Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 February
Broad St, Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Beginners Photography Class
Sunday 23 February
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 08 March
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Capturing Time: Photography in Historic Settings
Saturday 15 March
Fort Nelson - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we'll capture the history and atmosphere of this unique historic location. We'll explore striking compositions featuring cannons, historic weapons, and rugged architectural details. Under Jon's guidance, you'll learn black-and-white photography skills and refine your documentary-style techniques, creating compelling visual narratives that echo the past.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 12 April
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Capturing the Beauty of Nature Meetup
Saturday 26 April
Stansted Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we'll use a range of techniques to capture nature at the beautiful setting of Stansted Park. The colours of spring will provide a stunning backdrop for landscape, nature and even macro photography. The season permitting, I'l lead the group to a secluded area with a carpet of stunning bluebells.
The Art of Pride: Street Photography in Motion
Saturday 07 June
Southsea, Portsmouth - 12pm - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Portsmouth is host to this fantastic event again in 2025. A parade led by drummers starts at 11.30 along the Seafront so we can capture the party atmosphere and follow along to Castle Field where the main event takes place. The costumes, flags, and decorations will provide a colourful palette and the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere will allow us to capture genuine moments of connection and emotion. With its dynamic energy and diverse stories, a Pride march offers endless opportunities for creative and impactful street photography.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography 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 explore how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a family member, friend, or model for the session to practise and enhance their skills during the workshop.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 February
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 10am - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 March
Surrey Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Ahsan Ali
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 March
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 11am - 3 Hours
Nikita Piven
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 Photography
Saturday 08 March
Southampton City Centre - 3pm - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
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.
The Nature of Cities Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 March
Southampton City Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
The meetup will be an opportunity to photograph nature in the urban environment to think about contradiction, contrast and the juxtaposition of the man-made and the naturally or intentionally wild. The meetup will encourage a different way of seeing beauty.
I Shoot It, You Shoot It
Saturday 22 March
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 10am - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 22 March
Southampton Common - 2pm - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 29 March
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 05 April
Southampton Common - 11am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Flower Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 April
Jermyns Ln, Romsey SO51 0QA - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will discuss composition, the use of light and colour, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique and artistic images.
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics
Saturday 22 February
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
Urban Painting: Warli Meetup
Saturday 22 February
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore the traditional techniques of Warli painting in an urban setting. Participants will learn how to use basic geometric shapes to create intricate compositions, developing a deeper understanding of the cultural and symbolic elements behind each motif. The session will focus on storytelling through art, allowing participants to craft their own visual narratives inspired by this centuries-old tradition.
Tonal Drawing and Painting
Saturday 01 March
Above Bar St - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
In this workshop, we will explore drawing and painting techniques that emphasize tone and shading, helping you to create depth in your artwork. Please bring a sketchpad, pencil, rubber, and your preferred painting medium.
Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup
Saturday 08 March
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Ahana Byregowda
Join us for a relaxing and creative still life session with dry pastels. Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this meetup is all about slowing down, observing carefully, and bringing objects to life with colour and texture. We'll work with simple arrangements, focusing on light, shadow, and composition. Come along, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a bit of art and conversation in a friendly, laid-back setting.
Architecture Drawing and Painting
Saturday 15 March
Above Bar St. - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
In this session, we will learn architectural drawing and painting with the study of perspective and it's types.
Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 22 March
Westover Road, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Ahana Byregowda
Let's capture the beauty of mountains with watercolours! This meetup is a chance to unwind, play with washes and layers, and explore the delicate balance between light and form in landscapes. Whether you're new to watercolour or have some practice, we'll guide each other through simple techniques to create serene and atmospheric mountainscapes. It's all about having fun and letting creativity flow in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Crochet Flowers Class
Saturday 29 March
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Radhika Taneja
In our Flower Crochet Class, participants will embark on a creative journey where they'll learn to craft exquisite crochet flowers. From mastering the fundamental stitches to creating lifelike petals and leaves, participants will gain the skills and techniques needed to bring the beauty of nature into their crochet projects. They'll also delve into the art of color selection and customization, enabling them to design unique floral creations. With expert guidance and a welcoming atmosphere, our class is perfect for all skill levels, promising to cultivate a newfound appreciation for the art of crochet and a talent for crafting stunning floral motifs. Join us and let your creativity bloom!
Oil Painting Meetup
Saturday 29 March
Vincents Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join us for a relaxing oil painting meetup where creativity flows and brushes bring visions to life. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, this is the perfect space to share techniques, inspiration, and good vibes!
Painting with Watercolors Meetup
Saturday 05 April
Gunwharf Quays - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
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.
Creating Mountains with Acrylics Meetup
Saturday 05 April
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop is all about capturing the drama and beauty of mountain landscapes using acrylic paints. With bold brushstrokes and smooth blending techniques, you'll create a striking scene filled with depth, contrast, and atmosphere. Working on a round canvas, we'll explore how to shape towering peaks, soften distant ridges, and layer colours to bring the sky to life.
You'll learn how to mix warm and cool tones to add light and shadow to your mountains, making them feel rugged and realistic.
Pastel Painting Meetup
Saturday 12 April
Cumberland Pl - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join us for a relaxing Pastel Painting Meetup, where artists of all skill levels can explore their creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Bring your own supplies and enjoy an inspiring session of color and imagination!
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 19 April
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.