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Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Sunday 14 June
Birdlings Flat 7591 - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49       0 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 June
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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
$155      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 12 July
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
book now
$155       5 places left

Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Sunday 19 July
Birdlings Flat 7591 - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49       0 places left
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 09 August
Hereford Street, Christchurch Central - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Sunday 14 June
Birdlings Flat 7591 - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49       0 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 June
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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
$155      
Small Motifs and Laces

Small Motifs and Laces

Saturday 27 June
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Christchurch Crochet Group
Zarinah
Learn to create beautiful small motifs and delicate laces in this intermediate crochet class. Suitable for those who already know basic stitches, and those who stopped and would like to refresh their skills. All materials provided. Those who have own favourite yarn and hook size are welcome to bring yours too.
book now
$98      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 12 July
Riccarton, Christchurch - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
book now
$155       5 places left
Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Sunday 19 July
Birdlings Flat 7591 - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49       0 places left
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 09 August
Hereford Street, Christchurch Central - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Christchurch Photography Group
Matthew Musson
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.
book now
$49      

ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH
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
PHOTOS
Adelaide Art Group
2026-06-09
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Busy Bee
My first colored pencil drawing from the Bonny Snowdon Academy. I just started using colored pencils 6 months ago and this little fella caught my eye. I love the challenge of the different techniques colored pencils require on different surfaces. Pastelmat, Polychromos, and photo credit from Pexels.
Credit: Kathy Pohl
Instagram: @ColoradoKathy21

Memphis Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Cat in a Box
3.5x5 watercolor markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and graphite pencil
Credit: Danetta Manning Townsdin
Facebook: DT Designs
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28
Belfast Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Great Spotted Woodpecker fledgling
This watercolour was painted from a photograph taken recently at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, it is a young Great Spotted Woodpecker taking it's first flight away from the nest.
Credit: Nigel Clarke

Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Fresno Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: ?Cracked?
This is the first in a series of symbolic pieces, expressing how life feels to me at the moment I paint. I?ve recently been experimenting with R&F oil paint sticks, to expand my approach to painting details. This 10x10? oil on gallery wrapped canvas is accepted into the Yosemite Sierra Artists 55th Anniversary show, opening June 12, at Gallery 5 in Oakhurst.
Credit: Barbara Liss/BLissful Art
Facebook: BLissful Art
Instagram: @BLissfulArtBarbara
Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23

Tulsa Art Group
2026-06-11
Title or Location: Ruger
8 x 10 Polychromos and Luminance on Graffix Drafting FilmRuger came to us as an emergency weekend foster about 7 years ago and has been a loving member of our family ever since.
Credit: Terry DeCoster
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16
Denver Art Group
2026-06-10
Title or Location: Gromit in heaven
Gromit was a ?foster fail? who helped many other foster dogs on their way to a new life. He demonstrated life could be kind and to try and trust again. His favorite play dates were at Union Reservoir, retrieving tennis balls in the water. The day before Memorial Day in 2018, he started fading fast, a rush to the emergency vet showed the cause, cancer on his heart. He died just after midnight, so it would be impossible for me to forget him. He was 4years old.
Credit: Michelle Dick
Instagram: michelledick83

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

Adelaide Art Group
2026-02-15
Sarasota Art Group
2026-02-09

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