Succulents, Cacti and Leafy Plants
Saturday 05 April
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Discover the beauty of watercolor painting as you learn essential techniques to create stunning artwork inspired by nature. Guided by our experienced instructor, you'll explore watercolor techniques to bring your vision to life.
This event welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists.
Please remember to bring your watercolor supplies. We can't wait to see your creativity in action!
Bokeh for Beginners
Sunday 13 April
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
Water Scenes in Watercolors
Saturday 19 April
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Capture the beauty of water in your watercolor paintings! In this meetup, you'll learn techniques for painting lakes, rivers, or ocean waves with depth and movement. Suitable for all skill levels—bring your watercolor supplies and dive into creativity!
The City at Night Photography Meetup
Sunday 20 April
French Quarter - 7pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 03 May
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Flowers and Plants
Saturday 17 May
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Join us for a relaxing watercolor session at a cozy café, where we'll explore techniques for painting beautiful flowers and plants. Perfect for all skill levels—bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a creative atmosphere with fellow artists!
Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting
Saturday 31 May
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Unwind and express yourself through abstract watercolor painting in this mindfulness-focused meetup. Explore color, texture, and flow as you create freely and intuitively. All skill levels are welcome—bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxing creative session!
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 08 June
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
Note: Please bring a family member or a friend as a model.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 14 June
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 22 June
UptownCarrollton, New Orleans - 2pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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.
Birds with Watercolor Meetup
Saturday 28 June
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolor Meetup" — a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolor workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty.In this hands-on watercolor session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolor painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolor bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 06 July
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
