Beginner's Class Two Hour (Sketching with Pencil and Charcoal)
Saturday 24 May
Ashe Ave. - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Thomas Guadalupe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
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.
Painting with Watercolors Meetup
Saturday 31 May
Ashe Ave. - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
Studio Photography Class
Saturday 24 May
Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
A 3 hour class showing the fundimentals of having and using a studio. Production photography, flash and lighting power. Settings and materials like white board and reflectors.
Abstract Photography
Sunday 01 June
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Sunday 01 June
W Main Street, Durham - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 07 June
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. We will arrange and utilize visual elements within our frames to create strong images. Instructions include bringing a camera with manual settings or a smartphone with manual modes, comfortable shoes, snacks, and water. Optional tripod and multiple lenses.Meet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10amMeet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10am
Meet is at Mellow mushroom on Blackwell st. Across from Durham Bulls stadium. 10am
50mm Lens Meetup
Sunday 08 June
5 Beryl Rd. - 3pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 14 June
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 15 June
Western Blvd - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
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.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Morrisville - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Advanced Portrait Photography Class
Sunday 22 June
Western Blvd - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Master the art of portrait photography in this advanced class, where you'll refine lighting, composition, and posing techniques to create stunning, professional-quality images. Perfect for experienced photographers looking to elevate their skills and artistic vision.
Street Photography
Saturday 28 June
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Rain or shine
Architecture Photography
Sunday 06 July
Moores Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Discover the hidden beauty in the urban landscape of downtown Raleigh through our architectural photography event.
In this meetup, we will be focusing on buildings lines and shapes in downtown Raleigh and learn how to capture a good photo for architectural photography.
Come and join us!
Action Sports Photography
Saturday 12 July
Foster St. Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
