DETROIT
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 28 June
Belle Isle - 10am - 2 Hours
Asif Khan
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.
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$49      
Plants and Flowers with Watercolor

Plants and Flowers with Watercolor

Sunday 06 July
Belle Isle - 10am - 2 Hours
Lacy Soria
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome. Please bring watercolor painting travel kit (this can be watercolor tube paints or watercolor pan along with ink pens, pencil, rubber and watercolor pads or drawing pads. You are also welcome to bring your choice of medium. Also a smart phone to take reference photos will be handy. Don't worry if you forget anything. I will have some back up materials.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 29 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 3 Hours
Detroit Photography Group
Jacob Neil
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.
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$98       5 places left
Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 13 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8:30pm - 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      
Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Sunday 20 July
Belle Isle, Detroit - 7pm - 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      

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      
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.
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$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
Greenville Watercolor Group
2025-06-21
Title or Location: Grizzer in Water
I'm just getting back into painting after a tough emotional year. I'm not going to lie - it's primarily a comfort for me. But the feedback I've received since sharing my paintings over the past month encouraged me to share them more. I had painted a few black bears for my neighbor and wanted to tackle a gizzly bear moving through water. I knew it'd be a challenge since I have never painted anything like this before but I'm pretty happy with the result. There were moments where I doubted if I
Credit: Shaun Groomes
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Austin Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Fantasy Landscape
This was one of those "out of the box" paintings. it was fun and helped loosen me up and detour from my normal processes.
Credit: Tom Little
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Acrylic color Artwork

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Beauty of nature

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Abstract flower Bunch

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Grafite pencil art

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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