Explore the diverse birdlife of Bellambi Lagoon with both beach and freshwater environments while learning how to set your camera up specifically for bird photography.

We'll work through autofocus modes and tracking settings, selecting appropriate shutter speeds for action, balancing aperture and ISO for sharpness and subject isolation, and preparing for quick-reaction shooting. The session will also include tips on anticipating behaviour and positioning for clean compositions.

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Introduce you to your camera and explain camera handling, menu navigation, good habits, basic composition and many tips/tricks. Great for teaching fundamentals like exposure, focus, and composition.

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Capture the winter Milky Way as it rises above the ocean, using the dramatic coastal Wombarra headland, with a open sea horizon and textured rock formations to create strong night-sky compositions. This session will focus on planning, focusing in the dark, balancing sky and foreground, and using the coastline to add depth and atmosphere.

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Join us for a beginner-friendly photography class at Saltwater Creek Park. Learn the basics of camera settings, composition, and creative techniques to improve your photos. Suitable for beginners. Bring your camera (any type).

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You may make great subject choices, but have you ever really considered your background choice? I will show you creative and inexpensive ways to create backdrops and also natural elements for backgrounds. We will choose some subjects and show you how the right background will not overpower the subject but make the subject pop.

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Join us for a landscape photography class in the Royal Botanic Gardens. We will explore techniques for capturing stunning landscape images, including composition, natural light, and camera settings. Suitable for photographers with a basic understanding of their camera.

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Take your photos further with a practical introduction to post-processing using Lightroom Classic.In this Zoom session, we will start with the basics and explore how Lightroom can help you organise, select, edit and enhance your images. We will look at catalogues, choosing and rating photos, basic adjustments, tone and colour, colour grading, presets, brushes, masks, HDR blending and panorama stitching.We will also cover simple workflow ideas, useful shortcuts and tips to help make editing more efficient and less overwhelming.Lightroom Classic is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to begin their photo editing journey. Even if you do not currently use Lightroom, this session will give you a helpful overview of what post-processing can do and how it can open up creative possibilities for your photography.This session will be held via Zoom.A Zoom link will be provided after booking. The presentation will be recorded.

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We explore key techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, symmetry, balance, depth, and contrast. Through hands-on shooting exercises, students practice turning everyday environments into strong visual stories by making thoughtful compositional choices.

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Explore the Milky Way from the unique coastal setting of Windang Island surrounded by water, rock platforms and shifting shoreline views. This session will make use of the island shape, reflections, sea movement and foreground textures to create more dynamic astro-landscape images.

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This Zoom session continues from Post-Processing and Editing: Lightroom Basics and is designed for those who are already familiar with the main Lightroom Classic editing tools.
In this more in-depth session, we will explore how to take your editing further using Lightroom’s more advanced features. A major focus will be on the powerful masking tools, including brush masks, subject and sky selection, landscape masks, colour range masks and luminosity range masks. We will also look at how masks can be combined, layered and refined to create more controlled and creative edits.
We will also explore some of the newer Lightroom features, including improved AI Generative Remove, distraction removal tools, Lens Blur, Adaptive Profiles, enhanced Denoise and Super Resolution options, HDR editing tools, and workflow improvements such as Assisted Culling and improved copy/paste settings.
This session is best suited to photographers who have already attended the Lightroom Basics session or who are comfortable with the basic Develop panel. If you are completely new to Lightroom, it would be better to wait for the next Post-Processing and Editing: Lightroom Basics session, which will be offered again in the next couple of months.
A Zoom link will be provided after booking. This presentation will be recorded.

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Capture the winter beauty of the elevated Milky Way in this practical night photography session. We will use the surrounding coastal landscape, open sky, foreground shapes and natural textures to create strong, atmospheric astro compositions. This session will cover planning your shoot, choosing camera settings for sharp stars, focusing in the dark, balancing the brightness of the sky and foreground, and using the landscape to add depth and mood to your images. Suitable for photographers who have knowledge of manual camera settings as well as photographers who would like to improve their night-sky technique and composition.

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Join us for a nature photography class at the Royal Botanic Gardens. We will explore techniques for capturing stunning nature images, including close-ups, wildlife, and landscape settings. This class is suitable for photographers with a basic understanding of their camera.

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If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.

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Dive into the world of crochet with our Basic Stitches for Beginners class. Perfect for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking more guidance on fundamental stitches. From mastering holding the yarn to creating picture perfect stitches, we have got you covered. No need to worry about materials - everything you need is included. Join us for a creative journey into the basics.

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Discover the artistry and versatility of corner-to-corner crochet in our upcoming class! Participants will be guided step-by-step on how to create pixel-style designs, perfect for blankets and creative projects.

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Plein Air Painting with award-winning artist Alice Xu, winner of the AGNSW Landscape Scholarship.
We will be painting scenery of the Harbour Bridge, city, and water view. A relaxed session for painters to get together and draw or paint from life. BYO, any materials welcome. The instructor will be using acrylics but can offer guidance with other mediums. There will be a demo and instruction or critique during the session, depending on your needs. Come learn new techniques and meet other like-minded people. All skill levels welcome.

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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.

Learn how to join your beautiful crochet squares and or daisy granny squares in this class. This is the second part of the basic granny square class or the daisy granny square class or the willow square class. You've already crocheted your beautiful crochet squares or squares for your bag, now learn how to join them. You'll learn how to make the bag straps if doing a bag and if doing a blanket how to put a border on the blanket. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BRING YOUR COMPLETED SQUARES TO THE CLASS AND YARN TO JOIN YOUR SQUARESThis is the second part to ANY of the crochet squares class ie - basic granny squares, daisy granny squares or williow granny squares Note This class is suitable for beginners who already know the basics - how to hold their hook, and chain, if you can do that then this class is for you. This class is a part 2 class. You will need to have already made your squares and be ready to join them. Important Materials You Need to BringFor this class, you must supply your own yarn and hook and bring your completed squares with you.All patterns and instructions, including video tutorials, are included in the class cost.

This is the second part to ANY of the crochet squares class ie - basic granny squares, daisy granny squares or williow granny squares

Note: This class is suitable for beginners who already know the basics - how to hold their hook, and chain, if you can do that then this class is for you. This class is a part 2 class. You will need to have already made your squares and be ready to join them.
Important: Materials You Need to Bring
For this class, you must supply your own yarn and hook and bring your completed squares with you.

All patterns and instructions, including video tutorials, are included in the class cost.

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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.

Join us to paint seascapes in watercolour. Capture ocean waves and coastal scenes with guidance for all levels.

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This blanket works up quickly if you use chunky yarn. It's a great modern pattern, and once you've mastered the skills, you will continue on your crochet journey. Note This class is suitable for beginners who already know the basics - how to hold their hook, and chain, if you can do that then this class is for you. I will be teaching you how to make the modern popular daisy granny square blanket. This class will be done in a few parts - making the squares is class one, then joining the squares and adding a border to the blanket is class two. The additional class will be scheduled at the first class to ensure all can attend. For this class you need to bring your own yarn and materials or you can purchase a daisy square blanket yarn kit, Important Materials You Need to Bring for this class, you must supply your own yarn and hook. It is recommended that you bring- Chunky yarn recommended yarn in at least three different colours- hook size to work with your yarn. The pattern and instructions, including video tutorials, are included in the class cost. If you wish to purchase a yarn kit please email me when you book the class to order kit and choose your colours at [email protected]

Please bring your own materials: chunky or 12ply yarn in three colours (preferable), matching hook, small scissors, measuring tape. Patterns and follow-up videos included.

Kits available for this Daisy Square class. Email Clair at [email protected] to order.

See venue for arrival/meeting point. If running late or cannot find us, contact Clair via mobile on your booking.

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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.

Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class to master the classic granny square technique with step-by-step guidance.

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Dive into the world of crochet with our Basic Stitches for Beginners class. Perfect for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking more guidance on fundamental stitches. From mastering holding the yarn to creating picture perfect stitches, we have got you covered. No need to worry about materials - everything you need is included. Join us for a creative journey into the basics.

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