Beginners Crochet Class
Saturday 02 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Always wanted to learn crochet? Know how to hold the hook but want more guidance? Come along and learn more about this amazing craft! Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea, coffee or soft drink.
Butterfly Girls Watercolour Class
Saturday 02 May
Merewether - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Lee-Anne Corrigan
Join us for a Butterfly Girls Watercolour Class at Bar Beach Bowling Club. Participants bring their own materials.
Landscape & Wildlife Meetup
Saturday 02 May
King Albert Ave, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319 - 3pm - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
Landscape and wildlife photography at Tilligerry Habitat. Capture scenic views, birds, and nature details with tips on composition, animal behavior, and settings. 2-hour meetup for all levels. Participants bring own equipment.
Theme rationale: Landscape/Wildlife keywords match generic photography theme ID11 (title/keyword 5 + specificity 3 + fit 3 = 11).
Introduction to Photography — A Practical Photo Walk
Saturday 09 May
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
This relaxed outdoor photo walk is designed for people who want to start exploring photography in a practical and encouraging way. You do not need prior photography experience to attend. You can bring a smartphone, compact camera, or any camera you own. Many people feel overwhelmed by technical language when learning photography. This session takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on camera settings, we start with the most important skill in photography: learning to notice light, moments, and compositions. During the walk you will learn how photographers begin to see photographs everywhere — in shadows, reflections, shapes, movement, and everyday scenes. We will explore: • how light changes a photograph • simple ways to frame an image • how moving your position can transform a scene • how to slow down and observe more carefully This is a practical session, so participants will be taking photographs throughout the walk while receiving guidance and suggestions along the way. There is no pressure, no technical jargon, and no expectation of prior knowledge. This workshop is ideal for: • complete beginners • smartphone photographers • people who have recently bought a camera • anyone wanting to become more confident taking photographs
Beginners Crochet Class
Saturday 09 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Always wanted to learn crochet? Know how to hold the hook but want more guidance? Come along and learn more about this amazing craft! Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea, coffee or soft drink.
Mosaic Crochet Part 1
Sunday 10 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10:10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
If you have already mastered the basic crochet stitches, have consistent tension and are looking to expand your creativity, come and take the first step to conquering Mosaic Crochet. This is part 1 of a 2 part course. In part 1 we will focus on technique for creating the body of work using row by row overlay mosaic stitches. You will learn how to make a small piece of mosaic crochet by following a chart and written instructions. Check the dates for part 2 which will cover creating the envelope border and finishing off your piece. Step into the world of Mosaic Crochet and discover a whole new addiction!
Beginners Crochet Class
Wednesday 13 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10:10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Always wanted to learn crochet? Know how to hold the hook but want more guidance? Come along and learn more about this amazing craft! Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea, coffee or soft drink.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 23 May
King Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Christopher John
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.
Beginners Crochet Class
Saturday 23 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10:10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Always wanted to learn crochet? Know how to hold the hook but want more guidance? Come along and learn more about this amazing craft! Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea, coffee or soft drink.
Granny Square Workshop
Sunday 24 May
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10:10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Done our beginners class? What's next? Come and learn new stitches as we explore the different types of granny squares!
Understanding Metering Meetup
Saturday 30 May
King St., Newcastle - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
Master metering techniques at Civic Park. Practice spot, center-weighted, and evaluative metering in various lighting conditions with hands-on tips for accurate exposures. 2-hour meetup for all levels. Participants bring own equipment.
Theme rationale: Metering keywords generic photography theme ID11 (title/keyword 3 + specificity 1 + fit 0 = 4).
Bar Beach in Watercolour
Saturday 06 June
Merewether - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Lee-Anne Corrigan
Learn to sketch and paint the beautiful shoreline stretching to the horizon in watercolor with Lee-Anne Corrigan in this guided coastal painting session. Suitable for beginners and developing artists, this class focuses on simplifying the beach landscape into clear shapes, balanced composition, and expressive washes.
