BIRMINGHAM
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour

Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour

Saturday 28 September
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for a colorful celebration of the season in our Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour class! Dive into the rich palette of autumn hues as we capture the beauty of fall foliage in all its glory. From fiery reds to golden yellows, participants will learn to paint stunning autumn scenes using watercolour techniques. Bring your basic watercolour materials and let's embrace the splendor of the season together on canvas! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Don't miss out on this vibrant and inspiring class!
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£26      
Spooky Splendor: Halloween Still Life with Watercolour

Spooky Splendor: Halloween Still Life with Watercolour

Saturday 19 October
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Get into the Halloween spirit with our Spooky Splendor: Halloween Still Life with Watercolour class! Join us for a bewitching art adventure as we paint eerie and enchanting still life scenes inspired by the spookiest holiday of the year. From jack-o'-lanterns to haunted houses, participants will unleash their creativity and learn watercolour techniques to bring these spooky subjects to life on canvas. Bring your basic watercolour materials and prepare for a ghoulishly good time! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Don't miss out on this frightfully fun class!
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£26      
Shades of Serenity: Moody Landscapes Watercolour Class

Shades of Serenity: Moody Landscapes Watercolour Class

Saturday 09 November
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of moody landscapes in our Shades of Serenity: Moody Landscapes Watercolour Class! Explore the beauty of nature's quiet moments as we paint scenes infused with depth, emotion, and atmosphere. From misty mountains to tranquil forests, participants will learn to evoke mood and drama in their artwork using watercolour techniques. Bring your basic watercolour materials and prepare to unleash your creativity in this enchanting class! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Join us and discover the art of capturing serenity on canvas!
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£26      

Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour

Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour

Saturday 30 November
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for a colorful celebration of the season in our Fall Fiesta: Painting Autumnal Foliage with Watercolour class! Dive into the rich palette of autumn hues as we capture the beauty of fall foliage in all its glory. From fiery reds to golden yellows, participants will learn to paint stunning autumn scenes using watercolour techniques. Bring your basic watercolour materials and let's embrace the splendor of the season together on canvas! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Don't miss out on this vibrant and inspiring class!
book now
£26      
Nature Painting with Watercolours

Nature Painting with Watercolours

Saturday 21 December
Perry Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Sayma Shahid
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature. Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
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£26      
Portrait Watercolour Painting

Portrait Watercolour Painting

Saturday 11 January
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
This meetup is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who are passionate about capturing the beauty and essence of portraiture using watercolour techniques. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced painter looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this event offers a supportive and inspiring environment to explore the world of portrait painting. Bring your art supplies and an open mind as we come together to celebrate the art of capturing human expressions and emotions on paper.
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£26      

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Saturday 01 February
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
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£26      
Water Scenes in Watercolours

Water Scenes in Watercolours

Saturday 22 February
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of water scenes through the delicate strokes of watercolour. Join us for a unique and inspiring event, where we'll explore the art of capturing the fluid beauty of water in all its forms. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the nuances of watercolour painting, helping you master the techniques needed to create stunning water-themed artworks. No prior watercolour experience is needed!
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£26      
Exploring Watercolour Techniques for Beginners

Exploring Watercolour Techniques for Beginners

Saturday 15 March
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Embark on a vibrant journey into the world of watercolour with our "Exploring Watercolour Techniques for Beginners" class! Get ready to dip your brushes into a palette of possibilities and let your creativity flow.

Led by a skilled instructor, this class is tailored for beginners eager to unlock the secrets of watercolour magic. Dive into the basics of color blending, washes, and texture techniques that will breathe life into your creations. From dreamy landscapes to abstract wonders, discover the endless possibilities that watercolour offers.

Join us for a joyful exploration of watercolour wonders, where every stroke tells a story. Let's paint a world of imagination together!
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£26      

Watercolour Bookmarks

Watercolour Bookmarks

Saturday 05 April
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Join us for a creative session where we'll craft distinctive bookmarks using table salt and delicate scraping techniques. These handmade bookmarks boast a unique aesthetic that will elevate any book they grace. Perfect for bibliophiles seeking both style and functionality!
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Transition into Autumn Photography

Transition into Autumn Photography

Saturday 14 September
Castle Bromwich - 11am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year for capturing the beauty of nature through photography. It's a season that evokes feelings of warmth, coziness, and tranquility. As winter approaches, there's a sense of anticipation and change in the air, especially when the orange leaves meet the first frost. It's a great opportunity to capture these seasonal transitions and enhance the beauty of autumn in your photographs. I find that some of the most captivating autumn photos feature subjects that seamlessly blend in with their surroundings, creating a harmonious and serene atmosphere. In photography, just like in any form of art, there's such beauty in creating images that stand as pieces of art in their own right, without the need for explanation or context. The photo itself is a pure expression of creativity and emotion.The gardens are spacious and long, offering countless opportunities for photography, so bring a variety of lenses.

The gardens are spacious and long, offering countless opportunities for photography, so bring a variety of lenses.
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£26      
Beginners Crochet Class

Beginners Crochet Class

Saturday 28 September
Moseley - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Embark on a crochet adventure with our Beginners Crochet Class! Whether you're a complete newbie, dusting off your crochet skills after years, or just craving some extra guidance on the fundamental stitches, this class is tailor-made for you.

Dive into the world of crochet, starting with the basics like holding the yarn and progressing to creating the stitches that weave the magic of a traditional granny square. Join us for a fun-filled session where you'll discover the joy of crafting from the very beginning!
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£50       5 places left
Capturing Motion. Shooting Light Trails

Capturing Motion. Shooting Light Trails

Saturday 28 September
Birmingham City Centre - Colmore Row - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Join us and shoot light trails! Open to beginners. You've probably seen those stunning city shots of busy traffic on a highway. Despite how it might seem, capturing light trails is not as difficult as you may think.

You've probably seen those stunning city shots of busy traffic on a highway. Despite how it might seem, capturing light trails is not as difficult as you may think.
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£26      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 29 September
Digbeth - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
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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£67      
Black  White - Dark and Moody with Male Model

Black White - Dark and Moody with Male Model

Saturday 05 October
Jewellery Quarter - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Black White - Dark and Moody Explore back the streets of Water Street.Join us as we explore the artistic side of photography through the lens of moodiness, mystery, and black white. Set your camera to mono because we are going full-on black white theme this week. Bring a couple of lenses for instance a wide-angle and a 24 to 70 mm or 70 mm to 200mm zoom.

Set your camera to mono because we are going full-on black & white theme this week. Bring a couple of lenses for instance a wide-angle and a 24 to 70 mm or 70 mm to 200mm zoom.
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£26      
moonlit Park

moonlit Park

Sunday 06 October
Mosedale Way
Birmingham Family Photo
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.

book now       10:00am       £121

book now       10:30am       £121

Halloween Amigurumi Class

Halloween Amigurumi Class

Saturday 19 October
City Centre - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures and toys. We will learn how to follow a pattern and the stitches used to construct a 3D object from yarn. In this class we will make a pumpkin.
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£50      
Beginners Crochet Class

Beginners Crochet Class

Saturday 09 November
Moseley - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Embark on a crochet adventure with our Beginners Crochet Class! Whether you're a complete newbie, dusting off your crochet skills after years, or just craving some extra guidance on the fundamental stitches, this class is tailor-made for you.

Dive into the world of crochet, starting with the basics like holding the yarn and progressing to creating the stitches that weave the magic of a traditional granny square. Join us for a fun-filled session where you'll discover the joy of crafting from the very beginning!
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£50      
Outdoor Portraits Model Cosplayers

Outdoor Portraits Model Cosplayers

Saturday 16 November
Hockley Key Hill - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background composition. On this meet,up we will have Cosplayers as our models.You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
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£26      

Crochet Stitches

Crochet Stitches

Saturday 30 November
Moseley - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Discover the art of crochet and elevate your skills! If you've dipped your toes into the world of crochet and want to expand your stitch collection, this class is perfect for you. Join us for a delightful session where you'll master the art of puff, shell, and V stitches, adding a touch of texture to your creations. Dive into the joy of following simple patterns and create your own mini mandala masterpiece. Let your creativity flourish in our Crochet Stitches class!
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£50      
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
WATERCOLOUR
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 Birmingham Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I really enjoyed our class, Sayma is an excellent teacher. I?m a beginner and Sayma took us through the basics and was extremely welcoming and encouraging. I have booked future classes as I really enjoyed it.
5/5
Dawn
2024-05-27
Really enjoyed it. Saymia was very good and informative. She made you feel comfortable as a beginner.
5/5
Jill
2024-05-27
What a great session! Sayma was very knowledgeable and helpful with tips and suggestions on how to get the results from our paintings using different techniques and brushes. The setting was also lovely for a morning of painting and I left with quite a few painted pages where we had practised techniques and brush styles and strokes, as well as a little painting that actually looked like something. I?d 100% recommend this class!
5/5
Nicole
2024-05-27

ARTISTS
Sayma Shahid
Sayma is a versatile artist with expertise in fine art, photography, fashion art, and graphic art. She holds a degree in Art and Design from Birmingham City University and has subsequently shared her knowledge by teaching art and design in schools.

Primarily focusing on painting various 'scapes,' including skyscapes, landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, and birds-eye views, Sayma combines a love for texture with an appreciation for simplicity in her work. Personal and reflective of her emotions, her artwork often takes on titles that mirror her feelings.

Sayma finds joy in utilizing textured wood surfaces and unconventional objects to create unique markings. An example is her use of an old debit card to craft a distant cityscape, yielding remarkable results.

While she initially concentrated on illustration and detailed work, Sayma has transitioned to more contemporary and abstract pieces. She finds this shift to be more enjoyable and effective in capturing attention.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Sayma shares a valuable tip: never fear making 'mistakes' in your work, as paintings, like people, evolve over time, with their persona changing as time passes.

Sayma Shahid is available for private bookings

Mural and Large public work: I tend to seek to clients who want me to work directly on their walls within public buildings, creating enthralling images of the sky in its different personas and moods.

I do offer illustration services, as well as tuition.

PHOTOS
Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-03-21
Title or Location: This is where I found you...
A violent but vivid abstract image of a lonely dock. Personal experiences of loneliness and draining life experiences lead me to darkness, only to find myself again. I was an artist since childhood, but grew up as the only creative in my family following a path to utter loneliness and draconism of corporate survival. Exhaustion and isolation brought me back to art and thus I found my creator-self.
Credit: Sayma
Instagram: sakina_assets

Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-03-13
Title or Location: Moody sunrise
I have seen some rather moody sunrises and sunsets lately where I live which have inspired this piece. It was painted from my imagination and evolved as I went along into a piece I am rather proud of.
Credit: Alison Marsh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555932697497
Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-03-08
Title or Location: The March Hare
I was inspired to paint this portrait of a hare as a nice reminder that spring is just around the corner.And what better way than to paint the March Hare.
Credit: Lee Bagley-Bramwell aka LeeBB Art
Facebook: @leebb.art
Instagram: @leebb_art

Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-03-01
Title or Location: Lambing Season
I live in the Staffordshire countryside so this painting was inspired by the local farming community. This time of year is lambing season. So I wanted to celebrate that with a watercolour painting. It's also a reminder that spring is just around the corner. www.leebb.art
Credit: Lee Bagley-Bramwell aka LeeBB Art
Facebook: Leebb.art
Instagram: @leebb_art

Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-02-26
Title or Location: Single Rose
Decided to paint a single rose, never having done so before. I think the stem is a little weak, something I would hope to improve on next time.
Credit: Mark Stanley
Birmingham Watercolour Group
2024-02-11
Title or Location: Practice piece
Wheelchair bound after an incident with my leg and on holiday in Madeira I thought I?d practice my watercolour compositions
Credit: SYB
Facebook: SYB
Instagram: SYB

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: From A Lesson with Chan Dissanayake.
Inspired by Paddington, Sydney location
Credit: Linda Gray
Houston Watercolor Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: no photo
something inspired by a watercolor painting by Turner
Credit: James McClean
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Water Elephant
- After retiring from my clinical practice in 2021, I began to follow professional artist on YouTube and learned their painting techniques.- In 2022, I focused on watercolours and was invited to enter one of my artworks into an Art Gallery, where it sold.- I continued to explore different artists, and paint daily, selling my artworks and prints, yet I still feel my art isn't good enough and strive to improve and find my own style of painting.- This Water Elephant, was inspi
Credit: Dawn Stemmer
Facebook: Dawn Stemmer Art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawn_stemmer_art?igsh=MXJiYjk2cWx4aWhudA3D3D&utm_source=qr

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Ballerina Pink Blue
the ballet dancer was painted on Saunders Waterford Not watercolour paper. The skirt was created by washing on the colour and adding cling film to the wet paint. Ehen it is dry the cling film was removed leaving the beautiful markings and tissue like finish. I did this for my granddaughter who loves ballet.
Credit: Margaret Milburn
Instagram: margartpaintings
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Sandia Rain
I snapped a photo of the rain coming over the Sandias on my way home from work on my cell phone as the dark purples and blues fascinated me as an artist!
Credit: Cindilynn Sundell
Phoenix Watercolor Group
2024-09-09
Title or Location: Not taken from a photo but a still life that I created
I belong to a small group of fellow artists that formed during the pandemic to encourage one another while we were unable to take classes. We are still meeting monthly to share our artwork. Each month we have a topic and the month I created this, the topic was ?rain.? I splashed water on my kitchen counter and placed a pair of sunglasses on the water and took it from there!
Credit: Judy Hoffman Wright

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