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Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 08 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Ahsan Ali
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.
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£26       5 places left
2D Embossed Scenery: Knife Painting Workshop

2D Embossed Scenery: Knife Painting Workshop

Saturday 15 February
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop is all about using thick, sculpted layers of paint to bring a landscape to life. Instead of blending with a brush, you'll be applying colour with a palette knife, spreading, scraping, and layering paint to build texture and depth. The result? A striking, embossed-style painting where the peaks of the mountains, the rough edges of the trees, and the soft movement of the sky all have a real, tangible presence.
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£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Ahsan Ali
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also explore how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.

Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a family member, friend, or model for the session to practise and enhance their skills during the workshop.

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£26      

Urban Painting: Warli Meetup

Urban Painting: Warli Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore the traditional techniques of Warli painting in an urban setting. Participants will learn how to use basic geometric shapes to create intricate compositions, developing a deeper understanding of the cultural and symbolic elements behind each motif. The session will focus on storytelling through art, allowing participants to craft their own visual narratives inspired by this centuries-old tradition.
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£26      
 Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Saturday 08 March
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Join us for a relaxing and creative still life session with dry pastels. Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this meetup is all about slowing down, observing carefully, and bringing objects to life with colour and texture. We'll work with simple arrangements, focusing on light, shadow, and composition. Come along, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a bit of art and conversation in a friendly, laid-back setting.
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£26      
Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Westover Road, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Let's capture the beauty of mountains with watercolours! This meetup is a chance to unwind, play with washes and layers, and explore the delicate balance between light and form in landscapes. Whether you're new to watercolour or have some practice, we'll guide each other through simple techniques to create serene and atmospheric mountainscapes. It's all about having fun and letting creativity flow in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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£26      

Creating Mountains with Acrylics Meetup

Creating Mountains with Acrylics Meetup

Saturday 05 April
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop is all about capturing the drama and beauty of mountain landscapes using acrylic paints. With bold brushstrokes and smooth blending techniques, you'll create a striking scene filled with depth, contrast, and atmosphere. Working on a round canvas, we'll explore how to shape towering peaks, soften distant ridges, and layer colours to bring the sky to life.

You'll learn how to mix warm and cool tones to add light and shadow to your mountains, making them feel rugged and realistic.
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£26      
Creating Life-Size Art with Texture Meetup

Creating Life-Size Art with Texture Meetup

Saturday 19 April
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop is all about thinking beyond the canvas and working on a life-size scale, using texture to add depth, dimension, and presence to your painting. Whether you're creating a bold abstract piece, a dramatic portrait, or a dynamic scene, we'll explore how to use acrylic paint and palette knives to build layers, sculpt details, and create a tactile surface that stands out.
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£26      
Elaborate with Your Imagination: Abstract Painting Workshop

Elaborate with Your Imagination: Abstract Painting Workshop

Saturday 03 May
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
This workshop is about stepping beyond the rules and letting your creativity take charge. Using a huge canvas, broad brushstrokes, and fluid acrylic paints, you'll explore the raw, expressive power of abstract painting. Whether you want to create something soft and ethereal or bold and dramatic, this session is all about movement, intuition, and translating emotion into colour and form.
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£26      

Seascape at the Beach: Mixed Media Meetup

Seascape at the Beach: Mixed Media Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
In this hands-on workshop, we'll be bringing the beauty of the sea to the canvas, using a combination of acrylics, palette knives, and textured elements to create a realistic shoreline. From the deep blues of the ocean to the frothy waves and golden sands, you'll explore how to blend colours, build texture, and use different tools to achieve that perfect coastal feel.
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£26      
ABOUT BOURNEMOUTH
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 Bournemouth Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
PHOTOS
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2025-02-07
Title or Location: Ipswich
This work was inspired by a bowl of strawberries which I photographed and manipulated in the computer. I had been experimenting with watercolour ground on cradleboard and was not happy with the intensity so I boosted the saturation in some places using gouache. I finished the work with Dorland wax medium to waterproof the paint.
Credit: Lyn Mason

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-02-07
Title or Location: N/A
This was a fun tutorial I followed trying to interpret the relationship between light and snow. Utlizing blue as the shadowed area on snow was very smart. It transformed 2D into 3D. Architectural perspective is something I?m still struggling with as you can tell from the little hut. Regardless a fun piece to work with.
Credit: Sunset on a Snowy Hill
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2025-02-05
Title or Location: Pembrokeshire coastline
My sister-in-law has a cottage there and. Was inspired by the landscape.
Credit: Janet Wake
Facebook: Janet Wake artist
Instagram: Cattyjwake

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-02-04
Title or Location: Sea Turtle
I've been exploring various subjects for my watercolor painting. I'm beginning to enjoy animals. I've always loved beach / water / sea themes so I started with a sea turtle.
Credit: Tony G

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-02-03
Title or Location: Sand Still
It was vision for this took shape after a wonderful day at the great ocean road. The feet touching the cold sand and it was as if a deep quiet took over the chaos of the crashing waves. Hence the title.
Credit: Rehann Vazid
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2025-02-02
Title or Location: Blackburne Place
My name is Bryn Williams and I returned to painting last year after a 40 year hiatus. Blackburne Place:The painting is of a building in Liverpool just off Hope St where my wife and I parked for a concert in December at the Phil.I have no idea of its' present function - possibly originally something to do with the old school next door? - It caught my eye because I liked the shape it made in the night sky. The various lighting sources looked like an interesting challenge too. I've also
Credit: Bryn Williams
Facebook: Bryn Williams
Instagram: bassface61

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