Street Photography
Saturday 06 June
Jersey City waterfront - 4pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
35mm film photography workshop
Saturday 13 June
Wolfs pond park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Discover the magic of 35mm film photography in this hands-on workshop. Learn to load film, master manual exposure settings, compose shots creatively, and capture the unique textures of film in the botanical garden setting. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts. We'll cover shooting techniques, film choice tips, and basic development advice. Bring your own camera and film - no equipment provided. A fun way to slow down and appreciate analog photography.
City Lights: Blue Hour Photography Walk
Saturday 13 June
Biden St Scranton PA 18503 - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
City Lights: Blue Hour Photography Walk. Capture the magic of dusk with long exposures and cityscapes. All levels welcome. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
Beginner's Photography Meetup Foundations in Focus
Saturday 20 June
parking lot - 2pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Perfect for beginners, this session will cover essential camera settings, composition, and basic techniques to build confidence behind the lens. Clove Lakes Park offers serene landscapes and easy access, making it an ideal starting location.
Studio Photography Workshop
Sunday 21 June
Coatesville area, Pennsylvania - 10am - 2 Hours
Terrance Donte
Learn professional studio lighting using one affordable setup. This hands-on workshop covers the fundamentals of one-light photography for creating stunning portraits and creative images. Bring your camera, charged battery, and memory card.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 27 June
Biden St Scranton PA 18503 - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Explore composition techniques to improve your photography. This meetup covers rule of thirds, leading lines, and more.
Smartphone Photography
Saturday 11 July
Biden St Scranton PA 18503 - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
Great photos aren't about the gear, they're about the eye behind the lens. This meetup covers composition, lighting, and creative techniques using just your smartphone camera.
Street Photography
Saturday 11 July
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Mastering One Light Photography
Sunday 19 July
Coatesville area, Pennsylvania - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Terrance Donte
Learn professional studio lighting using one affordable setup
The City at Night
Sunday 19 July
St. George Neighborhood - 7pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Shallow Depth of Field
Saturday 25 July
Biden St Scranton PA 18503 - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Kathleen Fritch
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Learn how to use aperture, focal length, and distance to achieve beautiful blurred backgrounds.
Rule of Thirds and Image Critique
Sunday 26 July
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Sharpen your composition skills with a focused session on the rule of thirds, then put it into practice on a short photo walk. We will finish with a friendly image critique where you will get practical feedback on framing, balance, and storytelling. Ideal for beginners and a solid refresher for experienced shooters. Bring your camera, a charged battery, and a memory card.
Beginner's Drawing Class: Urban Sketch
Saturday 13 June
Philadelphia waterfront area, near Spring Garden St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Don Stephens
Join us for a relaxed urban sketching session designed for beginners. We will explore the cityscape around Columbus Blvd, learning basic drawing techniques and composition. Suitable for absolute beginners. Participants bring their own art supplies.
Amigurumi for Beginners - Making a heart
Saturday 20 June
Girard Ave area, Philadelphia - 10am - 3 Hours
Zakirah Boyd
This Beginners Amigurumi class is perfect for those who want to learn how to create plushies and stuffed animals.In this class you will learn the basic techniques to amigurumi and tools commonly used with it, you will also make a Amigurumi heart!
Beginner Drawing
Sunday 21 June
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2 Hours
Thomas Nieman
In this workshop, we will explore the basics of drawing and build fundamental skills in observation, proportion, and shading. Perfect for beginners. Participants bring their own materials.
Perspective Drawing: Urban Sketch
Saturday 27 June
Philadelphia waterfront area, near Spring Garden St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Don Stephens
Join us for a relaxed urban sketching session focused on perspective drawing. We will explore the cityscape around Columbus Blvd, working on perspective techniques and composition. Suitable for all skill levels - beginners welcome. Participants bring their own art supplies.
Beginner's Drawing Class: Urban Sketch
Saturday 11 July
Philadelphia waterfront area, near Spring Garden St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Don Stephens
Join us for a relaxed urban sketching session designed for beginners. We will explore the cityscape around Columbus Blvd, learning basic drawing techniques and composition. Suitable for absolute beginners. Participants bring their own art supplies.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 12 July
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 18 July
W Lehigh Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Zakirah Boyd
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 25 July
Philadelphia waterfront area, near Spring Garden St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Don Stephens
Join us for a relaxed urban sketching session around Columbus Blvd. We will sketch the cityscape and surroundings, focusing on composition and observation. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants bring their own art supplies.
Beginner Plein Air Sketching
Sunday 26 July
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Join us for a beginner-friendly outdoor sketching session. Learn techniques for capturing landscapes and scenes on location. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 02 August
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 09 August
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
