Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
Benowa - 2pm - 3 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Ready to take control of your camera and move beyond automatic mode?Join us for a hands-on beginner photography workshop set in the stunning Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. This beautiful location is perfect for learning the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and seeing firsthand how these settings affect your photos.During the session, youll explore a variety of photography opportunities--Scenic landscapes along the lakes, boardwalk, and charming garden bridges and pathways- Nature and wildlife, from birds and black swans to unique plants and flowers- Close-up details in the Sensory and Rose Gardens- Creative compositions with textured bark, reflections, and playful shadows- We start at 3 pm, giving us time for a short theory session before heading out. This timing is perfect because, as the golden hour approaches, the gardens are bathed in soft, warm light, making every scene, from reflections on the lake to the vibrant foliage, even more magical and photogenic.With guidance from a professional photographer, youll learn how to see and capture light, colour, and composition, then put your new skills into practice around the gardens. This workshop is perfect for unlocking your creative eye and making the most of every shot.
Architectural Composition Photography Workshop
Sunday 28 June
Australia Fair Shopping Centre - 2:15pm - 2 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Discover how to capture buildings with creativity and intention. In this hands-on session, you'll learn the fundamentals of architectural photography, including composition, perspective, and camera settings, to create visually striking images.
Explore ways to highlight scale, detail, and atmosphere while developing a more thoughtful approach to photographing the built environment. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to improve their eye for composition.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 19 July
Nerang National Park - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 09 August
Benowa - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Ready to take control of your camera and move beyond automatic mode?Join us for a hands-on beginner photography workshop set in the stunning Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. This beautiful location is perfect for learning the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and seeing firsthand how these settings affect your photos.During the session, youll explore a variety of photography opportunities--Scenic landscapes along the lakes, boardwalk, and charming garden bridges and pathways- Nature and wildlife, from birds and black swans to unique plants and flowers- Close-up details in the Sensory and Rose Gardens- Creative compositions with textured bark, reflections, and playful shadows- We start at 3 pm, giving us time for a short theory session before heading out. This timing is perfect because, as the golden hour approaches, the gardens are bathed in soft, warm light, making every scene, from reflections on the lake to the vibrant foliage, even more magical and photogenic.With guidance from a professional photographer, youll learn how to see and capture light, colour, and composition, then put your new skills into practice around the gardens. This workshop is perfect for unlocking your creative eye and making the most of every shot.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Sunday 30 August
Australia Fair Metro, 58 Scarborough St, Southport, QLD 4215 - 6pm - 2 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 September
Benowa - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Ready to take control of your camera and move beyond automatic mode?Join us for a hands-on beginner photography workshop set in the stunning Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. This beautiful location is perfect for learning the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and seeing firsthand how these settings affect your photos.During the session, youll explore a variety of photography opportunities--Scenic landscapes along the lakes, boardwalk, and charming garden bridges and pathways- Nature and wildlife, from birds and black swans to unique plants and flowers- Close-up details in the Sensory and Rose Gardens- Creative compositions with textured bark, reflections, and playful shadows- We start at 3 pm, giving us time for a short theory session before heading out. This timing is perfect because, as the golden hour approaches, the gardens are bathed in soft, warm light, making every scene, from reflections on the lake to the vibrant foliage, even more magical and photogenic.With guidance from a professional photographer, youll learn how to see and capture light, colour, and composition, then put your new skills into practice around the gardens. This workshop is perfect for unlocking your creative eye and making the most of every shot.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 03 October
Australia Fair Shopping Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Evelina Cardone
Composition is the foundation of strong photography it's the way a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame to guide the viewer's eye and create impact. In this class, we'll explore some of the most effective composition techniques used by photographers. We'll cover key concepts such as Rule of thirds Leading linesPositive and negative spaceRule of oddsSymmetry and patternsColour and visual balanceAnd additional techniques to strengthen your compositionsThis is a practical, hands-on session where you'll actively experiment with these ideas by taking photos on location. You'll learn not just the rules, but how to break them with intention to create more compelling and personal images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 June
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 04 July
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 August
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 September
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 03 October
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 07 November
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 December
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Sketching Skylines and Urban Sites
Saturday 06 June
Kangaroo Point - 10am - 2 Hours
Tomas Uribe
This class will focus on sketching city skylines, Brisbane case. Special attention to silhouettes and detailing contours. Value tones exploration and linewheight exploration using pencils, charcoal or fineliners.
Sketch & Paint in the Garden: Outdoor Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 06 June
Capalaba - 10am - 2 Hours
Brittany Hurkmans
Slow down and connect with nature in this relaxed outdoor watercolour workshop set amongst the gardens.
In this session, we'll explore simple sketching and watercolour techniques inspired by the natural surroundings. You'll be guided to observe shapes, colours and textures, and translate them into a loose, expressive artwork.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to enjoy a creative, mindful session in nature.
This is a guided outdoor session where participants will sketch and paint from observation within the garden setting. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and interpret the subject in your own style.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 13 June
Carrara, Gold Coast - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Victoria Cooper
A beginner-friendly crochet class in Carrara. All materials provided including yarn, hooks, and a laminated instruction booklet (for class use only). A non-alcoholic drink is included. Perfect for absolute beginners.
Make a Coaster
Saturday 13 June
New Farm Park cafe - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Nicharee Chaowanapanja
Learn to make a coaster while practising the magic ring and working in rounds instead of rows. All materials are provided.
Sherwood Arboretum - Mini Photo Session
Sunday 14 June
Sherwood
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Watercolour for Beginners
Sunday 14 June
Ashgrove - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Claudia Gudiel
Discover the magic of watercolours in this beginner-friendly workshop. We will explore foundational techniques including water control, transparency, and texture, before completing a loose landscape painting.
Sketching basic volumes in perspective
Saturday 20 June
New Farm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Tomas Uribe
Join us for a 2-hour outdoor sketching session focused on drawing basic solids and volumes in perspective. Working with pencil or fineliner, you will be guided through simple methods using one- and two-point perspective, the use of lines hierarchy. This entry-level class will help you understand how to construct cubes, cylinders, pyramids and spheres while maintaining proportion and visual coherence. The session is designed to build and/or reinforce skills in perspective drawing.
Sketching Across Times
Saturday 27 June
New Farm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Tomas Uribe
This class draws inspiration from Klee and Kandinsky, exploring abstract forms, rhythms, and perspectives across time in sketching. Special attention to line, shape, and composition using pencils, charcoal or fineliners.
Basic Crochet Stitches for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
New Farm Park cafe - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Nicharee Chaowanapanja
A beginner-friendly class where you will learn basic crochet stitches. All materials are provided.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 27 June
Currumbin Valley, Gold Coast - 10:30am - 3.0 Hours
Robyn
Join us for a fun and relaxed Beginner's Crochet Class in Currumbin Valley. In this 3-hour class, you'll learn the basics of crochet including how to hold the hook, make your first stitches, and start your first project. All materials are provided, just bring yourself. A non-alcoholic drink is included with your ticket.
Watercolour Botanicals Loose Florals Leaves
Saturday 27 June
Capalaba - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brittany Hurkmans
Explore the beauty of loose florals and botanical watercolour painting in this relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop.Together we'll paint expressive flowers, leaves, and natural forms using soft layering, flowing washes, and playful brushwork. This session focuses on letting go of perfection while building confidence with simple watercolour techniques in a calm and supportive environment.Perfect for beginners and returning participants, this workshop encourages creativity, experimentation, and finding beauty in organic shapes and movement.Think soft colour palettes, gentle textures, and a relaxing afternoon of painting inspired by nature.
Drawing Nature with Watercolor Pencils for Beginners
Sunday 05 July
Daisy Hill - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Torben Andesen
In this workshop, you'll learn to create beautiful nature drawings using watercolor pencils. You'll explore techniques for blending, layering, and capturing the natural environment around you. Suitable for beginners with no prior experience.