Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Saturday 19 July
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Tom Archibald
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Headshot Photography 101
Saturday 26 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Street Art Photography
Saturday 09 August
Loring - 11am - 2 Hours
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.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Saturday 23 August
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 30 August
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 06 September
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
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 thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Street Photography
Saturday 20 September
Loring - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Acrylic Painting
Saturday 19 July
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
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!
Mixed Media Summer Lakeside Sailboat Rendering
Saturday 16 August
Lake Bde Mde Ska - 10am - 2 Hours
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!
Fashion Figure Illustration
Saturday 13 September
Southwest Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of fashion figure illustration, focusing on various garment styles and designs. Join us at a beautiful outdoor venue to capture inspiration from the fashion of everyday life.
Try your hand at fantasy garment design in this unique illustrative adventure.
Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
Floral and Nature Painting
Saturday 11 October
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
We will have the opportunity to put our love for watercolor into action by creating artwork of the surrounding flowers and plants.
We will create a free composition, pattern-like, of tiny natural treasures, such as leaves and flowers mixed with some cute critters to add a little more character. All the elements will be tied together by a monochromatic background.
Watercolor Backgrounds with Salt Plastic Wrap
Saturday 08 November
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Unique water color backgrounds with plastic wraps and salt. Super simple and fun "hacks" to make your water color backgrounds look genius!
Making Holiday Gift Cards with Pencil Appliques
Saturday 06 December
South Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Using colored pencils, adhesive double side foam tape and unique custom miniature appliques we will be decorating art papers and blank greeting cards for seasonal greeting cards for the holidays! There will be and a ten dollar additional fee for the appliques and art paper that your host teacher Joel will be bringing. Using acrylic paint, brushes and appliques we will decorate art paper for creating greeting cards for the holidays!
Collage Colored Pencil Meetup
Saturday 17 January
Uptown - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
We will be experimenting with multi media collage in this informal meetup. Learn about different collage techniques, graphic design basics, and storytelling through collage. Open to all skill levels. Let's make some funky art together! Bring tear sheets from your favorite magazines and periodicals which will help you tell a story of your choosing be it your personal identity or a fantasy story you wish to write.
Bring tear sheets from your favorite magazines and periodicals which will help you tell a story of your choosing be it your personal identity or a fantasy story you wish to write.
Acrylic Painting
Saturday 19 July
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
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!
Mixed Media Summer Lakeside Sailboat Rendering
Saturday 16 August
Lake Bde Mde Ska - 10am - 2 Hours
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!
Fashion Figure Illustration
Saturday 13 September
Southwest Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of fashion figure illustration, focusing on various garment styles and designs. Join us at a beautiful outdoor venue to capture inspiration from the fashion of everyday life.
Try your hand at fantasy garment design in this unique illustrative adventure.
Please note: This event is an adults-only class. Thank you for your understanding!
Floral and Nature Painting
Saturday 11 October
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
We will have the opportunity to put our love for watercolor into action by creating artwork of the surrounding flowers and plants.
We will create a free composition, pattern-like, of tiny natural treasures, such as leaves and flowers mixed with some cute critters to add a little more character. All the elements will be tied together by a monochromatic background.
Watercolor Backgrounds with Salt Plastic Wrap
Saturday 08 November
Lyndale Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Unique water color backgrounds with plastic wraps and salt. Super simple and fun "hacks" to make your water color backgrounds look genius!
Making Holiday Gift Cards with Pencil Appliques
Saturday 06 December
South Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Using colored pencils, adhesive double side foam tape and unique custom miniature appliques we will be decorating art papers and blank greeting cards for seasonal greeting cards for the holidays! There will be and a ten dollar additional fee for the appliques and art paper that your host teacher Joel will be bringing. Using acrylic paint, brushes and appliques we will decorate art paper for creating greeting cards for the holidays!
Collage Colored Pencil Meetup
Saturday 17 January
Uptown - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
We will be experimenting with multi media collage in this informal meetup. Learn about different collage techniques, graphic design basics, and storytelling through collage. Open to all skill levels. Let's make some funky art together! Bring tear sheets from your favorite magazines and periodicals which will help you tell a story of your choosing be it your personal identity or a fantasy story you wish to write.
Bring tear sheets from your favorite magazines and periodicals which will help you tell a story of your choosing be it your personal identity or a fantasy story you wish to write.
