Beginner's Painting Meetup: Watercolour and Acrylics
Saturday 26 July
Eastrop Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Nirali Khamar
Discover the joy of painting in this beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to watercolour and acrylic techniques. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to explore a new medium, this class will guide you step-by-step to create your own beautiful artwork in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Note: This event is taking place outdoor
Materials to Bring:
Watercolour paints (basic set)
Acrylic paints (basic set)
Paintbrushes (a variety of sizes)
Watercolour paper or canvas pad
Palette for mixing colours
Water container
Paper towels or cloth
Pencil and eraser
Apron or old shirt (to protect clothing)
Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup
Saturday 02 August
Eastrop Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Nirali Khamar
Step into the world of expressive shading as we focus on drawing animals and birds using pencil or charcoal. This session is all about capturing the textures, forms, and spirit of wildlife through careful observation and shading techniques. We will explore how to use light and shadow to bring depth and realism to your sketches, whether you are choosing a sleek bird or a furry animal as your subject.
Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their drawing skills, this relaxed and supportive meetup will help you build confidence with pencil and charcoal while encouraging your individual style. Bring your curiosity and love for nature — everything else will flow from there.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 26 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 30 August
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Learn to improve your landscape photos and make them stand out, focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips, and settings. All skill levels are welcome to join.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 06 September
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 September
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Lucie Nakach
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.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 20 September
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Learn to improve your landscape photos and make them stand out, focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips, and settings. All skill levels are welcome to join.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 04 October
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Come down and learn how to take stunning architectural pictures!
Learn how to show the history and different styles of buildings and structures in gorgeous pictures!
We will be covering composition, light, lines, and shapes, proper settings, and looking at details to make our photographs eye-catching.
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 11 October
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
This street photography meetup explores observation skills to capture interesting details of people, city life, and architecture. We will cover settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices for compelling street photos.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 October
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Lucie Nakach
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.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 25 October
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
