Digital Photography

In this workshop, model Karina will join us to create beautiful portraits using different layered light setups. All you need is a camera with a portrait lens and some enthusiasm. The event fee is CHF 100. Please understand that in case you cancel close to the event, we will ask you to pay anyway, as we have to pay for the model and the studio.

**When machines can make almost anything, where does meaning come from - and what is left for humans to do?** In an age of endless AI output, the challenge is no longer producing more, but making meaning. As automation reshapes visual culture, the role of artists and designers is being redefined. In this keynote, the Zürich-based Machine Arts Group, with **Sofie Mart** and **Armin Aschenbrenner**, explores digital craft as a practice between humans and machines. Working at the intersection of digital craft, embodied AI, robotics, and human-machine collaboration, they draw on hands-on experimentation with intelligent systems and physical materials. Making is framed as a conversational process, where the gap between code and material becomes a creative space for meaning. Their keynote reimagines machines not just as tools, but as collaborators and performers, and argues for hands-on, DIY approaches to digital technologies as a way to move beyond the AI hype and rediscover more meaningful ways of making. Join us on **January 20** as they explore how meaning emerges between humans and machines. **💡 What will you learn?** * Why making meaning matters more than producing more. * How digital craft becomes a conversation between humans, machines, and materials. * Why the gap between code and material is a creative opportunity. * How hands-on, DIY practices help artists reclaim capacity to act in the age of AI. *About the Machine Arts Group* [www.machinearts.group](https://machinearts.group/) *Connect with Sofie* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofie-mart/) · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sofiem.art/) *Connect with Armin* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aschenbrennera/) · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/armin.aschenbrenner/) —— **📍 Where?** [Kulturhaus Helferei](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AJuPTcLTmihXxHyn9), near the Grossmünster in Niederdorf. \> Kirchgasse 13\, 8001 Zürich (Tram-Station Helmhaus) **📅 When?** Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 PM / 18:30 Uhr **⏰ What’s the schedule?** 6:30 PM → Doors open 6:45 PM → Keynote + Q&A 7:30 PM → Networking 🔗 **Discord link** Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord: ➡️ [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](https://discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk) —— **Who’s Visual Fields?** Visual Fields is a network of designers and creatives built for people to connect, support, and share with fellow experts. We have upcoming events in Zürich, Basel, and Luzern. [Check out upcoming events](https://bento.me/visualfields) —— **Event policies** We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Be mindful not to make assumptions about gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Always ask for consent - for physical contact and work critique - and treat everyone and the space with respect. [All policies](https://experienc.es/policies) **Fine print (the friendly kind)** By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes. See you there! 😇

Bouldering is like a whole body puzzle! And if you never tried we would be happy to have you join us! And the best part is...it's fun and challenging at every level. It is Rock climbing without the ropes, but with lower heights and nice \*soft mats\* to break your fall. :) At Boulderlounge Schlieren we have many routes and skilled staff. We are usually a group of 10-15. And we usually meet at 19:00 at the entrance of Boulderlouge. Some come earlier and some later, but either way write in the chat (see below) and someone will be there to find you and welcome you! Be looking for Ana or Marco. Entrance Price: 23 CHF Shoe rental: 7chf (in case you do not have) At the end of the session we sometimes have a drink and hangout with the group. The gym has food, snacks and drinks. -> Write us a message if you want to be added in the whatsapp group where we coordinate also for other sessions! We hope to see you there! PS: Are you visiting Boulderlounge for the first time? Then please register before the meetup: [https://216.webclimber.de/register ](https://216.webclimber.de/register)

We are happy to be back this new year. We hope you had happy vacations and you are ready for a new exciting year. We are starting in high gear with Nianhua Liu talks on AR for Cycling. Nianhua Liu is visiting researcher at ETH Zürich's geoGAZElab, under the Chair of Geoinformation Engineering. This talk explores innovative ways that cartography and mixed reality can merge, to offer cyclists intuitive, immersive, and non-distracting navigation, moving beyond traditional phones. Join us to explore this dynamic application where cartographic theory meets the practicalities of roads. You will be able to test the new applications at the event. EXTRA MESSAGE: Please get in contact, if you have a topic you want to share at one of the meetup events.

Hey Friends want to learn how to Draw and sketch from Life. Landscapes, Portraits or still life, this technique teaches you to capture everything from life. Working with pencil, charcoal and watercolors we create realistic art full of life. Every Tuesdays For beginners and advance. Register Here [Official Website- Registration](www.raviraval.com). Check my artwork on Insta [Ravi - Insta](https://www.instagram.com/rave_arts/).

Some outdoor activities can also be practiced indoors, and this is why we love to go indoor bouldering whenever we can! Indoor bouldering is a perfect place to start or improve your level safely and with almost no pre-requirements (except for the shoes and maybe some chalk). Whether it’s your first time or you are a bouldering veteran, tag along to have some fun together, meet new people and maybe learn something new. We are no instructors but we’re happy to introduce you to this activity and to share our knowledge with you 🙂 We meet at Boulderlounge Schlieren at 6:30 pm, in the restaurant area. The entry fee for bouldering is CHF 24 and shoe rental is an additional CHF 6. Looking forward to seeing you!

Missed AWS re:Invent or just overwhelmed by all the announcements? Come hang out with the AWS User Group Zürich for a relaxed **re:Invent re:Cap** evening! We’ll break down the coolest new services, features, and updates, share real-world takes from the community, and have plenty of time for questions and discussion. Whether you’re running workloads in production or just getting started with AWS, you’re welcome. 📅 Date: 20.01.2026 🕒 Time: 18:00 📍 Location: AWS Office - Zürich **Agenda** Welcome & coffee 18:00-18:30 re:cap 18:30-20:00 Networking / Food / Drinks 20:00 Grab your spot, bring your questions, and join us for cloud talk, networking, and a drink or two. See you there!

📜**EXPLORE the rich world of ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS.** **Step into the world of medieval book art (1300–1500 AD).** These Christian books usually written in Latin with a Gothic lettering style, contained prayers, astrological signs, calendar of feast days and religious scenes. They are decorated with symbolic motifs showing mainly FLOWERS, ANIMALS and GROTESQUES or HYBRID CREATURES. ✒️**What we do** We’ll look at inspiring examples and **SYMBOLISM** of these treasures of the past. **I SHOW YOU HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT IN A MEDIEVAL STYLE**. You’ll create your own composition using **WATERCOLORS, GOTHIC LETTERING with INK and using GOLDEN LEAF.** 👑**What is included?** 3 hours learning with me and solving your doubts. Material: Watercolors, golden leaf, ink, quill, motifs from medieval manuscripts, pencil, paper, watercolor paper and eraser. **🍷What else is included? APPETIZER** Bread, cheese and grape must. Simple and good. 𝄞**EXTRA** MEDIEVAL RELAXING MUSIC in the background to feel transported to medieval times. ⚔️**All levels are welcome** I like to help everybody according to their level. You just need curiosity and the joy of painting. 🏰**Where?** In the beautiful GZ Schindlergut in Zurich. 🕯️**I speak** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). 👋**About me: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Instagram/Facebook)

STEP outside the STUDIO. STEP outside your HEAD. THIS IS NOT about COPYING "PRETTY ART". It is about being AUTHENTIC!! **This ACTIVITY is for YOU if:** You wish to DECREASE STRESS LEVEL 2 or 3 bars. You wish to know how to MEDITATE. You wish to SHARPEN YOUR EYE and learn how to paint. **What do we do?** In this class I teach you MY METHOD for easily drawing what you see. **Where?** Botanical Garden of University of Zürich. We meet at the greenhouses. Free entrance. **What do you bring?** A SMILE. That is more than enough for me. **Which languages do I speak?** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level).

**⚠️ [>>Ticket needed (click here) <<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/craft-lunch-plant-pot-design-edition-7414302355376617430.html)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/craft-lunch-plant-pot-design-edition-7414302355376617430.html) Take a pause from screens and enjoy a relaxed, creative lunch experience. **Craft & Lunch** is a calm, hands-on gathering where you’ll design your own plant pot, enjoy good food, and connect naturally with others — no rush, no pressure. 👉 Join our WhatsApp group for event updates: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) What you’ll get * One plant with a minimalist white pot * Posca markers, stickers & other materials to decorate your pot * Everything included — take your creation home We’ll have lunch together at **Maru**, a Japanese restaurant in Zurich. As a little extra, you’ll receive a **free matcha voucher** for your next visit 🌿🍵 This event is about * Slow creativity (no artistic skills needed) * Easy, meaningful conversation * A relaxed lunch in good company No phones, no expectations — just making something with your hands and enjoying the moment. **Included** One plant, one white pot, all materials, one matcha voucher & good vibes **Not included** Lunch (ordered and paid individually at Maru) **Want more events like this? Join our newsletter : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)** ​​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**

Every last Sunday of the month ( Women only event) A chance to meet - swap books, grab a coffee and have a chit chat How it will work • Bring a book or two you have read and happy to swap (please do not expect it to be returned we are swapping ) • Grab a coffee have a chat and browse through the books on offer • Rule - please take the same amount of books you donate ( this enables all who donate get a book and also means the host is not carrying home left over books 😅) * If you dont have a book - please still feel free to join for coffee and chit chat join the WhatsApp chat here https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQ44Sqnm2iIDanJAEzqAzb

# Paint the " MOUNTAIN WITH SNOW" Step into a serene winter landscape where silence speaks through snow-covered peaks and icy blue waters. This painting captures the quiet majesty of towering mountains reflected on a frozen lake, framed by soft clouds and dark evergreen silhouettes. The contrast between cool blues, crisp whites, and deep charcoal tones creates a sense of calm, depth, and timeless beauty. Perfect for a painting event, this artwork invites participants to explore texture, light, and atmosphere using acrylic techniques. From palette knife mountains to soft blended skies and expressive snow details, this experience is ideal for both beginners and experienced painters. A moment to slow down, create, and escape into nature—one brushstroke at a time.

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Okay, so here's another one by request... **"An Evening with Topaz Labs"** The Topaz Labs tools are regarded as some of the finest photo editing plug-ins that you can add to your photo editing workflow. From noise reduction to resizing to sharpening, the results of these plugins are highly regarded and well reviewed in industry editing blogs. Join us for the evening and I will give you a preview of the most popular Topaz Lab tools and show you how I have used them in my digitial editing workflow. Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: Topaz Labs Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (TBD). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

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**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography** **Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!** This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:** * **Master More Advanced Camera Settings** * **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field). * **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects. * **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain. * **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios. * **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly. * **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results. * **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively. * **Advanced Concepts and Techniques** * **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight. * **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects. * **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. * **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style. **This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

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