Winter Light Photography
Sunday 15 December
E Ohio St. Chicago - 3pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
Magic of Holiday Lights Meetup
Sunday 15 December
Downtown Naperville - 4pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Come out to see the Lights in Downtown Naperville. Use your camera to capture the light at night in creative ways. Whether you photograph wide or macro, lights can be fun to create abstracts and patterns. Use manual mode to creatively blur the scene or use motion blur for more interesting effects. Walk along the Water street or by the shops for creative street photography. There will be plenty of subjects to focus on. Let the holiday lights inspire your photography.
Winter Light Photography
Saturday 11 January
E Ohio St. Chicago - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
Winter Nature & Woodland Photography Meetup
Saturday 11 January
Knoch Knolls Rd - 1pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Let's get outside and embark on a captivating journey into the realm of woodland and nature photography. Amidst the picturesque landscape, discover a serene pond, a meandering river, and inviting woodlands that beckon exploration. Join us for a leisurely walk as we delve into the art of capturing both landscapes and abstract facets of nature through our lenses. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. We may even spot a few deer.
Composition in the Park Meetup
Sunday 19 January
Raymond Drive - 12pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. You may have heard of formal rules, opinions, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Composition remains the key to creating strong images in all photography genres. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
Join us as we learn to see through guided rules as we explore this park in winter.
Snowy Street Photography
Saturday 25 January
Wrigley Building - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Take pictures of the street in winter time.
Winter Light Photography
Saturday 25 January
Book Road - 1:30pm - 3 Hours
Martina Landolt
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
This event runs for 3 hours from 1:30-4:30pm
Portraiture With Natural Light
Sunday 02 February
Book Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
We, as a class, will be taking turns photographing each other without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.
We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting.
This is a fun interactive class where you will learn the skills to be behind the camera and in front of the camera.
This 3 hour event will run from 1:00-4:00pm to allow everyone a chance to capture and be captured. Sunset will be 4:33pm, so we will have some golden hour lighting.
Winter Wildlife Photography
Saturday 08 February
Clark and Armitage - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Photograph the zoo's inhabitants in their winter habitats, practicing wildlife photography techniques in a controlled environment.
Frozen Lakefront Photography
Saturday 22 February
Castaway Beach Club - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Capture the serene and icy landscapes of Lake Michigan's shoreline, focusing on composition and exposure in snowy conditions.
Golden Hour Photography
Saturday 15 March
Navy Pier - 4:30pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Learn to capture the magic of golden hour, focusing on cityscapes and reflections as the sun sets over Lake Michigan.
Early Spring Urban Photography
Saturday 22 March
Dusable bridge - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Embrace the transition to spring by photographing the contrast of winter's remnants and the early signs of spring in Chicago's urban landscape.
Introduction to Tapestry Crochet
Saturday 14 December
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet with this beginner-friendly class! Learn the fundamental techniques of this versatile craft as you create beautiful, textured patterns. We'll cover basic stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques. All essential materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Perfect for those new to crochet or anyone looking to expand their skills.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 04 January
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on all those important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Granny Squares
Saturday 25 January
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class!
Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 15 February
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on all those important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 08 March
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 29 March
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on all those important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
