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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portrait Watercolour Painting
Saturday 08 August
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
This meetup is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who are passionate about capturing portraits in watercolour. Participants bring their own materials.
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.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 22 August
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
Join us for a relaxed Beginner's Watercolour Class at Whitworth Park. Learn basic watercolour techniques and create your own painting to take home. Suitable for complete beginners.
Floral and Nature Painting
Saturday 05 September
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
Join us for a Floral and Nature Painting watercolour meetup at Whitworth Park. Paint beautiful flowers and natural scenes with guidance from your host. Suitable for all skill levels.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Saturday 19 September
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ansa Muhammad
Join us for an Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup at Whitworth Park. Explore cityscape sketching techniques and capture the scenery around you. Suitable for all skill levels.
