Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 19 September
Mandell Park (Montrose) - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this beginner-friendly meetup hosted by a professional artist. We will cover the basics of watercolor painting in a relaxed outdoor setting at Mandell Park. All levels welcome.
Smartphone Videography for Social Media Workshop
Friday 25 September
Sugar Land Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Hesam Rezaei
This hands-on workshop introduces practical smartphone videography techniques tailored for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Participants will learn how to shoot stable, visually engaging short videos using only their phones. Topics include framing for vertical formats, movement and shot variety, basic lighting, sound considerations, and simple storytelling for short-form content. The workshop also covers efficient shooting workflows to reduce editing time while maintaining visual quality.
Figure Drawing Fundamentals
Saturday 26 September
Alief, Houston - 10am - 2 Hours
Gary James
Learn how to draw the human form step by step, focusing on proportions, gesture and simple shapes. We'll work from a variety of poses so you can build confidence capturing movement and structure in your figure drawings.
Still Life with Everyday Objects
Sunday 04 October
Montrose/ midtown - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Find beauty in the ordinary in our Still Life with Everyday Objects watercolour class. From mugs and books to fruits and flowers, we will practice composition and light through classic still-life setups. All levels welcome.
Painting in the courtyard
Saturday 10 October
Montrose/ midtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Sit in a shady Montrose courtyard with a goldfish pond and a wide variety of plants. Possibly a cat or two. Restroom access and iced tea.
Outdoor Portrait Photography Meetup
Friday 16 October
Sugar Land park - 9am - 2 Hours
Hesam Rezaei
Join this outdoor portrait photography meetup. Learn posing, composition, and natural light techniques. Practice taking portraits in a park setting. Participants bring their own camera. Max 12 people, 2 hours.
Portrait Watercolour Painting
Saturday 17 October
Montrose neighborhood, Houston - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Arthur Deatly
This meetup is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who are passionate about capturing the human form and expression in watercolor. Learn tips for proportions, skin tones, and expressive brushwork in a relaxed outdoor setting at Bell Park.
Figure Drawing Fundamentals
Saturday 17 October
Alief, Houston - 10am - 2 Hours
Gary James
Learn how to draw the human form step by step, focusing on proportions, gesture and simple shapes. We'll work from a variety of poses so you can build confidence capturing movement and structure in your figure drawings.
Introduction to Character Animation
Saturday 24 October
Alief, Houston - 10am - 2 Hours
Gary James
This class will focus on teaching the basics of animation, specifically how to create movement in characters. Participants should bring a pencil, eraser, and sketchbook for exercises.
Urban Sketch in Watercolor
Saturday 31 October
Mandell Park (Montrose) - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup in Mandell Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing city scenes with watercolor. All skill levels welcome.
Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move
Saturday 31 October
Alief, Houston - 10am - 2 Hours
Gary James
animating monsters and other creepy critters
10 Frames Only A Constraint-Based Photography Walk
Friday 06 November
Central Houston park area - 9am - 2 Hours
Hesam Rezaei
This workshop is built around one simple but challenging ruleeach participant is allowed to take only 10 photographs during the entire walk.The goal is to slow down, observe more carefully, and make deliberate decisions before pressing the shutter. Instead of chasing moments, we focus on anticipation, composition, distance, and intention. Every frame must be earned.What We Will PracticeSeeing before capturingUnderstanding the meaning in photographyLetting go of quantity in favor of meaningDeveloping confidence in decision-makingFormatShort introduction and explanation of the ruleGuided photo walk with periodic pausesGroup discussion and reflection at the endWho It's ForPhotographers of all levels who want to strengthen their visual awareness and intentional shooting.