Wide Lenses How to Shoot with Wide Lenses
Saturday 09 May
Sheldon, East Birmingham - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
In this session, we will be learning how to shoot with Wide Lenses while exploring the subjects of people and city landscapes. Wide lenses are, for example, 18mm, 24mm, and 35mm. A wide lens is a fixed focal length photographic lens, typically with a maximum aperture of f1.2 to f2.8. Because of their design, wide lenses often have a higher quality than a typical zoom lens. This is because the build of a wide prime lens is much simpler than that of a zoom lens. They use less glass, which means that less light is diffracted, which will make for sharper images overall.
Sheldon Country Park.
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk 203a sheldonpark
Sheldon Country Park is situated on the eastern edge of Birmingham, seven miles from the city centre. The main entrance is on Ragley Drive.
Art Street Photography, Composition Atmosphere
Saturday 16 May
Birmingham town centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
This event focuses on Art Street Photography, blending city landscapes, sunlight, and shadows to create artistic studies where the location, not people, dominate. We'll visit specific locations, emphasising patience and timing to capture an image with a strong sense of composition atmosphere.We will use certain locations, where patience and timing will help create the atmosphere that adds to the photograph.We will use certain locations, where patience and timing will help create the atmosphere that adds to the photograph.
We will use certain locations, where patience and timing will help create the atmosphere that adds to the photograph.
Amigurumi for Beginners - Making a heart
Saturday 16 May
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11am - 3 Hours
Becky Power
This Beginners Amigurumi class is perfect for those who want to learn how to create plushies and stuffed animals.
In this class you will learn the basic techniques to amigurumi and tools commonly used with it, you will also make a Amigurumi heart!
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 23 May
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Chris Barber
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create simple yet impressive drawings from observation.
Watercolour Landscapes
Saturday 23 May
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us to paint landscapes in watercolour. Capture skies, trees and horizons using simple techniques. All levels welcome. Participants bring own supplies.
Outside Portraits Black and White
Saturday 30 May
Livery street/ Water street. - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
Join us for an outdoor portrait session to capture stunning images with that extra touch of Black and White. This event promises a dynamic exchange of creative energy and the opportunity to produce captivating portraits in natural light settings. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your photography skills and network with fellow enthusiasts. Outside Portraits: Black and White.
Outside Portraits / Black and White.
Special Stitches Class
Saturday 30 May
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Becky Power
Uncover the Magic of Crochet's Special Stitches!
Elevate your crochet skills with our exciting Special Stitches Class! Perfect for those ready to go beyond the basics.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 06 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Perfect for beginners, this watercolour class introduces essential techniques, colour mixing, and brushwork with hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor. Bring your own materials.
Special Stitches Class
Saturday 13 June
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Becky Power
Uncover the Magic of Crochet's Special Stitches!
Elevate your crochet skills with our exciting Special Stitches Class! Perfect for those ready to go beyond the basics.
Classic Retro Car Show at Trentham Gardens
Sunday 14 June
Trentham Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent - 12pm - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety of aspects of photography from cars to Landscape, and Architecture, and on Sunday, June 14, the Classic Retro Car Show. 11 am to 4 pm Entrance Cost: Adult 12.75, Senior 10.63, Includes admission to gardens
11 am – 4 pm
Entrance Cost:
Adult – £12.75
Senior – £10.63
Includes admission to gardens
Watercolour Landscapes
Saturday 20 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us to paint landscapes in watercolour. Capture skies, trees and horizons using simple techniques. All levels welcome. Participants bring own supplies.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Saturday 27 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
