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Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Saturday 19 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Unwind and express yourself through abstract watercolor painting in this mindfulness-focused meetup. Explore color, texture, and flow as you create freely and intuitively. All skill levels are welcome bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxing creative session!
Abstract painting with watercolors can result in some of the most beautiful peices, you'll be surprised at how much you'll enjoy this!
book now
$49      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 20 July
Bee Rock Trail - 10am - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Firas Aladai
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.

Meet at: 5375 Red Oak Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
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$49      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 26 July
Ocean Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Downtown Riverside - 7:30am - 3 Hours
San Bernardino Photography Group
Nathan Glazier Harper
Join us for a hands-on photography walk designed for beginners! In this session, you'll learn how to use aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to capture great photos in a variety of lighting conditions and environments. Perfect for anyone looking to get off auto mode and start shooting with confidence.
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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class - Street Art

Beginner's Photography Class - Street Art

Sunday 03 August
Arts District in Downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Firas Aladai
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and unique medium of street art. Discover the unseen treasures tucked away in city corners across the globe. Engage in the challenge of capturing these urban masterpieces through your lens, positioned in bustling public spaces saturated with action and energy. Will you incorporate the spectators into your composition or focus solely on the art? The choice is yours. Deepen your photography skills while exploring the electrifying world of street art. The streets are your canvas and the camera is your brush. Join us.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
Huntington Beach - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
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.
book now
$98      

Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 16 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for a relaxing outdoor watercolor session, where we'll capture the natural beauty of rolling hills, winding trails, and lush greenery. This scenic location offers a mix of towering trees, rocky outcrops, and open spaces bathed in natural light—perfect for practicing atmospheric perspective and color blending. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this meetup is a great opportunity to refine your landscape painting skills in an inspiring setting.
book now
$49      
Flash Photography Class

Flash Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
Eisenhower Park - Orange - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of flash photography with our engaging 3-hour class. Explore diverse techniques like outdoor and indoor flash photography, various methods for portraiture exposure, and unravel the art of making photos look naturally lit. The class culminates in an insightful critique session at a secondary location, where you're given an opportunity to receive personalized feedback on your work. Don't miss out on this comprehensive flash photography experience tailored to inspire artistic growth.
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$98      
Beginner Photography: Mastering Composition

Beginner Photography: Mastering Composition

Saturday 23 August
Foothills of La?Verne - 4:30pm - 3 Hours
San Bernardino Photography Group
Nathan Glazier Harper
Learn how to take more compelling photos by focusing on the art of composition. In this beginner-friendly class, we'll explore key techniques such as the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, and balance to help you see and capture scenes with a creative eye. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their photography beyond snapshots.
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$98      

Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Saturday 30 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolour Meetup" 2024 a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolour workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty.In this hands-on watercolour session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolour painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolour bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
book now
$49      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 13 September
Ocean Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 13 September
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Saturday 19 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Unwind and express yourself through abstract watercolor painting in this mindfulness-focused meetup. Explore color, texture, and flow as you create freely and intuitively. All skill levels are welcome bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxing creative session!
Abstract painting with watercolors can result in some of the most beautiful peices, you'll be surprised at how much you'll enjoy this!
book now
$49      
Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 16 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for a relaxing outdoor watercolor session, where we'll capture the natural beauty of rolling hills, winding trails, and lush greenery. This scenic location offers a mix of towering trees, rocky outcrops, and open spaces bathed in natural light—perfect for practicing atmospheric perspective and color blending. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this meetup is a great opportunity to refine your landscape painting skills in an inspiring setting.
book now
$49      
Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Saturday 30 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolour Meetup" 2024 a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolour workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty.In this hands-on watercolour session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolour painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolour bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 13 September
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$49      
Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Saturday 27 September
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for our Plants and Flowers in Watercolor workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art!
book now
$49      
Portrait Watercolor Painting

Portrait Watercolor Painting

Saturday 11 October
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
This meetup is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who are passionate about capturing the beauty and essence of portraiture using watercolor techniques. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced painter looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this event offers a supportive and inspiring environment to explore the world of portrait painting. Bring your art supplies and an open mind as we come together to celebrate the art of capturing human expressions and emotions on paper.
book now
$49      

ABOUT SAN
GABRIEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in San Gabriel .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    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.

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  • REVIEWS
    Helpful and fun at the same time. Lean some new technique and got some practice. Thanks
    5/5
    Steven
    2025-07-12
    It was very informative and educational. It?s gonna help me step up my game! I love the class size cause we all got enough attention and great content. I highly recommend the class
    5/5
    Jimmy
    2025-06-18
    The workshop was just the right amount of time. The instructor really gave creative ideas and advice. He was also very fun to work with. I?m sure I?ll return to do another kind of workshop. I would also recommend this one as well.
    5/5
    J.D.
    2025-06-15

    I thought the event was great! Lots of good information on a hands on situation. Paul was very knowledgeable and made things fun.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2025-06-14
    Paul was quite knowledgeable and eager to share that knowledge with us. While the sun wasn?t very cooperative, Paul made the most of it and showed how to get the most from very little. Great class, highly recommend Paul.
    5/5
    Mike
    2025-05-19
    Definitely a worthwhile use of my time. Paul kicked off the class with a review of a handout "Tips for shooting portraits in available light. " It contains very useful information that we used in the practice session during which he provided us with helpful feedback regarding the shots we took. I learned a lot, glad I went.
    5/5
    Chuck
    2025-04-14

    Paul is a great teacher. I would say that was the best bang for the buck of any photography class I've taken in L.A. I hope he teaches more. Well the money and the drive.
    5/5
    Dennis
    2025-03-09
    It was a great class, and the instructor was able to answer all of our questions in detail.
    5/5
    Jorge
    2025-03-02
    Paul Hopkins was an amazing instructor. The beginners class was very informative. He did a great job explaining the breakdown of our cameras and settings. I left the class feeling more confident after learning how to make adjustments while shooting different objects. We learned about lighting and were able to practice indoor and outdoor. Very relaxed atmosphere and Paul was very helpful from start to finish. Answered all questions. I would definitely recommend taking his class if you are a beginner. I would definitely like to take another class to learn more.
    5/5
    Randy
    2025-03-02

    I liked that the group was small and we were given individual attention and feed back I would definitely participate in future events.
    5/5
    Christine
    2024-01-31
    Excellent time!
    5/5
    John Nilsson
    2024-01-29
    It was very informative, I learned to look at things differently when photographing them. I would definitely recommend this class.
    5/5
    David
    2023-07-17

    PHOTOS
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-07-05
    Title or Location: Minnie and her shadow
    Minnie, our rescue street cat. She found us. I guess she knew we were an easy mark. We took her home and three grand later she was healthier and living life as an indoor cat.She passed just over two years ago. We like to think she lived her best life in those years with us. She is missed.She is bathed in late afternoon light through the window and her shadow was cast against the closet door. I loved the contrast and soft light which rendered her beautifully.
    Credit: Tony Yeary
    Instagram: Tyearyphotography

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-07-01
    Title or Location: My bedroom window
    My Cat Tigger was so fascinated by the bird singing in the tree right by the window .
    Credit: Carlos Aguilar
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: Bolsa Chica Wildlife Reserve
    Reddish Egrets are fun to watch as they dance and rush around searching for a meal. They stretch out their wings, prance and dance like a bird clown. This image was made on an overcast day and I knew it would lend itself to a low key treatment in Lightroom. I took many images but I feel this one captured the essence of the bird. Nikon d500Tamron 150-600g2f/8 1/800 ISO 1200 1/3 step exposure Handheld. Natural light
    Credit: Tony Yeary
    Instagram: TYeary Photography

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-06-07
    Title or Location: Ha Noi VN 2002
    Back 2002 Vacation to Viet Nam. Visit Ha Now North VN.
    Credit: Paul L Huynh

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-05-30
    Title or Location: Bonelli County Park, San Dimas , Calif
    This Osprey was posed on a bear branch against a really bright background. Normally, I would not have taken the shot, knowing that most likely most of the details would be blown out, but I thought that I could turn this into a low-key type photograph and I thought it worked out fairly well.Nikon D500Tamron 150-600g2. f8. 1/1600. ISO 450Hand held. natural light
    Credit: Tony Yeary
    Instagram: Tyearyphotography
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2025-05-23
    Title or Location: California Photography Center in San Dimas
    I am and teacher at the California Photography Center in San Dimas. I had a model come in for one of lighting classes an this this on of the images I took.
    Credit: Abraham Lojero
    Facebook: Abe Lojero
    Instagram: Abe Lojero

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-07-11
    Title or Location: Aloha Kia, Oahu Hawaii
    Early evening shot of Rabbit Rock. Taken from the south shore of Oahu.
    Credit: Jeff Lawson Photography

    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

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