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Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Sunday 21 June
Two Notch Road, Columbia - 10am - 2 Hours
Connie Dawkins
Beginner-friendly acrylic class covering brush use, basic colour mixing, and a simple landscape painting. Participants should bring their own paints, brushes and canvas.
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$49.00      
Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Saturday 18 July
Two Notch Road, Columbia - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Connie Dawkins
Beginner-friendly acrylic class covering brush use, basic colour mixing, and a simple landscape painting. Participants should bring their own paints, brushes and canvas.
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$49.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98.00       2 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 28 June
Lincoln St - 6:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
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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$49      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98.00       5 places left

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 August
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98       5 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 26 September
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$98      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 24 October
Park in Lexington - 10am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$98      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 21 November
Park in Lexington - 10am - 3 Hours
Columbia Photography Group
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98.0      
ABOUT COLUMBIA
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
Very nice instructor. Great class for a beginner
5/5
Jennifer
2026-03-16
This was a delight!
5/5
Ellen
2026-02-18
What a treat this was. On a rainy Sunday morning to arrive to a class filled with sunshine and a wonderful teacher Connie. I met some wonderful budding artists and had a brilliant morning learning techniques and ideas. I can highly recommend this class and will be looking at attending other courses. Thank you Connie for your expertise, knowledge and encouragement.
5/5
Cheryl
2026-02-16

Outstanding. Connie is so knowledgeable and kind. A great teacher
5/5
sandra
2025-12-14
I really enjoyed this event. Connie was so welcoming and knowledgeable. Not only did we all enjoy our tea & snacks, we enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and felt a camaraderie among the ladies there that attended. What a special day it was! Thank you for teaching me the basics I needed to know and having such patience with us all!
5/5
Christy
2025-12-14
Our group was small, just 4 but that was great to get to easily interact and learn from Connie. It was a beautiful location and the class was fun and had many helpful tips and techniques.
5/5
Teresa
2025-11-17

Connie is a wonderful artist and teacher. I learned a lot from her in this class. Excellent time spent on a beautiful morning doing what I love, art!!! She made it so easy...
5/5
Deborah
2025-10-21
Connie was a great teacher! This was my first time taking an art class, and as a beginner, I was apprehensive about coming out to try the class, but Connie made me feel very at ease and excited to be there. I learned a lot, and she was very engaged throughout the whole class. It feel like I would take another class with her.
5/5
Shannon
2025-10-21
I love the three techniques Kenyatta taught us She was very knowledgeable and prepared. Also kind and patient
5/5
Sandra
2024-01-21

ARTISTS
Connie Dawkins
I'm ConnieDawkins also known as Artist of Hidden Hearts. The hidden hearts is because I hide three hearts in every painting. Which represents the Father Son and Holy Spirit.
I've been painting for just coming up to ten years.
I am more a self taught artist. I did take classes and study under Campbell Frost.
Also took classes with David Jensen with Heritage paints. Where I learned more about perception painting.
I enjoyed talking along with sharing about different techniques with other artists.
Art is a form of expression relaxation and simply enjoyment for me.
Sharing what I learn is heartwarming to me.
You can follow my work on Facebook Instagram and Tik Tok.
Helping each other grow our passion is such a must.
Learning to relax through art along with creating.

Connie Dawkins is available for private bookings

I am available Saturday Sunday and Monday afternoons in NE Columbia.
Thursdays from 9 till 3 in Camden at Artist Attic.
Will also hold some small meet ups groups
At Area Parks

create a private booking
PHOTOS
Portsmouth Art Group
2026-06-01
Columbia Art Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location:

Credit: Scott Sobel
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Columbia Art Group
2026-05-12
Title or Location: Carolina Dune
I like painting clouds. With this oil painting I wanted to show the reflection of the sky colors in the dune.
Credit: Mary Rogers
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Columbia Art Group
2026-04-25
Title or Location: Columbia, SC
Blast from the past...70's hippie art &128578 by me 5'by 4.5' acrylic on stretched canvas and titled "Quandarous Aspiraation" it now serves as a night light in my grandsons bedroom with black light rope lights of course &128578 I've always been horrified by how mankind always seems to turn every great invention into a duel purpose. For every new and beautiful invention there is a weapons backstory to destroy life. I created this painting not long after I finished my enlistment in the Navy.
Credit: Debbie Cohea
Facebook: debbie.cohea.7
Instagram: blevinscohea

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Columbia Art Group
2026-02-17
Title or Location:

Credit: Lois Thornhill
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Columbia Art Group
2025-12-16
Title or Location: South Carolina, USA
I wanted to preserve the shedded wings of the cicada that were on the ground. We rarely have so many in our area. I chose to incorporate them in my art. Therefore honoring the cicadas and their flight.
Credit: Marilyn Rawls
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Columbia Art Group
2025-12-16
Title or Location: Hilton head island
The image fascinated me the sunset was so brilliant on the water and the loss hanging from the trees
Credit: Brilliant sunset

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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