Nature Painting with Watercolors
Sunday 15 June
Byrd Park Court Historic District - 1pm - 3 Hours
Janaya Taylor
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.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 21 June
Byrd Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Katerine Squier
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 Watercolor class
Sunday 29 June
The Fan District - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this social meetup hosted by a professional instructor. Beginners to advanced all welcome.
Plants and Flowers with Watercolor Meetup
Saturday 05 July
The Fan District - 10am - 2 Hours
Katerine Squier
Come join us for a relaxed afternoon of painting plants and flowers with watercolor. This meetup is all about taking it easy, getting inspired by nature, and enjoying some creative time with like-minded people. You don't need to be a pro, just bring along your curiosity and love for painting.
Please bring your own art materials. If you're not sure what to pack, we recommend watercolor paints, a few brushes (round size 6 or 8 is great), watercolor paper, a water container, and a pencil for sketching. Feel free to bring any flowers or leaves you'd like to use as inspiration too.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Sunday 13 July
The Fan District - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
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 Watercolor class
Sunday 27 July
The Fan District - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this social meetup hosted by a professional instructor. Beginners to advanced all welcome.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Sunday 10 August
Franklin St, Richmond - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
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 Watercolour Class
Sunday 24 August
Franklin St, Richmond - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
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.
Mastering Prime Lenses: The Art of 50mm, 35mm & 85mm Photography!
Sunday 15 June
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
Discover the power of prime lenses in this hands-on photography class! Whether you're shooting portraits, street scenes, or landscapes, prime lenses (50mm, 35mm, and 85mm) offer sharp images, beautiful background blur (bokeh), and creative control.
In this class, you'll learn:
How to pick the best prime lens for different shots
Tips for getting sharp focus and smooth background blur
Simple composition tricks to improve your photos
How to use natural light for amazing results
Great for beginners and photography lovers looking to improve their skills!
Mastering One Studio Strobe Photography Lighting Class
Sunday 22 June
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
Unlock the power of studio lighting with our 3-hour intensive workshop! Designed for photographers of all levels, this hands-on class focuses on mastering the use of a single studio strobe to create stunning, professional-quality images. Learn how to set up and control your strobe, shape light using modifiers, and capture beautiful portraits with ease.
Objective:
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of how to use one studio strobe with your camera to control light, create different effects, and achieve consistent, high-quality results in your photography.
What You'll Learn:
Key lighting principles: hard vs. soft light, direction, and intensity
How to properly set up and position a studio strobe
Adjusting camera and strobe settings for perfect exposure
Using modifiers (softboxes, umbrellas, etc.) to shape light
Practical, hands-on experience lighting a subject with one strobe
Water Color in the Japanese gardens
Saturday 05 July
Maymont, 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220 - 10am - 2 Hours
Jenny Mcgurk
Join me for a peaceful and inspiring outdoor watercolor session nestled in the serene beauty of Maymont's Japanese Gardens. Surrounded by koi ponds, stone bridges, and blooming flora, this class offers a relaxing space to explore watercolor techniques while soaking in nature.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 July
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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 17 August
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Sunday 31 August
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
This is a great opportunity to collaborate and learn alongside other photographers! You'll work together to create portraits and bounce off new ideas.
This is an intermediate course that assumes you understands the basics of photography and controlling your camera.