BIRMINGHAM
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Nature Painting with Watercolours

Nature Painting with Watercolours

Saturday 19 July
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 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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£28      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 09 August
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Unlock the magical world of watercolour painting with our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into the colorful adventure led by a seasoned instructor who specializes in making art accessible for beginners.

Embark on a journey to master fundamental watercolour techniques, explore the wonders of color theory, and discover the art of paint mixing. Turn your newfound knowledge into a mesmerizing piece of art that reflects your creative spirit. Join our small class for big possibilities and let the watercolour magic flow!
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£28      
Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners

Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners

Saturday 30 August
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Dive into the vibrant world of watercolours with our "Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners" class! Unleash your creativity, learn basic techniques, and create stunning landscapes with ease. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and a splash of imagination! Join us for a paint-filled adventure, where every brushstroke is a step closer to your masterpiece. Reserve your spot and let the colorful journey begin!
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£28      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 20 September
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Sayma Shahid
Unlock the magical world of watercolour painting with our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into the colorful adventure led by a seasoned instructor who specializes in making art accessible for beginners.

Embark on a journey to master fundamental watercolour techniques, explore the wonders of color theory, and discover the art of paint mixing. Turn your newfound knowledge into a mesmerizing piece of art that reflects your creative spirit. Join our small class for big possibilities and let the watercolour magic flow!
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 19 July
Westbourne Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Art Group
Anoushkaa Kashyap
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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£37      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Gas Street - 8pm - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
walk along the Gas street basin at night and catch the lights and night time reflections.
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£28       5 places left
Prime Lens Photography Meetup

Prime Lens Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Icknield Street Hockley - 11am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
In this meetup, we will learn how to use a 24mm 35mm 50mm prime lens. Come and join us!

You can join with any camera or iPhone with a prime lens 24mm 35mm 50mm.
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£28      

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 02 August
Cannock - 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 you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as 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.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
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£28      
Portrait with Natural Light in a Sunflower Field

Portrait with Natural Light in a Sunflower Field

Saturday 16 August
Becketts Farm, Wythall - 11am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Join us for a portrait session with natural light in a sunflower field in the summer.This will be a fun and creative way to learn how to shoot in natural light.Bring an assortment of lenses, as you may wish to photograph more than just one theme.

Bring an assortment of lenses, as you may wish to photograph more than just one theme.
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£28       0 places left
Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Saturday 23 August
Leamington Spa CV33 9LB - 10pm - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play. This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign. Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
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£28       0 places left

Motor Cars, Angles and Views

Motor Cars, Angles and Views

Sunday 07 September
Bridgnorth Town - 12pm - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
Join us at the Bridgnorth town Festival to practice capturing a variety of angles and views amidst the vibrant festivities.
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£28      
Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 13 September
Four Oaks - 10:33am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class!

Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
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£52      
Walk with Camera around Trentham Gardens

Walk with Camera around Trentham Gardens

Sunday 14 September
Stoke-On-Trent - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Photography Group
Martin Tierney
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.

Ticket to the gardens not included in the booking price. Please bring money for ticket fee.
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£28      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 04 October
Four Oaks - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
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       3 places left
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 25 October
Four Oaks - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
Amigurumi 101: Dive into the World of Cute Crochet! Join us for an enchanting journey into Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crafting adorable stuffed creatures and toys! In this lively class, you'll learn how to transform yarn into 3D masterpieces by following intricate patterns and mastering essential stitches. From cuddly critters to tiny toys, the creative possibilities are endless and absolutely charming. All materials and a refreshing round of non-alcoholic drinks are included. Full details provided upon booking confirmation. Let your imagination run wild and book your spot now for this fun-filled crochet adventure!
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£48      
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
Sayma was a really knowledgable instructor. Enjoyed the event!
5/5
Andreea
2025-03-17
The workshop with Sayma was great! We learned many different techniques and were able to do several paintings. I loved her approach of just letting go and there are no mistakes. She put us all at ease, which was great. I highly recommend these workshops!
5/5
Sophia
2025-03-17
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
2025-07-09
Title or Location: Love is...
Life is life ,love is love
Credit: Amir Shariatzadeh
Instagram: Painter_1979_amir

Birmingham Watercolour Group
2025-06-23
Title or Location: Symphony of War
Only music can calm everything down
Credit: Amir shariatzadeh
Instagram: Painter_1979_amir
Birmingham Watercolour Group
2025-06-18
Title or Location: Alice
This year I have been really working hard at watercolour portraits . I find it really hard to get a likeness. I think I am improving slowly .It is painted from a photo and took about an hour .
Credit: Jen Woodman
Facebook: Jen Woodman

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

Leicester Watercolour Group
2025-07-16
Title or Location: Beans and bacon &129363 on toast
Breakfast made one morning and like the way the light fell on the food so took an image and decided to paint it Changed the colour of the plate to work complimentary colours of blue and orange Quite laborious pairing the beans / done over several days I like painting food Annie Samuel Art .com
Credit: Annie Samuel

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2025-07-14
Title or Location: Mr Fox
For this 8x10 watercolor painting I used salt on wet paint in the background to give an impression of foliage, and a variety of strong brush strokes in green and blue in the foreground to give the impression of the Fox semi-hidden in grasses. My hope was to convey some of the impish beauty of this elusive woodland creature.
Credit: Carol Jean Brantner
Instagram: Nitaerlien
Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Still mess between flights
My birth month is represented by the raven. My best friend?s birth month is represented by the great blue heron. This was a gift for him.
Credit: Steven Kaiser

Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Japanese Garden
This painting was done en plein air at the Memphis Botanic Garden. I am preparing for an art based tour of Provence during which I hope to complete an entire watercolor sketchbook. The painting was done in an A5 cold press Etchr sketchbook. I look forward to those many hours during which nothing exists but the paint and the view.
Credit: John Sweeney
Instagram: Jlsweeney2001

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