Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
South Parade - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 13 June
Ryde - 10am - 2 Hours
Stuart Byrnes
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.
Garden and flower Photography
Saturday 13 June
Poole Park - 3pm - 2 Hours
Anna Kenny
Photograph the roses and flowers in bloom in the gardens of Poole Park. We will experiment with aperture to create bokeh and isolate the subject as well as capturing shots of the wider garden landscape.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 June
Queen Elizabeth Park - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Nikita Piven
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join this beginner-friendly class to explore photography basics.
The Photographer's Playground
Sunday 21 June
Brighton Marina - 10am - 2 Hours
Tobias Slater-Hunt
On this walk you will be challenges to play 4 different photography "games". Each game is designed to test your composition, creativity and change the way you look at the world. Fully technical and creative support will be given throughout. This unusual and fun walk is suitable for ALL levels of photographer and phone photographers are also welcome!!
Nature Macro Photography Meetup in an English Country Garden
Sunday 21 June
Stansted - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
The gardens at Stansted Park will be a blaze of colour in June, making it a perfect location for flower and macro photography. You'll learn how to capture fine details, textures and patterns that are often overlooked, using simple and effective techniques. Suitable for all experience levels, the session focuses on slowing down, observing closely and creating striking close-up images. If you don't have a macro lens we can use other techniques to explore details and the world in miniature. Smartphone shooters will also be able to capture great images!
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 - 10:01am - 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.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Saturday 20 June
Southsea - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Motmainna Moni
Join us for an urban sketching meetup using watercolours. We will explore techniques for capturing city scenes with watercolour paints. Suitable for all levels. Bring your own watercolour supplies.
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.
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.
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.
