Street and Storytelling Photography
Saturday 13 June
Carrington St. - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Join us for a street photography walk focused on storytelling. We'll explore Nottingham city centre, capturing candid moments, urban details, and scenes that tell a story. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Saturday 27 June
Broad St - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Take full control of your camera in this hands-on session on shooting in manual mode. We'll cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and practice adjusting settings for different scenarios. Suitable for anyone ready to move beyond auto mode.
Street Photography
Sunday 19 July
Broad St - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Join us for a street photography walk around Nottingham, capturing urban scenes and everyday life. All skill levels welcome.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 02 August
Carrington St. - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Learn how to arrange visual elements within your frame to create more compelling photos. Suitable for all skill levels.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 16 August
Carrington St. - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Explore the art of black and white photography. Learn to see in monochrome and capture striking images without colour. Suitable for all skill levels.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 07 June
Titchfield Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Martina Ignatova
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.
Modernist Sheffield Architecture
Saturday 20 June
University of Sheffield - 10am - 2 Hours
David Stones
A leisurely walk from the Arts Tower into Sheffield City Centre stopping at several locations along the way to photograph interesting and Modernist Sheffield buildings. We will learn how using manual settings together with careful consideration of viewpoint and composition can help us create extraordinary images of extraordinary buildings.
Architecture Photography - Interior & Exterior
Saturday 20 June
Leicester Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Capturing landmarks, beautiful buildings and spaces, interior and exterior. Learn to capture the inanimate and follow the light around buildings and spaces.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Sunday 21 June
Titchfield Park - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Take control of your camera and learn to shoot in manual mode. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and how they work together to create the perfect exposure. You'll practice adjusting settings for different subjects and lighting conditions. Suitable for anyone who wants to move beyond auto mode.
Natural Abstractions
Saturday 27 June
Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall - 10am - 2 Hours
David Stones
Using the plants in the surrounding environment we will be looking to create a set of images which have abstract qualities. We will consider the importance of framing ,composition and focus. . We will explore how the 'formal' elements of light, colour, shape, texture, pattern and line can be manipulated to create intriguing images.
Exploring Depth of Field
Saturday 04 July
Sheffield City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
David Stones
In this session we will explore different approaches to using depth of field in our images using the city as our stimulus. We will look at examples from the past to see how photographers have used depth of field and focus to convey ideas. We will look at the relationship between foreground and background and consider how this can be manipulated in our own images.
Photography Social Walk
Sunday 05 July
Sout West Loughborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Social walk and talk - ask your photography questions, work on anything you've been stuck on recently, refresh ideas and bounce off one another.
Long Exposure and Motion Photography
Sunday 05 July
Titchfield Park - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Learn the art of long exposure photography and capture stunning motion effects. We'll cover techniques for photographing flowing water, moving clouds, light trails, and other motion effects. Tripods are recommended. Suitable for photographers who understand basic camera settings.
Industrial Landscape Photography
Saturday 25 July
Savile Street - 10am - 2 Hours
David Stones
Industrial Landscape - You can use buildings and other human-made structures compositionally in the same way other landscape photographers use trees and rolling hills. Sheffield has a rich industrial heritage -Whilst not considered traditionally 'picturesque' places like factories, cement works, power stations, warehouses, pylons and building sites can be interesting subject matter. As well as documenting the world we live in today you will hone your skills in composition and selecting different viewpoints to create effective images.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 26 July
Titchfield Park - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Martina Ignatova
Learn how to arrange visual elements within your frame to create more compelling photos. Suitable for all skill levels.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 01 August
Leicester - 10am - 2 Hours
Tony
We'll explore capturing natural scenery, open spaces, and the beauty of the outdoors. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 August
Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall - 10am - 3 Hours
David Stones
Time to finally get around to learning the basics about DSLR photography! Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure ? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the functions of your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings all affect your exposure enabling you to select the best settings for the job. All without too much jargon and 'tech' overkill ! We will also look at basic ideas of composition and analyse examples of work from other photographers. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with a series of creative tasks - All with the guidance of a experienced educator and photographer.
Faces and Portraiture- Facial Features
Sunday 07 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Ella Holden
In this class we will focus on how to sketch out faces, we will be having a more detailed exploration of how to effectively draw specific facial features such as eyes.
Landscape Painting
Saturday 13 June
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
Expressive Watercolours - Flowers
Saturday 13 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Lorraine
A free flowing creative session where you express yourself using watercolours and accelerants
Beach Seascape Painting
Sunday 14 June
Wollaton Park area, Nottingham. Parking £6.20 all day - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Caroline Stafford
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of water scenes through the delicate strokes of waterco...
Beginner Hike and Sketch
Saturday 20 June
Hathersage, Peak District - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Sara Ginn
A gentle hike via a range of interesting rock formations found on Hathersage moor and the old Grey Millstone quarries. A walk packed with the time to sketch, and learn about the history of landscape as we go.
A chance to slow down in nature and absorb the details we don't often give ourselves the chance to. This is a hike of approximately 3km with a mix of footpaths and some uneven or rocky terrain at times. Very beginner friendly from a hiking and sketching perspective - no experience needed.
A chance to slow down in nature an absorb the details we don't often give ourselves the chance too. This is a hike of approximately 3k. with mix of footpaths and some un even or rocky terrain at times. Very beginner friendly from a hiking and sketching perspective - no experience needed.
Animation Basics 1
Saturday 20 June
Near Tesco Extra - 11am - 2 Hours
Erin Christopher
Learning and trying out the first two animation principles Squash and Stretch, and Anticipation
Pen and Ink Wash - Buildings
Saturday 20 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Lorraine
Drawing buildings/landscapes using pen and ink brings out such beauty with very little effort
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
Palmerston Way - Leicester LE2 3RE - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Anil
In this beginner-friendly drawing class, we will explore the basics of drawing and cover essential techniques including line, shape, tone, and perspective. This session is perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Participants should bring their own art supplies - pencils, eraser, sketchbook, and any other materials they prefer. We will be meeting outdoors at a park in Leicester; the exact meeting point will be provided after booking.
Pencil and Charcoal - Portraits
Saturday 27 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Lorraine
A pencil and charcoal portrait workshop for you to hone in on your skills or learn some hints and tips.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Sunday 28 June
Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AE - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Caroline Stafford
Join this beginner-friendly 2-hour meetup to learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Participants bring their own materials.
Painting in the style of???
Saturday 04 July
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 3 Hours
Lorraine
A fun and interesting art session painting in the style of?? to be confirmed What was the artist in questions style and materials used.
Have a go and see what you produce.
Watercolor Skies & Clouds
Saturday 11 July
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
From dreamy pastel sunsets to moody storm clouds, explore techniques for capturing the atmosphere in watercolour. Participants bring their own materials.
