Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 26 April
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Courtney Hawkins
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Saturday 10 May
Denham Springs, LA 70726 - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebecca Duley
Join us for a relaxed and fun introduction to painting! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the basics of color mixing and how to use the color wheel, explore the unique effects of different brushes and palette knives, and most importantly tap into your creativity. This session is all about expressing what you feel rather than just what you see. No experience needed just bring your materials and willingness to play with paint!
Street Photography
Saturday 19 April
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 03 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 10 May
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Courtney Hawkins
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.
Post-Production Editing Meetup
Saturday 10 May
Mid City South - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
Once you've got the basic understanding your camera, exposure basics and how to compose a great photo, it's time to learn some key photo editing essentials to put the finishing touches on your artistic vision. We will cover the basic tools to transform your RAW image into something that you'll be proud of and confident to share.
Beyond Basic Photography
Saturday 17 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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!
Watercolor Basics
Saturday 24 May
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Courtney Hawkins
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. Not your first time? Then come for some input and meet like-minded individuals!
Street Photography
Saturday 31 May
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Light Painting (playing with light)
Saturday 07 June
North Boulevard Town Square - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
This meetup will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.This workshop will be open to photographers of all levels however it will provide value to entry-level photographers the most as it will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.
We'll start out with a simple light source and then we'll slowly move up to multiple sources along with exposing your subject
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 June
Northeastern corner of Lafayette - 10:54am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Street Photography
Saturday 19 April
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 03 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 10 May
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Courtney Hawkins
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.
Post-Production Editing Meetup
Saturday 10 May
Mid City South - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
Once you've got the basic understanding your camera, exposure basics and how to compose a great photo, it's time to learn some key photo editing essentials to put the finishing touches on your artistic vision. We will cover the basic tools to transform your RAW image into something that you'll be proud of and confident to share.
Beyond Basic Photography
Saturday 17 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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!
Watercolor Basics
Saturday 24 May
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Courtney Hawkins
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. Not your first time? Then come for some input and meet like-minded individuals!
Street Photography
Saturday 31 May
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
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.
Light Painting (playing with light)
Saturday 07 June
North Boulevard Town Square - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
This meetup will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.This workshop will be open to photographers of all levels however it will provide value to entry-level photographers the most as it will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.
We'll start out with a simple light source and then we'll slowly move up to multiple sources along with exposing your subject
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 June
Northeastern corner of Lafayette - 10:54am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
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.
