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Bird Photography for Beginners

Bird Photography for Beginners

Saturday 17 May
Beach Road, Torbay, - 8am - 3 Hours
Auckland Photography Group
Martyn Seddon
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
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$155       4 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 07 June
Karangahape Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Auckland Photography Group
Timo Wendel
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      
ABOUT AUCKLAND
WATERCOLOUR
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 Auckland Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
It was a relaxed atmosphere, very enjoyable. Lucy was lovely & really helpful with her tips & tricks.
5/5
Irene
2025-01-27
Great event and opportunity to develop skills and techniques. Lucy is an awesome teacher very skilled and patient.
5/5
Michelle
2025-01-26
I had a lovely time, learning how to sketch and paint a complicated tree in watercolour. The tutor had great tips along the way, and I left feeling more confident incorporating more difficult subjects into my landscapes.
5/5
Ashley Ruth
2024-06-24

PHOTOS
Kansas City Watercolor Group
2025-05-12
Auckland Watercolour Group
2024-09-20
Title or Location: watercolour at Omaha Beach
This was a day of the beginning of a new life, with my new wee camper (A converted Vellfire), and my newly adopted dog. It was pouring with rain, so we went for a walk at Omaha Beach where I took some drizzly photos with my phone. Back at the camper van, with a large, hot takeaway cuppacino and treats for my dog, we had a picnic in the van, and I painted this with my watercolours. I partly copied it from the photo without my glasses on, so that I could capture the drizzlyness of the day. I
Credit: Rosie Leat
Facebook: Rosie Leat
Instagram: rosielea_andthecats
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-05

Auckland Watercolour Group
2024-06-17
Title or Location: The photo which is referenced in this watercolor was taken at Aoraki/ Mt Cook National Park by Kavan Chay which made the cut for the 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year international competition.
I have always loved watching the milky way, its the brightest out at sea. I have never been able to capture it with a camera. I had this idea in my head about painting a red house on a lonely hill with the milky way above it showing how small we are compared to the universe. Then I came across this shot taken out at Aoraki/ Mt Cook National Park by Kavan Chay and it was like the universe had heard me and given me a reference photo. the watercolor looks nothing like the original photo but I love
Credit: Parizad Dantra
Facebook: Parizad Dantra
Instagram: herc_odie
Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05
Auckland Watercolour Group
2024-03-22
Title or Location: Southshore Beach Christchurch
My friend asked me to paint something special for her to hang in her newly built home. She chose a photo of the beach she grew up on. It means a lot to her as she is really missing friends and family since she moved away.
Credit: Jannah
Instagram: jannahcomeskey_art_design

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05
Auckland Watercolour Group
2023-12-30
Title or Location: brandon road, glen eden akl
I always take photos of subjects to inspire me to paint everytime I do my early morning walk in our place. Then, I had to find time to translate into painting.
Credit: ote ruiz
Facebook: ote ruiz
Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05

Auckland Watercolour Group
2023-12-11
Title or Location: Gorlston Upon Sea, England
The original was taken by my friend just as a storm came in while she stood on the beach at Gorlston Upon Sea. She loved the mood of the last light on the sand before the dark clouds blotted them out. And I was drawn to that too.
Credit: Adrian Green
Sydney Watercolour Group
2025-04-24
Auckland Watercolour Group
2023-12-06
Title or Location: Jam jar terrarium

Credit: Rodney Fisher
Instagram: @rodneyfishermusic

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-24
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: I re-took this photo in natural light on my kitchen counter with an iphone
I sketched this particular photo on a plane from Charlotte to Houston, the second of two 5x7 paintings of the Wicked Witch of the West. The stewardess kindly monitored my art and was a huge fan of the movie and what I was doing. This painting is one of a 6 piece theme now completed that will hang in my office. The movie is iconic to many and I wanted to capture key scenes from the movie in watercolor but with this particular one, I just sketched what I would have the witch look like if I wer
Credit: John Chandler
Facebook: johnechandler
Instagram: paintonaplane
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-21

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-05-11
Title or Location:
I had never painted a Cala Lily, so this was an interesting challenge. I am pleased with the way it turned out with the complimentary palette.
Credit: Sunny Carrel
Facebook: Sunny Carrel
Instagram: Sunnycarrelart
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Colorado
The photo was taken in the garden of an acquaintance?s sister. The iris is watercolor on Arches 140 coldpress, 6 x9.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Barrowby Lincolnshire
I decided to try and work carefully and on a small substrate.It is 10 cm wide and 15 cm high.I love the depth of the metal against the cherries.The colour combination really works. I used to very fine brush all the way through.
Credit: Annie Samuel
Instagram: Annie Samuel Artist.com
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2025-04-15

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