Drawing Landscapes Meetup
Saturday 09 December
Central Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
Join us for a relaxed, socially inclusive gathering of artists of all skill levels and mediums. You're encouraged to bring your preferred drawing tools, be it pencils, charcoal or pastels. Engage in friendly conversations, showcase your creative work and receive constructive feedback from fellow art enthusiasts.
In our special focus on landscape drawing, we'll delve into various aspects such as composition, perspective, shading, and depth enhancement. Practical exercises and demonstrations are planned to educate and inspire you. Learn valuable techniques and tips to elevate your landscape drawing skills and infuse your artwork with life.
Paint Your Own Christmas Ball MeetUp
Saturday 16 December
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
Dive into the festive spirt with our christmas ball ball painting. This is a fun, festive, fullfilling lesson intended for you to enjoy learning and developing your skills within painting, while also allowing you to step into December with the perfect christmas decoration!
Tree Drawing Meetup
Saturday 30 December
Central Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
We will delve into the fascinating world of drawing trees, exploring not only their basic shapes but also delving into the intricate nuances of shading and detailing that can truly elevate your artistic creations. Our focus will be on understanding the fundamental elements that constitute a tree's form, allowing you to grasp the essence of its structure. As we progress, we will unlock the secrets of shading techniques, enabling you to add depth, dimension, and a touch of realism to your tree illustrations. From the delicate interplay of light and shadow to the fine details that breathe life into your sketches, this class aims to provide you with the skills and insights needed to make your trees come alive on paper. Join us on this artistic journey, where each stroke and shading technique will contribute to making your trees visually captivating and distinctly unique.
Beginner's Drawing Meetup
Saturday 06 January
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
Rediscover the joy and beauty of drawing through our class designed to immerse you in the artistic world of creating expressive and delightful artwork. Our seasoned tutors will steer you through the core elements of drawing including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Not only this, but we'll also engage in distinctive Mark Making techniques to help conquer any fear and hesitation associated with an empty page. This exceptional experience is truly perfect for those just setting foot on their artistic journey. Dive into the wonders of art with us. Discover, learn, and grow.
Tonal Drawing Meetup
Saturday 13 January
The Hoe - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
Discover the secret of bringing your drawings to life by mastering the art of depth and dimension through shadow and tone. Engage in an enlightening workshop, under the expert guidance of a seasoned instructor. Unlock your potential in understanding and applying the fundamental principles of tonal drawing. Dive into key aspects such as value contrast and composition. Learn how to create a vast tonal spectrum, build delightful contrast, and simplify composition to construct clean and striking images. Embark on this transformative artistic journey and watch your drawings gain a new depth of magic.
Portrait drawing
Saturday 20 January
East End - 10am - 2 Hours
Elisha Cox
Discover the enchanting world of portrait drawing in a comprehensive workshop led by seasoned professionals. Navigate the art of capturing the essence of a humans most engaging feature. By the end of the session, create accurate depictions with a fresh perspective and newfound knowledge. Experience this enriching journey of artistic self-discovery and enhance your drawing skills.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 10 February
East End - 1pm - 3 Hours
Elisha Cox
Unlock the secrets of drawing and discover how to bring the beauty of man's best friend to life on paper. Delve into an enriching drawing class that caters to artistic souls at any level of proficiency.
Guided by seasoned instructors, you'll embark on a journey through the foundational elements of drawing. Learn to master perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Engage in a range of mark-making techniques that will empower you to transform a blank page into a captivating work of art.
Whether you're a novice looking to learn the basics or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, this drawing class is designed to inspire creativity and enhance your artistic expression through the charming subject of a dog. Join us and unleash the potential of your inner artist.
Abstract Photography by the Sea
Saturday 13 January
Admiralty Rd, Stonehouse - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Caleb Williams
Abstract photography by the sea, a chance to pursue art for art's sake and photograph the world as an artist would!
This workshop will focus on colours, patterns, and textures around the shoreline . If you enjoy looking at shimmering reflections, the tangled forms of seaweed, or at shell encrusted rocks, this workshop may be for you. You will be encouraged to really look - to find the poetry in simple things - while avoiding visual cliche. Come and refine your photographic vision in a relaxed setting by the sea!
Winter Light Photography
Sunday 03 March
Devonport - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Nature has something to offer in every season. In the winter its the stark poetry of trees, the soft light, and the atmospheric shapes of clouds. Winter allows us to compose our images thoughtfully. Shadows and glimmers, the mulch of fallen leaves, the texture of a bare branch: all these things can become strong compositions. This workshop will provide deeper understanding of aperture, iso and shutter speed as we experiment with different styles of shooting. We will create a landscape 'story' - composed from still-life and large ensemble elements. Come and enjoy a photography walk in crisp winter air and experience this magical season in the park.
Black & White Portraits Outdoors
Sunday 24 March
Royal William Rd - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
Learn how to use natural light to advantage when working on outdoors black & white portraits. This workshop will take place in the historical setting. The old master painters had a special word - chiaroscuro -(meaning light-dark) for the dramatic quality of shadow in portraits. This concept, as it relates to black and white portraiture, will be fully explained. The importance of 'catch lights' in eyes & 'bokeh' (for dreamy, soft backgrounds) will also be addressed, as will the advantage of shooting in "open shade". Portraits will be taken with black and white conversion in mind, but can also be enjoyed in colour as well. The textured, stone walls and arcaded walkways in the venue will offer an atmospheric setting for this workshop!
Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics
Saturday 20 April
The Hoe - 11am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
You have it your hands, that wonderful new DSLR camera with all of its mysterious dials & buttons. Now it is time to learn to use it properly ! There is a lot to learn about photography & each new new phase of knowledge delivers more control to the photographer ! This 3 hour session will ease you into familiarity with your camera and will suit beginners and any intermediate photographers who feel like a refresher. In this session we will cover creative camera basics, including composition, framing and perspective. You will also learn how shutter speed, aperture & iso combine to produce a correctly exposed image. Above all it will be fun ! There will be lots to photograph and enjoy, as we move around and explore both landscape and architectural features of the area !
Abstract Photography by the Sea
Saturday 04 May
Admiralty Rd, Stonehouse - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Caleb Williams
Abstract photography by the sea, a chance to pursue art for art's sake and photograph the world as an artist would!
This workshop will focus on colours, patterns, and textures around the shoreline . If you enjoy looking at shimmering reflections, the tangled forms of seaweed, or at shell encrusted rocks, this workshop may be for you. You will be encouraged to really look - to find the poetry in simple things - while avoiding visual cliche. Come and refine your photographic vision in a relaxed setting by the sea!
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 25 May
Devonport - 11am - 2 Hours
Caleb Williams
This session will encourage you to get up close and personal with nature. Workshop participants will be shown how to frame their images to maximise detail, pattern and colour. Our setting will be in a park, which is bursting with colourful floral subjects at this time of year. We will learn about being 'intentional' in our photography - looking deeply - as opposed to just snapping. New and intermediate photographers will gain knowledge of how aperture and focal length can be used in combination to create well-composed, vivid shots of nature. Making foreground elements stand out (while turning the background into soft, dreamy blur) will also be explained. If your creative self-expression embraces petals, buds, and blooms this session will be very much for you. Indulge your inner "horticulturist", and spend some time with your camera in blossoming nature !
Introduction To Digital Photography: Creative Camera Basics
Saturday 06 July
The Hoe - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Caleb Williams
You have it your hands, that wonderful new DSLR camera with all of its mysterious dials & buttons. Now it is time to learn to use it properly ! There is a lot to learn about photography & each new new phase of knowledge delivers more control to the photographer ! This 3 hour session will ease you into familiarity with your camera and will suit beginners and any intermediate photographers who feel like a refresher. In this session we will cover creative camera basics, including composition, framing and perspective. You will also learn how shutter speed, aperture & iso combine to produce a correctly exposed image. Above all it will be fun ! There will be lots to photograph and enjoy, as we move around and explore both landscape and architectural features of the area !
