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Beginner's Painting Class

Beginner's Painting Class

Saturday 25 January
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Unlock your artistic potential with our Beginner's Painting Class! Join us for a creative journey where you'll learn fundamental techniques, unleash your imagination, and paint your masterpiece. No experience is required just bring your enthusiasm, and let the brush strokes begin!
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£26      
Seascape Painting Meetup Open Medium

Seascape Painting Meetup Open Medium

Saturday 08 February
Gunwharf Quays - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Dive into creativity at our Seascape Painting Meetup, where you'll capture the beauty of ocean scenes using your preferred medium. Open to all skill levels. Join fellow art enthusiasts to enhance your techniques and express your love for the sea.Note Bring your supplies. Materials are not provided.
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£26      
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 22 February
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 25 January
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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.
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£67       5 places left
Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Saturday 08 February
Havant - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this session we well explore how to create compelling visual stories through candid moments, scene setting, and impactful imagery. The end result will be a photo essay depicting the location in a series of images using different photographic techniques and styles. Photographic equipment isn't essential and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera for this session.
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£26      
Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Saturday 15 February
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we will capture compelling images that tell stories about daily life. The area has a mix of modern street art and classic architecture and this will be both a subject and backdrop for candid shooting. The session will be suitable for all levels of experience and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera. Topics covered will include -

- Developing an eye for interesting subjects and scenes in urban settings.
- Master the use of light, composition, and timing in street photography.
- Exploring creative techniques to add a unique touch to your street photographs.
- Gaining confidence in shooting candidly in public spaces.
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£26      

Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Broad St, Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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.
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£26      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 23 February
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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.
book now
£67       5 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 March
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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.
book now
£67      

ABOUT PORTSMOUTH
ART
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.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
ARTISTS
Fakiha Khan
Fakiha is a visual artist holding a Masters degree in Multimedia arts from National College of Arts and a gold medalist in Fine Arts from Lahore College.

Fakiha Khan is available for private bookings

Available Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 8pm
For private tutoring, paintings, portraits

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PHOTOS
Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-18
Portsmouth Art Group
2024-10-27
Title or Location: Lord nelson grand parade
I always Ilike to work from my own photos. Painting Portsmouth landmarks is my obsession. There is just so much beauty and history here. I use acrylic on canvas.
Credit: Hannah Marsh
Facebook: Hannah Marsh art
Instagram: Hannahmarsh274
Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-18

Portsmouth Art Group
2024-10-27
Title or Location: Melksham
This was one growing at the front of the house that my wonderful Mandy asked me to draw , I was reluctant as it?s quite difficult.I am grateful to her suggestion and encouragement.Polychromis pencil on Fabriano 300g hp paper.
Credit: Tom Humphreys
Facebook: Escape to my drawing board
Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-05
Portsmouth Art Group
2024-06-19
Title or Location: Blooming iris
This painting was created under the impression of a sunset and a blooming garden of irises. The golden background represents the sunset.
Credit: Yulia
Instagram: yl_art_co

Brisbane Art Group
2024-11-04
Portsmouth Art Group
2024-05-23
Title or Location: Tiger?s Eye
I have been painting for a couple of years and have improved my skills. I recently went to a local art exhibition and it inspired me to try something new. I have wanted to try painting a Tiger for a while and thought I would see if I could, I was surprised at how well it turned out.
Credit: Sherridan
Orlando Art Group
2024-11-04

Portsmouth Art Group
2024-05-17
Title or Location: Blair Witch Project House re-imagined
I'm Raul, original from Chile, but living in the UK since 2013.I have a background in fine arts and foreign languages I am a big fan of horror films and for the very first time I wanted to have a go at making something related to it.
Credit: Raul Ramirez
Instagram: @rauldevaldivia
Orlando Art Group
2024-11-04
Portsmouth Art Group
2024-04-14
Title or Location: Parrot tulip.
This was a sketch taken from a photo of what a good friend had growing in her garden. I intend to do a colour drawing in pencil and this was my tester for doing so.
Credit: Tom Humphreys

Belfast Art Group
2025-01-15
Title or Location: Cody
Cody was a much loved rescue and brought joy to his family. I felt using soft pastels was the best medium to use and managed to convey his character, which the client loved.
Credit: Cindy-Kim Picolo
Instagram: @cindykimpicoloart
Louisville Art Group
2025-01-14
Title or Location: Shelby St.
Watercolor with watercolor Crayon Part of ?Out your back door ? Series The everyday, in a New way.We all see the word differently.
Credit: Aaron Vertrees
Facebook: Jaaronvertrees
Instagram: Jaaronvertrees
Baltimore Art Group
2025-01-14
Title or Location: My studio
?Into the Unknown?, 14x11? oil. It takes courage - to continue moving forward when you don?t see where you?re going.
Credit: Oleg Shvets
Instagram: @olegshvets_art

Oklahoma City Art Group
2025-01-13
Title or Location: Taken in my residence Art Studio in Harrah, Oklahoma
This image was hand drawn and oil painted on a 12x16 canvas sheet. It is in memory of a baby Squirrel that myself and my teenage daughter raised years ago. We called him Icarus.I was Veterinarian Technician at the time and my daughter actually grew up to be a Veterinarian. Such laughs we had with that baby Squirrel!
Credit: Susan (Stubbs) Akers
Facebook: Susan Stubbs at Static In The Attic
Adelaide Art Group
2025-01-13
Title or Location: Snowy River memories
My husband Brenton and I took off just before Christmas to the mountains of the Great Dividing Range, following the Snowy River to the ocean. I took a thousand photos, but wanted to paint one of the stunning memory images I bought with me when I returned home. I love to travel with my husband and paint wherever we go.
Credit: Rachel Porter
Facebook: The Starling?s Nest
Instagram: the_starlings_nest
Melbourne Art Group
2025-01-13
Title or Location: Leska
Leska was a well loved Bernese Mountain Dog who lived in Amsterdam. She lived a short life of 6.5yrs where her owners had to make the tragic choice of allowing her to grow her angel wings due to kidney failure. The found out on Christmas Day, they let her doggy friends come to visit and say their goodbyes and the day after Boxing Day is when she flew.This beautiful girl was painted in Faber Castell Pitt Pastels, Derwent pastel pencils, Caran D'ache pastel pencils and Nouvel Carre pastel rods.
Credit: Alison Jamison
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajspetportraits?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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