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Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 02 November
Juanita - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Yu-Yin Lin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47      
ABOUT TACOMA
PHOTOGRAPHY
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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 Tacoma.

  • 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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I appreciated the knowledge shared and being able to ask questions and get individual help as needed
    5/5
    Diane
    2024-07-14
    We braved the cold for some nighttime photography fundamentals with Sama. Sama provided us with good explanations on settings for night pictures and gave us some challenging scenes to photograph. Definitely more of a challenge than a bright sunny day but I did learn some more about my camera settings and how to deal with low light.
    5/5
    Tom
    2024-04-08
    I thought Sama did a great job of teaching the intro class. He broke down the three elements of the exposure triangle into manageable pieces and had us apply them in different situations. He always provided clear instructions and was patient with our novice questions. I would recommend his class to others who want to learn some basics.
    5/5
    Tom
    2024-03-31

    Leader was very enthusiastic and helpful. Very nice experience.
    5/5
    MARK
    2024-03-11
    Fun walkabout; shame the weather wasn't warmer, but our guide rolled with it (we stopped for a warm-up about halfway through). Would like to do it again in warmer weather
    5/5
    Sharon
    2024-01-16
    Fun evening. Very relaxed. Knowledgeable instructor and it was fun to see what others came up with.
    5/5
    Linda
    2023-09-15

    Really helpful material and it was fun to take pictures at night.
    5/5
    Angelie
    2023-09-13
    I loved it. Jessica was a great instructor. Will be coming to future events.
    5/5
    Jean
    2023-09-11
    As usual Jessica did a great job
    5/5
    Wendall(Bill)
    2023-08-28

    Enjoyable with great class members and a knowledgeable instructor.
    5/5
    Steve
    2023-08-27
    Absolutely loved the event and loved the teacher. I learned a lot. She explains things well and never makes me feel dumb with my beginner questions. She's friendly, knowledgeable and if she doesn't know something she's says so and then tries to help figure it out. I love how she teaches then has a go take some pictures for what we just learned then come back discuss and do it again. This is my 2nd event with her and I plan to take more of her events.
    5/5
    Cheryl Coy
    2023-08-05
    Great claaa. Very eye opening, even for a longtime photographer. Jessica is knowledgeable, friendly and encourages interaction between herself and all the students, including with one another. Highly recommend!!! Looking forward to next workshop.
    5/5
    Steve
    2023-08-04

    PHOTOS
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-31
    Title or Location: Los Angeles
    This photo was taken from a cruise ship. As we were leaving Los Angeles.
    Credit: Justin Gaspaire
    Facebook: Justin Gaspaire
    Instagram: @opulensphotobygaspaire

    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-24
    Title or Location: Port of Tacoma Observation Tower
    Candid weekend photo prompt. Your never know who might drop by when you're at the Port of Tacoma Observation Tower!It was a perfect afternoon and there were plenty of harbor seals baking in the sun on the floating platforms to keep me company. No one else was there!
    Credit: Dana Sawin
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-19
    Title or Location: Puyallup
    I wasn't planning to take Aurora borealis photos until my friends started sending me pictures of it taken with their phone. I figured I could do better, so I took my Canon EOS R5 and a tripod and setup in the backyard. The result is amazing!
    Credit: Jerico Cruz

    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-10
    Title or Location: Multnomah Falls
    I was visiting Portland for the first time and decided to go out and look for a place to take pictures. Multnomah Falls happened to be along the route I was driving, so I stopped, got some hot chocolate, then walked up the stairs to take pictures. Thanks to the rain and fog, all the pictures I took that day have a very ethereal quality that makes me mad I didn?t take more.
    Credit: Jordan Paulin

    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-10
    Title or Location: Owens Beach
    Took my 3 year old to Owens Beach to enjoy the sunset and take some pictures, I know I'll be able to see Mt Rainier from there wanted to get a good shot. Waited for the ferry to dock for a perfect picture!
    Credit: Jerico
    Instagram: jcruzmediaworks
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-05-03
    Title or Location: Multnomah Falls
    This was taken at The iconic Multnomah Falls one of the tallest falls in the USA. After i had taken the photo my partner and I hiked to the top to see the amazing views.
    Credit: Kirrily Steele
    Facebook: Ylirrik Enna
    Instagram: Kirrilyas

    Anchorage Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Lake George , Knik Glacier Alaska
    Photo was takin on a trip up to Knik Glacier Alaska to do some filming for the Croatia National News and the BBC . 19mm F/2.8
    Credit: Martin Martin Alaska
    Facebook: Martin Martin Alaska

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Photo Taken at Raf Mildenhall 05/10/2024
    Red arrows Transiting from Raf Waddington, Stopping off for fuel prior to departing to Duxford for final display of 2024.Settings:F7.11/1250th SecISO 125600mmShutter priorityW/B manual
    Credit: David Lloyd
    Instagram: davidlloyd3780
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Home Yard
    I setup bird feeders at home including a hummingbird feeder. They are super active and are use to me being close to them so I grabbed my Canon R5 with my Canon 70-200mm f2.8 lens and placed myself within 8 feet from the feeder rendering great closeup shots while they feed and the late afternoon sun gives this Rufous hummingbird that beautiful glow
    Credit: Gonzalo Guerrero
    Facebook: G Guerrero Photography
    Instagram: @photo818

    Cambridge Photography Group
    2024-10-06
    Title or Location: Skomer Island
    My second visit to this fantastic place. Unlike the first time in May there were plenty of puffins during the day as they were feeding the pufflings.
    Credit: Piotr Slusarczyk
    Instagram: pietia76er

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