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.
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.
Capturing Nature Beginners Photography
Saturday 20 June
Stafford - 10am - 2 Hours
Kamil Graj
A relaxed outdoor photo walk designed to help you gain confidence with your camera while enjoying time in nature.We'll explore a variety of natural subjects, from sweeping scenes to intricate details, while discussing the camera settings and composition techniques that can help elevate your images. Expect practical tips, informal guidance, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions while shooting.Whether you're learning manual controls for the first time or simply looking for inspiration, this session provides a supportive environment to practise and develop your photography skills.
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.
Woodland Photography for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
Cannock Chase - 10am - 2 Hours
Kamil Graj
Forests offer some of the most rewarding—and sometimes most challenging - subjects in photography.
During this relaxed photography walk, we'll explore techniques for photographing woodland landscapes, details, textures, and natural patterns while discussing camera settings and composition choices that can help bring images to life.
With guidance available throughout the session, you'll have plenty of opportunities to experiment, ask questions, and build confidence using your camera in a real-world environment.
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.
Parks And Green Spaces Photography Walk
Saturday 04 July
Stoke on Trent - 10am - 2 Hours
Kamil Graj
Slow down, explore, and discover new ways to photograph the natural world.
This casual photography walk takes place in a local park and is designed for anyone wanting to improve their outdoor photography skills. Along the way we'll look at how to work with natural light, compose stronger images, and spot interesting photographic opportunities that are often overlooked.
Rather than spending the session in a classroom, we'll learn by doing, stopping regularly to discuss techniques and put them into practice. Subjects may include landscapes, plants, reflections, wildlife, and the smaller details that help tell the story of a place.
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.
Learn to See Like a Photographer - Composition Photo Walk
Sunday 05 July
Stafford - 10am - 3 Hours
Kamil Graj
Great photographs start with seeing a scene differently. This relaxed photography walk takes place in a riverside park with a mix of natural and urban subjects, making it the perfect setting to explore composition in a practical way.
Along the route, we'll look at techniques such as the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, Symmetry, and many more, using real scenes and creative challenges to put ideas into practice. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike, with guidance available throughout the walk.
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.
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.
Mandala Art Meetup
Saturday 27 June
Broomhall - 11am - 2 Hours
Neha Shinde
Immerse yourself in the meditative world of mandala art during this relaxing meetup at the Sheffield Botanical Garden. Guided by Neha, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create intricate, symmetrical designs. Perfect for beginners seeking mindfulness through art - bring your materials for this 2-hour creative journey.
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.
