Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 07 June
Museum Gardens area, York - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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.
Architecture Photography in Black and White
Saturday 13 June
Durham - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nick Small
Black and White Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing and have an impact to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer records the form and structure of the scenario not just the full building.In this session we will start at the train station and head into Durham be covering how to better understand Architecture traditional and contemporary photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots be they abstract or contextual utilising our cameras black and white mode and settings
Street Photography for Beginners
Friday 19 June
The Headrow - 1pm - 3 Hours
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 21 June
York city centre historic area - 11am - 3 Hours
Mark Sullivan
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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'
The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 27 June
Framwellgate Waterside, Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Nick Small
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 class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics ofphotography the "nuts and bolts" that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. With these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes andeverything in between, but importantly you will learn how to enjoy your photographic journeys.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 28 June
Church Street - 1pm - 2.0 Hours
Esther Adeola Seriki
Black and white photography is a timeless art form that strips away colour to focus on composition, contrast, and emotion. In this meetup we'll explore Barnsley's streets and architecture, learning to see in monochrome and capture striking black and white images.
River walk photography
Saturday 04 July
Tower street, york - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Let's spend the day by the river just on photography. We will of course concentrate on your camera settings, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed and iso. We will look at reflections, people, boats and architecture along the river. Water and reflections are great for photography enthusiasts as well as the people that reside on the river.Let's explore the delights of photography on Yorks very own river ouse.
Street Photography for Beginners
Saturday 11 July
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 12 July
Church Street - 1pm - 3.0 Hours
Esther Adeola Seriki
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner's class covers the fundamentals of photography, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Suitable for all skill levels.
Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out Knaresborough Photo Walk
Saturday 18 July
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Andy Ainsworth
Ever thought you should really get out and take some photos, but never quite do it? This first session is all about getting your camera out and starting to shoot. No pressure, no overthinking. Whether you're using a phone or a camera, I'll guide you step by step so you actually understand what you're doing.
We'll keep it simple, practical, and relaxed, and I'll be right there if you get stuck, explaining things in a way that makes sense.
By the end of it, you won't just be thinking about photography—you'll be doing it. Participants bring their own camera and gear.
Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 18 July
Museum St, York YO1 7FR - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Sullivan
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 26 July
Church Street - 1pm - 2.0 Hours
Esther Adeola Seriki
Join us for a nature photography meetup exploring the green spaces around Barnsley. We will capture landscapes, flora, and wildlife, and practice techniques for shooting in natural light. Suitable for all skill levels.
Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners
Sunday 07 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 1pm - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session using acrylic to create a vibrant landscape
Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners
Saturday 13 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step guide to painting beautiful flowers in watercolour
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 13 June
Leeds City Centre - 10:32am - 3 Hours
Lucy Williams
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.
Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners
Saturday 20 June
York City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session creating beautiful flowers in acrylic
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 27 June
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Lucy Williams
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.
Painting A Landscape In Watercolour
Saturday 27 June
Meanwood park - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
A relaxed guide to creating a landscape with washes of colour, suitable for beginners and those with some experience
Amigurumi
Saturday 04 July
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Lucy Williams
Ignite your imagination and enhance your crochet technique at our exclusive workshop centred around amigurumi crochet. Whether you dream of crafting a magnificent squishy plushie or smaller, delicate doll, we've got you covered. The beauty of this method is in its flexibility - you can create pieces as large or as small as you desire. Learn to read patterns, increase and decrease and sew pieces together.
Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic
Saturday 11 July
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting session where you'll learn to paint people the easy way. We'll cover simple techniques for faces, figures and composition, step by step. Suitable for beginners. Participants must bring their own materials including acrylic paints, brushes, paper or canvas, pencil, water jar and a folding chair.
Painting Birds in Watercolour
Saturday 25 July
Meanwood - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolour session painting birds. We'll guide you step by step in creating beautiful bird paintings. Participants must bring their own materials including watercolour paints, brushes, paper, pencil, water jar, and paper towels.
Painting A Seascape In Watercolour
Saturday 01 August
Valley Drive - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Painting a seascape in watercolour, easy to follow session for beginners and those with some experience
