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Upcoming Events

Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 07 June
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
Get ready to unleash your artistic talents in our Portrait Drawing Basics class!Join us for an exciting session where we'll delve into essential drawing techniques for portraiture. These skills will not only sharpen your foundation but also prove invaluable for tackling more intricate and challenging portrait projects in the future. Let's bring those portraits to life with a splash of creativity and a dash of skill - it's time to make your artistry shine!
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£26       1 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      
Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 19 July
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
Get ready to dip your brushes into a world of boundless creativity and vibrant hues with our exciting "Introduction to Oil Painting" class! Ignite your artistic spirit as our expert instructors guide you through a colorful journey, teaching you the secrets of expressive brushstrokes and the mesmerizing art of blending pigments. Dive into a realm where blank canvases transform into captivating masterpieces, and your imagination knows no bounds! Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class is your ticket to unlocking the artist within. Join us and let the strokes of your brush create wonders. Register now and paint your way to endless inspiration!
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£28       5 places left

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 09 August
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£28      
Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 30 August
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
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£59       5 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 13 September
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£28      

Exploring Abstract Art

Exploring Abstract Art

Saturday 04 October
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
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£28      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 25 October
South Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Natalie Irwin
Get ready to unleash your artistic talents in our Portrait Drawing Basics class!Join us for an exciting session where we'll delve into essential drawing techniques for portraiture. These skills will not only sharpen your foundation but also prove invaluable for tackling more intricate and challenging portrait projects in the future. Let's bring those portraits to life with a splash of creativity and a dash of skill - it's time to make your artistry shine!
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 01 June
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
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. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 22 June
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 13 July
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 3 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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£72       5 places left

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 03 August
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
£28      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 24 August
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 14 September
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 3 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
£72      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 05 October
Downtown Belfast - 10am - 2 Hours
Belfast Photography Group
Abiodun Oyeniyi
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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£28      
ABOUT BELFAST
ART
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 which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

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 Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Loved it, tutor Natalie was lovely and full of knowledge. pleasure to deal with
5/5
Mary
2025-05-19
Great weather for outdoor event. Natalie was helpful and engaging
5/5
Elizabeth
2025-05-19
I really enjoyed the Beginners class on Saturday. Natalie is a great tutor. She explained the techniques well and gave us demonstrations too. She has a lovely approachable manner too. A follow-up in sketching would be good if that were possible.
5/5
Ann
2025-05-19

I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere created by the tutorial Natalie. We had a pleasant location to practice in and the group were friendly and inclusive. Of course the beautiful weather helped with the ambience! Overall I was impressed with the speed with which Natalie was able to bring out some innate talent in each of the participants. I would definitely recommend this event and will be looking for more art courses with Belfast Art Group.
5/5
John
2025-05-19
It was a great experience. I was nervous because I have no experience, but Helen made sure that we were comfortable and I feel excited to continue trying the methods that I learned.
5/5
Eileen
2024-10-28
Wonderful chance to meet up with similar minded folks interested in drawing.
5/5
Rosemary
2024-09-30

We attended as a group of three with my 12yr old daughter. We had wonderful time. It was perfect for a quiet Saturday morning and Helen made us feel immediately at ease. We learnt in a relaxed and supportive environment and came away enthused by our experience. We'll be back again very soon!
5/5
Ciaran
2024-09-05
We really enjoyed it and were lucky with the weather. It was a very enjoyable two hours.
5/5
Harriet
2024-08-20
lovely session. enjoyed it very much
5/5
Rory
2024-08-19

I really enjoyed the class. Honestly I was a bit nervous, it was the first time for me. Even if I've been sketching for years I decided to join the beginner class. A very friendly environment, lovely teacher and students. I'd like to join other classes.
5/5
Carlo
2024-08-06
I?m had a pleasant morning with a lovely group of fellow sketchers. Helen was supportive and helpful. I?m glad it wasn?t outside though and I certainly wouldn?t book an outdoor class unless it was landscape in Northern Ireland?s changeable climate!
4/5
Debby
2024-08-05
Lovely being outdoors and we sat comfortably in a covered seating area. Easygoing session and plenty of chat.
4/5
Catherine
2024-07-22

PHOTOS
Belfast Art Group
2024-08-18
Belfast Art Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location: Flower
This large acrylic on canvas was from 23 but it needed brought up to date colours and detail sharpened up as my painting improves slowly I am returning to older paintings and improving them
Credit: Stephen allen
Facebook: Downpouringart
Instagram: Downpouringart
Tucson Art Group
2025-05-21

Belfast Art Group
2025-05-19
Title or Location: Tree at the Giants Ring.
This little drawing was made using gel pens which I bought recently. They have lovely colours and I thought this would be a good way to use them. This tree is on the bank surrounding the Giants Ring, the sun was just rising when I took the photo and I just wanted to draw it when I got home.
Credit: Peter Burrows
Instagram: Pburrows.76
Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-21
Belfast Art Group
2025-05-18
Title or Location: He is heavy and hes not my brother
i'm a porter in the Cith hospital belfast and sometimes we gotta carry patients and other staff members. Sam the monkey on my back thought it was funny....lol
Credit: Sean Davey
Facebook: IRISHART

Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-21
Belfast Art Group
2025-05-15
Title or Location: The Fab 4
this painting was a gift for my little brother. 50 years ago childrens tv on Saturday morning was The Banana Splits show. I had gone into the kitchen to get a bowl of cornflakes for breakfast ,while walking back to watch the show i sat the bowl on top of the tv and closed the kitchen door. I turned and the bowl toppled over the back of the tv set. All went black and smoke rose from the dead tv. Robert my little brother is now 55 years old and i am 58 and to this day he believes that i invented f
Credit: Sean Davey
Facebook: IRISHART
Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-20

Belfast Art Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: The Orca
Early morning heading out of Carnlough Harbour. Oil on canvas 40 x 50 cm
Credit: Larry Mervyn
Facebook: Larry Mervyn
Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-20
Belfast Art Group
2025-05-13
Title or Location: Golden rhino
Have been wanting to try this technique to make something look gold and I feel my ability has improved enough to try .I am happy with the results and comment on endangered species and the choice of money over everything
Credit: Stephen allen
Facebook: Downpouringart
Instagram: Downpouringart

Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-12
Southampton Art Group
2025-05-22
Title or Location: Woman with red hair, looking back.
My Painting is centred around the woman, with the background design creating a decorative frame and guiding the viewer's gaze. Its a blend of stylized realism and decorative elements, creating a unique and compelling visual narrative. I'm Inspired mainly by Art Nouveau.
Credit: Samuel Tranter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuel.tranter
Brisbane Art Group
2025-05-12

Richmond Art Group
2025-05-21
Title or Location: Waterfall of dreams
Waterfall of dreams is a place where listening to the sound of falling water, the warmth of the setting sun and surrounded by the beauty of nature we can dream about what we desire most, even if it is just... peace.Acrylic on canvas 31?23 inches
Credit: Monika Mucha
Instagram: monikamucha50
Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-05-21
Title or Location: Wynnewood Oklahoma
Watercolor and oil on paper.
Credit: Leatrice Perry
Facebook: Leatrice Mcgahey Perry
Instagram: The Arstsy Chahta

Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05
Glasgow Art Group
2025-05-21
Title or Location: CLOUDED LEOPARD
Drawn from photograph
Credit: Brian Mclintock Art
Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05

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