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Portrait Sketching for Beginners

Portrait Sketching for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of portrait sketching. Capture facial features, proportions, and expressions with guidance from your instructor. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      
Still Life in Acrylics (Bring Object)

Still Life in Acrylics (Bring Object)

Saturday 25 July
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint a collaborative still life in acrylics. Participants bring a personal object to feature. Learn composition, color mixing, and rendering techniques. All levels welcome.
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$49      
Floral Painting in Oils

Floral Painting in Oils

Saturday 22 August
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint vibrant florals in oils. Explore color blending, brush techniques, and composition with instructor guidance. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring supplies.
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$49      

Nearby Art Groups

Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 06 June
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
book now
$49.0      
Watercolor Basics

Watercolor Basics

Saturday 13 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Baton Rouge Watercolor Group
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment. Please bring your own watercolor paints and brushes. Paper will be provided.
book now
$62      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
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.
book now
$98.00       3 places left

Architecture Fun in Watercolor

Architecture Fun in Watercolor

Saturday 27 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2 Hours
Baton Rouge Watercolor Group
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a fun watercolor session focused on architecture. We will explore simple techniques for capturing buildings and cityscapes in watercolor. Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters alike. Bring your own supplies and get ready to paint.
book now
$62      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 11 July
S College Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
book now
$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 July
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
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.
book now
$98      
Beyond Basic Photography

Beyond Basic Photography

Saturday 22 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
This class is for the photographer that knows his or her camera but wants to know more than the basic use of their camera. In this meet up, our professional instructor will answer the more technical things you can do with your camera. She will talk about previsualization and planning the right photo before you make the image happen. You can learn more about lenses, cameras and gear before you make a big purchase!
book now
$98      

Other Nearby Groups

Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 06 June
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
book now
$49.0      
Watercolor Basics

Watercolor Basics

Saturday 13 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Baton Rouge Watercolor Group
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment. Please bring your own watercolor paints and brushes. Paper will be provided.
book now
$62      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
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.
book now
$98.00       3 places left

Architecture Fun in Watercolor

Architecture Fun in Watercolor

Saturday 27 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2 Hours
Baton Rouge Watercolor Group
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a fun watercolor session focused on architecture. We will explore simple techniques for capturing buildings and cityscapes in watercolor. Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters alike. Bring your own supplies and get ready to paint.
book now
$62      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 11 July
S College Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
book now
$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 July
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
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.
book now
$98      
Beyond Basic Photography

Beyond Basic Photography

Saturday 22 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lafayette Photography Group
Mallory Stanford
This class is for the photographer that knows his or her camera but wants to know more than the basic use of their camera. In this meet up, our professional instructor will answer the more technical things you can do with your camera. She will talk about previsualization and planning the right photo before you make the image happen. You can learn more about lenses, cameras and gear before you make a big purchase!
book now
$98      
ABOUT BATON
ROUGE
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
It was exactly what I was hoping for! Fun. Great group. Really enjoyed Mrs. Carolin!
5/5
Shelley
2026-03-02
I like how she was hands on with each person and for kids she found different ways to keep interacted.
5/5
Payton
2026-02-02
Enjoyed Carolin?s class very much !
5/5
Elizabeth
2026-01-18

It was great! Thanks!
5/5
Lydia
2025-12-22
My daughter is 13 and this was her first time using oils and brushes. She loved it. I loved watching her learn new techniques. Ms. Caroline was a joy and her husband helped this non-artistic, non-mechanically inclined mom put together her easel.
5/5
Sophie
2025-12-21
Learned a lot, Had lots of fun. Great group and instructor.
5/5
Betty
2025-10-09

I enjoyed the event and certainly recommend it.
5/5
Kim
2025-09-30
The instructor gave directions and guidance without being overbearing or reworking my piece. I throughly enjoy classes with Carolin.
5/5
Karla
2025-09-15
It was enjoyable and had good instruction on acrylics.
5/5
Betty
2025-09-08

I liked that Carolin went over more than one type of drawing in our session. She was helpful one-on-one and provided individualized feedback, both of which I appreciated a great deal. She was also approachable. This was a plus because it made me feel comfortable enough to ask questions.
4/5
Michelle
2025-07-09
Carolin was a great instructor. I?d book with her again
5/5
Karla
2025-07-07
Very good class. I appreciated that carolin took time with all students.
5/5
Ava
2025-07-06

ARTISTS
Carolin J Milner
Our neighbor, a retired college art instructor, saw a few of my drawings, and introduced me to oil painting. I was 11 yrs oId. I painted off and on for many years, sometimes selling my work. When our girls were entering high school, I was hired to teach art at a Catholic elementary school. The next year I enrolled at Louisiana State University, and and for 5 years I taught at the school and worked towards my degree in Art with a minor in Education.

I retired from the school after 22 years. I now draw and paint on a variety of surfaces and occasionally sell my work at local craft fairs. (Our youngest grandchild is an amazing cartoonist. I forsee him working for a movie company one day!)

What i love about drawing? It forces me to take a really close look at an object or animal and appreciate the wonders of God's Creation.

Carolin J Milner is available for private bookings

Available most Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. , and Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Available for private or small group tutoring in Drawing in pencil and charcoal; and in oils and/or acrylics.

create a private booking
PHOTOS
Baton Rouge Art Group
2025-07-08
Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-05-29
Title or Location: Going Home at Sunset
This trio of young elephants are headed home while the sun sets, after a long day of adventures. It was created in oils on a stretched 10? x 20? Canvas.
Credit: Sandra Reeves
Facebook: Sandra Reeves Fine Art
Instagram: SandraReevesFineArt
Baton Rouge Art Group
2025-07-08

Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-05-26
Title or Location: Whisper of Creation
?Through my art, I seek to reflect the calm and untouched beauty of nature. I believe this talent is a God-given gift, meant to express the wonder and beauty of His creation.?
Credit: Marlo High
Facebook: Cassandra B High
Baton Rouge Art Group
2025-07-07
Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-05-22
Title or Location: Mimi, dog portrait in oils
Mimi is an adorable mixed breed pup. It was a blessing to be commissioned to paint her portrait. I enjoy taking custom orders of pets and wildlife, whether in the realistic or impressionistic style.
Credit: Sandra Reeves

Portsmouth Art Group
2026-06-01
Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-05-20
Title or Location: The Louisiana
The Spanish moss draping from the branches adds a quiet magic to the scene. Across the South, people often describe these moss-covered oaks as mystical and deeply emotional, giving landscapes a timeless feeling. In my artwork, the moss softens the light and creates a dreamlike atmosphere, almost as if the trees themselves are whispering old Louisiana stories.
Credit: Marlo High
Facebook: Cassandrabhigh
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-04-19
Title or Location: Mimi, a dog portrait in oils
?Mimi?, a dog portrait in oils on stretched canvas. One of my many commissioned pet portraits.
Credit: SandyR
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Baton Rouge Art Group
2026-04-16
Title or Location: Mardi Gras 2026
This photo came across my fb timeline. I knew in an instant I had to attempt to paint it. It was a challenge to keep the Drum Major as the focal point and still keep the movement of the Mardi Gras celebration. I love painting real life, Most of my paintings are of photos my friends have taken while traveling.
Credit: Monica Carter

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Bournemouth Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Authenticity
My art "Authenticity"This piece represents my journey of transformation ? a journey of becoming the truest and most authentic version of myself.It is about releasing limiting beliefs, breaking free from old patterns, and leaving behind the masks I once wore to fit expectations and seek acceptance. The act of removing the mask symbolizes letting go of the false identities that no longer serve me and embracing who I truly am.At its heart, this artwork carries a powerful message: be aut
Credit: Magdalena Bosiacka
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Colorado Springs Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Pamwe Chete
"Pamwe Chete" is shona for " Together". I was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Many of my art pieces are influenced by this background.
Credit: Willow Culver
Facebook: Willow Culver
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Birmingham Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: My Favourite Toy
This is Marley, one of my loopy border collies. I managed to take the reference photo for this drawing in one of his quiet moments, while he was hugging his favourite toy and stopping his brother Bob from stealing it! It was a challenge drawing him on pastelmat as I'm not too experienced with it but quiete happy with how he came out! He's drawn in a mix of faber castel polychromos, caran d'ache luminance and some derwent drawing pencils.
Credit: Darren Gwatkin
Facebook: GwatkinArtworks
Instagram: DarrenGwatkinArtworks

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Aberdeen Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Balnagask golf course
I loved this photograph from John Strachan photography and finally got around to painting it in acrylic. I tried to be quite loose with the painting as there was so much detail. in the end I thought the sky looked a bit bare so with the help of Chat GPT I added seagulls to the photo and was then able to paint them into my art work. This painting will be heading for the Aberdeen art show the end of August for sale.
Credit: [email protected]
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

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