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Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Saturday 14 September
Southwest Minneapolis - 10am - 2 Hours
Joel Barkley
Immerse yourself in the art of urban sketching with our guided drawing session. Whether you're drawn to fountain pens or prefer the flair of calligraphic pens, our gathering is the perfect environment for artists of all levels eager to hone their skills. Join us in discovering the techniques of perspective drawing, and let's capture the essence of the cityscape together. Transform the vibrant scenes around you into striking pen masterpieces. Come, witness your surroundings through an artist's lens and express your vision on paper.
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$47      

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Interior Portraits Window Light

Interior Portraits Window Light

Saturday 21 September
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Join us for an enriching experience that will elevate your photography skills and allow you to create stunning portraits with the natural allure of window light. We look forward to sharing valuable insights and tips with fellow photography enthusiasts.....Join the fun. Sign up today!
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 October
Portland Ave S - 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       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 19 October
Portland Ave S - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$47      

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 26 October
S 2nd Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
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.
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$47      
Studio Photography Class

Studio Photography Class

Saturday 16 November
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
A 3 hour class showing the fundimentals of having and using a studio. Production photography, flash and lighting power. Settings and materials like white board and reflectors.

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$92       5 places left
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
2024-08-26
Title or Location: Caracara Modonba
One of my favorite birds is the crested caracara from the region of the southwestern US. The caracara is my guide exploring my unconscious memories. Guiding me to various keys or clues to an internal universe.
Credit: MaryBeth Garrigan
Facebook: Ugly Daisy Stufio
Instagram: @uglydaisystufio
Albuquerque Art Group
2024-08-26

Minneapolis Art Group
2024-08-17
Title or Location: My studio
Inspired by Kevin Hill
Credit: Rob
Instagram: Rob_arts199
Albuquerque Art Group
2024-08-26
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-08-13
Title or Location: Leopard
Acrylic painting
Credit: Emma
Facebook: Emma Safarova
Instagram: az_emma_art

Albuquerque Art Group
2024-08-26
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-08-05
Title or Location: Spotted Cleaner Shrimp
Spotted Cleaner Shrimp are found on Sea Anemone, so they are tiny (maybe 2 inches long from tip of their claws to tail. They are also mostly translucent.
Credit: Tanya Gravening
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gravening
Instagram: @tanya-gravening
Albuquerque Art Group
2024-08-26

Minneapolis Art Group
2024-08-02
Title or Location: Minneapolis, MN
I always have a lot of difficulty "naming" my paintings and some of my FB friends get somewhat annoyed by this. My spouse just suggested Goblin in the Bubbles for this one and so that's its name....
Credit: Patti Walsh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstractionpw/
Knoxville Art Group
2024-08-26
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-07-29
Title or Location: Comfort
This painting came from a moment with my husband. I was wanting to capture the comfort he gives me, especially when we're close. Here I rest my head on his knee and just breathe, taking in his calming presence.Line and wash8"x10"
Credit: Anthony Colaizzi
Instagram: anthonycolaizzi_artist

Knoxville Art Group
2024-08-26
Belfast Art Group
2024-09-05
Title or Location: Fish Tales
I was in my studio just playing with paints on a canvas and seeing the blues and the greens, an inspiration came to mind like a flash. My brush works with magic... the fish came to life on my canvas. So came the Fish Tales.
Credit: Anna Fulford
Glasgow Art Group
2024-09-04
Title or Location: Three Friends
These dogs were all brought up together all their lives but sadly they have now passed away but they're asked me to do a painting to remind her of them when she saw the picture she cried.
Credit: Gordon Wallace

Lansing Art Group
2024-09-04
Title or Location: Mackinac Sunset
Another Mackinaw bridge painting for you to consider.
Credit: Don Thompson
Dallas Art Circle
2024-09-02
Title or Location: Stanley
This is Stanley, he is a sweet little dachshund puppy that belongs to a daughter of a friend, Kaela. I needed to find a way to produce a sample artwork but have no pets of my own. Kaela had asked how much it would cost for me to paint her puppies even though she knew she felt she couldn't afford it. Well, I'm glad she did, I'm glad she took interest in my work and I really felt connected to the photo she shared with me of this cute little dog.Well, needles to say, I needed to produce a piece
Credit: Rick Langley
Facebook: rickyglangley
Instagram: rickyglangley
Colorado Springs Art Group
2024-09-02
Title or Location: Colorful, Expressive Self Portrait
This artwork was created through a cathartic art making session focused on color and the fluidity of watercolors. :) <3
Credit: Kerra Icansketchu
Facebook: KL Icansketchu
Instagram: I Hid This Rock

Brisbane Art Group
2024-09-02
Title or Location: Siberian Tiger
Here is my A4 drawing of a Siberian Tiger created with prisma colour pencils. The background was intentionally left white in order to empathise and better exhibit the tiger. The piece was first started back in 2016 during my apprenticeship as a tattoo artist. Interestingly it was only finished in 2021 after sitting for almost 5 years. After much impatience and long breaks from art I decided to return to the piece with years later with a renewed optimism and fresh eyes. It was one of my ear
Credit: Jacob Ryan
Instagram: Jacob_ryan_sr
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