Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 24 May
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
Architecture Photography
Saturday 14 June
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.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 June
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
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 16 August
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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 & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 12 July
The Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 02 August
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 23 August
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup
Saturday 31 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 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.
Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 07 June
Forbury Gardens Park - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nirali Khamar
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class
Saturday 14 June
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Nirali Khamar
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic?
In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing.
This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!