Street Photography
Saturday 06 June
Dundee City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
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.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 20 June
Caird Park, Dundee - 10am - 2 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Explore the landscapes and wildlife of Caird Park. We'll practise landscape composition, camera settings for outdoor conditions, and techniques for capturing wildlife in their natural habitat. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 04 July
Dundee City Centre - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
An introduction to black and white photography. We'll explore what makes a great monochrome image, focusing on contrast, light, shadow, and composition. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space.
Waterfront Photo Walk
Saturday 18 July
S Castle Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Join us for a relaxing photo walk along Dundee's waterfront. We'll explore seascape photography techniques, capturing the beauty of the Tay estuary, ships, and the city's maritime character. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 01 August
Dundee City Centre - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Composition is a key element in photography. In this meetup we will explore how to arrange visual elements within the frame to create compelling images. We will cover the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and other techniques to improve your composition. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 August
Caird Park, Dundee - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Join us for a nature photography session at Caird Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing the beauty of nature in a vivid and dynamic way, covering camera settings, composition and how to work with natural light. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 September
Dundee City Centre - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? In this 3-hour class we will cover the basics of exposure, composition, and camera settings to help you take control of your photography. Suitable for beginners. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card. No materials are provided.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 19 September
S Castle Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Learn the basics of long exposure photography to capture light trails, silky water, and creative motion blur. We will cover tripod use, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings, plus ND filters if you have them. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera, a fully charged battery, memory card, and a tripod if available. No materials are provided.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 10 October
Caird Park, Dundee - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Join us for a portrait photography session at Caird Park. We will explore techniques for capturing compelling portraits using natural light, including composition, posing, and working with backgrounds. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Creative Composition Photography
Saturday 24 October
Dundee City Centre - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Join us for a creative composition photography session at Dundee City Square. We'll explore different ways to compose striking images using leading lines, framing, symmetry, and other creative techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Autumn Landscape Photography
Saturday 07 November
Caird Park, Dundee - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ian Scrimgeour
Join us for an autumn landscape photography session at Caird Park. We will explore techniques for capturing the vibrant colours of autumn, including composition, lighting, and camera settings. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), a fully charged battery, and a memory card with plenty of space. No materials are provided.
Beginners Photography Class: Camera Settings
Sunday 28 June
Edinburgh City Centre - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Hamish Robb
Hands-on beginner photography class teaching how and why to change camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. Practice using your own camera throughout. Suitable for all skill levels.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 28 June
Don Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
Join us for a 2-hour meetup exploring black and white photography. We'll learn about composition, contrast, and light to create striking monochrome images. Suitable for all skill levels.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 12 July
Johnstone Gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Suitable for all skill levels; bring your camera.
Beginner's Photography Class - Fittie Beach
Sunday 19 July
Fittie - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join this beginner's class at Fittie Beach (Foot Dee village, Aberdeen) for hands-on practice.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 26 July
Fittie - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
A 3-hour beginner's photography class covering the basics of camera settings, composition, and exposure. Suitable for those new to photography. Participants bring their own equipment.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Sunday 02 August
Don Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
Join us for a 2-hour portrait photography meetup exploring posing, natural light, and composition techniques to capture better portraits. Suitable for all skill levels.
Children's Portrait Photography Class
Sunday 09 August
Don Street - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jay Buchan
Join this class to learn portrait photography techniques focused on children. We'll cover posing, natural light, and composition for flattering portraits.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 06 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.
Summer Light: Aberdeen Beach in Watercolour
Sunday 14 June
Aberdeen Beach Promenade - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed coastal-themed session exploring sea, sky and summer light. We'll look at simple ways to capture reflections on water, soft horizons and the atmosphere of the Aberdeen coastline using fresh colours palettes.
Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 20 June
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.
Easy Watercolour Landscapes: Buildings
Saturday 27 June
St Andrew Square area - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Adrian Eaton
Learn the joy of watercolour painting with our experienced host who will guide you through various media and techniques to create beautiful landscape scenes or subjects of your own choice.
Summer Flowers in Watercolour – Seaton Park
Sunday 28 June
Duthie Park, Aberdeen - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A gentle floral session inspired by summer gardens and wildflowers. We'll explore loose botanical sketches, expressive brushwork and layering colour to create light, airy compositions inspired by the park's flowers and greenery.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 04 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.
Easy Watercolour Landscapes Figures in the Park
Saturday 04 July
St Andrew Square area - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Adrian Eaton
Learn the joy of watercolour painting with our experienced host who will guide you through various media and techniques to create beautiful landscape scenes or subjects of your own choice.
Watercolour for Beginners
Sunday 05 July
Aberdeen city centre - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to watercolour. We'll cover simple washes, brush control, colour mixing and basic techniques to build confidence. Perfect for those starting out or wanting to refresh the fundamentals in a calm, supportive setting.
Still Life Drawing with Coloured Pencils
Saturday 18 July
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
Dive into the vibrant world of Still Life Drawing with Colored Pencils!
Join us for an exciting artistic journey where you'll master the art of capturing still life in vivid detail. Discover the magic of proportions - the cornerstone of lifelike drawings, ensuring your artwork is anatomically correct and visually stunning. Unleash your creativity and bring ordinary objects to life with the power of colored pencils. Let your imagination run wild and create captivating compositions that tell unique and colorful stories. Come, join the fun, and let your creativity flourish!
Summer Greens & Sky in Watercolour
Sunday 19 July
Duthie Park, Aberdeen - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
An outdoor session focused on capturing summer light, soft skies and fresh greenery. We'll work with loose washes and simple compositions, exploring how to suggest atmosphere and depth without overworking details. A calm, creative session in nature, suitable for all levels.
Watercolour & Oil Pastels: Still Life
Sunday 26 July
Aberdeen city centre - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed mixed-media session combining loose watercolour with oil pastel techniques. Explore layering, texture, resist effects, and the interaction between soft watercolour washes and expressive pastel marks while working from simple still life arrangements in a beginner-friendly setting.
Tonal Drawing
Saturday 01 August
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.
