Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 05 October
Richmond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anna Herpels
Welcome to the world of artistic adventure! Unleash your creativity in our Beginner's Drawing Class, where we'll embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of drawing magic.
Join our skilled instructors as they whisk you through the enchanting realms of drawing fundamentals-perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But wait, there's more! Dive into the playful world of Mark Making techniques, turning that intimidating blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities.
This class is tailor-made for those starting their creative journey, so fear not if you're a complete beginner. Come join us, and let's turn your artistic aspirations into reality, one stroke at a time!
Exploring Abstract Art
Saturday 26 October
Richmond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anna Herpels
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!
Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
Introduction to Oil Painting
Saturday 16 November
Richmond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anna Herpels
Step into the world of rich textures and vibrant colors with our Introduction to Oil Painting class! Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to dabble in this classic medium, this class will take you through the basics - from mixing luscious colors to mastering brushwork and layering techniques. Learn to create stunning landscapes, still lifes, or whatever your imagination desires! Bring your favorite brushes, a canvas, and a sense of adventure as we dive into the expressive and timeless art of oil painting. Full details and a list of materials to bring will be provided upon booking confirmation. Get ready to paint like the masters!
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 07 December
Richmond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anna Herpels
Welcome to the world of artistic adventure! Unleash your creativity in our Beginner's Drawing Class, where we'll embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of drawing magic.
Join our skilled instructors as they whisk you through the enchanting realms of drawing fundamentals-perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But wait, there's more! Dive into the playful world of Mark Making techniques, turning that intimidating blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities.
This class is tailor-made for those starting their creative journey, so fear not if you're a complete beginner. Come join us, and let's turn your artistic aspirations into reality, one stroke at a time!
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 07 December
Richmond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Anna Herpels
If you love all things nature, this is the art class for you! In this class, we will be conducting primary observation studies of flowers and plants. You will get the chance to admire plants and flowers up close and learn how to confidently create inspired drawings with pencil and fineliner pens.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing the beautiful plants and flowers that nature has to offer. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colours to enhance your drawings. This is a perfect opportunity for both beginners and more experienced artists alike to meet up and create art in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Our friendly instructors will provide guidance, helpful feedback, and support along the way, to generate new ideas for your art practice, and collaborate in a like-minded space.
Join us in the wonderful outdoors to create your very own unique pieces and develop your drawing skills!
Architecture Photography
Saturday 14 September
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Learn 5 Unique Crochet Stitches Class
Saturday 21 September
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
Shivani Patel
Join the "Learn 5 Unique Crochet Stitches Class" for an enriching and creative experience that opens the door to a world of unique and intricate crochet techniques. This class not only provides a valuable opportunity to diversify one's crochet skills but also fosters a sense of artistic accomplishment. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crocheter, this class offers a supportive and engaging environment to learn, share ideas, and unleash your creativity, allowing you to create stunning, one-of-a-kind crochet projects. Join us to embark on a journey of exploration, innovation, and self-expression through the art of crochet.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 22 September
Crystal Palace - 10am - 2 Hours
Shona Goolab
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 September
Hampstead, London - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Treister
Unlock the full potential of your photography skills and escape the confines of automatic exposure. Step into a world where you gain a deeper understanding of your camera, exploring the intricate details of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their impact on your photography.
Embark on this journey with us, where you not only learn about these crucial settings but also apply your newfound knowledge in a hands-on session under the expert guidance of a professional photographer. This experience is designed to elevate your photography prowess, ensuring you walk away with the confidence to capture the world as you see it. Join us and transform the way you approach photography.
Bespoke Photography Walk
Saturday 05 October
Hampstead, London - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard Treister
What aspects of photography do you really want to learn about - to control depth of field? Take portraits? Improve your composition? Learn the various settings on your camera?If there are specific aspects of your camera and photography you wish to learn about, this three hour photo walk is for you.There will be a wide variety of subjects to shoot in this picturesque part of London and everyone will have the opportunity to master all the approaches and photographic effects they wish to learn more about. The class size is limited to 6 participants, giving you ample time to get the one to one support you need. This is open to those of all skills levels.
Headshot Photography Class
Saturday 05 October
Crystal Palace - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Shona Goolab
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 19 October
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
Shivani Patel
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 26 October
Hampstead, North London - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Treister
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 October
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 26 October
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
Shivani Patel
Unleash your creativity and master new crochet skills with our premier Amigurumi workshop, the Japanese technique of crafting adorable, crocheted critters. Ideal for anyone who has conquered our Beginners Class, this session will introduce you to the basics, equipping you to start creating your first Amigurumi heart. We provide all materials and expert instruction throughout the class, complemented with a delicious, refreshing non-alcoholic beverage to sip on as you craft. Discover the charming world of Amigurumi with us!
Street Photography
Saturday 09 November
Brick Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Treister
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.
Crochet Sunflower Granny Square
Saturday 16 November
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
Shivani Patel
If you've seen these beautiful squares and want to learn how to crochet them, come along and learn the techniques to create one of your very own and gain the skills to continue at home and make something bigger with multiple squares. This is a more intermediate class so basic skills would be an advantage but not impossible if you have never crocheted before as I work with a group and also provide one on one help, so if you are a beginner, come and give it a go. All materials are included in the price and you will be able to take your hook and wool with you to make more at home from what you learn. A yummy food platter, coffee, tea and water will also be supplied on the day for all of us to share.
