Analog Adventures Shooting with Film Cameras
Sunday 10 May
Old Montreal - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
Step away from digital and dive into the timeless art of film photography! In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore the magic of shooting with 35mm and 120mm film cameras. You'll learn how to properly load your film, expose your shots with or without a light meter, and master techniques like zone focusing and hyperfocal distance. Whether you're new to analog or brushing up on your skills, this is your chance to slow down, shoot with intention, and create something truly unique.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Sunday 10 May
Newland Cafe - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lise
Join us for a relaxing session focusing on the beauty of nature. We will explore techniques for drawing plants and flowers, focusing on delicate lines, textures, and organic shapes found in the botanical world.
Mastering Street Photography: Motion, Layering, Shadows, and the Science of Focus
Sunday 24 May
Old Montreal near Square Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
This two-hour theoretical deep dive deconstructs the essential visual and technical pillars required to capture sophisticated, high-impact street photography. We will move beyond the "point-and-shoot" mentality to explore how intentional layering and advanced focusing techniques can turn a chaotic sidewalk into a curated masterpiece.
Perspective Drawing
Sunday 24 May
Newland Cafe - 10am - 2 Hours
Lise
Get comfortable with perspective by starting simple, using cubes to explore different viewpoints and building up to more complex structures. We will focus on one and two-point perspective techniques.
Urban Layers Montreal's Green Line Through the Lens
Sunday 07 June
Montreal East End - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
Discover the artistic and architectural gems of some of Montreal's metro stations on the Green line in this 2-hour photo adventure. Join us underground to explore and capture the beauty of these unique spaces, from bold modernist designs to intricate artistic details.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Sunday 07 June
Newland Cafe - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lise
Perfect for those starting their journey or looking to refresh their skills, this session covers fundamental drawing techniques in a relaxed environment. We will focus on simple shapes and building confidence with the pencil.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Sunday 21 June
Complexe Desjardins - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Urban Sketch
Sunday 21 June
Newland Cafe - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lise
Capture the atmosphere of the local environment in this urban sketching session. We will focus on observing the scene and translating it into quick, expressive sketches using fundamental drawing techniques.
Zone In Mastering Zone Focusing for Street Photography
Sunday 05 July
Complexe Desjardins - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
Shoot faster. Think less. Capture more. In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive deep into the timeless technique of zone focusing a powerful tool that lets you pre-set your focus distance and shoot at the speed of life, without relying on autofocus. Whether you shoot with an analog camera, a digital camera and a manual lens, a Leica rangefinder, or simply want to become more intuitive in your street photography, zone focusing gives you speed, stealth, and clarity in unpredictable environments. We'll cover how it works, when to use it, and how to train your eye and instinct to trust the process. By the end, you'll walk away with a sharper understanding literally and figuratively of how to capture fleeting street moments with confidence and control.
We'll cover theory, demo techniques, and then hit the streets for guided practice.This workshop is perfect for photographers who want to slow down in order to shoot faster.
Let's get you in the zone.
Urban Reflection Photography: Finding Mirror Worlds in the City
Sunday 19 July
Across the old Hudson Bay in downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin Lam
Discover how to transform everyday city scenes into surreal, mirror-like compositions using reflections. This workshop will train your eye to spot hidden symmetry, depth, and storytelling moments in glass, water, and polished surfaces.
