Evening photography: The Basics | Composition "Rule of Thirds"
Saturday 06 June
Old Fremont, Las Vegas - 7:45pm - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
One of the most basic foundations of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although many people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. Even so, it can make an average picture into something which has tension and dynamism.In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a street-setting full of photographic possibility.
Beginner's Boot Camp!
Saturday 20 June
Old Fremont, Las Vegas - 9am - 3 Hours
Matthew Consoli
Ready to learn more about your camera and prepare for vacation photography? Now is your chance! Join us as we get down to basics to help you learn about composition and embracing shutter speed, aperture, and ISO and use a hands-on approach to see exactly how these settings affect your results. Expect a dynamic four-part hands-on practical, which breaks down as follows 1 The Camera Take control of shutter speeds for control and creativity. Plunge into f-stops and their effect on aperture.2 The Image Understand your shooting conditions Plan ahead and capture the opportunity The fundamentals of composition Finding success in overlooked elements3 Exposure Understanding exposure Use the light meter properly Push back against ISO noise4 Light! When is light your friend, and when is it not? Exploiting the direction and quality of light for creative gain
Dancing Butterflies: A Watercolor Paint & Sip
Saturday 13 June
Downtown, Las Vegas - 12pm - 2 Hours
Elena Cuevas
Create a soft, dreamy composition of butterflies using watercolor's wet-on-wet technique. In this beginner-friendly class, you will explore how pigment moves and blends on wet paper to form delicate, organic shapes. You will learn to guide water and color while allowing natural blooms and textures to develop, building layers to create glowing wings and adding minimal details for definition. No experience is needed, and the class is designed to be both relaxing and approachable.Paint and SipOne drink is included with your ticketTechniques CoveredWet-on-wet watercolor fundamentalsColor blending and blooming effectsControlling water versus pigmentLayering soft shapesAdding fine details to define formsFinal PieceA light, flowing butterfly composition with soft blends and layered colorEach painting will be unique in movement and color
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics
Sunday 14 June
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for an outdoor acrylic painting session where we'll explore techniques for capturing beautiful landscapes. You'll practise underpainting, blocking-in, colour mixing, and adding details while painting outdoor scenes. All skill levels welcome.
Desert Sunset: Cactus Silhouettes (Paint and Sip)
Saturday 27 June
Downtown, Las Vegas - 12pm - 2 Hours
Elena Cuevas
Capture the warm glow of a desert sunset with soft watercolor skies and bold cactus silhouettes. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn how to blend vibrant sunset colors using wet-on-wet techniques, creating smooth transitions from golden yellows to deep oranges and purples. We will finish by painting simple cactus silhouettes to add contrast and bring the scene to life. No experience is needed, and the class is designed to be relaxing, approachable, and inspired by the beauty of the desert.
Paint and Sip
One drink is included with your ticket
Techniques Covered
Wet-on-wet gradient washes
Color blending for sunset skies
Silhouette painting
Brush control for clean edges
Layering for depth
Still Life Painting Workshop
Sunday 28 June
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for an outdoor still life painting workshop at the Arts District. Explore composition, colour mixing, and brush techniques with guidance from your instructor. All skill levels welcome.
Coastal Calm: Ocean Landscape in Watercolor
Saturday 11 July
Downtown, Las Vegas - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Elena Cuevas
Escape into soft blues and seafoam greens as we paint a peaceful ocean landscape together. In this beginner-friendly watercolor class, we'll explore how to capture movement, depth, and light across water.
In this session, you'll learn:
How to blend smooth sky-to-horizon gradients
Techniques for painting layered ocean waves
Creating movement using wet-on-wet washes
Adding white highlights for foam and shoreline detail
Building depth with subtle color shifts in water
We'll start with a light, glowing sky and horizon line, then layer in rolling waves and soft shoreline textures to create a dreamy coastal scene.
Perfect for:
Beginners wanting to practice blending and movement
Anyone who loves beachy, calming landscapes
Students who want to improve water techniques
You'll leave with a completed 9x12 ocean landscape that feels like a breath of fresh sea air.
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sunday 12 July
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for a beginner-friendly outdoor acrylic painting session in the Arts District. Learn the basics of acrylics including colour mixing, brush techniques, and composition. All skill levels welcome.
Sunset Flight: Bird Silhouettes in Watercolor
Saturday 25 July
Downtown, Las Vegas - 12pm - 2 Hours
Elena Cuevas
Escape into dreamy watercolor landscapes filled with glowing purple skies, layered mountains, and soft sunset tones. In this beginner-friendly class, we'll practice wet-on-wet blending, creating atmospheric depth, and layering watercolor washes to build a peaceful landscape scene inspired by colorful evening skies. Perfect for all experience levels.
One drink is included with your ticket.
Floral Painting with Watercolours
Sunday 26 July
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for a relaxed outdoor watercolour session focused on floral painting at the Arts District. Explore watercolour techniques for painting flowers, including washes, layering, and colour mixing. All skill levels welcome.
Urban Sketching and Painting
Sunday 09 August
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for an outdoor urban sketching and painting session in the Arts District. Capture the vibrant streets, buildings, and city scenes while learning techniques for perspective, composition, and quick sketching. All skill levels welcome.
Beginner's Landscape Painting
Sunday 23 August
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for a beginner-friendly outdoor landscape painting session in the Arts District. Learn techniques for capturing landscapes including composition, colour mixing, and brushwork. All skill levels welcome.
Mixed Media Painting Workshop
Sunday 06 September
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for a mixed media painting workshop at the Arts District. Explore combining different materials and techniques including paint, collage, and texture to create expressive artworks. All skill levels welcome.
Abstract Painting for Beginners
Sunday 20 September
Arts District Main St Charleston Blvd area, Las Vegas - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Enrique
Join us for an outdoor abstract painting session at the Arts District. Explore colour, texture, and composition in this beginner-friendly workshop. All skill levels welcome.
