Street Photography at Night
Saturday 18 April
Downtown Durham - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night. We will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with how to adjust camera settings for low light, using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails, capturing RAW images, and guidelines for shooting people and their property in the real world.
Macro Photography Class
Sunday 19 April
Western Blvd - 2pm - 3.0 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them appear larger. In this hands-on class, beginner-to-intermediate photographers will learn techniques, camera settings, lighting, and composition for stunning close-up shots during practical exercises.
Studio Photography Class
Saturday 25 April
Central Park, Durham - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
Join our Studio Photography Class and unlock the secrets to creating stunning images in a controlled studio environment.
This will be a 3-hour class showing the fundamentals of having and using a studio. We will cover production photography, flash, and lighting power. Also, settings and materials like whiteboards and reflectors.
Italian Bridge study- Acrylic
Saturday 25 April
West Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
Join us for a Acrylic Painting Session, The Italian Bridge, where we'll capture the charm of an old European bridge surrounded by trees and character, filled buildings. Through soft washes and layered tones, we'll explore perspective, light reflection on water, and the delicate textures of stone and foliage.
Colorful Watercolor for Beginners Flower Splash
Saturday 02 May
Botanic Garden in Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor meetup celebrating the colorful inspiration of flowers. We'll focus on multicolor transparencies and loose strokes to create vivid semi-abstract floral and leaf splashes - a perfect introduction for newcomers.
Note: There is a $5 parking fee at this venue.
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Saturday 02 May
Foster St. Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
acrylic abstract portrait
Saturday 02 May
West Raleigh - 3pm - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
In this session we will paint a bold and emotional abstract portrait using acrylic paints and expressive brushstrokes. Instead of focusing on perfect realism, we will explore how color, texture, and movement can show feeling and personality in a face.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 09 May
Durham - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
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.
acrylic-life on the branch
Saturday 09 May
West Raleigh - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
In this session we will learn how bold background color can change the mood of a painting, creating texture in acrylic using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes. Using contrast—dark against bright background—makes the subject pop.
Colorful Watercolor for Beginners Mother's Flower
Saturday 09 May
Cary Coffee shop - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor class special for Mother's Day. Focus on multicolor transparencies and loose strokes to create vivid watercolor small flower inspired compositions that can be used as postcard or greeting card. Main flowers we will work on Carnation, Roses and Tulips Beginners and intermediate watercolor enthusiasts are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Colorful Watercolor for Beginners Juicy Fruits
Saturday 16 May
Cary Coffee shop - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor meetup. Focus on multicolor transparencies and loose strokes to create vivid watercolor mini studies using fruits as inspiration. Perfect introduction for newcomers. Bring your own supplies.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 16 May
Foster St. Durham - 1pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
