Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 29 March
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 12 April
Mulberry St, Scranton - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
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.
Colors of Spring Photography
Saturday 26 April
Mulberry St, Scranton - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
Colors of Spring in Watercolors
Saturday 26 April
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!
Architecture Photography
Saturday 10 May
N Washington Ave, Scranton 18503 - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Negative Space in Watercolor
Saturday 31 May
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!
Bokeh for Beginners
Saturday 31 May
Mulberry St, Scranton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
Shallow Depth of Field
Saturday 07 June
Biden St Scranton PA 18503 - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.
We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Watercolour Techniques Class
Saturday 28 June
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
Mixed Media Water Based Painting
Saturday 26 July
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Free your creativity with exploration of conventional and unconventional painting tools!
Do you have a painting tool you have wanted to try or master?
Bring it!
Do you have a great set of water based paint like gouache or water color pencils?
Bring them!
Let's explore our creativity and make something fun and beautiful!
This will be a self led explorative painting and will not be a follow-along, copying class.
Black White Photography
Saturday 29 March
W Land Park Dr. - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Exploring light and shadow with black and white photography. Experience the timeless allure of black-and-white photography, where light and shadow come alive to tell compelling stories.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 29 March
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 April
Vernon St, Roseville - 10am - 3 Hours
Laurie Gallant
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.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 12 April
Mulberry St, Scranton - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
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.
Red Bud Macro Photography
Saturday 12 April
Davis, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
This photography event offers a chance to explore light, composition, and texture while celebrating the stunning Cercis Occidentalis Red Bud.
Join us!
Verna Pools
Saturday 19 April
Tail Race & Halesworth Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Capture the beauty of vernal pools and their surrounding environment in this photography-focused nature walk, where you'll have the opportunity to document the vibrant ecosystems that flourish in these seasonal wetlands. Join us to hone your photography skills while exploring the unique flora and fauna of this captivating environment
Colors of Spring Photography
Saturday 26 April
Mulberry St, Scranton - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
Historical Cemetery Walk
Saturday 26 April
Colfax, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a guided Historical Cemetery Walk, where you'll capture stunning photographs of timeless gravestones, intricate sculptures, and serene landscapes. Learn about the rich history and hidden stories of the past while honing your photography skills in this unique and atmospheric setting.
Colors of Spring in Watercolors
Saturday 26 April
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!
Architecture Photography
Saturday 10 May
N Washington Ave, Scranton 18503 - 9am - 2 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Landscapes in Nature
Saturday 10 May
Winters, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
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.
Negative Space in Watercolor
Saturday 31 May
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!
