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Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 13 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 9pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
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$49       0 places left
Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Sunday 20 July
Belle Isle, Detroit - 8pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Golden Hour and Sunset as the sky transforms into a canvas of warm, glowing colors. Join us for a serene and unforgettable evening, perfect for reflection, photography, or simply soaking in nature's magic.
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$49       5 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 27 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
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.
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$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 02 August
Wixom - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      
Photo Editing Class

Photo Editing Class

Sunday 03 August
Woodward Ave Ste - Ferndale, MI - 10am - 3 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
Join our Photo Editing Class to master the art of enhancing your images. Learn essential techniques from our instructor. Perfect for photographers of all skill levels looking to elevate their visual storytelling.All levels are welcome, and participants will need to have a good volume of unedited images on a memory card ready to edit or already imported to their laptop or iPhone.
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$98      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 10 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
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.
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$49      

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 17 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 23 August
Wixom - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Detroit Skyline at Sunset

Detroit Skyline at Sunset

Sunday 24 August
Bell Isle - 7pm - 2 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$49      

ABOUT DETROIT
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Detroit Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
ARTISTS
Asif Khan
Asif Emran Khan is a landscape architect and watercolor artist based in Michigan, blending the worlds of design and emotion through delicate brushstrokes and natural palettes. His work explores themes of memory, identity, and place 2014turning everyday landscapes into quiet meditations. With a background in architecture and a deep love for the outdoors, Asif brings a unique perspective to watercolor, capturing both structure and softness in every piece.

Believing that everyone carries a creative spark, Asif is passionate about helping others reconnect with their sense of wonder through art. He invites new art lovers 2014especially those who think they "can't draw" 2014to slow down, see differently, and discover joy in painting without pressure. For him, watercolor is not just a medium, but a way to notice, to feel, and to belong.

Asif Khan is available for private bookings

Available most Saturdays from 2pm until 6pm.
Private tutoring, memory paintings, custom commissions, design consultation.

Lacy Soria
Lacy Soria is an acrylic and watercolor artist who lives and works in Detroit, Michigan. Soria received a Bachelors of Art from Oakland University in 2010 and will receive her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in November 2025.

Soria's work dances between abstraction and realism, driven by an obsession with color and texture. She explores the space where emotion and form meet, creating pieces that invite both curiosity and connection.

Lacy has been doing public works since 2018, and has public murals in Berkley, Michigan and Hamtramck, Michigan. She has been teaching painting classes since 2015.

Lacy Soria is available for private bookings

Available most weeknights after 5pm
Available most Saturdays after 4 pm
Available most Sundays from 12 - 7 pm

Private tutoring in watercolor, acrylic or mixed media, + custom commissions,

PHOTOS
Salt Lake City Watercolor Group
2025-07-08
Title or Location: Time heals all?.
This painting was done with various brands of watercolor on Arches cold press. The reason behind it is healing so if you notice, the heart and roses in the back look decomposed while the rose in front of the top of the heart are coming back to life.
Credit: John Blaze
Instagram: @johnblazetattoos

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-07-08
Title or Location: My studio
This young woman was waiting for a ceremony to begin that I was attending. She lives in West Africa and was wearing a string of random beads that my African friends prefer. Her expression was open but patient and knowing. I thought some of her grandmother's wisdom must have come to her, just like the necklace.
Credit: Kathleen Stafford
Facebook: Kathleen Stafford Artist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kstaffordfineart/
Austin Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location: Texas Oak Vignette
I took a picture of an old oak tree in central Texas which I used for reference. I decided to represent it in an iconic vignette type rather than a straight up landscape painting.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location:
I enjoy painting birds and this Hyacinth Macaw was no exception.Watercolor on Maimoufin cold press 140 cotton watercolor paper.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk

Dallas Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location:
This painting is based on a photo by Nicholas Carlino. The photo was posted in the Facebook group ?Landscape Reference Photos for Artists? and it was their monthly challenge for May, which is why I painted it. It is Mystic Seaport in Mystic Ct.
Credit: Valentina Vineyard
Instagram: @ValVin.Art
Nashville Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location: Jimmy?s Pony
I am recovering from being paralyzed from the neck down with Guillain Barre Syndrome. I have always had a gift of art. I was so afraid that being paralyzed for over a year that I would lose my gift? my prayers were answered and my ?gift? is better now than before. I do not draw anything,, I see it in my head and then I paint. I do not have fine motor skills in my hands and I tell people I can not load and unload the dishwasher but I can hold a paintbrush!!!
Credit: Candyce Arnold

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