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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 14 December
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Canberra Art Group
Maggie Davies
Welcome to our Beginner's Drawing Adventure!

Unleash your inner artist in a journey filled with fun and creativity! In this class, we'll embark on an exciting exploration of drawing basics, igniting your passion for expressive artwork.

Under the expert guidance of our seasoned instructors, you'll master the essential techniques of drawing, from capturing perspective and proportion to mastering the art of shading and composition. Say goodbye to the fear of blank pages as we dive into various Mark Making techniques, transforming them into vibrant canvases waiting to be filled with your imagination.

Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this class is tailor-made for you. Come join us and let's turn your artistic dreams into reality!

Don't forget to pack your creativity and enthusiasm, as well as your own basic art materials, as we embark on this colorful journey together.
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$47      
ABOUT CANBERRA
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Canberra.

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    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 Canberra Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Loved it! Will is a great leader and I always learn something new.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2024-10-28
    Loved it. Will is a font of information and always happy to help.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2024-08-26
    The class was very informative. Will spoke clearly, with clear narrative. The walking and practice time was enough. Overall, a great class.
    5/5
    Katina
    2024-07-15

    It has given me more confidence in using the different settings. Will's explainations were clear and easy to understand. I wish I had done this sooner
    5/5
    Dianne
    2024-07-14
    I enjoyed the session and explanation of how to use the camera. More practice required! Appreciate the follow up with the notes - very useful
    5/5
    Craig
    2024-05-20
    My first time with the CPG and i really enjoyed it. I met some lovely people all with a shared intrest in Photography. Can't wait to see another similar event scheduled. Also, I would love to go on a nightime street photography session.
    5/5
    philip
    2024-04-30

    Another great workshop. Always plenty of new things to learn and Will is a great teacher.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2024-03-11
    Wonderful experience and great
    5/5
    SUSAN
    2024-02-18
    Loved the workshop. As always, Will was great and I learned something new by looking at things from a different perspective. :)
    5/5
    Coralee
    2023-10-04

    information was excellent
    5/5
    Rod
    2023-10-01
    Really fun and informative!
    5/5
    User
    2023-09-25
    Will did an excellent job. He covered all the things I was hoping for and has motivated me to keep at it.
    5/5
    Rod Harrod
    2023-07-24

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Willem Ruiter
    Will is a photographer with over a decade of experience. He is interested in most genres of work, including portraiture, automotive, and street photography. He originally trained under an exhibiting artist before moving into freelance work. He now spends his free time digitising old photos and cleaning vintage cameras.

    Willem Ruiter is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-08-17
    Title or Location: Lake Burley Griffin
    Shimmering golden light from between the storm clouds.
    Credit: Chris Elsley
    Instagram: chris_of_76

    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-08-14
    Title or Location: Milky Way view from Tomakin NSW
    Tried to take this shot, from Tomaga river bank, a few times, but every time there were either clouds or heavy fog or bright full moon etc. Finally manages to capture a nice photo.
    Credit: Andrew Dubinin
    Facebook: andrey.dubinin.73
    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-07-28
    Title or Location: Captains Flat
    It was a perfect night - clear, dark sky. It was bitterly cold on 26 July though!I was shooting for a panorama but this was just so awesome.3 frames stacked, but one of the frames was "move" as i accidently nudged the tripod!Edited with Lightroom and stacked with Sequator
    Credit: Chris Chia

    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-06-06
    Title or Location: Lake Burley Griffin
    A misty Autumn morning in Canberra. So I headed to one of my favourite spots, Acacia Inlet Lake Burley Griffin. A beautiful scene with the mist sitting on the water and the golden Autumn glow of the Poplar trees and reeds.
    Credit: Hayley Beckwith
    Instagram: Little_wonders_fotography

    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-06-06
    Title or Location: Sydney, Australia Vivid Festival 2024
    I went to Sydney for a High School Reunion and I thought while I was in Sydney I couldn't miss out on seeing the Vivid Festival. I have often wanted to see this festival of lights but this is the first time that I was able to. We travelled by train into Circular Quay. I walked around the waterfront with many hundreds of people until I found a nice spot to myself along the edge of the water with a lovely view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I set up my tripod and waited until the colours that I wan
    Credit: Annette Milnes
    Facebook: Annette Milnes
    Instagram: annettemilnesphoto
    Canberra Photography Group
    2024-04-06
    Title or Location: Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory, 2024.
    The Sunset in Canberra, March 2024. This photo was taken from the Red Hill, ACT.The photo was taken with the Nikon Z7ii and processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.
    Credit: Budorcas taxicolor /Sonam Thinley
    Instagram: thrinlyee

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
    After a decade in Atlanta ,visited Piedmont park in the fall of 2024 .Just Bought a new (used) camera and wanted to test out the micro contrast and details that it was famed for.Boy did it perform!!The light lasted for just a minute and I was lucky to have been there. I was sure of a good cloud cover that day based on Meteoblue app. The light show was the cherry on top .Camera: Leica q2Settings: Manual,ISO 800,1/125S, F6.3 ,Handheld.
    Credit: VidyaSankar
    Facebook: vidya.sankar.31
    Instagram: @sankarshootz
    Belfast Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: The Bothy. Loch Long.
    Working in the Highlands is amazing. On this morning I drew back the curtain on my porthole to this. The mist rolling over the autumnal forest and The Bothy right on the waters edge. Taken with a Ricoh GRiii and cropped.
    Credit: Frank Holden
    Instagram: @fholden_
    Bradford Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Goit Stock, Bingley

    Credit: Jez Sheard

    Dundee Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Lindisfarne Castle
    We my partner and I arrived at and crossed the causeway around 4pm that day and that gave us time to look around for good compositions around the Lindisfarne castle, features we could use to give a sense of location, scale and additional interest to the aurora that was predicted to kick off soon after darkness fell. Boy it did kick off too and even when we left driving homeward around 10.30pm the aurora was still lighting up the sky with vivid green and reds easily spotted from the inside of
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963
    Instagram: https://www.flickr.com/photos/106737096@N08/
    Fort Collins Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Northern Saw-whet Owl
    I?ve spent many, many, many hours over the last few weeks hiking many, many, many miles in search of these guys. Tens of thousands of trees searched in, piles and piles of dirt, seeds, leaves, and sticks dumped out of my shoes. There really isn?t much more of a reward than getting one entirely unobstructed.
    Credit: Simon Tolzmann
    Facebook: Simon Tolzmann
    Instagram: brdnrdr
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Port Hills, Christchurch , New Zealand
    This portrait was taken during the golden hour, shortly before sunset, at Port Hills Christchurch . The soft, diffused sunlight beautifully highlights the subject?s face and complements the warm tones of the outfit and natural surroundings.The straw hat with a blue ribbon adds a timeless charm, creating a contrast between rustic simplicity and subtle elegance. The photo captures a moment of introspection, as the subject gently rests her hand on her cheek, gazing thoughtfully into the distanc
    Credit: Chinthaka Tennakoon
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_time_photography_nz/profilecard/?igsh=eHljdnIzeHV3MTFy

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