Drawing Basics for Beginners
Thursday 11 June
Canton Rd area, Akron - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Karen
This is a beginner friendly drawing workshop in which we will start with line, drawing simple shapes forms (cube, sphere), and 1-point perspective. Designed for those who feel they can only draw stick figures, we will begin with simple shapes, concentrate on line weight, and experiment with shadow and light. We will end the class with a simple drawing of a still life.
Floral Watercolors
Sunday 14 June
Cascade Valley - 1pm - 2 Hours
Karen
A beginning painting class focusing on colors, learning techniques and color mixing. We will learn how to do washes, the difference between wet and dry paint applications and we will do a small landscape.
Akron Street Photography
Saturday 20 June
S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 - 6pm - 2 Hours
David Joyal
Street photography is all about capturing everyday life, authentic moments, and the character of a place as it unfolds around you. From busy sidewalks and local architecture to candid interactions and interesting details, daytime street photography offers endless creative opportunities for observation and storytelling.
In this meetup, we'll explore techniques for photographing people, scenes, textures, and movement in natural light while learning how to work confidently in public spaces. We'll discuss composition, timing, camera settings, and how to notice compelling moments as they happen. Along the way, participants will take part in guided shooting exercises designed to help sharpen both technical skills and creative awareness.
Beginners Landscape Water colors
Sunday 28 June
Mogadore - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Karen
A beginning painting class focusing on colors, learning techniques and color mixing. We will learn how to do washes, the difference between wet and dry paint applications and we will do a small landscape.
Nature Photography Walk
Sunday 05 July
Smith Road, Akron - 6pm - 2 Hours
David Joyal
Guided wildlife nature photography walk exploring scenic trails. Learn composition, exposure and nature-focused techniques. Suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers. Participants should bring their own camera and comfortable walking gear.
Outdoor Portraits Meetup
Saturday 11 July
Green, Ohio - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Bob christy
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting outdoors. We'll look at flattering poses, directing your model and getting natural expressions. We'll also cover clothing choices and backgrounds.
Color Mixing
Sunday 12 July
Firestone Metro Park, Akron - 1pm - 2.0 Hours
Karen
In this class you will learn fundamental techniques and tips including color theory and composition. This is a good place for beginner watercolor artists and experienced painters to learn how colors interact.
Architecture Sketching for Beginners
Sunday 19 July
Hampton Hills, Cuyahoga Falls - 1pm - 2 Hours
Karen
Lesson in beginner architecture sketching and composition using an outdoor subject and venue. Using graphite pencils to bring life to basic shapes and shadows and turn them into 3 dimensional subjects.
Sky, Water and Trees
Sunday 26 July
Mogadore - 1pm - 2 Hours
Karen
A class for beginner and experienced painters focusing on painting sky, water, and trees at the Reservoir. Lessons in painting water, sky, trees and color layering.
Akron Evening Street Photography
Sunday 26 July
S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 - 7pm - 2 Hours
David Joyal
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Golden Hour Nature Photo Walk in Beaver Marsh
Sunday 09 August
Peninsula area, Cuyahoga Valley - 6pm - 2 Hours
David Joyal
Join us for a guided golden hour photography walk exploring scenic trails. We will discuss nature-focused photography techniques including exposure and composition. Suitable for photographers of any level. Participants should bring their own camera and comfortable walking gear. This event will start at 6 pm in order to get pictures of golden hour at the marsh.
Akron Street Photography
Sunday 23 August
S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 - 7pm - 2 Hours
David Joyal
Street photography is all about capturing everyday life, authentic moments, and the character of a place as it unfolds around you. From busy sidewalks and local architecture to candid interactions and interesting details, evening street photography offers endless creative opportunities for observation and storytelling. In this meetup, we'll explore techniques for photographing people, scenes, textures, and movement in the golden hour and evening light while learning how to work confidently in public spaces. We'll discuss composition, timing, camera settings, and how to notice compelling moments as they happen. Along the way, participants will take part in guided shooting exercises designed to help sharpen both technical skills and creative awareness.
