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ART
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Upcoming Events

Flower Painting Meetup  Acrylic

Flower Painting Meetup Acrylic

Saturday 10 May
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Exploring a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Surrounded by fresh flowers, you'll have plenty of inspiration to create your masterpiece. Study of flowers creating details through color and brush stocks.
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£26      
Life Sketching

Life Sketching

Saturday 17 May
Commercial Road, Portsmouth City Center - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Life sketching, with a focus on quick sketching, is a dynamic and essential art session that centers on capturing the essence of a subject in rapid strokes. Participants learn to observe and interpret the world around them with speed and spontaneity. Through live models or dynamic scenes, artists train their eyes and hands to work in harmony, translating the fluidity of life onto paper.This session encourages artists to embrace imperfections, emphasizing gesture, movement, and emotion over intricate details.Quick sketching not only improves artistic skills but also sharpens one's ability to perceive and respond to the world, making it a vital exercise for any aspiring artist.
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£26      
Beginners Acrylic Class

Beginners Acrylic Class

Saturday 24 May
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join our Beginners Acrylic Class and explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting with step-by-step guidance. Perfect for all skill levels, this fun and relaxed session will help you unleash your creativity on canvas!
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£26      

Seascape Painting with Acrylic

Seascape Painting with Acrylic

Saturday 14 June
Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Immerse yourself in the art of seascape painting with acrylics, capturing the beauty of waves and horizons. This meetup welcomes all skill levels to explore techniques, colors, and creativity inspired by the ocean.
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£26      
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 12 July
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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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Countryside Photography : A Practical Workshop for Capturing Landscapes & Nature

Countryside Photography : A Practical Workshop for Capturing Landscapes & Nature

Sunday 04 May
Havant - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Explore the art of countryside photography in a breathtaking lakeside setting. In this meetup a the rolling parkland of Staunton I'll guide you through essential techniques for photographing tranquil waters, elegant swans, and the diverse colours and textures of trees and plants. You'll learn to frame scenes with creativity and confidence while enjoying the natural beauty of the beautiful landscape of this unique location . A perfect escape for anyone who loves nature and wants to capture its magic through their lens or with a smartphone.
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£26      
Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Saturday 10 May
Havant - 11am - 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      
Visual Storytelling: Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Visual Storytelling: Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Broad St, Old Portsmouth - 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      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 01 June
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      
The Art of Pride: Street Photography in Motion

The Art of Pride: Street Photography in Motion

Saturday 07 June
Southsea, Portsmouth - 12pm - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Portsmouth is host to this fantastic event again in 2025. A parade led by drummers starts at 11.30 along the Seafront so we can capture the party atmosphere and follow along to Castle Field where the main event takes place. The costumes, flags, and decorations will provide a colourful palette and the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere will allow us to capture genuine moments of connection and emotion. With its dynamic energy and diverse stories, a Pride march offers endless opportunities for creative and impactful street photography.
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£26      
Capturing Time: Photography in Historic Settings

Capturing Time: Photography in Historic Settings

Saturday 14 June
Fort Nelson - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we'll capture the history and atmosphere of this unique historic location. We'll explore striking compositions featuring cannons, historic weapons, and rugged architectural details. Under Jon's guidance, you'll learn black-and-white photography skills and refine your documentary-style techniques, creating compelling visual narratives that echo the past.
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£26      

Stansted Summer Festival 2025 3-Hour Meetup

Stansted Summer Festival 2025 3-Hour Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Stansted - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Step into the lively and quintessentially English atmosphere of Stansted Summer Festival 2025 with your camera in hand! This festival offers an incredible mix of historic re-enactments, vintage cars, a charming dog show, and vibrant summer stalls, a dream setting for any photographer.

Entry Fee: This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stanstedsummerfestival2025

Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.

Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
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£72       5 places left
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

PHOTOS
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Portsmouth Art Group
2025-04-13
Title or Location: Rocky beach sunrise.
This is actually from a photo that I found on a reference photo website. Unfortunately I really don't know where it is, but it reminds me of my childhood in Devon. So if anyone can identify the location I would be delighted.
Credit: Tom Gifford
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14

Portsmouth Art Group
2025-04-11
Title or Location: Cornish Table
We drove down to Cornwall on 31st March to scatter the ashes of our friend over the dunes at Perranporth. I had planned to paint there but the winds were fierce and the sand stung my eyes. So in the calm interior I gazed around and settled on the sunny table. Tricky, as the shadows kept changing, but a pleasant quiet contemplative time.
Credit: Sheila Wendes
Facebook: Sheila Dian Wendes
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Portsmouth Art Group
2025-04-10
Title or Location: Cynosure
This artwork embodies my cynosure art concept, which focuses on highlighting overlooked elements that hold immense significance. Inspired by my photographic style and patterns, the composition draws attention to the subtle yet essential details in nature that often go unnoticed. By integrating high contrast, selective focus, and intricate textures, I aim to emphasize the beauty and importance of these small elements, making them the true focal points of the piece.
Credit: Divyesh Parmar
Instagram: @iamdivuu

Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
Portsmouth Art Group
2025-04-10
Title or Location: Eddie Simpson on Holiday
Eddie is one of three brothers. A happy, cheeky chap, always with a ready smile. The portrait is in oils on canvas 30cm x 30cm and part of an unpaid set of three commissioned by his parents.
Credit: Paul Smith
Instagram: @pasartwork
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07

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
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
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

Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31
Houston Art Group
2025-04-27
Title or Location: Town & Lake
This is an imaginary scene that I thought of while watching a sunset in summertime. I wanted to paint something where yellow, purple, blue, orange and red could blend in a single scene.
Credit: Javier Salazar
Facebook: Javier Salazar
Instagram: @pinturapura090
Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31

Baton Rouge Art Group
2025-04-26
Title or Location: Down The Bayou
A lazy day at a home reminiscent of my grandmothers
Credit: Renita Tjomas
Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25
Glasgow Art Group
2025-04-26
Title or Location: CLOUDED LEOPARD
Faber-castell colour pencils Strathmore heavyweight paper.
Credit: Brian Mclintock

Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25
Leicester Art Group
2025-04-26
Title or Location: Leicester
the picture was painted for my partner's mother I really like to paint Japanese landscapes and many others
Credit: PRZEMYSLAW
Facebook: Yes
Instagram: Yes
Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25

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