Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 24 May
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Janice Hobbs
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.
Life Sketching
Saturday 31 May
Bernard St - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Life sketching, with a focus on quick sketching, is a dynamic and essential art session that centers on capturing the essence of a subject in rapid strokes. Participants learn to observe and interpret the world around them with speed and spontaneity. Through live models or dynamic scenes, artists train their eyes and hands to work in harmony, translating the fluidity of life onto paper.This session encourages artists to embrace imperfections, emphasizing gesture, movement, and emotion over intricate details.Quick sketching not only improves artistic skills but also sharpens one's ability to perceive and respond to the world, making it a vital exercise for any aspiring artist.
Walk with Camera
Saturday 31 May
Lepe, Southampton SO45 1AD - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Sometimes the best photography sessions are unplanned and spontaneous. This meetup will be a fun and relaxed walk with our cameras with the opportunity to photograph a variety of topics including seascape, nature, wildlife, details and abstracts.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 21 June
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Janice Hobbs
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.
Creative Forest Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Brockenhurst, United Kingdom - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
The forest is a much-photographed subject and photogenic in any season providing endless subject matter. This session will give the opportunity to explore the forest and the impact that framing, depth of field, use of light and colour can have, as well as to wander through some of the tallest trees in the New Forest.
Flower Painting Meetup (Acrylic)
Saturday 28 June
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Exploring a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Surrounded by fresh flowers, you'll have plenty of inspiration to create your masterpiece. Study of flowers creating details through color and brush stocks.
Flower Painting Meetup Acrylic
Saturday 19 July
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Exploring a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Surrounded by fresh flowers, you'll have plenty of inspiration to create your masterpiece. Study of flowers creating details through color and brush stocks.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 19 July
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.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 09 August
Calshot, England - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Sometimes the best photography sessions are unplanned and spontaneous. This meetup will be a fun and relaxed walk with our cameras with the opportunity to photograph a variety of topics, including landscape, seascape, nature, wildlife, landscape, details and abstract .
Watercolour Study of Flowers
Saturday 16 August
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Discover the delicate beauty of flowers in this calming watercolour workshop, perfect for all skill levels. Learn essential techniques while creating your own floral-inspired artwork in a relaxed, creative setting.
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics
Saturday 13 September
Vincents Walk - 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!
Autumn Photography Exploration
Saturday 20 September
Jermyns Ln, Romsey SO51 0QA - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
The low sun, gorgeous colours, falling leaves and potentially moody skies of autumn all add up to some wonderful photo opportunities. This meet up is a chance to explore the colours, shapes and golden light of autumn and how to combine these elements to make great images.
