Street Photography
Saturday 25 January
Northern Quarter - 11am - 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.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 01 February
Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
If you love all things nature, this is the art class for you! In this class, we will be conducting primary observation studies of flowers and plants. You will get the chance to admire plants and flowers up close and learn how to confidently create inspired drawings with pencil and fineliner pens.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing the beautiful plants and flowers that nature has to offer. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colours to enhance your drawings. This is a perfect opportunity for both beginners and more experienced artists alike to meet up and create art in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Our friendly instructors will provide guidance, helpful feedback, and support along the way, to generate new ideas for your art practice, and collaborate in a like-minded space.
Join us in the wonderful outdoors to create your very own unique pieces and develop your drawing skills!
Portrait with Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 15 February
Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
Take your watercolour skills to the next level with this fun and relaxed portrait class. Designed for those who know the basics, you'll learn to mix skin tones, capture light and shadow, and bring personality to your artwork using your own reference photo.
Join us and create a unique, personal portrait while building confidence in your craft!
Architecture with Watercolour Meetup
Friday 28 February
Whitworth Park - 3pm - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
Ever struggled to capture the beauty of buildings in your watercolours? This meetup is for you. We'll explore how to create depth, texture, and perspective to bring your favourite architectural scenes to life. It's a relaxed, practical session for anyone who knows the basics of watercolour and wants to expand their skills.
Come along and learn how to turn complex structures into eye-catching artworks, all while tackling the common challenges of architectural painting!
Beginner's Watercolour Class Mother's Day Themed
Sunday 30 March
Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
Celebrate Mother's Day with a creative twist! This beginner-friendly class will guide you step-by-step in painting a heartfelt watercolour piece perfect as a gift or keepsake. Whether you're a first-timer or want to brush up on basics, this session is relaxed, fun, and easy to follow.Leave with a handmade artwork that's as thoughtful as it is beautiful, perfect for making Mother's Day extra special!
Leave with a handmade artwork that's as thoughtful as it is beautiful, perfect for making Mother's Day extra special!
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 12 April
Platt Fields Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
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.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 26 April
Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
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.
Birds with Watercolour
Saturday 10 May
Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting birds and squirrels using watercolour techniques.
We will cover topics such as color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own bird painting. You will have the opportunity to work on your own painting, with guidance and feedback from our instructors.
