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WATERCOLOR
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 December
Cliff St. - 10am - 3 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Are you eager to delve deeper into the mechanics of your camera and step away from automatic exposure? Let's take this opportunity to empower your photography. With us, you'll learn about the integral elements of your camera, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO and their effects on exposure. After mastering these topics, harness your newfound knowledge by practicing under the watchful eye of a professional photographer. Elevate your photographic skills to a new level with hands-on experience and professional guidance.
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$84       5 places left
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Sunday 07 January
Noble Ave. - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Discover the versatility of the 50mm lens, an essential tool in any photographer's kit. Perfectly balanced between a wide-angle and a telephoto lens, the 50mm lets your camera see just as your eye does, opening a world of styles - from stunning landscapes and vibrant street shots to captivating portraits and product photography. This expertly guided event offers an overview of basic camera settings, and then delves into the advantages of working with a prime lens. You'll also master key techniques to get the best out of your 50mm lens. Plus, you'll enjoy plenty of hands-on practice to try your newfound skills and really cement your learning. Transform your perspective and elevate your photography experience with the adaptable 50mm lens.
book now
$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 January
Cliff St. - 10am - 3 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Are you eager to delve deeper into the mechanics of your camera and step away from automatic exposure? Let's take this opportunity to empower your photography. With us, you'll learn about the integral elements of your camera, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO and their effects on exposure. After mastering these topics, harness your newfound knowledge by practicing under the watchful eye of a professional photographer. Elevate your photographic skills to a new level with hands-on experience and professional guidance.
book now
$84      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 10 February
Downtown Bridgeport - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Immerse yourself in city life with street photography - an experience teeming with unique cafés, bustling vendors, engaging street merchants, talented buskers, timeless historical buildings, and striking art installations. Enhance the power of your observation, a cornerstone of spellbinding street photography. Learn how to spot and capture intriguing details with proven techniques that will sharpen your photographer's eye, revealing a world rich in minute marvels.

One of the most fulfilling aspects is discovering how to engage with compelling personalities and persuading them to confidently pose for your shots. We'll help you explore optimal settings, focus methodologies, and lens selections commonly used in street photography-- valuable tools to lock onto those spontaneous moments. Indulge in this hands-on experience and let the magic of street photography unveil itself before your eyes.
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$43      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 24 February
Cliff St. - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Join us for a thrilling photography session where you will master the techniques of creating the unique Bokeh effect in your snaps. Simultaneously, we will enhance your capabilities in capturing the perfect shots even in low light conditions, with or without the use of camera flash. Amplify your photography skills with our engaging and educative session.
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$43      
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 10 March
Downtown Stamford - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Join our upcoming event to delve into the captivating world of light and shadow photography. This technique spotlights the dynamic interaction between light and shadow, crafting images that are rich in drama and emotion. High contrast scenes and the challenge of hard light can reveal a plethora of interesting opportunities for photo creation. The gathering will include hands-on guidance on how to effectively manipulate your camera’s settings to achieve optimal exposure. Be ready to unveil the profound effects of light play in your photographs at this engaging event.
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$43      

Colors of Spring Photography

Colors of Spring Photography

Sunday 24 March
Cliff St. - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Dive into the vivid world of spring photography, a sublime exploration of life's renewal with the blossoming of a new season. Grasp this chance to master your camera settings, harnessing them to capture nature's beauty in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Explore the nuances of composition, focus, and colour in this eye-opening spring session - an unforgettable journey into the artistic realm of photographic creativity.
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$43      
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 13 April
Noble Ave. - 10am - 2 Hours
Bridgeport Photography Group
Anwar Stokes
Discover the versatility of the 50mm lens, an essential tool in any photographer's kit. Perfectly balanced between a wide-angle and a telephoto lens, the 50mm lets your camera see just as your eye does, opening a world of styles - from stunning landscapes and vibrant street shots to captivating portraits and product photography. This expertly guided event offers an overview of basic camera settings, and then delves into the advantages of working with a prime lens. You'll also master key techniques to get the best out of your 50mm lens. Plus, you'll enjoy plenty of hands-on practice to try your newfound skills and really cement your learning. Transform your perspective and elevate your photography experience with the adaptable 50mm lens.
book now
$43      
ABOUT BRIDGEPORT
WATERCOLOR
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 Bridgeport Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
ARTISTS
Czarina West-Stevens
A young artist who is enveloped in the art of water and liquid forms, Vibrant bodies of water and bole splashes of liquids are always the way to go when painting or drawing.
PHOTOS
Manchester Watercolour Group
2023-11-27
Title or Location: Llandudno in September
I visited Llandudno for the first time. It was a special trip with my cousin. We had fought a long battle for recognition of past injustice. We won and we celebrated by visiting beautiful Llandudno and made some beautiful memories.
Credit: Olatunde Spence
Instagram: Akoma101

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2023-11-27
Title or Location: Winter Birds
I?m a creative person at heart ? I love to upcycle and repurpose things into art. I?m also a soprano, amateur artist both watercolor and acrylics, a Sac State grad and longtime Sacramento County resident. I took my first painting classes in 1994, the year we got married, and over the years have taken different types of classes both in person and online. This past July, I started taking in-person watercolor classes at a local studio. I love that each week I get to take home a finished piece and
Credit: Monica Crumley
Facebook: Monica Crumley
Instagram: @golden_poppy_creative
Portsmouth Watercolour Group
2023-11-26
Title or Location: Southampton
I started painting for therapy after an acquired brain injury nine years ago.My inspiration for this painting comes from my love of water and plant life.This is an interpretation of a coral reef using watercolour paints and fineliner pens.
Credit: Shell Pearce

Orlando Watercolor Group
2023-11-26
Title or Location: The Bridge of Lions at Sunrise
This water based painting is a 5"x7" miniature of the land mark Bridge of Lions in historic St Augustine, Florida by international award winning artist and instructor Patricia Ducher.The early morning misty appearance is captured as the air grandually warms as the winter sun rises over the water creating dreamy hues of pale yellow peach and blues..prints are available on various decorative items, clothing and wall art.
Credit: Patricia Ducher

Jacksonville Watercolor Group
2023-11-26
Title or Location: Flaglar College
This is a watercolor of the front of Flaglar College in St Augustine, Florida by international award winning Artist and instructor Patricia Du.cher. The building was originally contracted by European craftsmen in the late 1800's as an exclusive Hotel, by industrialist and developer Henry Flaglar. The building boasts many gorgeous stained glass windows created by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The original this painting is an 11 by 15 and prints are available on various materials.
Credit: Patricia Ducher
Sydney Watercolour Group
2023-11-25
Title or Location: Totle : Watercolour Floral Location: Sydney
The amazing feature of watercolor is its amazing and unpredictable result, this painting was done in 15 minutes just as a test of new watercolour paper. Just have a small watercolour pallet and a watercolour pad, small jar of water, that?s it enjoy the magic of watercolour every time every where
Credit: Saba QM
Facebook: Saba QM
Instagram: Saba.watercolour

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