Architecture Photography
Sunday 15 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 29 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 3 Hours
Jacob Neil
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.
Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup
Sunday 13 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle
Sunday 20 July
Belle Isle, Detroit - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Golden Hour and Sunset as the sky transforms into a canvas of warm, glowing colors. Join us for a serene and unforgettable evening, perfect for reflection, photography, or simply soaking in nature's magic.
Nature Painting with Watercolors
Saturday 21 June
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature.
Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 28 June
Belle Isle - 10am - 2 Hours
Asif Khan
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.
Foliage and Nature Painting
Saturday 28 June
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Join us for our Foliage and Nature Painting workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art! Book now.
Plants and Flowers with Watercolor
Sunday 06 July
Belle Isle - 10am - 2 Hours
Lacy Soria
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. 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 studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome. Please bring watercolor painting travel kit (this can be watercolor tube paints or watercolor pan along with ink pens, pencil, rubber and watercolor pads or drawing pads. You are also welcome to bring your choice of medium. Also a smart phone to take reference photos will be handy. Don't worry if you forget anything. I will have some back up materials.
Understanding Abstract Shapes Meetup
Saturday 12 July
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Ever looked at an abstract painting and thought, How do they make it work? In this class, we'll break down the mystery behind abstract shapes, learning how to see, simplify, and arrange forms in a way that creates balance and flow.
Portraits in nature
Saturday 19 July
Walbridge park second parking lot by the Gazebo - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Learn to skillfully paint portraits in a minimalist effort with nature elements guiding the vision.