Introduction to Oil Painting
Saturday 20 December
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
This class will cover basics in oil painting such as mixing, layering, brushwork, and capturing form.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 10 January
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 January
Downtown Omaha - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
A friendly beginner class covering exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), focus, and composition with hands-on practice in a nearby downtown mall. Perfect for anyone wanting to get off auto and build confidence with their camera.
Beginners Portraits
Saturday 24 January
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
Beginners Portraits class. Learn to draw faces with confidence: proportions, shading, bone structure, and basic techniques. Relaxed session perfect for all levels. Bring your own materials (listed in instructions). No prior experience needed.
WWC Walk with Camera
Saturday 24 January
Downtown Omaha - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
A fun, relaxed walk with our cameras exploring street, landscape, architecture and abstract photography. We'll cover composition and observational techniques suitable for all levels. Bring your camera and a charged battery.
Drawing Basics
Saturday 07 February
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
Drawing Basics class. Explore fundamentals of drawing: perspective, proportion, shading, composition, and mark making techniques. Perfect for complete beginners. Bring your own materials (listed in instructions). Relaxed and enjoyable session.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 07 February
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Slice of Life Photography
Sunday 22 February
Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
This meetup focuses on capturing genuine moments from everyday life. No posing, no setups just real people and real stories unfolding around you. We'll explore lively streets and quiet corners, using whatever camera you have to document life as it happens.
Street Photography
Saturday 14 March
Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 4:45pm - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
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.
