Acrylic for Beginners
Saturday 21 February
La Vista area community center - 3pm - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Beginners acrylic painting class. Learn basic techniques like brush strokes, color mixing, blending, and layering to create simple paintings. Relaxed hands-on session perfect for all skill levels. Bring your own materials (full list in instructions after booking).
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.
Beginners Portraits
Saturday 28 February
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.
Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects
Saturday 14 March
Leavenworth - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Build your drawing skills in this beginner-friendly session exploring everyday objects. Learn to create a cohesive still life composition with focus on observation, proportions, and shading. Bring your own supplies for a hands-on experience.
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.
Power of Art
Saturday 28 March
Leavenworth - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Unleash the power of art in this inspiring session. Explore creative techniques, personal expression, and artistic freedom. Beginner-friendly with guidance on building confidence through drawing and mixed media. Bring your own supplies.
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Saturday 11 April
La Vista area community center - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Combine papers, textures, and paint to build expressive collages. Learn composition, layering, and mixed media techniques in this hands-on beginner-friendly workshop. Bring your own supplies for creative freedom.
Understanding Metering
Saturday 11 April
North Omaha - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
An opportunity to learn more about interpreting a light meter and how to apply what it reveals to your settings to make the most of portraiture and other photographic opportunities.
Smartphone Photography
Friday 08 May
Old Market, Downtown Omaha - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
A meetup focused on shooting from the hip with the device that rules our pockets and sometimes our lives. A chance to learn more about how to take advantage of the technology and use it to bolster creativity rather than distract from it.
Floral and Nature Painting
Saturday 09 May
La Vista area community center - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Capture the beauty of flowers and nature in this inspiring painting workshop. Beginner-friendly techniques for vibrant florals and landscapes, focusing on color blending and brushwork. Bring your own supplies for a creative session.
Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 23 May
Leavenworth - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Andrea Hall
Master gesture drawing to capture the energy and movement of the human figure. Beginner-friendly with timed poses, line work, and proportion tips. Bring your own supplies for hands-on practice.
50mm Lens Meetup
Thursday 04 June
Riverfront Dr, Omaha - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither too wide, nor too long. Perfect for street photography, portraits, products and much more.
