Capturing the Milky Way — Beginner Session
Saturday 06 June
Boat Harbour North Headland - 6pm - 3.0 Hours
Christopher John
Learn how to find the Milky Way, focus in low light, and capture your first night sky images using simple, practical techniques.
This class is ideal for photographers who:
are new to astrophotography
want to photograph the Milky Way for the first time
feel unsure about night settings and focus
want a simple introduction before attempting more advanced astro work
Long Description -
An introduction to astrophotography for beginners, focused on photographing the Milky Way Core in a single exposure.
This practical 3-hour class covers the essential foundations of astro photography, including when to shoot, how the night sky changes through the seasons, basic camera settings, focusing techniques for mirrorless and DSLR cameras, and simple composition approaches for stronger images.
Designed for photographers who are new to astro photography and want a clear, approachable starting point.
Sunset Photo Walk
Saturday 20 June
Anna Bay - 3:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
A guided sunset session designed for people with any camera including phone cameras. We will be exploring light, timing and composition to help you capture stronger images as the light changes. Sunset Photo Walk is a guided practical session designed to help photographers make better use of changing evening light. As the sun drops and the scene shifts, we will explore how light, timing and composition work together to create stronger images. Sunset can offer beautiful photographic opportunities, but the light changes quickly and small decisions can make a big difference. During this session, participants will be encouraged to slow down, observe more carefully, and respond to the conditions in front of them. This photo walk is suitable for beginners and developing photographers who want to build confidence photographing at sunset and gain a better understanding of how to work with light as it changes.
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 04 July
Hunter Street Newcastle - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
A relaxed, social introduction to street photography, encouraging observation, confidence and simple image-making in public spaces. Street Photography for Beginners is a relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to street photography, designed for people with any type of camera, including phone cameras. The session encourages observation, confidence and simple image-making in public spaces. Street photography can feel challenging at first, especially when photographing around other people, but it can also be one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to develop your photographic eye. During this session, participants will be encouraged to slow down, look more carefully, and begin noticing everyday moments, light, shape and gesture in the world around them. This session is ideal for beginners and developing photographers who want to build confidence photographing in public spaces and gain a better understanding of how to make simple, effective street images with whatever camera they have.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 July
Stockton - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Christopher John
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner's class covers the basics as per current theme.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 25 July
Queens Wharf - 8am - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
Join us for a 2-hour meetup at Queens Wharf exploring the art of photographing reflections. We will use natural water reflections and seek out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to create stunning images.
Street Photography at night
Saturday 01 August
Queens Wharf - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Christopher John
Join us for a 2-hour evening meetup exploring street photography at night at Queens Wharf. We'll wander the area capturing urban scenes, lights, and the night atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
Introduction to Smartphone Photography
Saturday 06 June
Shelly Beach Rd - 9am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
Ready to unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera? Now's your chance! Join us as we dive into the essentials of smartphone photography - from understanding your camera's settings to mastering composition and lighting. With hands-on guidance from a professional photographer, you'll learn how to take stunning photos using just your phone and start seeing the world through a whole new lens.
Basic Photography with Flair
Saturday 20 June
Long Jetty - 10am - 3.0 Hours
David Dunn
Join us for a beginner-friendly photography class at Saltwater Creek Park. Learn the basics of camera settings, composition, and creative techniques to improve your photos. Suitable for beginners. Bring your camera (any type).
Effective Backgrounds
Saturday 27 June
Central Coast - 9am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
You may make great subject choices, but have you ever really considered your background choice? I will show you creative and inexpensive ways to create backdrops and also natural elements for backgrounds. We will choose some subjects and show you how the right background will not overpower the subject but make the subject pop.
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.
Bar Beach in Watercolour
Saturday 06 June
Merewether - 1pm - 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.
Beginners Crochet Class
Saturday 04 July
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.
Country Scene in Watercolour
Saturday 11 July
Merewether - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Lee-Anne Corrigan
Immerse your imagination and creativity into the beauty of a country scene. Through sketching and watercolour, Lee-Anne will guide you through watercolour painting to capture your unique Art piece.
Granny Square Workshop
Sunday 12 July
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie - 10:10am - 3 Hours
Julie Walters
Done our beginners class? What's next? Come and learn how to make a traditional granny square using those basic stitches!
Beginners Crochet Class
Saturday 01 August
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.
Beach Scene with Umbrellas
Saturday 01 August
Merewether - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Lee-Anne Corrigan
Explore sun, sand, waves and umbrellas with pen drawing and watercolour paints. All skill levels welcome.
Freestanding Butterfly Girls
Saturday 05 September
Merewether - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Lee-Anne Corrigan
Create your own freestanding Butterfly girls using cardboard, stencil and mixed media. All skill levels welcome.
