Loose Botanical Watercolor for Beginners
Saturday 13 June
Cary Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor meetup to celebrate the beautiful inspiration of the nature. Focus on multicolor transparencies and loose strokes to create vivid semi-abstract botanical, floral and leaf splashes. Perfect introduction for newcomers. Bring your own supplies.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 13 June
Downtown Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
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 thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As 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.
boats-acrylic
Saturday 13 June
West Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
we will learn about light and water, an impressionist study. capturing the impression of movement and light using loose brsuh work using cool tones.
tulip hill-Acrylic painting
Saturday 20 June
West Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
in this session we will learn about brush strokes how to create beautiful grass effects on the hills, with lights and dark values also creating beautiful tulips and splashes.
Introduction to Watercolor Techniques
Saturday 20 June
Cary Coffee Shop - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor class focused on learning the essential techniques of the medium. Explore layering, gradients, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and basic color theory through dynamic exercises and playful experimentation. Perfect for beginners and amateur artists wanting to build confidence and understand watercolor in a more guided and intentional way. This 2-hour indoor session welcomes young adults and adults of all ages. Bring your own supplies.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 20 June
Morrisville - 7pm - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Sunflower Field
Saturday 27 June
West Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
we will create a beautiful field with a few sunflower row standing. brushstroke of creating leaves and yellow sunflowers creating a impression work.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 27 June
Corcoran St, Durham - 10am - 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.
Watercolor Birds Easy & Expressive
Sunday 28 June
Cary Coffee Shop - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelica Bracho
Join Angelica Bracho for a beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by colorful birds and soft feather textures. Learn an easy and approachable way to paint birds using simple shapes, loose layers, and watercolor techniques designed for all skill levels. Beginners will explore how to simplify forms and build confidence, while more experienced participants can experiment with lighting, color transitions, detailing, and finishing touches to bring their paintings to life. This 2-hour indoor session is perfect for a creative and relaxing learning experience.
Indoors venue.
Bring your own supplies.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 04 July
Foster St. Durham - 10am - 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.
Lined up boats-Acrylic
Sunday 05 July
West Raleigh - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
in this session we will go through some techniques learning about composition and adding layers of paints to create beautiful scenery of boats lined up.
studying lemon still life -acrylic
Saturday 11 July
West Raleigh - 10am - 2 Hours
Laleh Bagherzadi
still life study, working on lemon as a study guid to build layers and highlights to create a beautiful painting
