Crochet Flowers Class
Saturday 29 March
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Radhika Taneja
In our Flower Crochet Class, participants will embark on a creative journey where they'll learn to craft exquisite crochet flowers. From mastering the fundamental stitches to creating lifelike petals and leaves, participants will gain the skills and techniques needed to bring the beauty of nature into their crochet projects. They'll also delve into the art of color selection and customization, enabling them to design unique floral creations. With expert guidance and a welcoming atmosphere, our class is perfect for all skill levels, promising to cultivate a newfound appreciation for the art of crochet and a talent for crafting stunning floral motifs. Join us and let your creativity bloom!
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 19 April
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 10 May
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Radhika Taneja
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
Tonal Drawing and Painting
Saturday 01 March
Above Bar St - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
In this workshop, we will explore drawing and painting techniques that emphasize tone and shading, helping you to create depth in your artwork. Please bring a sketchpad, pencil, rubber, and your preferred painting medium.
Street Photography
Saturday 08 March
Southampton City Centre - 3pm - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
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.
The Nature of Cities Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 March
Southampton City Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
The meetup will be an opportunity to photograph nature in the urban environment to think about contradiction, contrast and the juxtaposition of the man-made and the naturally or intentionally wild. The meetup will encourage a different way of seeing beauty.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 22 March
Southampton Common - 2pm - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Oil Painting Meetup
Saturday 29 March
Vincents Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join us for a relaxing oil painting meetup where creativity flows and brushes bring visions to life. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, this is the perfect space to share techniques, inspiration, and good vibes!
Composition in the Park
Saturday 05 April
Southampton Common - 11am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Pastel Painting Meetup
Saturday 12 April
Cumberland Pl - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join us for a relaxing Pastel Painting Meetup, where artists of all skill levels can explore their creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Bring your own supplies and enjoy an inspiring session of color and imagination!
Flower Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 April
Jermyns Ln, Romsey SO51 0QA - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will discuss composition, the use of light and colour, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique and artistic images.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 03 May
Royal Victoria Country Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Ahsan Ali
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
Note: Please bring a friend or a family member as your model.
Architectural Drawing and Painting
Saturday 03 May
Chapel Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
In this session, we will learn architectural drawing and painting with the study of perspective and it's types.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 10 May
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.