Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects
Saturday 13 June
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a relaxed drawing meetup where we'll explore still life through everyday objects. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Saturday 27 June
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a charcoal sketching meetup where we'll explore light and shadow using charcoal. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 11 July
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a relaxed drawing meetup where we'll explore drawing plants and flowers. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 25 July
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a drawing meetup where we'll explore perspective drawing techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 08 August
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a beginner-friendly drawing meetup where we'll cover the basics of drawing. Suitable for those new to drawing or looking to refresh their skills. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 22 August
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for an urban sketching meetup at Lickey Hills where we'll capture the landscape using pen and sketch techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 05 September
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a figure gesture drawing meetup where we'll practice capturing the human form with quick, expressive sketches. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Saturday 19 September
Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chris Barber
Join us for a creative morning of mixed media collage at Lickey Hills. We'll combine papers, textures, and paint to build expressive collages inspired by our surroundings. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own materials.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 06 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Perfect for beginners, this watercolour class introduces essential techniques, colour mixing, and brushwork with hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor. Bring your own materials.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 06 June
Gas Street - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Martin Tierney
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
How to shoot using the Manual Mode.
Understanding your camera.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 06 June
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11:15am - 3 Hours
Becky Power
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.
Special Stitches Class
Saturday 13 June
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11:15am - 3.0 Hours
Becky Power
Uncover the Magic of Crochet's Special Stitches!
Elevate your crochet skills with our exciting Special Stitches Class! Perfect for those ready to go beyond the basics.
Classic Retro Car Show at Trentham Gardens
Sunday 14 June
Trentham Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent - 12pm - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety of aspects of photography from cars to Landscape, and Architecture, and on Sunday, June 14, the Classic Retro Car Show. 11 am to 4 pm Entrance Cost: Adult 12.75, Senior 10.63, Includes admission to gardens
11 am – 4 pm
Entrance Cost:
Adult – £12.75
Senior – £10.63
Includes admission to gardens
Watercolour Landscapes
Saturday 20 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us to paint landscapes in watercolour. Capture skies, trees and horizons using simple techniques. All levels welcome. Participants bring own supplies.
Smartphone Photography
Saturday 20 June
Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
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.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Saturday 27 June
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
Amigurumi Animals Class
Saturday 27 June
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11:15am - 3.0 Hours
Becky Power
In our Amigurumi Animal Class, you will delve into the captivating world of crafting cute and cuddly amigurumi animals.
Street and Action photography
Saturday 27 June
Brindleyplace, Birmingham - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
Street and Action photography 27 June 2026 at Brindleyplace canalBirmingham Hospice's Dragon Boat Racefrom the Brindleyplace bridge along the canal.Street and Action photography 27 June 2026 at Brindleyplace canalHosted by Birmingham Hospice's Dragon Boat Race.
Street and Action photography 27 June 2026 at Brindleyplace canal
Hosted by Birmingham Hospice's Dragon Boat Race.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 04 July
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Perfect for beginners, this watercolour class introduces essential techniques, colour mixing, and brushwork with hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor. Bring your own materials.
Amigurumi for Beginners - Making a heart
Saturday 04 July
In Birmingham near Centenary Square - 11:15am - 3 Hours
Becky Power
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!
