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WATERCOLOR
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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       4 places left
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       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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
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
$98      
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

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
Central Minneapolis - 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!

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

Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
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       4 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!

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       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      

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!
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
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
$98      
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      

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
Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-05-11
Title or Location:
I had never painted a Cala Lily, so this was an interesting challenge. I am pleased with the way it turned out with the complimentary palette.
Credit: Sunny Carrel
Facebook: Sunny Carrel
Instagram: Sunnycarrelart

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Colorado
The photo was taken in the garden of an acquaintance?s sister. The iris is watercolor on Arches 140 coldpress, 6 x9.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Barrowby Lincolnshire
I decided to try and work carefully and on a small substrate.It is 10 cm wide and 15 cm high.I love the depth of the metal against the cherries.The colour combination really works. I used to very fine brush all the way through.
Credit: Annie Samuel
Instagram: Annie Samuel Artist.com

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2025-05-06
Title or Location: Whitby Harbour at Night.
A coloured pencil drawing from a post card photo.
Credit: Les Harrison

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-05-05
Title or Location: Medieval Gathering
This is a fantasy landscape inspired by old world charm. I gave it the title because of the little grouping near the center of interest looks like a medieval camp when you zoom in on it.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: tlittleart
Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-05-05
Title or Location: Standing Tall and Proud
Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers, so naturally I enjoy painting them. They always present with something new to learn while going through the painting process, as I find that no two are alike. I'm also a photographer so I have several images to choose from, but this one was telling me how proud she is to have such beauty so I selected it to create a piece of fine art from.
Credit: Sunny Carrel
Facebook: Sunny Carrel
Instagram: sunnycarrelart

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