MINNEAPOLIS
WATERCOLOR
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$92       0 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 17 May
Loring - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$47      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 31 May
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
book now
$47      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 14 June
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$92       5 places left
Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Saturday 09 August
Loring - 11am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$49      

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 30 August
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$92       0 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 17 May
Loring - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$47      
Sketching Modern Sculpture in a Natural Setting

Sketching Modern Sculpture in a Natural Setting

Saturday 24 May
South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
Drawing abstract sculpture in a natural setting. The focus is contrasting contours! Bring your sketch book and pencils and we will seek out the weirdness of the sculpture garden!
book now
$47      

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 31 May
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
book now
$47      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 14 June
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$47      
Watercolor and Gouache Meetup

Watercolor and Gouache Meetup

Saturday 21 June
Southwest Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
Join us for a relaxing Watercolor and Gouache Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, come enjoy a creative session, share techniques, and get inspired by fellow artists. Bring your supplies and dive into the vibrant world of watercolor and gouache!
book now
$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$92       5 places left
Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Painting

Saturday 19 July
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
Discover the versatility of acrylics at our Acrylic Painting Meetup! This session is open to all skill levels, whether you're new to painting or looking to refine your technique. Enjoy a creative atmosphere, experiment with vibrant colors, and connect with fellow artists. Bring your supplies and let your imagination flow!
book now
$49      
Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Saturday 09 August
Loring - 11am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
book now
$49      

Mixed Media Summer Lakeside Sailboat Rendering

Mixed Media Summer Lakeside Sailboat Rendering

Saturday 16 August
Lake Bde Mde Ska - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
We will be combining painting, drawing and press and release applique painting techniques to capture the sail boat fun on Lake Mde Bde Ska in Uptown.

Just off of Lagoon we will meet at the snack bar seating area of Lake Bde Mde Ska in uptown.

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/bde_maka_ska_park/
book now
$49      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 30 August
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
book now
$49      
Fashion Figure Illustration

Fashion Figure Illustration

Saturday 13 September
Southwest Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of fashion figure illustration, focusing on various garment styles and designs. Join us at a beautiful outdoor venue to capture inspiration from the fashion of everyday life.

Try your hand at fantasy garment design in this unique illustrative adventure.
book now
$49      

ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS
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 Minneapolis Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I thought it was a very good basic class. I may be a bit beyond the basic level so I knew most of the color blending techniques. I did benefit from the instructions on perspective, especially the three-point perspective. Max was fun to be with and was very encouraging.
5/5
Juliana
2024-05-06
I thought it was a very good basic class. I may be a bit beyond the basic level so I knew most of the color blending techniques. I did benefit from the instructions on perspective, especially the three-point perspective. Max was fun to be with and was very encouraging.
5/5
Juliana
2024-05-06
PHOTOS
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-04-24
Title or Location: This is my own watercolor painting, not a photo.
I'm a beginner watercolor artist enjoying learning various techniques as I try to find my own style. I loved the challenge of these bricks, and learned a lot while completing this painting alongside a YouTube tutorial from "Paint with Shiba."
Credit: Kathy Dail
Facebook: Kathy Glover Dail

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: At home Derbyshire
I had been painting for about 3 months, watching tutorials on uou tube, practicing different techniques. I was feeling confident. I had a blank sheet and some inspirational pictures around me and started to build a picture. Once the flow came it was like a wave, not stopping until I wad happy, finishing it off with the bee in the flower. I love bees. Felt overjoyed at my achievement in this piece.
Credit: Felicity Butler
Facebook: Felicity's watercolour paintings
Instagram: Watercolourfelis
Adelaide Watercolour Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: Late Mornings Cafe
A Duplex owner decided to run a cafe in the CBD. It became very successful with people gathering all hours of the morning. I had an hour to wait for an appointment in town, so I sketched this on location. DS watercolour on 300gsm cotton.
Credit: Peter Hancock

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: In The Curl
I started painting during Covid, mostly flowers, and YouTube tutorials. Raised in Southern California, I have always loved the ocean and have, From the start tried, to tackle painting water and its reflections. Initially with no success. Persistence is the name of the game. I am quite pleased with this one!
Credit: Laura DeKloe
Instagram: @laurajwde

Dallas Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: View From Dugout Wells
Located in Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX., Dugout Wells has a working windmill, providing water to the small parcel of desert surrounding it. The view of the Chisos Mountain Range was spectacular on this cool windy morning. I have painted at this spot on several occasions. 10 x 14 watercolor.
Credit: Tom Brown
Facebook: @teebrown7
Instagram: @tombrown.art
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: Lunch Counter/ Madrid Spain
Went to Spain for 2 weeks a year ago. While thrilled to see the work of Velasquez, Goya, Microsoft and Picasso, it was a treat to be part of everyday life there. This was a scene I photographed at an enormous Farmers Market. The color of the bread caught my eye. Madrilenos have wine with lunch. So civilized.
Credit: Kristel Peale

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