Wire Sculpture for Beginners
Sunday 23 November
Chartres St - 9am - 2 Hours
Arouna Guindo
Hands-on beginner wire-sculpture class. Learn shaping, joining and finishing techniques to create small freestanding sculptures. Suitable for complete beginners. Participants must bring their own materials and gloves. Small group max 6 for close, hands-on support.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 29 November
North Broad Street area, New Orleans - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Designed for those just starting out, this beginner-friendly workshop will help you build a solid foundation in watercolor painting. Learn step-by-step techniques such as wet-on-wet, layering washes, and creating textures. A relaxed, hands-on session that makes watercolor approachable and fun.
Holiday-Themed Watercolor Cards
Saturday 13 December
North Broad Street area, New Orleans - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nicholas Harris
Get into the festive spirit by creating your own hand-painted holiday cards. This workshop will guide you through painting seasonal motifs like wreaths, ornaments, and snowy scenes. By the end, you'll have unique, personal cards to share with family and friends.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 14 December
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 2pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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.
The City at Night Photography Meetup
Sunday 21 December
Jackson Square - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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.
Smartphone Photography
Sunday 18 January
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 3pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
Street Art Photography
Sunday 25 January
Jackson Square - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.
Natural Light Portraits
Saturday 07 February
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. Note Please bring a family member or a friend as a model.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Sunday 15 February
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 3pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Capture the world through your lens with a fresh perspective in our upcoming class. If you're ready to move your camera from Auto to Manual Mode, this is the course for you. Under expert guidance, we aim to boost your confidence in understanding and making optimal use of camera settings. Delve deeper into crucial functions, and unravel the mysteries of the exposure triangle - Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. Discover your potential in photography with us, and let us illuminate your path to snapping striking images with ease.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 22 February
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 08 March
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 2pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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.
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 29 March
Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. Note Please bring a family member or a friend as a model.
