In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting birds using watercolour techniques.

We will cover topics such as color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own bird painting. You will have the opportunity to work on your own painting, with guidance and feedback from our instructors.

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In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork of the city.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
Our Instructor will bring a print out cities of Asia and Manchester for your reference during the session.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.

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The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting. 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 exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating beautiful and intricate mandala designs. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of drawing mandalas, with a focus on the different elements that make up these stunning circular designs. We will cover topics such as symmetry, patterns, and repetition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own mandalas. You will learn techniques for creating intricate designs using simple shapes and patterns, including using rulers and compasses to create precise circles and lines. A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. Traditionally, a mandala is a geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds.

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Discover the full potential of your camera and move beyond automatic exposure. Seize the opportunity to understand your camera inside out - from mastering shutter speed and aperture to using ISO effectively, our workshop will help you understand how these settings impact your photographs. Under the expert eye of a professional photographer, you'll put your newfound knowledge into practice, elevating your photography skills to the next level. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow.

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Discover the vibrant and dynamic world of street art through the lens of your camera. This event offers you the unique opportunity to delve into the colorful nooks and crannies of the city, capturing the essence of urban creativity in each frame. Street art, with its unparalleled charm, presents itself in the most unexpected places, turning public spaces into galleries of the streets. Whether you choose to incorporate the buzzing life around these artworks or focus solely on the art, the challenge of photographing in bustling environments will enhance your skills and enrich your portfolio. Join us for an experience that combines the beauty of art with the thrill of photography.

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This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the 'nuts and bolts' stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots.

Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.

During this course, we will cover such topics as the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Composition.

Photography is a technical exercise and there is a lot to learn, but these basics apply to any type of photography. However, as we only have a limited time to cover each of these topics, please keep a copy of this course guide and practice these tricks and techniques over and over again whenever you can.

Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration.

In the beginning stages,it is very easy to become frustrated that your images don't capture your subject as you would like to.

This is perfectly normal and even professional photographers face this same challenge.

Be patient with it, you're learning and with practice your photography will improve with every shot.

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Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions. Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.

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• This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.
• During this course we will cover such topics as the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Composition.
• Photography is a technical exercise and there is a lot to learn, but these basics apply to any type of photography. However, as we only have a limited time to cover each of these topics, please keep a copy of this course guide and practice these tricks and techniques over and over again whenever you can.
• Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration. In the beginning stages it is very easy to become frustrated that your images don’t capture your subject as you would like to. This is perfectly normal and even professional photographers face this same challenge. Be patient with it, you’re learning and with practice your photography will improve with every shot.

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Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.

book now

This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the 'nuts and bolts' stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots.

Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.

During this course, we will cover such topics as the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Composition.

Photography is a technical exercise and there is a lot to learn, but these basics apply to any type of photography. However, as we only have a limited time to cover each of these topics, please keep a copy of this course guide and practice these tricks and techniques over and over again whenever you can.

Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration.

In the beginning stages,it is very easy to become frustrated that your images don't capture your subject as you would like to.

This is perfectly normal and even professional photographers face this same challenge.

Be patient with it, you're learning and with practice your photography will improve with every shot.

book now

Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography, during the holiday season and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person in this festive and yuletide season

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This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the 'nuts and bolts' stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots.

Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between.

During this course, we will cover such topics as the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Composition.

Photography is a technical exercise and there is a lot to learn, but these basics apply to any type of photography. However, as we only have a limited time to cover each of these topics, please keep a copy of this course guide and practice these tricks and techniques over and over again whenever you can.

Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration.

In the beginning stages,it is very easy to become frustrated that your images don't capture your subject as you would like to.

This is perfectly normal and even professional photographers face this same challenge.

Be patient with it, you're learning and with practice your photography will improve with every shot.

book now

Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.

book now