MINNEAPOLIS
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

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Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Saturday 13 June
S 2nd Street - 7pm - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
book now
$49       2 places left
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh effect to your photos. We will also discuss camera settings, lens choices, tripods, and depth of field
book now
$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 27 June
Saint Anthony - 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 thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space - Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
$49       0 places left

50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Loring - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The 50mm lens is one of the most flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings. We'll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
book now
$49      
Lightroom Photo Editing

Lightroom Photo Editing

Saturday 18 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Learn the basics of editing your photos in Lightroom. This class will teach you how to import, navigate and control the various tools to bring out the best in your photography. We'll look at diferent presents, and even create some of our own.
book now
$98       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 01 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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

Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Saturday 13 June
S 2nd Street - 7pm - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
book now
$49       2 places left
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh effect to your photos. We will also discuss camera settings, lens choices, tripods, and depth of field
book now
$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 27 June
Saint Anthony - 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 thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space - Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
$49       0 places left

50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Loring - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The 50mm lens is one of the most flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings. We'll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
book now
$49      
Lightroom Photo Editing

Lightroom Photo Editing

Saturday 18 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Learn the basics of editing your photos in Lightroom. This class will teach you how to import, navigate and control the various tools to bring out the best in your photography. We'll look at diferent presents, and even create some of our own.
book now
$98       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 01 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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      

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
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2026-06-08
Title or Location: Cultural aesthetics of a family portrait
This watercolor painting features a celebration of a father and daughter: the father is in a refined Western formalwear, and the daughter through a stylised Chinese-inspired dress, blending two cultural aesthetics into a single elegant family portrait.
Credit: Gary Zhai

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2026-06-07
Title or Location: Photo was taken by myself of a painting I created.
This is titled I?ll forget you not, Ron.Inspired by my late grandfather and the roses that are in his garden planted with his ashes.
Credit: Lorna Simpson
Facebook: Lorna Simpson
Instagram: Lorna_simpson88
Adelaide Watercolour Group
2026-06-07
Title or Location: Just for fun
Illustration is my favourite style of painting. I did this one just for fun. That?s why it?s the tile of the artwork. Would love to illustrate children?s books. I paint just as a hobby though.
Credit: SJ?s Artwork

Liverpool Watercolour Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Bromborough, Wirral, UK
A morning with the Wirral Urban Sketchers. A quick 2hr sketch of Victorian School building in pen and watercolour, in A3 sketch book.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: richard.oldfield.752
Instagram: @richardmo55

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson
Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang

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