Composition in Photography
Saturday 31 May
Meadows Compass - 12pm - 2 Hours
Sam Ealam
Great composition is the foundation of compelling photography. In this class, you'll explore the essential principles of composition, learning how to balance elements, use perspective, and guide the viewer's eye to create powerful images. We'll analyse classic and unconventional compositions, experiment with different framing techniques, and discover how formats, subject placement, lines, and light shape visual storytelling. Through hands-on exercises, you'll refine your ability to see and construct dynamic compositions, whether using traditional rules or breaking them for artistic impact. Get ready to transform the way you approach photography!
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 08 June
Tarves - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 06 July
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 10 August
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 28 September
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 12 October
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 16 November
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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
Sunday 16 November
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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 13 December
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 24 May
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 24 May
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 07 June
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
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.
Exploring Abstract Art
Saturday 14 June
Southside - 10am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!
Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
Tonal Drawing
Saturday 21 June
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
Floral and Nature Painting
Saturday 28 June
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. 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 studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome. Please bring watercolor painting travel kit (this can be watercolor tube paints or watercolor pan along with ink pens, pencil, rubber and watercolor pads or drawing pads. You are also welcome to bring your choice of medium. Also a smart phone to take reference photos will be handy. Don't worry if you forget anything. I will have some back up materials.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 05 July
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
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.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 12 July
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
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.
Portrait Drawing Basics
Saturday 09 August
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
Ready to bring faces to life on paper? Join our Portrait Drawing Basics class, where we'll explore the art of capturing expressions, emotions, and personalities with every pencil stroke. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will teach you easy techniques to master proportions, shading, and features - all while having a blast! Grab your sketchbook and let's create portraits that pop with personality.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 23 August
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 13 September
Southside - 11am - 2 Hours
Syrraa Ali
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.
Nature Painting with Watercolors
Saturday 27 September
Southside - 11am - 3 Hours
Syrraa Ali
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature.
Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.