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Floral Watercolour Painting

Floral Watercolour Painting

Saturday 06 June
Near University of Manchester - 11am - 2 Hours
Manchester Art Group
Nureen Afiqah
During this meetup, participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels. This event is a perfect opportunity for artists, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers to gather and immerse themselves in the beauty of floral watercolor painting.
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£28      
The Glass Illusion Photography Walk

The Glass Illusion Photography Walk

Saturday 13 June
Piccadilly Station area, Manchester - 10am - 3 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Alex Rezende
A 3-hour photography walk exploring reflections, glass facades, and layered reality across Manchester. Starting at Piccadilly Station, we'll capture tram windows, mirrored offices, and accidental portraits through shop fronts.
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£72       5 places left
Street Portrait Photography Walk - 50mm Lens Meeting

Street Portrait Photography Walk - 50mm Lens Meeting

Saturday 20 June
Piccadilly Station area, Manchester - 10am - 3 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Alex Rezende
What if a simple stranger could become your most powerful photograph?Join this 3-hour street portrait experience starting at Manchester Piccadilly Station and explore the art of capturing people in real, authentic moments.We'll walk through the vibrant streets of Northern Quarter and the elegant spaces of St Peter's Square, learning how to connect with people and create meaningful portraits.Learn how to approach strangers with confidence-Create natural, honest portraits-Use light, background, and composition creatively-Build storytelling through your imagesThis is not just about camera settings it's about seeing people, feeling the moment, and creating something real.Come with curiosity, leave with powerful portraits.
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£72      

Off Camera Flash Class

Off Camera Flash Class

Saturday 04 July
Central Manchester park - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Manchester Photography Group
Jon
Learn the fundamentals of using off-camera flash for creative portraits and lighting effects. We'll cover flash placement, modifiers, and balancing flash with ambient light. Bring your camera and a flash with manual controls if you have one.
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£72       5 places left
ABOUT MANCHESTER
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 Manchester Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
it was nice and helpful to learn some basics and get some practice with watercolours. i've been meaning to start for ages and this was the help i needed to unlock that.
5/5
Andra
2026-03-23
Really interesting event, definitely accessible for beginners and seemed interesting even for people that have some knowledge of watercolour already
5/5
Hortense
2025-10-13
I really enjoy the event, full of insightful information and very relaxed environment
5/5
Sheila
2025-05-05

This was a well organised event, at which I didn?t feel pressured. Shilpa is a friendly, knowledgeable lady, who is very encouraging.
5/5
Ron
2024-04-29
PHOTOS
Fresno Watercolor Group
2026-04-27
Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-12-28
Title or Location: Lest we forget
It?s imaginary created from pictures or photos that stuck in my head of Veterans of wars which I feel our society have been based on which gave us the freedom we have today
Credit: Joe Chadwick
Facebook: Joseph Artwork
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2026-04-06

Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-11-13
Title or Location: Remembrance
Inspiration by the number of monuments and pictures I?ve come across over the years .but most important is respect we all should show to all women, children and armed services who lost there lives But also for families and friends who live without them every day.
Credit: Joseph Chadwick
Facebook: Joseph Artwork
Glasgow Watercolour Group
2026-03-31
Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-11-04
Title or Location: Sunset

Credit: Joseph Chadwick
Facebook: Joseph Artwork

Glasgow Watercolour Group
2026-03-31
Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-11-04
Title or Location: Wren
I?m instinctive painter so if catches my eye I just have do it. The expression is the narrative
Credit: Joseph Chadwick
Facebook: Joseph Artwork
Glasgow Watercolour Group
2026-03-31

Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-10-02
Title or Location: Morning time
My interest in art stretches back over 70 years and I?ve loved being challenged by images and sights to try and capture. I find it hard to say I?m artist,I?m someone who hold a pencil, I?m totally self taught and push myself to improve daily.I wished had the opportunity to go art school but life gets in your way sometimes ,For many years I used my art within the hospitality industry as Chef, Lecturer and enjoyed producing sugar-work and chocolate.But watercolour charcoal and graphite are
Credit: Joseph Chadwick
Facebook: Joseph Artwork
Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-03-31
Manchester Watercolour Group
2025-08-19
Title or Location: My cat in the garden
I am amatour artists who really enjoys painting with watercolour and pencils. I am doing art only for pleasure. The portrait is made from photo of my cat- Mruczek.
Credit: Natalia Jankowska

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-03-31
Austin Watercolor Group
2026-05-26
Title or Location: Wyoming
This watercolor painting of Cowboy with Horse, is a classic Western figure of the relationship between a man and his horse. I used a photo by Anita Jones Bozich as a reference for this painting.
Credit: Betty Bobo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobo.betty/
Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-03-31

Birmingham Watercolour Group
2026-05-25
Title or Location: Sun-kissed
With temperatures hitting up to 32C this week and the half-term holidays finally here, I decided to spend some quality time just doing what I love.
Credit: Sayantika Banik
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayantika_artoholic?igsh=MTcwOG9ndHliZ2JvaQ==
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2026-03-31
Salt Lake City Watercolor Group
2026-05-25
Title or Location: Artfully Coy
The California Trail Interpretive Center (west of Elko, NV) hosted a ?learn & paint? activity. The subject was owls. I began this piece during the hourlong class, then, finished later giving myself a little freedom to venture away from the exact lesson example. I?m fairly new to watercolor and wanted to focus on: edges (lost, soft, found, etc.) and the expressiveness of the bird?s face. I truly enjoyed the experience of being out, painting amongst other artists, and continue to attend their
Credit: Maureen Hager
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MHager,art
Instagram: www.instagram.com/m_hager_art

Chicago Watercolor Group
2026-03-23
Tucson Watercolor Group
2026-05-20
Title or Location: Fall in Sabino Cannon Arizona
I painted it in 2023 on a rare occasion when you get to see some water in Tucson, AZ.
Credit: Misha Iolin
Facebook: Michael.iolin
Chicago Watercolor Group
2026-03-23

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