CHARLOTTE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Other Nearby Groups

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 29 June
Crest St, Rock Hill - 4pm - 3 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 05 July
Dilworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Charlotte Art Group
Ana Montoya
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      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 12 July
Mallard Creek Church Rd - 4pm - 3 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background composition. On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
book now
$98       3 places left

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 19 July
Camp Rd, Druid Hills South - 1pm - 3.5 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
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.
book now
$98       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 July
Mallard Creek Church Rd - 10am - 3.5 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
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.
book now
$98       1 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 26 July
Dilworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Charlotte Art Group
Ana Montoya
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      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 02 August
Sample Rd, Huntersville - 3pm - 2 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
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 thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs 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.
book now
$49      
Using Light  Shadow in Photography

Using Light Shadow in Photography

Saturday 09 August
Sample Rd, Huntersville - 3pm - 3 Hours
Charlotte Photography Club
Jordan Ellis
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
book now
$49      
ABOUT CHARLOTTE
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 Charlotte Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
PHOTOS
Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-05-28
Title or Location:
This is a love scene that is inspired by a Chinese show I am currently watching: The forbidden flower. I took it as an opportunity to expand my knowledge and learn how to draw two whole bodies profiles and practice on how to draw a hand for the fist time! The most difficult part was to find the exact distance for her hand to fall into his. I hope it evokes love to all of you. Many friends have requested a follow up to this Confession saga, so I am currently working on The Answer to The Confessio
Credit: Valy
Facebook: Junk journaling on a budget with Valyart00
Instagram: valyart00

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-05-26
Title or Location: Indian Trail, NC
At the age of 49, I decided to learn to paint. I have never even sketched or painted in my life. I love watercolor paintings so I started with that and I found that I love it. In February I committed to the 100 Day Project movement with D. Michelle Perry on her 100 Days of Wonder group. Each week she was giving us our Words of Wonder for each day. Day 35 was "Dew". I had already practiced water droplets for fun so I wanted to use them in a close up image of a leaf with dew on it. Th
Credit: Mindy Lassiter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindyloo
Instagram: @stillmindyloo
Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-05-22
Title or Location:
There is still beauty in sadness was created to express a current state of mind and heart and to give myself the chance to portray a feeling in my art that is not usually the one go to when wanting to draw.Please, visit my Youtube channel Valyart00 and website Cozy Cottage Creations for more inspiration.
Credit: Valyart00
Facebook: Junk journaling on a budget with Valyart00

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-05-10
Title or Location:
The forbidden flower was inspired by the show of the same name. The drawing reflects a lady very much in love. At the beginning she experiences a childish love that grows, with time, into the love of her life. I love to paint love stories because I believe most of us can relate to them. Sometimes I write those stories in my Poems and Thoughts book and I insert my drawings there. I do have a facebook page Junk journaling on a budget with Valyart00 and a youtube channel Valyart00 where I sometimes
Credit: Valy
Facebook: Junk journaling on a budget with Valyart00
Instagram: valyart00

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-03-29
Title or Location: Valy?s cottage
The watercolor is a depiction of Valy?s cottage, a magical place back in the woods of my house where I work and also create art. This is my favorite place in the whole world! The words I used to go with this painting were inspired by the flowers and greens from my back yard and how I learnt the appreciation of nature through my dad, who always had great respect and admiration for the birds and plants from his backyard.
Credit: Valyart
Facebook: Junk journaling on a budget
Instagram: valyart00
Charlotte Watercolor Group
2024-02-05
Title or Location: Yellow Belly Woodpecker
I created this Yellow Belly Woodpecker as I keep a portion of my "Just Because Journal" dedicated to paint in watercolors the birds that I see in my back yard. It is a fun way to learn their names and some important features and it also gives me the opportunity to to observe them more in detail so that I can translate their unique beauty on the paper.I was born in Argentina so I still have to learn a lot about the different and colorful variety of birds that North Carolina has to offer. By com
Credit: Valy
Facebook: Junk journaling on a budget with Valyart00
Instagram: valyart00

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16JJp2McjR/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==
Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Beauty of nature

Credit: Shweta Shubha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16JJp2McjR/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==

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

Credit: Shweta Shubha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16JJp2McjR/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==

Copyright 2024 Orble - ABN 66 656 124 373 - Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions