Stansted Summer Festival
Sunday 28 June
Stansted - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Step into the lively and quintessentially English atmosphere of Stansted Summer Festival with your camera in hand! This festival offers an incredible mix of historic re-enactments, vintage cars, samba drummers and bands, and vibrant summer stalls. Whatever your preferred subject and style, there's something for everyone here - street photography, portrait photography, documentary photography .. a meetup not to be missed!Entry Fee This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website httpswww.stanstedpark.co.ukstanstedsummerfestival2025Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
Entry Fee: This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stanstedsummerfestival2025
Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.
Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 04 July
Queen Elizabeth Park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nikita Piven
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this workshop, we will explore various compositional techniques to improve your photography.
Morden Bog Photography
Saturday 04 July
Wareham - 3pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
Bogs are full of wildlife, invertebrates and interesting plants. Join us as we walk through heathland and bog, capturing the beautiful and unusual wildlife here.
Angles and Views
Sunday 05 July
South Lanes - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. We will also be taking on a couple of photographic challenges, games designed to stretch your creativity and technical skills. Games will include 180 degrees, and the Alphabet Hunt. Join me for a creative and fun photo-walk full of technical tips too. Absolute beginners welcome!
Street Photography at Southsea Food Festival
Sunday 05 July
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 11 July
Sandown - 10am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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
Saturday 18 July
Lower Promenade, Brighton - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Do you own a DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera but have never shot off auto? Then this class is for you. You will learn how the camera functions in the key modes on the mode dial. Learn to control the camera in program mode and take control of exposure as well as the joy of black and white photography. Learn how to take control of the aperture and creative depth of field techniques. Learn how to take control of the shutter and freeze motion and capture time. Informative friendly tuition in each technique will be enhanced with some fun and creative picture making challenges. A great introduction to photography as a fun and creative hobby.
Ideal for photographers wanting to get off Auto or any photographers that may have got a new camera for Christmas.
Ideal for photographers wanting to get of Auto or any photographers that may have got a new c amera for Christmas
Angles and Views
Saturday 18 July
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Nikita Piven
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives to capture unique and engaging images.
Butterflies and Blooms - Nature Macro Photography
Sunday 19 July
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10:15am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Perfect for nature and macro photographers, this meetup will start at the butterfly house at Portsmouth's Natural History Museum. There are a variety of beautiful butterflies to capture against stunning floral backgrounds. Some patience is needed, but the rewards can be spectacular shots! From here we'll move to the gardens and Southsea's Rose Gardens to capture more colours of the natural world.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 01 August
Queen Elizabeth Park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nikita Piven
Explore the art of black and white photography. We will learn about contrast, texture, and composition to create striking monochrome images.
Street Photography at Portsmouth Cultural Festival
Saturday 01 August
Portsmouth city centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we'll join the cultural festival taking place in Victoria Park to mark the 100th anniversary of the city of Portsmouth. Events like this are great for street photography and there will be stalls, street food and live entertainment giving great opportunities for natural style portraits. Expect vibrant colours, smiling faces and lively performances!
Beginner's Photography Class - Nature scapes
Saturday 01 August
Poole Park - 3pm - 3 Hours
Anna Kenny
Unlock the potential of your camera as we dive into learning how to use manual mode, play with light and capture nature using a range of creative compositions.
Expressionist Portraiture Workshop
Saturday 27 June
Holdenhurst Road area, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Freddy
Join us for an expressive portrait painting workshop at Brazuca Cafe. We'll explore emotion, distortion, and gestural brushwork to create unique portraits. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own paints, brushes, paper or canvas, and any other preferred materials.
Multimedia Mark Making Workshop
Saturday 04 July
Preston Park area, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Carlie Jean Griffiths
Join us for a creative multimedia mark making session outdoors in Brighton. We'll explore different techniques using pencils, paper, and various mark making tools!
Suitable for all skill levels.
Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 04 July
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a botanical watercolour workshop at Canoe Lake. We will explore techniques for painting plants and flowers using watercolours. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Beginners Watercolour Class
Sunday 12 July
15 minute walk from Brighton Train Station. - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarah Warren
Painting a landscape scene with watercolours using wet in wet washes and wet on dry washes. This involves colour mixing, and building up the painting through several layers. I will be demonstrating each technique as we go along. You will have achieved a finished painting at the end of the session.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 18 July
Upton, Poole - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Emma King
Join us for an inspiring morning of art exploring plants and flowers. We will focus on techniques for capturing form and detail, designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Nature Journaling Through Drawing
Saturday 18 July
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a nature journaling meetup at Canoe Lake where we will practice drawing plants, flowers, and natural elements in a relaxed outdoor setting. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Mixed Media Watercolour Painting
Saturday 01 August
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a creative mixed media watercolour painting session at Canoe Lake. We will explore combining watercolour with other media to create unique artworks. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Watercolour Landscapes
Saturday 15 August
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a watercolour landscapes painting session at Canoe Lake. We will explore techniques for painting landscapes using watercolours. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Ink and Wash Illustration
Saturday 29 August
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for an ink and wash illustration session at Canoe Lake. We will combine ink drawing with watercolour washes to create expressive illustrations. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Relaxed Sketch & Paint Session
Saturday 12 September
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a relaxed sketching and painting session at Canoe Lake. This informal meetup is for anyone who enjoys drawing and painting in a laid-back outdoor setting. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Floral Watercolour Painting
Saturday 26 September
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for a floral watercolour painting session at Canoe Lake. We will explore techniques for painting flowers using watercolours. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own supplies.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 10 October
Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Doug Robertson
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the basics of drawing. Our instructor will guide you through fundamental techniques including line, shape, shading, and composition. This outdoor class is held at Victoria Park. All skill levels welcome. Participants should bring their own sketchbook, pencils, and eraser.
