Street Photography
Saturday 21 September
North Oak Cliff - 6pm - 2 Hours
Joshua Lass
Step into the vibrant streetscape where every corner buzzes with the energy of life. This unique photography class offers the opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of city life, featuring everything from bustling cafes and street vendors to talented buskers and majestic historic buildings, complemented by captivating art installations.
At the heart of outstanding street photography lies the power of observation. This event focuses on honing your ability to discern and capture the fascinating details that often go unnoticed. Through simple yet effective methods, you're invited to awaken your photographic senses and peer into a world brimming with intricate details.
Beyond observing, one of the highlights of this experience is mastering the art of engaging with intriguing individuals, encouraging them to become the willing subjects of your lens. The interaction not only adds depth to your photographs but also enriches your personal connection to the scene.
In addition to these insights, you will receive guidance on technical aspects such as optimal camera settings, focusing techniques, and selecting the right lens to immortalize those fleeting moments characteristic of street photography.
Join us to experience the allure of the streets through your lens, where random encounters become enduring memories.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 14 September
E 15th Street, Plano - 10am - 3 Hours
Hector Perez
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.
Angles and Views
Saturday 21 September
Downtown Fort Worth - 11am - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Selective Colour Photography
Saturday 28 September
Wilson Creek Pkwy - 10am - 2 Hours
Hector Perez
Selective colour can be done in a couple of ways. You can find a subject with a strong dominant colour, a lady in red for example amongst people wearing drab colours. Or you can use a mode which some cameras have in which you can isolate a particular colour within a scene whilst all other colours are turned to B W. Either way this will be a session which will help us hunt down images and increase ones 'eye' for strong photographs.
Street Photography
Saturday 05 October
Fairmount - 11am - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
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.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 19 October
Plano, Texas - 10am - 3 Hours
Hector Perez
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Saturday 26 October
W 7th Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.
At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 November
Plano, Texas - 6pm - 2 Hours
Hector Perez
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 16 November
Downtown Fort Worth - 12pm - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 30 November
E 15th Street, Plano - 10am - 3 Hours
Hector Perez
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.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 07 December
Downtown Fort Worth - 11am - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
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.
Christmas Portraits
Saturday 14 December
E 15th Street, Plano - 10am - 2 Hours
Hector Perez
Get ready to capture the festive spirit! This special event is designed for photographers of all skill levels who want to practice and perfect their portrait skills in a holiday-themed setting.
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this Christmas portraits workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Saturday 21 December
Downtown Fort Worth - 1pm - 2 Hours
Erin Hill
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Drawing City Scapes
Saturday 14 September
Oak Lawn Ave - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashley Love
Dive into the art of drawing with a hands-on class designed to unveil the beauty of cityscapes through your own sketches. Guided by skilled instructors, participants will learn the critical fundamentals of drawing, such as perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
With the vibrant cities of Asia and Manchester as your muses, provided in detailed printouts for reference, this session promises an enriching exploration of urban beauty. Practice various mark-making techniques to gain confidence in transforming an empty page into a piece of art.
This class is ideally suited for those at the beginning of their artistic journey, offering a welcoming, supportive environment to develop your skills. Join us for an experience where creativity meets the canvas, and discover the artist within.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 21 September
Rockwall - 3pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
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.
Mastering Granny Squares
Sunday 13 October
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Jump into the colorful world of crochet with our 'Mastering Granny Squares' class, perfect for beginners! Learn the art of crafting these classic beauties and unleash your creativity. All materials provided, just bring your enthusiasm! Book now to unlock the full event scoop. Let's hook and loop our way to crochet mastery together!
Mastering Granny Squares
Sunday 03 November
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Jump into the colorful world of crochet with our 'Mastering Granny Squares' class, perfect for beginners! Learn the art of crafting these classic beauties and unleash your creativity. All materials provided, just bring your enthusiasm! Book now to unlock the full event scoop. Let's hook and loop our way to crochet mastery together!
Corner to Corner Class
Sunday 17 November
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Beginner's Crochet Class: Making Holiday Mug Rugs
Sunday 01 December
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Get into the holiday spirit with our Beginner's Crochet Class! In this delightful workshop, you'll learn the basics of crochet while creating festive holiday mug rugs. Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you through making charming and practical coasters that add a cozy touch to your seasonal decor. Join us for a fun and creative experience, and leave with handmade treasures perfect for your holiday gatherings!
Corner to Corner Class
Sunday 15 December
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Beginner's Crochet Class: Making Pumpkin Decorations
Sunday 29 December
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
LaTonia Cole
Get ready to embrace the cozy vibes of autumn with our Beginner's Crochet Class! In this fun and engaging workshop, you'll learn the basics of crochet while creating adorable pumpkin decorations. Perfect for beginners, this class will have you crafting charming pumpkins that are perfect for sprucing up your fall decor. Join us and discover the joy of crochet as you make these festive and fun seasonal decorations!
