Monochrome Magic: Introduction to Madhubani-Katchni Style
Sunday 27 October
Palmerston Way - Leicester LE2 3RE - 12pm - 2 Hours
Komal Karad
Unleash the mesmerizing art of Madhubani-Katchni style with our "Monochrome Magic" class! Perfect for beginners, this enchanting session offers a captivating introduction to the traditional Indian art form using only two colors or monochrome techniques.
Explore the rich cultural heritage of Madhubani art as you learn to depict animals, nature, birds, flowers, and more in intricate detail. Guided by our experienced instructors, you'll discover the rhythmic patterns and symbolic motifs that define this exquisite style.
No prior experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and basic art materials, and let your creativity soar! Whether you're drawn to the graceful lines of peacocks or the delicate petals of lotus flowers, this class provides a welcoming space to explore and express your artistic vision.
Join us for a delightful journey into the world of Madhubani-Katchni art. Full details of the event, including materials list and venue information, will be provided upon confirmation of booking. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and tradition of Indian folk art!
Beginner's Drawing Class
Sunday 17 November
Palmerston - 12pm - 2 Hours
Komal Karad
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Our Drawing Adventure!
Get ready to embark on a creative journey like no other in our Drawing Class! Whether you're a budding artist or haven't touched a pencil in years, this class is designed to ignite your artistic spark and equip you with the skills to craft breathtaking artwork.
Our seasoned instructors are here to demystify the art of drawing, taking you through the exciting basics like perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But that's not all - we'll dive into the world of Mark Making techniques, turning that blank page into a canvas of limitless possibilities!
No experience? No problem! This class is tailor-made for complete beginners, so you'll fit right in and thrive in our welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.
So, don't wait! Join us for a Drawing Class that promises creativity, fun, and the chance to bring your artistic visions to life!
Creating Textured Artwork
Sunday 08 December
Palmerston Way - Leicester LE2 3RE - 12pm - 2 Hours
Komal Karad
Unlock your creativity with our 'Creating Textured Artworks' class! Perfect for beginners, this engaging session promises a fun and enticing introduction to the world of textured art. Participants will explore various techniques to add depth and dimension to their creations.
To get started, simply bring along your basic art materials, and we'll provide the rest! Full details of the event, including materials list and venue information, will be provided upon confirmation of booking. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your artistic potential!
Speed Landscape Painting
Saturday 02 November
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Purva Patel
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Sunset Photography
Saturday 02 November
Newtown Linford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
In this class we will be photographing the sunset, provided we have one! Sunsets are beautiful, I think we can all agree, but they are also notoriously difficult to capture. So in this class we will be looking at a few different techniques of how to capture those sunsets so you never have to load up your sunset photos and feel disapointed ever again.
We'll be looking at a few different techniques such as HDR, Timelapsing, exposing for the highlights, and silhouetting.
The sun will set at approximately 1630 on the date of this class. We will have time before to set up, and time after to discuss.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 November
Abbey Park Rd - 2pm - 3 Hours
Anthony Tanton
You've got yourself a camera - or you've dusted off one you've had for a little while and you'd like to know how to take better photos with it. This is the class for you.First up we'll discuss a little bit about your camera, what the dials and buttons on each camera do. We'll talk a little bit about why your images are really bright or really dark, and then we'll add in a bit of the photo lingo like Aperture, ISO, and Shutter speed. We'll discuss some priority modes if your camera has them, and what lenses you're using.Mostly we're going to focus on composition, and getting settings to work for you. This is a class designed to get your more comfortable with a camera in your hands, and taking more photos than before, and hopefully you like them a little better too.
Watercolour Techniques Part II
Saturday 30 November
Cossington Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Purva Patel
Get ready for Watercolour Techniques Class Part II - an artistic adventure you won't want to miss! You'll be diving into the world of Flat Wash, Gradated Wash, and Variegated techniques, adding a whole new dimension to your watercolour skills.
Don't worry if you missed Part I; everyone is welcome to join! Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting, our talented instructor will guide you every step of the way.
HDR High Dynamic Range Exposure Bracketing
Saturday 30 November
Newtown Linford - 4pm - 2 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Starting from the basics, this class will focus on how to take multiple images and then blend them into one final image. This is an essential skill for landscape, architecture, and interiors - and can be used in many other areas, even portraiture if you're patient enough!HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, so meaning there are a lot of values between the darkest and brightest parts of the final image. This allows you to have an image where ALL of the image is exposed correctly. Like when you're trying to photograph a sunset, but you have to choose which part is exposed correctly, the sunset, or the landscape. Perhaps photographing interiors you can't balance the outside in the windows, with the inside. We'll be going over how to manage these situations.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 28 December
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Purva Patel
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, colour theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 25 January
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 3 Hours
Anthony Tanton
You've got yourself a camera - or you've dusted off one you've had for a little while and you'd like to know how to take better photos with it. This is the class for you.First up we'll discuss a little bit about your camera, what the dials and buttons on each camera do. We'll talk a little bit about why your images are really bright or really dark, and then we'll add in a bit of the photo lingo like Aperture, ISO, and Shutter speed. We'll discuss some priority modes if your camera has them, and what lenses you're using.Mostly we're going to focus on composition, and getting settings to work for you. This is a class designed to get your more comfortable with a camera in your hands, and taking more photos than before, and hopefully you like them a little better too.
Getting out of Auto, Guide to Priority Modes, The Exposure Triangle, & Shooting in full Manual
Sunday 09 February
Newtown Linford - 10am - 3 Hours
Anthony Tanton
Teaching you how to fully control your images for correct exposure and some artistic expression and flare! We'll be starting out by looking at what your camera can do, and how you can make the camera do some of the work for you, while you still get to create the look you want.
Once we understand the two main settings for artistic expression, we'll talk about the exposure triangle - Aperture, Shutter Speed, and the third item we have been ignoring, ISO.
Once we understand the effect that Aperture and Shutter Speed can have on an image, and how we can use that to create a specific look, we'll add in ISO, and switch out to full manual.
The goal of this class is to teach you how to create the image you're looking for, getting proper exposure, what the main settings on your camera do, how to use those settings to control the image, and hopefully give you the ability and confidence to start shooting in manual mode more often.