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.
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 29 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 3 Hours
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.
Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup
Sunday 13 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
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.
Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle
Sunday 20 July
Belle Isle, Detroit - 7pm - 2 Hours
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.
Street Photography
Sunday 27 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
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.
Photo Editing Class
Sunday 03 August
Woodward Ave Ste - Ferndale, MI - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 10 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
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.
Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup
Sunday 17 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8pm - 2 Hours
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.
Detroit Skyline at Sunset
Sunday 24 August
Bell Isle - 7pm - 2 Hours
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.
