Cedar Rapids Watercolor Group

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RAPIDS
WATERCOLOR
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Composition in Photography

Saturday 13 June

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Join us for a 2-hour photography meetup focused on composition techniques. We'll explore how to arrange visual elements in your frame to create more compelling images. This event is suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Angles and Views

Saturday 27 June

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Join us for a 2-hour photography meetup exploring different angles and viewpoints. We'll challenge ourselves to find new perspectives and creative ways of seeing familiar scenes. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Black and White Photography

Saturday 11 July

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Join us for a 2-hour photography meetup exploring the art of black and white photography. We'll learn about composition, contrast, and lighting to create striking monochrome images. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 25 July

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. This 2-hour meetup will cover techniques for achieving beautiful background blur and isolating your subject. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 August

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 3.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

A 3-hour beginner's photography class covering exposure, composition, and camera controls. Suitable for those looking to get out of auto mode. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$98 5 places left

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 August

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Join us for a 2-hour street photography walk exploring the urban environment. We'll practice capturing candid moments, interesting architecture, and everyday life. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 September

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you capture beautiful portraits using natural light and urban backdrops. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

Creative Composition Photography

Saturday 19 September

Oakhill Jackson - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Cedar Rapids Photography Group

April Leigh

Join us for a 2-hour photography meetup exploring creative composition techniques. We'll experiment with interesting perspectives and arrangements to create unique images. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.

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$49

ABOUT CEDAR
RAPIDS
WATERCOLOR
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 Cedar Rapids Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

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Title or Location: Bromborough, Wirral, UK
A morning with the Wirral Urban Sketchers. A quick 2hr sketch of Victorian School building in pen and watercolour, in A3 sketch book.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: richard.oldfield.752
Instagram: @richardmo55

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Newcastle Watercolour Group

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Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson

Glasgow Watercolour Group

2026-03-31

Houston Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang

Glasgow Watercolour Group

2026-03-31

Auckland Watercolour Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: NZ
Christmas plein air study at Collins Memorial Reserve, South Island.A quiet rural morning ,soft light, distant hills and a few simple shapes dissolved into the atmosphere.Watercolour on paper half sheet
Credit: Xin Yi

Glasgow Watercolour Group

2026-03-31

Atlanta Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Island Sunset
This 9x12 watercolor was inspired by a photograph of the Turks and Caicos Islands at sunset where she was recently visiting. Plam trees dominate tge scene overlaying the bushes with a peek of the cabanas and calm ocean in the background. You see the sky at sunset with dark rainclouds on the horizon. I painted this piece to exemplify atmospheric landscapes with both energy and tranquility,
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart

Newcastle Watercolour Group

2026-03-31

Houston Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset
Beautiful sunset in an early summer evening. I particularly like the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect image to paint after.
Credit: Claire Zhang