Drawing, sketching, painting in acrylic and watercolour
Saturday 03 May
Cathedral Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Megha Chawla
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pensLearn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
Heaton Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 03 May
Manchester M25 2SW,
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 03 May
Oxford Rd - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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.
Street Photography
Saturday 17 May
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.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 24 May
Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens)
Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 31 May
Deansgate - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
Hey, I'm Warren McCann, your guide in the Black and White Photography Class! Together, let's delve into the captivating realm of monochrome imagery, exploring the essentials of exposure and composition. Expect personal attention with one-on-one feedback, ensuring you grasp both the technical and creative aspects.
In this course, we'll not only unravel the mysteries of black and white photography but also discover diverse styles and techniques. From timeless landscapes to evocative portraits, you'll learn to craft striking monochromatic compositions. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, sharing your passion for capturing moments in this immersive journey.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 14 June
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.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Sunday 15 June
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!
Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Oxford Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Nureen Afiqah
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this social meetup hosted by a professional instructor. Beginners to advanced all welcome.
Heaton Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 28 June
Manchester M25 2SW,
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 June
Middleton Rd, Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
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.