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Watercolor and Gouache Meetup

Watercolor and Gouache Meetup

Saturday 01 February
South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Join us for a relaxing Watercolor and Gouache Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, come enjoy a creative session, share techniques, and get inspired by fellow artists. Bring your supplies and dive into the vibrant world of watercolor and gouache!
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$47      
Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 15 February
Central Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
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$47      
Sketching Modern Sculpture in a Natural Setting

Sketching Modern Sculpture in a Natural Setting

Saturday 24 May
Central Minneapolis - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Drawing abstract sculpture in a natural setting. The focus is contrasting contours! Bring your sketch book and pencils and we will seek out the weirdness of the sculpture garden!
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 25 January
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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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$47      
Professional Food Photography

Professional Food Photography

Saturday 15 February
Saint Anthony - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
You won't find another class like this. Come and join us in taking a top down view of our world. We'll start the journey of becoming visual story tellers through flatlay using food and other random objects. We will start with a simple composition and build this through adding elements. We'll shoot continuously as we build a theme.Come learn this trendy, up and coming area of photography.
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$47      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 08 March
S 2nd Street - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 March
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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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$92      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 05 April
Loring - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
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$47      
Interior Portraits (Window Light)

Interior Portraits (Window Light)

Saturday 19 April
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Please join us for discussion of interior portraits (Window Light) We will discuss the following: - metering process, what ISO will work best - posing to take advantage of the window light - the use of reflectors and where to place - what reflection material to use silver, gold, or white. And so much more...Hope to see you there!
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
Saint Anthony - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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
$92      
ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS
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.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
This was a great event. Thank you for hosting it. There was just enough of us to work off each other. and Charlee was great at letting us paint, but also giving us some new information about Guashe paints and some new techniques.
5/5
Ann
2024-05-13
Absolutely enjoyed my first experience learning about collage making. Charlee was the best teacher and I already consider her my friend.
5/5
M
2024-02-26
Wonderful time flew by. Look forward to another get together.
5/5
Marjorie
2024-02-26

I am so glad I found you! This was the most positive, productive 2 hrs I've spent in ages. Hoa Kutcher was great. She was patient, professional, and glad to share her knowledge of watercolor with me. I have gained so much confidence but mainly willingness to paint! Thanks so much for offering this class
5/5
Ann
2023-07-23
ARTISTS
Joel Barkley
Joel is a classically trained, award winning illustrator/visual artist with 45 years experience in drawing and painting. Awarded the 2015 Minnesota State Arts Board $10,000 Artist Initiative Grant with pubic presentation on Level 9 of the Guthrie Theater. Joel is also an award winning independent film maker with awards from eleven countries world wide. Joel's work can be seen in commercial and private venues coast to coast including restaurants and private residences in Minneapolis. His talents converge in his film work where his self-taught talent for period millinery, costuming and animation mix together in a unique trans-medium visual feast. Joel's unique style of melding of mediums can be viewed at www.tinbennu.com which is Joel's personal portfolio website. His film work and animated eBook portfolios may be seen at www.thekrankykitty.com

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PHOTOS
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-03-25
Minneapolis Art Group
2025-01-07
Title or Location: Xmas Eve Eve
Created on December 23. Used modeling paste and a tool with teeth to create the texture.
Credit: Patti Walsh
Instagram: @patti_walsh67art
Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-18

Minneapolis Art Group
2024-12-13
Title or Location:
Inspired by memories of the many years I made gingerbread houses with the kids. This one was so much easier to make but less tasty. Painted on my iPad with the Procreate app.
Credit: Connie Gunderson
Instagram: Glasscelr
Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-18
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-12-10
Title or Location: Photo was provided by Morgan's humans.
Morgan Canario is a pet portrait. She was very special and loved dearly by her humans.
Credit: Tanya Gravening
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gravening
Instagram: @tanya-gravening

Knoxville Art Group
2024-11-05
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-11-24
Title or Location: Minnetonka
Arabian horse. The painting is done with acrylic paints. The horse's accessories are made of mirrors and rhinestones.
Credit: Emma
Facebook: Emma Safarova
Instagram: emma [email protected]
Brisbane Art Group
2024-11-04

Minneapolis Art Group
2024-11-02
Title or Location: ENTERING THE ARCHIPELAGO
I used to live year round on Madeline Island, in lake Superior-- When you cross to the island by ferry, you enter an archipelago of 22 islands when the lake is low and as few as 20 when the lake is high. The disappearing and reappearing islands, mostly called vanishing islands are actually "Grenadier Shoals".
Credit: Diane Marie
Facebook: Diane Marie, nine dee nine, artist
Instagram: Crow's Best Studio
Orlando Art Group
2024-11-04
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-11-01
Title or Location: In my home studio
I am fascinated by color and pattern! Klimt is a big inspiration. You can see the influence in the vase, along with a the use of gold foil for some pop!
Credit: Ann Zenor

Orlando Art Group
2024-11-04
Basingstoke Art Group
2025-01-21
Title or Location: G-up !
My wife Linda riding Thor.Acrylics on canvas. 60cm x 45 cm.
Credit: Julian Routledge
Facebook: Julian Routledge
Instagram: @jules_routledge
Oklahoma City Art Group
2025-01-20
Title or Location: Cowboy Armor
The clothing items I used for this still life came from my closet. I was thinking about how life is more than what we wear and how it is more important that we are clothed in kindness, strength, and humility.
Credit: Mark Alvin Gray

Basingstoke Art Group
2025-01-20
Title or Location: Just Chillin'
Oils on 56cm x 46cm canvas. Large for me!A larger canvas really does provide a wonderful opportunity to dive into the textures and subtleties of the lion cub's fur, and those expressive little details?like the way its eyes catch the light. Oils allows you to layer and blend, giving more depth and ability to play with the softness of the fur.
Credit: Jules Routledge
Facebook: Julian Routledge
Instagram: @jules_routledge
Fort Myers Art Group
2025-01-20
Title or Location: Dicotom?a
Danilo is a colorblind artist who grew up in Cuba. His attention to detail takes you on a journey of discovery in each of his paintings. Dicotom?a is the balance between a man and a woman, the different points of view and approach to life, and how the come together as one
Credit: Danilo Mole
Leicester Art Group
2025-01-20
Title or Location: Sheringham, Norfolk UK
6? x 10? Pen and Watercolour of the seafront at Sheringham in Norfolk
Credit: Bob Petcher
Facebook: Robert Petcher Art
Instagram: Robert_Petcher

Detroit Art Group
2025-01-20
Title or Location: Vernal Equinox in the Straits of Mackinac
Winter?s grip on the Straits of Mackinac slowly melts away with each passing day of warm sunshine. The ice cover gradually retreats with the approaching spring and renewal of another shipping season on the Great Lakes. Round Island Lighthouse has been a sentinel and silent witness to this annual ritual for over a hundred years.
Credit: John ?JC? Demers
Facebook: John Demers
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