Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 29 March
Oak Lawn - 10am - 2 Hours
Arianna Spencer
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art,
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Early Spring Urban Photography
Saturday 22 March
Dusable bridge - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Embrace the transition to spring by photographing the contrast of winter's remnants and the early signs of spring in Chicago's urban landscape.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 29 March
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 29 March
Montrose Beach - 11am - 3 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 05 April
Eastlake Terrace, Chicago - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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.
Headshot Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 April
N Humboldt Dr, Chicago - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 April
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 12pm - 3 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.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 03 May
E Ohio St. Chicago - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 10 May
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
