Watercolor Basics
Sunday 03 May
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment.
Watercolor Basics
Saturday 16 May
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment.
Watercolor Basics
Sunday 17 May
Bienville St, Baton Rouge - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment.
Watercolor Basics
Sunday 31 May
Bienville St, Baton Rouge - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment.
Beyond Basic Photography
Saturday 09 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
This class is for the photographer that knows his or her camera but wants to know more than the basic use of their camera. In this meet up, our professional instructor will answer the more technical things you can do with your camera. She will talk about previsualization and planning the right photo before you make the image happen. You can learn more about lenses, cameras and gear before you make a big purchase!
Beginning Oil Painting Level 2
Saturday 16 May
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Participants will build on their oil painting basics learned in introductory classes. This Level 2 class focuses on more advanced techniques including color mixing, brushwork, and composition. Perfect for those who have completed 1-2 introductory classes and want to develop their skills further. Bring your own supplies.
Street Photography
Saturday 23 May
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Design Your Family Crest
Saturday 30 May
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Create a personalized family crest or heraldic design in this fun and creative workshop. Learn about traditional heraldic elements including shields, motto ribbons, and symbolic icons. Perfect for creating a meaningful piece that can be displayed and framed. Bring your favorite drawing materials.
Smartphone Photography
Saturday 06 June
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Portrait Sketching for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of portrait sketching. Capture facial features, proportions, and expressions with guidance from your instructor. All skill levels welcome.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 11 July
S College Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Street Photography
Saturday 25 July
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Still Life in Acrylics (Bring Object)
Saturday 25 July
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint a collaborative still life in acrylics. Participants bring a personal object to feature. Learn composition, color mixing, and rendering techniques. All levels welcome.
Floral Painting in Oils
Saturday 22 August
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint vibrant florals in oils. Explore color blending, brush techniques, and composition with instructor guidance. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring supplies.
Beyond Basic Photography
Saturday 09 May
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
This class is for the photographer that knows his or her camera but wants to know more than the basic use of their camera. In this meet up, our professional instructor will answer the more technical things you can do with your camera. She will talk about previsualization and planning the right photo before you make the image happen. You can learn more about lenses, cameras and gear before you make a big purchase!
Watercolour for Beginners
Saturday 09 May
Local park in Lafayette - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Matthew Oscar Fusilier
Learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting in this beginner-friendly workshop. We'll explore basic techniques including wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing. Perfect for anyone new to watercolour or looking to refresh their skills.
Beginning Oil Painting Level 2
Saturday 16 May
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Participants will build on their oil painting basics learned in introductory classes. This Level 2 class focuses on more advanced techniques including color mixing, brushwork, and composition. Perfect for those who have completed 1-2 introductory classes and want to develop their skills further. Bring your own supplies.
Street Photography
Saturday 23 May
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 30 May
Local park in Lafayette - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Matthew Oscar Fusilier
A relaxed introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. Perfect for beginners, we'll practice simple techniques with guidance and tips throughout the session. All skill levels welcome.
Design Your Family Crest
Saturday 30 May
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Create a personalized family crest or heraldic design in this fun and creative workshop. Learn about traditional heraldic elements including shields, motto ribbons, and symbolic icons. Perfect for creating a meaningful piece that can be displayed and framed. Bring your favorite drawing materials.
Smartphone Photography
Saturday 06 June
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Portrait Sketching for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of portrait sketching. Capture facial features, proportions, and expressions with guidance from your instructor. All skill levels welcome.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 11 July
S College Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Street Photography
Saturday 25 July
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Still Life in Acrylics (Bring Object)
Saturday 25 July
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint a collaborative still life in acrylics. Participants bring a personal object to feature. Learn composition, color mixing, and rendering techniques. All levels welcome.