MINNEAPOLIS
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

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Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter

Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter

Saturday 19 July
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
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$49      
Headshot Photography 101

Headshot Photography 101

Saturday 26 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
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$98       2 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.
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$49       2 places left

Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 23 August
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 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
$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      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 06 September
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.1 Rule of thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
$49      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 20 September
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
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter

Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter

Saturday 19 July
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
book now
$49      
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!

Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
book now
$49      
Headshot Photography 101

Headshot Photography 101

Saturday 26 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
book now
$98       2 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       2 places left
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.

Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
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$49       5 places left
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 23 August
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 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
$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      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 06 September
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.1 Rule of thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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.

Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
book now
$49      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 20 September
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
$49      
Floral and Nature Painting

Floral and Nature Painting

Saturday 11 October
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
We will have the opportunity to put our love for watercolor into action by creating artwork of the surrounding flowers and plants.
We will create a free composition, pattern-like, of tiny natural treasures, such as leaves and flowers mixed with some cute critters to add a little more character. All the elements will be tied together by a monochromatic background.
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$49      
Watercolor Backgrounds with Salt  Plastic Wrap

Watercolor Backgrounds with Salt Plastic Wrap

Saturday 08 November
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Art Group
Joel Barkley
Unique water color backgrounds with plastic wraps and salt. Super simple and fun "hacks" to make your water color backgrounds look genius!
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$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
Leicester Watercolour Group
2025-07-16
Title or Location: Beans and bacon &129363 on toast
Breakfast made one morning and like the way the light fell on the food so took an image and decided to paint it Changed the colour of the plate to work complimentary colours of blue and orange Quite laborious pairing the beans / done over several days I like painting food Annie Samuel Art .com
Credit: Annie Samuel

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2025-07-14
Title or Location: Mr Fox
For this 8x10 watercolor painting I used salt on wet paint in the background to give an impression of foliage, and a variety of strong brush strokes in green and blue in the foreground to give the impression of the Fox semi-hidden in grasses. My hope was to convey some of the impish beauty of this elusive woodland creature.
Credit: Carol Jean Brantner
Instagram: Nitaerlien
Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Still mess between flights
My birth month is represented by the raven. My best friend?s birth month is represented by the great blue heron. This was a gift for him.
Credit: Steven Kaiser

Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Japanese Garden
This painting was done en plein air at the Memphis Botanic Garden. I am preparing for an art based tour of Provence during which I hope to complete an entire watercolor sketchbook. The painting was done in an A5 cold press Etchr sketchbook. I look forward to those many hours during which nothing exists but the paint and the view.
Credit: John Sweeney
Instagram: Jlsweeney2001

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Northampton UK
After a winter nap. A3 paper, watercolor
Credit: Hanna Pronina
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pronina.md
Charlotte Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: This pcs was contrived in my imagination
(Faded glory) is the name, it represents my commercial career and a new beginning . Like many things , the car a 70s something stock car, was once unstoppable but now rests quietly and the fall season represents beauty in change , the one constant in life is change , that is what this pcs is about
Credit: William Martin

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