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Wildlife and Waterfall Photography Meetup

Wildlife and Waterfall Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Tipp City, Ohio near SR 202 - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
This large preserve offers a scenic 32-foot waterfall known as Little Niagara and is home to diverse wildlife around its pond area. Ideal for both landscape and wildlife photography. Note The host has special access to the preserve and is familiar with all its best photography spots.
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$98       3 places left
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 05 July
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
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      
Natural Light Portraits with Family & Friends as Models

Natural Light Portraits with Family & Friends as Models

Saturday 12 July
Huber Heights - 3pm - 2 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.

Note: Bring a family member or a friend as your model.
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$49      

Zoom Adobe Lightroom Class

Zoom Adobe Lightroom Class

Saturday 19 July
Zoom Meeting - 4pm - 3 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
Attending an Adobe Lightroom Editing Technique class offers an immersive learning experience in mastering the art of photo enhancement using Lightroom software. This class covers essential topics, including navigating the Lightroom interface, importing and organizing photos, applying basic edits like exposure and color adjustments, utilizing advanced tools like tone curves and filters, correcting lens and perspective issues, and perfecting exporting and sharing techniques. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, this class empowers you with the knowledge to transform ordinary images into captivating visual narratives through effective editing workflows and creative techniques.
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$98       4 places left
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 26 July
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
Unlock your artistic potential and dive into the captivating world of portrait drawing! Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this class is designed to help you master the fundamentals of capturing the human face with pencil and paper.

Experience the thrill of bringing a portrait to life as you learn essential techniques such as proportion, shading, and facial anatomy. Our supportive and fun environment will encourage your creativity and help you develop your unique drawing style.
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$49      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 26 July
Eastwood MetroPark - 5pm - 2 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, depth of field, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use. All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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$49      

Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Sunday 03 August
Troy - 4pm - 2 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 16 August
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
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

Sunday 24 August
Eastwood MetroPark - 4pm - 3 Hours
Dayton Photography Group
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
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      

Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 06 September
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
Join us for a vibrant and engaging journey into the world of oil painting! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. Dive into the rich textures and brilliant colors of oil paints as we guide you through the basics of this timeless art form.

Discover the joy of creating your own masterpiece in a relaxed and supportive environment. From mixing colors to mastering brush techniques, you'll gain all the knowledge you need to express your creativity on canvas.

Bring your enthusiasm and your basic art materials - we'll provide the inspiration and fun! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and make some amazing art!
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$49      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 27 September
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
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      
Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 18 October
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dayton Art Group
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
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$49      

ABOUT DAYTON
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 Dayton Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
PHOTOS
Greenville Watercolor Group
2025-06-21
Title or Location: Grizzer in Water
I'm just getting back into painting after a tough emotional year. I'm not going to lie - it's primarily a comfort for me. But the feedback I've received since sharing my paintings over the past month encouraged me to share them more. I had painted a few black bears for my neighbor and wanted to tackle a gizzly bear moving through water. I knew it'd be a challenge since I have never painted anything like this before but I'm pretty happy with the result. There were moments where I doubted if I
Credit: Shaun Groomes
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Austin Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Fantasy Landscape
This was one of those "out of the box" paintings. it was fun and helped loosen me up and detour from my normal processes.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart
Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Acrylic color Artwork

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Beauty of nature

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Abstract flower Bunch

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Grafite pencil art

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==

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