Santa Clara Watercolor Group

SANTA
CLARA
WATERCOLOR
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Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Saturday 31 October

Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland - 11am - 2 Hours

Oakland Watercolor Group

Albert Wong

Join us for an Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup at Morcom Rose Garden. We'll capture the beauty of urban landscapes with watercolours. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.

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$54

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 17 October

Sunnyvale - 10am - 3.0 Hours

Santa Clara Photography Group

Nithin Kumar

This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot with full control. We will cover the exposure triangle - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - and practise applying these settings through a series of hands-on challenges. Perfect for beginners who want to take their photography to the next level. Please bring your own camera with manual mode capabilities.

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$109 5 places left

Landscape Photography

Sunday 18 October

Castro Valley - 7am - 2 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

A great session for beginning to intermediate photographers. Join us for a morning of landscape photography at Lake Chabot. We will focus on capturing scenic vistas, exploring composition, and mastering the play of light in a natural setting.

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$54

On the Road

Sunday 15 November

Lafayette - 9am - 2 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

Join us for a unique photography session focusing on 'On the Road' themes at Bear Creek Road. We will explore travel aesthetics, roadside perspectives, and capturing the feeling of movement and journey in this scenic Lafayette location.

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$54

Street Art in Chinatown

Sunday 06 December

Chinatown - 9am - 2.0 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

Explore the vibrant street art and cultural scenery of Oakland's Chinatown. This photography meetup focuses on urban aesthetics, mural photography, and capturing the unique character of this historic neighborhood. Suitable for all skill levels.

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$54

Migratory Birds of Lake Merritt

Sunday 10 January

Oakland, California - 2:30pm - 2.0 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

Join us to photograph migratory birds in a beautiful waterside setting. This session is suitable for all skill levels, with guidance on camera settings, composition, and bird photography techniques. Bring your camera and a telephoto lens if you have one.

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$54

Landscapes at Lafayette Reservoir

Saturday 20 February

Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette - 7am - 2 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

Join us for a landscape photography workshop at Lafayette Reservoir. We'll explore composition, lighting, and techniques for capturing scenic vistas. Best suited for novice to intermediate skill levels.

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$109

Golden Hour at Jack London Square

Sunday 14 March

Water Street - 5:30pm - 2 Hours

Oakland Photography Group

Rocky Laber

Join us for a golden hour photography meetup at Jack London Square. Capture the waterfront as the sun sets, with tips on light, composition, and exposure. Best suited for novice to intermediate skill levels.

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$54

ABOUT SANTA
CLARA
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 Santa Clara Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

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