We'll cover flash placement, modifiers, and balancing flash with ambient light. Bring your camera and a flash with manual controls if you have one.
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£72       5 places left
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Saturday 04 July
Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Crochet Club
Nicki Smith
Learn the corner to corner crochet technique in this hands-on class. All materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£52      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Central Manchester park - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Learn the basics of photography in this beginner-friendly class. We will cover camera settings, composition, and practical techniques to help you get out of auto mode. Suitable for those new to photography or looking to refresh their skills.
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£72      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 18 July
Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Crochet Club
Nicki Smith
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more confidence with the basics, this friendly hands-on class is perfect for you. We'll cover essential stitches and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment. All materials provided.
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£52      
Portrait Photography with Natural Light

Portrait Photography with Natural Light

Saturday 01 August
Central Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Join us for a meetup focused on portrait photography using natural light. We will explore techniques for finding and using natural light to create beautiful portraits in outdoor settings. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Reading Crochet Patterns

Reading Crochet Patterns

Saturday 01 August
Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Crochet Club
Nicki Smith
Learn how to read and understand crochet patterns. This class will cover pattern abbreviations, symbols, and how to follow written instructions. All materials provided.
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£52      

Off-Camera Flash Techniques

Off-Camera Flash Techniques

Saturday 15 August
Central Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Join us for a hands-on meetup exploring off-camera flash techniques. We will cover how to use flash to create dramatic and flattering portraits, including positioning, modifiers, and balancing with ambient light. Suitable for those with a basic understanding of their camera. Bring your camera and a flash if you have one.
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£28      
Crochet Bag Workshop

Crochet Bag Workshop

Saturday 15 August
Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Crochet Club
Nicki Smith
Learn to crochet your own stylish bag in this hands-on workshop. All materials provided. Suitable for those with basic crochet skills.
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£52      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 29 August
Central Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Join us for a meetup focused on composition in photography. We will explore techniques for arranging visual elements within the frame to create compelling images. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera and a willingness to learn.
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£28      

ABOUT MANCHESTER
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Very helpful and supportive group. Thank you!
5/5
Ian
2026-04-27
Very relaxed class, you get to learn the technoques and build on them. It's great having someone to ask questions and get feedback. I also enjoyed wathcing how other people put everything together in the end.
5/5
Hannah
2026-04-27
An excellently run and enjoyable session with Nureen.
5/5
Carole
2025-08-29

Nureen is a really good teacher, she's also patient, kind and funny! I liked the quality of the person in my group too. Lovely experience for me
5/5
Mary-Pier
2025-08-28
I loved this event, Nureen and the group were so friendly and welcoming and I learnt a lot in the session including different watercolour techniques. Nureen is a great and talented teacher :)
5/5
Poppy
2025-08-28
Very enjoyable couple of hours painting in sunshine in the park. We didn?t get going on time because of late comers, which was a shame.
4/5
Martyn
2025-08-11

Really enjoyed the class with Nureen, a nice balance of theory and freedom to practice with some helpful guidance.
5/5
anthony
2025-07-13
It was my first class so I was a bit nervous but it was really nice and relaxed, nothing pretentious .
5/5
Charlene
2025-06-17
Good
5/5
Yen
2025-04-29

I learned a lot as a beginner and I understand everything she said. She even gave us PDF watercolour guidebook she made herself to bring home & revise.
5/5
Ayeen
2025-03-02
Nureen was a great teacher and passed on so many tips to me. I had a lovely afternoon and in beautiful surroundings, thank-you.
5/5
Gillian
2025-03-02
Noreen was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the session
4/5
Andrea
2025-01-20

PHOTOS
Manchester Art Group
2026-05-22
Title or Location: Autumn Sunset Parish Church
Walking to meet friends in a Market Street bar in Westhoughton, the rain clouds lifted just in time to reveal a glorious sunset, the wet street shining with reflections. I took number of photos and used my favourite for this work. It's painted in acrylic on canvas.
Credit: Bill Usher
Facebook: Bill Usher
Instagram: Buenasmanosart
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Manchester Art Group
2026-05-11
Title or Location: Turner Street Westhoughton Autumn Sunshine
A lady living in one of these old cottages who liked my paintings, asked me to paint her home. The cottages are over 200 years old, on a quiet backwater. In my paintings I like to capture the mood of the day: the weather, the season, the time of day. As it was early autumn I waited for the type of day shown in the painting: bright sunshine with fluffy white clouds racing across the sky. My patience was rewarded and I took a series of reference photos. I used deep shadows on the road and in the
Credit: Bill Usher
Facebook: Bill Usher
Instagram: buenasmanosart
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Manchester Art Group
2026-04-27
Title or Location: Empire Exchange
An iconic store in Manchester city center, established in 1988, the go-to store for collectors of memorabilia.
Credit: Paul Spilsbury
Facebook: Paul Spilsbury

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Manchester Art Group
2026-04-13
Title or Location: Wet Queue
The food must be good in this Manchester city center bar/cafe if folk are prepared to wait outside for a table in the rain! At least the proprietors gave them umbrellas.Watercolour on 140lb cold-pressed paper, W & N paints.
Credit: Paul Spilsbury
Facebook: Paul Spilsbury
Instagram: N/A
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Manchester Art Group
2026-03-14
Title or Location: City view
My passion is sky, this is a image I saw from over the Cheshire plains,
Credit: Annette Groves
Facebook: Annette Groves
Instagram: Annette Groves
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Manchester Art Group
2026-03-12
Title or Location: Stockbridge - Edinburgh
I had never seen a picture of this building before but have been informed since that it is quite a famous landmark in Edinburgh. What attracted me to it was the abundant flower growth around the building as well as the front door at the end of a flight of steps. I feel sorry for the local postie!
Credit: Kevin Williams

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Aberdeen Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Balnagask golf course
I loved this photograph from John Strachan photography and finally got around to painting it in acrylic. I tried to be quite loose with the painting as there was so much detail. in the end I thought the sky looked a bit bare so with the help of Chat GPT I added seagulls to the photo and was then able to paint them into my art work. This painting will be heading for the Aberdeen art show the end of August for sale.
Credit: [email protected]
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

Plymouth Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Colin
I am Tracey, a self-taught artist from Plymouth, UK, I have been developing my coloured pencil techniques for the past year . My aim is always to capture not only the likeness of an animal but also the personality and spirit that make them so special to the people who love them.In this piece, Colin is shown resting amongst a vibrant meadow of wildflowers, his striking green eyes drawing the viewer in. The detailed fur work, delicate whiskers, and colourful floral surroundings were all carefull
Credit: Tracey Weaving
Facebook: Traceyweaving
Instagram: Traceyweavingart
Adelaide Art Group
2026-02-15
Columbus Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Untitled
This is a part of a commission. I wanted to convey the idea of twin flame souls and the power of touch between partners.
Credit: Sonny Neno
Facebook: Sonny Neno
Instagram: Sonny neno

Sarasota Art Group
2026-02-09
Baltimore Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: n/a
This is a pencil drawing of Buffalo Bill Cody. I used mostly 3b, HB, F, 6h, and 9h Faber-Castell pencils and it took approximately 26 hrs..... 13.5"x 10.5"
Credit: Dave Zellers
Instagram: penciltography8

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