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Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Ancient Indian Madhubani Art Colourpencil Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Eastrop Lane - 4pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Come and discover the beautiful world of Madhubani art, a traditional Indian folk style known for its intricate patterns and storytelling through vivid colours. In this meetup, we will explore how to adapt this ancient technique using colour pencils, blending tradition with a modern touch. This session will focus on building an understanding of symbolic motifs, linework, and colour layering techniques.

Please Bring:
Coloured pencils
Drawing paper
Black fine-tip pen
Pencil and eraser
Clipboard or drawing board
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
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£67       5 places left
Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Animal/Bird Shading with Pencil or Charcoal Meetup

Saturday 31 May
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Step into the world of expressive shading as we focus on drawing animals and birds using pencil or charcoal. This session is all about capturing the textures, forms, and spirit of wildlife through careful observation and shading techniques. We will explore how to use light and shadow to bring depth and realism to your sketches, whether you are choosing a sleek bird or a furry animal as your subject.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their drawing skills, this relaxed and supportive meetup will help you build confidence with pencil and charcoal while encouraging your individual style. Bring your curiosity and love for nature — everything else will flow from there.
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£26      

Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup

Landscape Painting with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 07 June
Forbury Gardens Park - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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£26      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 14 June
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come down and learn how to take stunning architectural pictures!

Learn how to show the history and different styles of buildings and structures in gorgeous pictures!

We will be covering composition, light, lines, and shapes, proper settings, and looking at details to make our photographs eye-catching.
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£26      
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Saturday 14 June
Eastrop Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
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£59      

Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
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£26      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
book now
£72       5 places left

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
book now
£28      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 16 August
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Photography Group
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
book now
£26      
ABOUT BASINGSTOKE
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

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.

Join the Basingstoke Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Lovely morning spent watercolour painting. Learnt lots of techniques I can now apply. Thanks so much!
5/5
Paula
2024-09-09
PHOTOS
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: I re-took this photo in natural light on my kitchen counter with an iphone
I sketched this particular photo on a plane from Charlotte to Houston, the second of two 5x7 paintings of the Wicked Witch of the West. The stewardess kindly monitored my art and was a huge fan of the movie and what I was doing. This painting is one of a 6 piece theme now completed that will hang in my office. The movie is iconic to many and I wanted to capture key scenes from the movie in watercolor but with this particular one, I just sketched what I would have the witch look like if I wer
Credit: John Chandler
Facebook: johnechandler
Instagram: paintonaplane

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-05-11
Title or Location:
I had never painted a Cala Lily, so this was an interesting challenge. I am pleased with the way it turned out with the complimentary palette.
Credit: Sunny Carrel
Facebook: Sunny Carrel
Instagram: Sunnycarrelart
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Colorado
The photo was taken in the garden of an acquaintance?s sister. The iris is watercolor on Arches 140 coldpress, 6 x9.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Barrowby Lincolnshire
I decided to try and work carefully and on a small substrate.It is 10 cm wide and 15 cm high.I love the depth of the metal against the cherries.The colour combination really works. I used to very fine brush all the way through.
Credit: Annie Samuel
Instagram: Annie Samuel Artist.com

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2025-05-06
Title or Location: Whitby Harbour at Night.
A coloured pencil drawing from a post card photo.
Credit: Les Harrison
Austin Watercolor Group
2025-05-05
Title or Location: Medieval Gathering
This is a fantasy landscape inspired by old world charm. I gave it the title because of the little grouping near the center of interest looks like a medieval camp when you zoom in on it.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: tlittleart

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