Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup
Saturday 18 April
N. Cannon Dr., Chicago - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully. We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
Spring Watercolor Flowers
Sunday 19 April
Deerfield, IL - 10am - 2 Hours
Kris Van Stockum
In this small, beginner-friendly class, we'll explore and create loose watercolor spring flowers. The wet-on-wet technique is perfect for creating expressive, dramatic tulips, daffodils and pussy willow.
Beginner Drawing Class
Saturday 25 April
Andersonville area - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create your own drawings. Participants bring their own supplies.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 02 May
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 10:30am - 3.0 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 02 May
Deerfield, IL - 1pm - 2 Hours
Kris Van Stockum
Do you want to learn how to paint with watercolor? This small class hosted by a professional instructor is for you. It's specifically designed to assist beginners. You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into your own piece of art.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 02 May
Englewood, South Side Chicago - 1pm - 3 Hours
Monica Ashford
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 and then continue by learning the five basic stitches. We will also cover how to read crochet patterns and by the end of our session, everyone should have created a basic square dishcloth. Crochet materials are included as well as light refreshments.
Spring Watercolor Flowers
Saturday 09 May
Deerfield, IL - 10am - 2 Hours
Kris Van Stockum
Just in time for Mother's Day! In this small, beginner-friendly class, we'll explore and create loose watercolor spring flowers. The wet-on-wet technique is perfect for creating expressive, dramatic tulips, daffodils and pussy willow.
Editing Photos Class
Saturday 09 May
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Learn how to edit you photos in Lightroom. I'll go step but step and show examples of how I edit.
Freestyle Art
Sunday 10 May
Andersonville area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Create an artwork or a sketch in 2 hours with what materials and style you enjoy. It can be anything from pencil to watercolor or colored pencils etc. Also the theme is up to you, but our art instructor will guide you each step of the way according to your preferences! Participants bring their own materials.
Tuscan Doorway in Watercolor
Saturday 23 May
Deerfield, IL - 10am - 2 Hours
Kris Van Stockum
In this small, beginner-friendly class, we'll explore and create a loose Tuscan doorway watercolor painting. We'll work together step by step to create a small, dramatic painting.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Saturday 30 May
Montrose Beach - 1pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Still Nature Drawing
Sunday 31 May
Edgewater area - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Still Nature Drawing Class - a study class suitable for any art level. Participants bring their own materials.
