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Action Sports Photography

Action Sports Photography

Saturday 12 July
Foster St. Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
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$49       3 places left
Beginners Oil Painting Class

Beginners Oil Painting Class

Saturday 12 July
West Raleigh - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Art Group
Thomas Guadalupe
In this class, you will learn the basics of oil painting, including color mixing and brush techniques, to create your own artwork. Please bring your own materials and get ready to explore your creativity!
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$49      
Low Light Portrait Photography Class

Low Light Portrait Photography Class

Sunday 13 July
Downtown Raleigh - 6pm - 3 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Cammel Hurse
Join our Low Light Portrait Photography class and unlock the secrets of capturing stunning portraits in challenging lighting conditions. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, this class will empower you to capture captivating portraits that truly shine, even in the dimmest of environments.
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$92       4 places left

Double Exposure Class

Double Exposure Class

Saturday 19 July
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
A double exposure is a photograph composed of two combined and overlaid images. You can create double exposures in Photoshop or with digital cameras using a special setting. These images often have a dreamy, otherworldly feel and you can use them for great artistic effect, with both digital cameras and film.Come and learn double exposure with us!
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$49      
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Sunday 20 July
5 Beryl Rd. - 2pm - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Cammel Hurse
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographers gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or 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, well review the basic camera settings. Well 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.
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$49      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 26 July
Eno River - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
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$49      

Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Saturday 02 August
University Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.

In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
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$49      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 09 August
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 10 August
Downtown Raleigh - 2pm - 3 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Cammel Hurse
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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$98       5 places left

Understanding Metering and Histogram

Understanding Metering and Histogram

Saturday 16 August
Pogue St - 10am - 3 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
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$98      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 23 August
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Richard Tholen
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

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49      
Flash Photography Class

Flash Photography Class

Sunday 24 August
Downtown Raleigh - 4pm - 3 Hours
Raleigh Photography Group
Cammel Hurse
As a photographer, mastering flash photography will hugely improve your photography and understanding of lighting.In this class, we will cover how to properly use your external Camera FlashSpeedlite and learn the settings and modes, including the widely used TTL Metering mode, which is a common mode in your camera that fosters seamless communication between your camera and Speedlite.Lastly, we will also learn the difference between fill light and key light. Exploring the interplay between available lighting and flash photography.We'll explore these concepts as we troubleshoot, make adjustments, and skillfully capture portraits and landscapes.
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$98       5 places left

ABOUT RALEIGH
WATERCOLOR
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. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

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 Raleigh Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Sherry was adorable. In spite of her short time learning watercolor on her own, she was phenomenal! My 70-year-old friend a my 75-year-old self, with years of watercolor experience between us, both learned from this gifted teacher! And the intimate setting by Johnson Lake with only four of us plus Sherry was so nice. Thanks be to God for the cooler morning weather. It was lovely!
5/5
Judy Ives
2025-07-06
I had the best time and I learned so much! Sherry was patient and made sure she answered explained anything we weren?t sure about. I am so proud of my painting!!
5/5
Anne
2025-07-06
Sherry Cheng was an excellent teacher offering helpful input to the intermediate artists as well as beginners. I loved her positivity, encouragement and discussion about color which helped me understand why my watercolor work becomes muddy. She asked for and addressed the topics/challenges we wanted to work on. The setting was also gorgeous and a true retreat.
5/5
Catherine
2025-07-06

Sherry was delightful. She was clear about watercolor techniques and thoroughly taught basic practices. Her personality was kind and encouraging. I will take more classes with Sherry.
5/5
Kim
2025-06-17
Sherry was a patient and thoughtful instructor. She took the time to explain color theory before we got into painting. A win-win!
5/5
Rita
2024-09-16
It was a fun event Majo was knowledgeable about color theory and I learned some new techniques. Can't wait for future events.
5/5
Rosemary
2024-03-24

I enjoyed the beginners class. Especially learning all the techniques and seeing the various effect each can have within a picture. Marie is a good instructor! Her instructions are clear and then she demonstrated. If I was struggling she recognized and came right to my side to show me to accomplish that step. She incorporated shadows and light in our still life exercise. I learned how to mix colors to achieve the shade I was looking for. Overall I learned a lot and had fun in the process
5/5
Judith
2024-03-04
ARTISTS
Sherry Cheng
Greetings! My Name is Sherry , a self-taught watercolor artist on a journey of self-discovery through the vibrant world of art.
Art, to me, is a profound expression 2014a lens that allows me to discover beauty and convey emotions and appreciations.
I realized that art is not about creating museum-worthy masterpieces every time; it's about relishing the act of creation itself.


PHOTOS
Raleigh Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Cycle of the Seasons: Summer
Cycle of the Seasons: Summer is part of a four piece set/series highlighting the best parts of each season. For this piece, I pulled in precious memories of NC beach days gone-by and I've packed the bike baskets with everything needed for a glorious summer adventure. Let's go!
Credit: Erin Burroughs
Facebook: Erin DeHart Burroughs

Raleigh Watercolor Group
2025-03-19
Title or Location: Joshua Junction
I am a senior citizen who enjoys drawing and painting for fun. I am a Ford Motor Company retiree. I enjoy vehicles and mechanical subject matter.
Credit: Frank Leonard
Raleigh Watercolor Group
2025-03-17
Title or Location: Early Trains
I painted this early train engine for my Grandson. I used watercolor. I enjoy early mechanical items. I am a Ford Motor Company retiree and I love old cars as well as trains.
Credit: Frank Leonard

Raleigh Watercolor Group
2024-03-20
Title or Location: Cars of My Youth
I am a retired Ford Motor Co Zone Sales Manager. I have loved cars since I was very small. About two or three years ago I set out to paint a watercolor painting of cars that were part of my family in some way or the other. The middle car, a 1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4 door was a drawing of my first car which I bought used in 1960. All of the others belonged either to me or a family member except the Red and white 1958 Pontiac Bonneville and the upper right aqua and white 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air Conv
Credit: Frank Leonard

Raleigh Watercolor Group
2024-03-17
Title or Location: Doorway, Castelmuzio, Tuscany
Arches 140 cold pressed watercolor paperDaniel Smith and Winsor & Newton watercolorsThis was a lovely, quiet spot in a deserted medieval Italian walled town. I?ve been teaching myself to paint with watercolors for the past 12 months. I finally felt I?d learned enough to do this scene justice.
Credit: Kate Tracton
Instagram: Kate_tracton_designs
Raleigh Watercolor Group
2024-03-05
Title or Location: Jeremiah
I'm a novice watercolorist and am learning about color mixing using only red, yellow, and blue, so I chose this reference photo in order to experiment with mixing only red, yellow, and blue to get the greens, blacks, and browns. I also experimented with using the white in a watercolor set to help mute the colors in the water around the frog. If I hadn't needed the set for a recent beginner watercolor class, it wouldn't have occurred to me to use white watercolor. I downloaded the referen
Credit: Darcy Van Heuveln
Facebook: Darcy Van H

Orlando Watercolor Group
2025-07-06
Title or Location:
This painting inspired by the local ocean at sunrise is on a 4x6 inch canvas board. I particularly like the texture the canvas gives the painting and the translucence of paint on the canvas giving a watery sea foam effect.
Credit: Patricia Ducher

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-07-06
Title or Location: Wollaton Library
On Friday afternoon I attend my art class and was staring out of the window of the Community Centre seeking inspiration. Right across the street was the library so I got to work in watercolour & sepia pen.
Credit: Dave Singleton
Greenville Watercolor Group
2025-07-04
Title or Location: He is not here?.
Resurrection
Credit: Edd

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-07-04
Title or Location: Moldova and Ukraine
The barnyard.When someone convinces that something happened as a result of some action or event - be careful, a lot of things happen just like that and are not connected in any way. Especially like this trick illiterate people, advertisers of all kinds, esoterics, religious people, politicians and similar characters. Is there any magic when the city is filled with garbage, in which crowds of rats scurry? You feel the power when you pull the trigger, right? Power does not give a badge or a gun.
Credit: Hanna Pronina
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pronina.md

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