NOTTINGHAM
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 28 June
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Izza Tahir
Discover the magic of watercolor painting in our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into a world of vibrant hues and fluid creativity guided by our experienced instructor. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this intimate class is tailored just for you.

Unlock the secrets of watercolour as you learn essential techniques, master color theory, and unleash your inner artist. From blending to brushwork, we'll show you how to transform a blank canvas into a breathtaking masterpiece.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this artistic journey. Reserve your spot now and let your imagination flow freely! Full event details will be provided upon booking confirmation. Remember to bring your basic watercolor materials and get ready to make a splash!
book now
£26       5 places left
Portrait Watercolour Painting

Portrait Watercolour Painting

Saturday 19 July
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Izza Tahir
This meetup is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who are passionate about capturing the beauty and essence of portraiture using watercolour 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
£28      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 09 August
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Izza Tahir
Discover the magic of watercolor painting in our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into a world of vibrant hues and fluid creativity guided by our experienced instructor. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this intimate class is tailored just for you.

Unlock the secrets of watercolour as you learn essential techniques, master color theory, and unleash your inner artist. From blending to brushwork, we'll show you how to transform a blank canvas into a breathtaking masterpiece.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this artistic journey. Reserve your spot now and let your imagination flow freely! Full event details will be provided upon booking confirmation. Remember to bring your basic watercolor materials and get ready to make a splash!
book now
£28      

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Saturday 30 August
Arboretum - 10am - 2 Hours
Izza Tahir
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 29 June
Old Market Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
book now
£28      
Urban Photography Basics

Urban Photography Basics

Sunday 06 July
Market St, Nottingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
Discover the art of capturing city life through your lens in this hands-on urban photography workshop. Learn essential techniques for shooting architecture, street scenes, colours, shapes and the mundane to create images that tell a story of the urban environment around.
book now
£28      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 02 August
Old Market Square - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
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£28      

The Arboretum  - Mini Photo Session

The Arboretum - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 24 August
The Arboretum
Nottingham Family Photo
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       1:00pm       £145

book now       1:30pm       £145
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 30 August
Old Market Square - 10am - 3 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
Join us for a beginner's photography class covering camera settings, composition, and lighting at Nottingham Old Market Square.
book now
£72      
Wollaton Hall - Mini Photo Session

Wollaton Hall - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 31 August
Wollaton Hall
Nottingham Family Photo
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       4:00pm       £145

book now       4:30pm       £145

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 06 September
Old Market Square - 10am - 3 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
book now
£72      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 14 September
Old Market Square - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Charlie Valentine
Composition is the backbone of photography. Come along to this class to get to grips and understand the importance and fundamentals of composition in photography.We will go over The Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Negative Space, Contrast and Dynamic Range, Symmetry and Patterns, Depth and much more...
book now
£28      
ABOUT NOTTINGHAM
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 Nottingham Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I loved the event, I learnt the different techniques used in watercolour and I shall use them in my paintings from now on. Izza, is a lovely young lady, she was very polite, very helpful and knowledgeable of her subject
5/5
Mark
2025-04-08
Really enjoyed it. Going back to some basic techniques was just what I needed. Sab is a good and laid back teacher, whose demos were excellent
5/5
Peter
2024-09-23
Excellent beginners watercolor workshop. Sabari, our tutor was inspiring, encouraging, kind, professional, the session was good fun and increased my confidence.
5/5
Tina
2024-06-17

It far outweighed any expectations I had . The emails clearly stated what was required , and although I was nervous , Sabari quickly put my nerves at ease . Everything was well thought out, including a plan b because of the weather . I really enjoyed being in a small group , the session was friendly and informal , we were encouraged to go at our own pace , with Sabari making suggestions that helped boost my confidence. I had the most wonderful experience and I am really looking forward to booking on for my next session. Sabari is an absolute gem.
5/5
Dawn Stevens
2024-06-17
Sab the teacher laid back and informative, gave lots of confidence . Fun session Room in library perfect the number of people
4/5
Nicola
2024-06-17
Another great session with Sabari! Learned some new techniques?one of which was how to hold on to your supplies in the wind!
5/5
Jane
2024-04-09

Lovely morning sharing skills and knowledge! Learned a lot about colour theory and inspired to do more. Thank you Sabari , looking forward to next time.
5/5
Jane
2024-03-08
ARTISTS
Izza Tahir
Animator and art teacher.

Izza Tahir is available for private bookings

PHOTOS
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-06-12
Title or Location: Old National Westminster Bank in Beeston Square.
I had painted an A4 watercolour of the building some years ago and the new owner of the bank had seen it and asked in he could have an A3 version of it. It is now in jn his showroom. As a Beeston lad, I have painted as number of commercial and private properties in the area as a hobby. However I do charge a nominal amount if I am commissioned.
Credit: Dave Singleton

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-06-05
Title or Location: Old NatWest bank, Beeston
I donated an old painting of this building to the Beeston Canal Heritage Centre years ago. The new owner of the building saw it and asked me to do an A3 watercolour for him. This is the result.
Credit: Dave Singleton
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-05-30
Title or Location: Cottage in the Peak District
It was one of those days when there was a subject around every corner.
Credit: Martin Edwardson

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

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: At home Derbyshire
I had been painting for about 3 months, watching tutorials on uou tube, practicing different techniques. I was feeling confident. I had a blank sheet and some inspirational pictures around me and started to build a picture. Once the flow came it was like a wave, not stopping until I wad happy, finishing it off with the bee in the flower. I love bees. Felt overjoyed at my achievement in this piece.
Credit: Felicity Butler
Facebook: Felicity's watercolour paintings
Instagram: Watercolourfelis
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-04-12
Title or Location: Worksop
A very local subject to me that I had often promised myself I would paint. The opportunity to do some sketches and a plein air study came about and despite being stood at the side of a busy road I gathered enough information to enable this studio version.
Credit: Martin Edwardson

Brisbane Watercolour Group
2025-06-11
Title or Location: Brisbane, Australia
I painted this one for a watercolour weekly challenge on FB where the subject was fish. My goldfish is looking up towards daylight. I spattered clean water on damp paint to give the impression of light dispersion in shallow water. I like the effect of clean water pushing paint away to add interest and light.
Credit: Brenda OSullivan

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-06-10
Title or Location: "Loving Lessons"
This A3 watercolor was done as a commission for a Texas based charity called Leave it for the Pooch. They approached me in 2021 and asked if I would like to donate some of my work for their yearly raffle that raises money for animal rescue. I was very happy to be a part of this and for the last 4 years have done a special piece just for this auction and send to Texas as my contribution for this cause. "Loving Lessons" is this years painting. My daughter has always had a special bond with
Credit: Carey Carey
Facebook: careycareyart
Instagram: @careycareyart
Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-06-09
Title or Location: Venice Canal
I painted this picture from my photo when I traveled to Italy last year.
Credit: Diane Graves
Facebook: Diane Schwartz Graves
Instagram: Dianegraveslife

Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-06-09
Title or Location: Burano Italy
I traveled to italy last year. I am now painting my photographs.
Credit: Diane Graves
Facebook: Diane Schwartz Graves
Instagram: dianegraveslife

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