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Still-Life/Tabletop Photography Workshop

Still-Life/Tabletop Photography Workshop

Saturday 22 November
North Omaha - 10am - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
Wesley Orr
A small workshop to demonstrate small-scale photo composition of props and other items of interest on tabletop. How to work with light to bring out the dynamics of the subject to optimize a centerpiece into a potential masterpiece!
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$49.00      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 29 November
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Omaha Art Group
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.
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$49      
Holiday Photography and Portraits Workshop

Holiday Photography and Portraits Workshop

Saturday 06 December
Omaha Union Station - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
Wesley Orr
Come along to enjoy the festive sights of the Winter Holidays! Learn how to utilize Holiday decoration and lighting as a part of composition and how to setup memorable portraits for Christmas cards and scrapbooking!
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$49      

Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 20 December
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Omaha Art Group
Andrea Hall
This class will cover basics in oil painting such as mixing, layering, brushwork, and capturing form.
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$49      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 10 January
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Omaha Art Group
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.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 10 January
Downtown Omaha - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
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.
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$98       4 places left

WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Saturday 24 January
Downtown Omaha - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
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.
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$49.00      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 07 February
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
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.
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$49.00      
Slice of Life Photography

Slice of Life Photography

Sunday 22 February
Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
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.
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$49.00      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 14 March
Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 4:45pm - 2 Hours
Omaha Photography Group
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.
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$49.00      
ABOUT OMAHA
DRAWING
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your drawing 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. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start drawing pad and some pencils, which can be easily obtained online or from your nearest art supplies store.

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 Omaha Drawing Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
INSTRUCTORS
Thomas Watkiss
Thomas Watkiss has been a professional painter and nature photographer for nearly 20 years having worked in Scandinavia and the United States. Thomas has completed residencies in Iceland, Sweden and Norway and currently has exhiitions in Calabria, Italy and Stockholm Sweden. Thomas lives and works in Hells Kitchen, Manhattan.

Thomas Watkiss is available for private bookings

Available Sundays from 10 - 6pm
Private tutoring, weddings, en plein air sessions and confidence in practice coaching.

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