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Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Sunday 07 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 1pm - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session using acrylic to create a vibrant landscape
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£28      
Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Saturday 11 July
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting session where you'll learn to paint people the easy way. We'll cover simple techniques for faces, figures and composition, step by step. Suitable for beginners. Participants must bring their own materials including acrylic paints, brushes, paper or canvas, pencil, water jar and a folding chair.
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£28      

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Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 06 June
The Headrow - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      
Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Saturday 13 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step guide to painting beautiful flowers in watercolour
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£28.00       3 places left
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 13 June
Leeds City Centre - 10:32am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
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. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      

Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Friday 19 June
The Headrow - 1pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 27 June
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
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. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      
Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Saturday 27 June
Meanwood park - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
A relaxed guide to creating a landscape with washes of colour, suitable for beginners and those with some experience
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£28      

Amigurumi

Amigurumi

Saturday 04 July
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
Ignite your imagination and enhance your crochet technique at our exclusive workshop centred around amigurumi crochet. Whether you dream of crafting a magnificent squishy plushie or smaller, delicate doll, we've got you covered. The beauty of this method is in its flexibility - you can create pieces as large or as small as you desire. Learn to read patterns, increase and decrease and sew pieces together.
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£48      
Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 11 July
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72      
Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 18 July
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Ever thought you should really get out and take some photos, but never quite do it? This first session is all about getting your camera out and starting to shoot. No pressure, no overthinking. Whether you're using a phone or a camera, I'll guide you step by step so you actually understand what you're doing.

We'll keep it simple, practical, and relaxed, and I'll be right there if you get stuck, explaining things in a way that makes sense.

By the end of it, you won't just be thinking about photography—you'll be doing it. Participants bring their own camera and gear.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      

Painting Birds in Watercolour

Painting Birds in Watercolour

Saturday 25 July
Meanwood - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolour session painting birds. We'll guide you step by step in creating beautiful bird paintings. Participants must bring their own materials including watercolour paints, brushes, paper, pencil, water jar, and paper towels.
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£28      
Street Portraits for Beginners

Street Portraits for Beginners

Saturday 01 August
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Gain confidence in approaching strangers, crafting the light and capturing natural expressions.
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£72.00      
Session 2 Get Your Camera Out - Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 2 Get Your Camera Out - Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 15 August
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Now you've started taking photos, the next step is knowing what to look for. This session trains your eye to see the shot before you take it, and understand what makes an image work.

We'll keep it simple, focusing on framing, light and what's going on in the background. You'll also start working on portraits, photographing each other and getting comfortable with people in front of the camera. I'll guide you as we go with small adjustments that make a big difference.

Bring your camera or phone and we'll practice together.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      

ABOUT LEEDS
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.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Really enjoyed the session. Thank you.
5/5
Carol
2026-01-30
A chilly wet morning but Lynn made us all welcome for our winterscene watercolour painting. She went at a good pace , explained well with lots of encouragement
5/5
Clara
2025-12-01
Enjoyed it and learned new things.
5/5
Suzanne
2025-10-20

Very good. We learned with each other as well
5/5
Mr
2025-10-20
I enjoyed the event and would repeat.
5/5
Karelia
2025-08-25
Poor instructions on where to meet, conflicting information sent. Tutor was lovely did her best. Misread it as 4 hour session had I known it was 2 hours would not have booked with no materials given, having to take everything including the chair to sit on.
2/5
Sara
2025-08-25

Lynn Armstrong was a great workshop leader, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She guided through choosing a scene to paint, gave guidance and suggestions for composition and colours. All in all it was an excellent session I look forward to any other workshops she does.
5/5
Liz
2025-05-27
Lynn was really helpful and provided tips to help us stay on track. I hope to attend more events as/ when I can.
5/5
Julie
2025-05-27
Really encouraging and helpful session, lots of fantastic theory and technical advice that will really help add realism to my drawing. Would recommend to anyone even those who might not think fantasy art is for them as the teaching emphasises how to depict form, dimensional structure and movement
5/5
Louise
2025-05-22

It was an enjoyable painting experience. Lynn is very friendly, kind and a good teacher. It was a pleasure to have been to her session. Hope to attend more sessions in the future with her.
5/5
Cindy
2025-04-09
Very good. I learnt a lot
5/5
Christine
2025-02-24
I thought the actual class was very good. Regarding the arrangements, there was some confusion over the venue which left us running between the library on Headrow and the Leeds Library on Commercial Street. In the end we ended up doing the workshop in Starbucks. Despite this the facilitator was unfazed.
4/5
Shirley
2023-11-13

ARTISTS
Lynn Armstrong
Lynn has been a painter for over 30 years, and has lots of experience tutoring groups in different styles and mediums of painting. She particularly favours landscape watercolour and oils, also flowers and still life.
Participants have said they find Lynns style of teaching easy to follow and the atmosphere in the group is both relaxed and enthusiastic.

Lynn Armstrong is available for private bookings

private tutoring for groups and individuals in Leeds

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PHOTOS
Portsmouth Art Group
2026-06-01
Leeds Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location:
Hef. Watercolour. I chose to do this on a gloss surface deliberately so the paint wouldn't dry as I was working on it. This forced me to work more freely without being tempted to overwork or get lost in detail.
Credit: Peter Biggins
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Leeds Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Garlic in a bowl
This is painted in water-mixable oil paints on an 8"x8" canvas board. Several layers of paint but done wet in wet, Photo credit Fred Shively. I also painted this image previously in pastel 3 years agoI feel as though kitchens are becoming totally utilitarian fuel stations, instead of places where real food becomes nutritious meals cooked from scratch. This is a reminder of the purpose of kitchens.
Credit: Rod Fletcher
Facebook: Fletcherfineart
Instagram: @rodart537
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Leeds Art Group
2026-05-25
Title or Location: Purdy
This little painting is a commission for a ladies 80th Birthday, their Cocker Spaniel is really quite elderly, and what a soulful expression she has. Many of my paintings are humorous showing the sly, guilty or knowing looks we receive from our animals, but this serious expression felt right in this case. It has acrylic underpainting, with water based oils on top. 8 x 8in on cotton canvas.
Credit: Karen E Harman
Facebook: Karenellenharman
Instagram: @happyclanger

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Leeds Art Group
2026-05-21
Title or Location: At my home
I painted 'Cheveyo' spiritual warrior to portray an elder whose lined face and outstretched hand convey a life of experience. I set the large earrings, feathers and beadwork against a muted, smoky background so the gaze and gesture come forward. https://www.numonday.com/shop/papillon-store/
Credit: Papillon (Kevin Payne)
Facebook: Papillonartgb
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Leeds Art Group
2026-05-18
Title or Location:
Flowers Painted In Watercolour
Credit: Roses
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Leeds Art Group
2026-05-15
Title or Location: My Garden
My garden is my inspiration. I have drawn it many times over the years in different seasons.
Credit: Ayala Graham

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Aberdeen Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Balnagask golf course
I loved this photograph from John Strachan photography and finally got around to painting it in acrylic. I tried to be quite loose with the painting as there was so much detail. in the end I thought the sky looked a bit bare so with the help of Chat GPT I added seagulls to the photo and was then able to paint them into my art work. This painting will be heading for the Aberdeen art show the end of August for sale.
Credit: [email protected]
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

Plymouth Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Colin
I am Tracey, a self-taught artist from Plymouth, UK, I have been developing my coloured pencil techniques for the past year . My aim is always to capture not only the likeness of an animal but also the personality and spirit that make them so special to the people who love them.In this piece, Colin is shown resting amongst a vibrant meadow of wildflowers, his striking green eyes drawing the viewer in. The detailed fur work, delicate whiskers, and colourful floral surroundings were all carefull
Credit: Tracey Weaving
Facebook: Traceyweaving
Instagram: Traceyweavingart
Adelaide Art Group
2026-02-15
Columbus Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Untitled
This is a part of a commission. I wanted to convey the idea of twin flame souls and the power of touch between partners.
Credit: Sonny Neno
Facebook: Sonny Neno
Instagram: Sonny neno

Sarasota Art Group
2026-02-09
Baltimore Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: n/a
This is a pencil drawing of Buffalo Bill Cody. I used mostly 3b, HB, F, 6h, and 9h Faber-Castell pencils and it took approximately 26 hrs..... 13.5"x 10.5"
Credit: Dave Zellers
Instagram: penciltography8
Orange County Art Group
2026-02-03

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