Smartphone Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 December
Northcote - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Smartphones are giving conventional cameras a run for their money nowadays; and it's all right there in your pocket.
The class is all about how you can make the most of the phone camera settings and apps to create professional-looking shots.
WWC Walk with Camera
Sunday 12 January
Northcote, Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
WWC Walk with Camera
Saturday 18 January
Northcote, Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 08 February
Yarra Bend Boulevard - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
In this workshop, we'll see nature through the eye of the lens and explore new ways of capturing it using camera techniques. You'll learn how to use angles, light, shadows, and settings to bring your subjects to life and discover creative approaches to photographing the world around you.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 22 February
Yarra Bend Boulevard - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
The City at Night
Saturday 14 December
Geelong Waterfront - 7pm - 2 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and using light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 12 January
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 3 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
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.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Sunday 02 February
Eastern Park Circuit - 9am - 2 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.
We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
Angles and Views
Sunday 16 February
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 2 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 09 March
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 3 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
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.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 23 March
Little Malop St, Geelong - 9am - 2 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Street Photography Meetup
Sunday 06 April
Little Malop St, Geelong - 9am - 2 Hours
Karen Wekwerth
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.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 14 December
St Kilda Botanic Gardens
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Crochet Workshop: Amigurumi Animals
Sunday 15 December
Vermont South - 10am - 3 Hours
Minh Thuy Truc Pham
In our Amigurumi Animal Class, youwill delve into the captivating world of crafting cute and cuddly crochet animals. Throughout the class, you'll learn the specialized techniques required for amigurumi, from creating perfect spheres to mastering the art of shaping and assembling. You will also gain a deep understanding of how to bring personality to their creations, customizing features like facial expressions and accessories to give each amigurumi animal its own unique charm. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this class offers a fun and rewarding experience, resulting in the creation of adorable crochet companions that are bound to bring smiles and warmth to hearts. Join us for a whimsical journey into the art of amigurumi!
Landscape Drawing for Beginners - Using Graphic Marker and Drawing Pen
Saturday 21 December
Southbank - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Drawing for Beginners Landscape Drawing for Beginners using graphic marker and drawing penIn this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 21 December
Fyansford - 10am - 3 Hours
Olivia Hobbs
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 21 December
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Sunday 22 December
Doncaster - 10am - 3 Hours
Kay Tan
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Flowers Drawing for Beginners using Graphic Marker and Drawing Pen
Saturday 04 January
Queen Victoria Market - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners using colour pencil in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
Wildlife Sketch in Watercolour
Saturday 04 January
Moone Ponds - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Encounter the diverse wildlife of a pond and translate their beauty onto paper using watercolour techniques.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 11 January
Studley Park, Kew
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Corner to Corner Class
Saturday 11 January
Fyansford - 10am - 3 Hours
Olivia Hobbs
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 11 January
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
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.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners Using Colour Pencil
Saturday 18 January
Queen St - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners using colour pencil in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.