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Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh effect to your photos. We will also discuss camera settings, lens choices, tripods, and depth of field
book now
$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 27 June
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

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
$49       0 places left
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Loring - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The 50mm lens is one of the most flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings. We'll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
book now
$49      

Lightroom Photo Editing

Lightroom Photo Editing

Saturday 18 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Learn the basics of editing your photos in Lightroom. This class will teach you how to import, navigate and control the various tools to bring out the best in your photography. We'll look at diferent presents, and even create some of our own.
book now
$98       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 01 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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.
book now
$49      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 15 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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
$98.00       4 places left

Other Nearby Groups

Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh effect to your photos. We will also discuss camera settings, lens choices, tripods, and depth of field
book now
$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 27 June
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

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
$49       0 places left
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 11 July
Loring - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
The 50mm lens is one of the most flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings. We'll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
book now
$49      

Lightroom Photo Editing

Lightroom Photo Editing

Saturday 18 July
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 10am - 3 Hours
Minneapolis Photography Group
Tom Archibald
Learn the basics of editing your photos in Lightroom. This class will teach you how to import, navigate and control the various tools to bring out the best in your photography. We'll look at diferent presents, and even create some of our own.
book now
$98       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 01 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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.
book now
$49      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 15 August
39 Ave NE in Saint Anthony Village - 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
$98.00       4 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.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Basically, I had a private class. He is an amazing artist, kind and very patient. I would take class with him again for sure!
5/5
Elizabeth
2025-12-21
Thank you
4/5
Leigh
2025-09-15
The teacher was very flexible and very knowledgeable and kind and was fun to paint with.
5/5
Cathy
2025-07-20

I like the teaching of the gestural drawing. I felt like he could have been more prepared, where he could have found 3-4 statues to work with. He didn't know where the statutes were and we did two. For a free event, no problem. For $47.00, I would expect more polished planning. Although, I did enjoy learning about him and his art, I think more time could have been spent building community between the participants.
4/5
Michele
2025-03-17
Excellent
5/5
Dennis
2025-03-16
I really enjoyed the location and I enjoy Joel, I truly appreciate all his help and interaction individually and on the whole and all the time to draw, I guess I was not sure what to totally expect this class was about but I?m so glad I was there. Great
5/5
Leigh
2025-03-16

I thought it was really fun! Nice size group of 5. Time for questions, too. I would have liked to have just a little bit more time to get a critique of my drawing. Not a big deal. Next time I will just ask. I loved Joel.
5/5
Connie
2025-02-18
I did like the venue, it was different and took me out of my comfort zone. I enjoyed meeting participants. I loved meeting Joel he was so much fun ! I took away a few great tips about practice shading and observe. And learning the beginning stages of drawing the Lilly and realizing they are just shapes I guess. However, I really do wish we had done more actual drawing.
4/5
Leigh
2025-02-16
Good and informative class
5/5
Julie
2025-02-16

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

PHOTOS
Minneapolis Art Group
2024-03-25
Minneapolis Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: "You Will Die Soon!"
- This paper is worthless so what is the point? - acrylic, watercolor, and ink on 22x30 inch paper
Credit: Justin D Wilson
Facebook: Justin Wilson (Worm) and Justin Wilson Art
Instagram: @bigwormbigpermart
Auckland Art Group
2026-06-16

Minneapolis Art Group
2026-05-24
Title or Location: To Whatever End
To Whatever End explores the tension between victory and devastation. Do we win in suffering or does suffering ultimately overcome us? A fragile dance between human nature, or in this case, armor and fruit. This piece was inspired by the Red Rising book series by Pierce Brown.
Credit: Naomi Curiel
Instagram: @naomicurielart
Adelaide Art Group
2026-06-09
Minneapolis Art Group
2026-05-24
Title or Location: "My Slop"
Not AI slop. - watercolor, charcoal, colored pencils, acrylic, and oil pastels on 11x14 inch paper
Credit: Justin D Wilson
Facebook: Justin Wilson (Worm) and Justin Wilson Art
Instagram: @bigwormbigpermart

Portsmouth Art Group
2026-06-01
Minneapolis Art Group
2026-05-19
Title or Location: "Symphony for Deviant Men"
Heretics and those entrenched in positions of power are exhibiting an unsettling degree of malicious glee, in the face of the current circumstances. - acrylic and oil paint on 24x30 inch canvas
Credit: Justin D Wilson
Facebook: Justin Wilson (Worm) and Justin Wilson Art
Instagram: @bigwormbigpermart
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Minneapolis Art Group
2026-05-13
Title or Location: Curves
I create abstract stained-glass art by combining standard sheet glass that I purchase at the glass store with interesting glass objects that I buy at flea markets, garage sales, or Goodwill, When hunting for glass, I look for interesting colors, textures and patterns as I know they will play with the light in ways that celebrate the nature of glass. I'm less interested in imagery and more interested in playing with light as it passes through the fascinating material of glass.
Credit: Joseph Krumpelmann
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrumpelmannStudiosLLC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krumpelmannstudios
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Minneapolis Art Group
2026-05-10
Title or Location: Blue
?Blue?Oils on canvas16x20inBased on an Unsplash photograph by Brazilian artist Carol Oliver (@carolivermarcal).What got me about this picture was the look in her eye. It made me stop and think about what was going on. I think it?s hard to make people really connect with a portrait, but this image did that to me right away, so I wanted to paint it.This is also my first oil portrait. I normally work with acrylics, charcoal, or pastels, so this was me trying something different and
Credit: Christian Castillo (CasSa)
Facebook: CasSa
Instagram: Cassa_paintings

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Denver Art Group
2026-06-15
Title or Location: James Hong
Another inclusion into my series of pencil drawings of iconic (and favorite) actors. This one is of James Hong and all his movie roles. From his early roles in "Chinatown" and "Airplane" to his more recent work in "Everything Everywhere All At Once", at 97 years old, James continues to work and be active in the movies.
Credit: James Rodgers
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Birmingham Art Group
2026-06-15
Title or Location: Watching Childhood
"Watching Childhood."Intimate tropical scene of a mother watching her 3 sons running into the sea . Inspired by frequent trips to the Cayman Islands to visit my son.This beach is Spotts Beach Grand Cayman. RegardsDavid Woodhall
Credit: David Woodhall
Instagram: Driftwood_beachart
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Busy Bee
My first colored pencil drawing from the Bonny Snowdon Academy. I just started using colored pencils 6 months ago and this little fella caught my eye. I love the challenge of the different techniques colored pencils require on different surfaces. Pastelmat, Polychromos, and photo credit from Pexels.
Credit: Kathy Pohl
Instagram: @ColoradoKathy21

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Memphis Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Cat in a Box
3.5x5 watercolor markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and graphite pencil
Credit: Danetta Manning Townsdin
Facebook: DT Designs
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

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