Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 20 July
Lindley Park neighborhood - 10am - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
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.
Street Photography
Sunday 03 August
Downtown Greensboro - 12pm - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
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.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Sunday 17 August
Lindley Park neighborhood - 1pm - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
In this class, we'll be each other's models. We'll take turns photographing one another using only natural light, with no flash or strobes. Together, we'll explore how to work with what's available, troubleshoot common challenges, make on-the-spot adjustments, and walk away with portraits we're proud of.
Action Sports Photography
Sunday 31 August
Greensboro Downtown Parks - 10am - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
This session will show you how to capture those high action shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a moving person. This will be high action photography at its best.
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Sunday 07 September
Lindley Park neighborhood - 10am - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 21 September
Lindley Park neighborhood - 10am - 2 Hours
Malcolm Miller
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 05 October
Lindley Park neighborhood - 10am - 3 Hours
Malcolm Miller
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.
Worldbuilding: Maps
Saturday 02 August
Downtown Winston-Salem - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
Worldbuilding is the art and process of creating a fictional universe. One of the first things a worldbuilder does is create their own map to get a quick reference to how big the world is. In this class we're going to be creating a world map for your fantasy world. You'll also learn about useful resources to build both digitally and traditionally.
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class
Saturday 16 August
W Northwest Blvd. - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic?
In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing.
This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
Still Life Drawing
Saturday 30 August
Patterson Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
Unlock your creative potential at this incredibly immersive event where you can master the art of still life drawing. This hands-on experience guides you thoroughly through the crux of still life - proportions. This fundamental lesson will empower your ability to capture life's grandeur, reflecting anatomical accuracy. Experience the joy of drawing with us and be prepared to broaden your artistic horizons.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 13 September
Indiana Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Mandala Art
Saturday 27 September
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we will be learning how to make a Mandala. A Mandala is a figured design that represented the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.
Mandalas often have a symmetrical design with repeating geometric patterns that are bold and colorful.
Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move
Saturday 11 October
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Samantha Wharton
In this class, you'll learn to make your own monsters, creeps, and demons using just a pen!
The monsters we will draw in this class will play with and distort human anatomy to create an Uncanny Valley effect creature.
Uncanny Valley is used often in art and movies to describe human-like objects and creatures that mimic people.