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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 05 July
Memory Ln - 10:15am - 3 Hours
Stefano Cavallini
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Oil Pastels for Beginners
Sunday 07 June
Wollaton Park area, Nottingham. Parking £6.20 all day - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Caroline Stafford
Join this beginner-friendly 3-hour class to learn essential oil pastels techniques. We'll cover blending, layering, and creating vibrant effects outdoors. Perfect for those new to pastels. Participants bring their own materials.
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...
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
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.
Faces and Portraiture - Charcoal and Pastel
Sunday 12 July
Sherwood, Nottingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Ella Holden
In this class we will focus on how to sketch out faces, we will be looking at more expressive mark making using chalk pastels and charcoal.
Watercolour Landscapes
Sunday 12 July
Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AE - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Caroline Stafford
Join this 2-hour outdoor watercolour meetup to paint beautiful landscapes. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants bring their own materials.
