Photography Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself in the world of matcha in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn the traditional techniques of preparing and enjoying this vibrant green tea. You’ll explore matcha’s rich history, health benefits, and different grades, while mastering the art of whisking the perfect frothy bowl. Experience a mindful tea ritual and discover how to incorporate this superfood into modern recipes. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a unique blend of culture, flavor, and relaxation. 🍵✨ **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Sunday Studio Class** * **Time:** 11:30-12:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) 🧘‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow . Come connect with your breath, body, and community. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water \*\*\* **📌 Cancellation Policy** – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. \*\*\* **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. \*\*\* **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

Un pomeriggio leggero in una delle zone più frequentate di Milano, tra aperitivi classici e drink accattivanti. L'incontro avrà un argomento iniziale per rompere il ghiaccio e portare qualche spunto interessante. Quello di oggi sarà: "Il valore del tempo libero: meglio riempirlo o lasciarlo vuoto?". Sarà un'occasione per conoscersi, trovare qualcosa in comune ed espandere la propria rete, in una Milano piena di potenziale sociale, lavorativo e ludico.

Ti aspettiamo per un evento speciale di **Yoga & Face Yoga**, un momento dedicato al benessere del corpo e del viso **​**🤍 Evento in collaborazione con [YUKI ](https://yukiskin.net/) che ci farà provare i loro prodotti. **YUKI è più di una skincare.** È una **Skin Longevity Routine** pochi step quotidiani, formulazioni essenziali che agiscono in sinergia per **idratare, nutrire e proteggere**, dentro e fuori. Durante la pratica di **Face Yoga**, esploreremo il legame tra movimento, respirazione e cura della pelle. 📍**Dove**: Corso Italia, Milano 🗓 **Quando**: **25 gennaio**, ore 15.45 - la pratica avrà la durata di circa un'ora e mezza (consigliamo di arrivare 10 min prima) 🧘‍♀️ Aperto a tutti i livelli – l'insegnante adatterà la lezione e il workout in base al livello delle partecipanti (tappetino per la lezione incluso) ​ 🫰🏼**Quanto:** **12,00 euro** * **​**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco)**[PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT)**[​](https://paypal.me/beatricepalacco) (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni) * **​[Satispay](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/)**[​](https://www.satispay.com/it-it/) al numero 3394436054 **Causale pagamento**: *Tua email + data evento* *​***esempio: *sara@gmail.com 25.01*** Il pagamento può essere effettuato fino ad un giorno prima dell'evento, salvo disponibilità posti. ***​*** ***​***✨ **Adatto a tutti i livelli**​ ✨ **Movimenti per forza e flessibilità**​ ✨ **Un momento di benessere solo per te** ​

È arrivato il nuovo anno e lo abbiamo accolto con brindisi e festeggiamenti 🎉 Abbiamo salutato il vecchio e con esso tutto quello che non ci andava più! Ora però è tempo di concentrarci su quello che vogliamo e desideriamo per fare in modo di farlo accadere! Ti propongo a questo proposito uno strumento semplice ma potente che attraverso le immagini fisserà i tuoi obiettivi/desideri per il nuovo anno! Sceglierai le immagini e le parole che più ti ispirano e andrai a comporre il tuo collage. Quello che farai: ➡Scegli i tuoi obiettivi e scrivili sulle note del tuo cellulare 🎯 ➡scegli immagini stimolanti da ritagliare dal quaderno da me fornito ➡ scegli e aggiungi parole/affermazioni di incoraggiamento 💪 ➡Trasforma la tua vision board da disorganizzata a organizzata Potrai così averla sotto gli occhi tutti i giorni e se vorrai potrai incorniciarla per non perdere di vista i tuoi propositi, non come un monito che stressa ma come un' ispirazione gentile per rimanere centrata quando tutto corre in fretta. Sarà bello condividere con il gruppo i nostri desideri per il nuovo anno ✨🎉🎇 Il tutto in un ambiente amichevole , sereno e rilassato , in una location calda e accogliente. Le consumazioni restano a carico delle partecipanti☕🍰🍪 🎀Cosa comprende il contributo per il workshop. \- tutto il materiale necessario fogli\, forbici\, colla\, foto già stampate da ritagliare\, citazioni\, frasi\, sticker dalle quali scegliere le tue immagini\. \- mia facilitazione dell'evento \- acqua al tavolo / caffè se gradito Posti limitati!! Massimo 6 posti! quota 15€ da versare tramite paypal o satispay. Contattami per avere il link/ numero di telefono e riservare il tuo posto! Non basta iscriversi su meetup bisogna versare la quota per riservare il posto. 🙏

Join Milan Expats & Locals for a fun evening of board games at Draft, a cozy pub located near the bolivar area. This event is a perfect opportunity to meet new people, have a great time and enjoy some good beers and food while playing games.
Bring your own favorite board game or play with our strategy games like Catan, Coup, Uno, Cards against Humanity and Magic The Gathering. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer, this event is open to everyone and there is no obligation to spend, the event is free and open to everyone. So come along, relax and have a great time playing board games with a friendly community of expats and locals from Milan.
We'll also be crowd-sourcing for more games in the future, so be sure to bring any suggestions.
RSVP now to secure your spot.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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**All registrations must be completed through our website:** [cinemi.wixsite.com/milan](https://cinemi.wixsite.com/milan) **RSVP only via Meetup will not be accepted.** **Short Overview:** CineMì brings together locals and internationals who love films, culture, and conversation. Once a month, we meet at a cinema in Milan to watch a film in its **original version with Italian subtitles**, followed by a relaxed discussion over a drink in **English**. No film expertise is needed – everyone is welcome! **How it works:** 1. Go to the website 👉 [cinemi.wixsite.com/milan](https://cinemi.wixsite.com/milan) 2. Scroll down to the **Calendar** section and click **Register** 3. Fill out the form with your **name, surname, and email address** 4. You will receive an **automatic confirmation email** 5. Pay the cineclub fee 6. Purchase your **ticket directly with the cinema** 7. And that’s it – see you at the film! 🎬

***“Depression can’t hit a moving target”*** Kidding, but seriously: come move with us. We’re hosting a **casual, friendly Volleyball 4All game** and we’d love a few more players to join. **Please arrive on time** and only RSVP if you can **commit**, since we split the court cost. **Court:** covered + heated (no freezing) **Arrive:** 10 minutes early so we can start on time **Cost:** €10.50 per person (card is fine, cash is a good backup) **Important:** * We need **at least 6 players** to run the game (**minimum already reached by some active members by the time of the posting**). * If anything changes, I’ll confirm/cancel in advance. * **If you are new:** to secure your spot, join the WhatsApp group and message Ellie. * If the game fills up, we’ll prioritize regular/active Volleyball 4All players for this and future matches (to keep it fair for those who show up consistently). 💛 About WE NEED + (MORE) PPL: We’re aiming to build a community for adults 25-50 who enjoy real, casual hangouts and low-pressure social time. Nothing formal, nothing to hide, nothing to prove. Just be yourself and share what you like. **WhatsApp (updates + future games):** https://chat.whatsapp.com/FYQt2RrO8VkEsOIJVGpiFW **Meetup (events + RSVPs):** https://www.meetup.com/we-need-ppl/ **Want to host / co-host / suggest an idea?** https://forms.gle/TM3CKaWkSP4z2UnJ6 #weneedppl #milanmeetup #milanexpats #adultfriends #introvertfriendly #communitymilan #milanvolleyball #beachvolleyballmilan #aperitivomilan #citylifeMilan #navigli #portavenezia #isolaMilan

# 🇮🇹 ITALIANO ## 🔥 Domenica Latina @ 55 Milano **Baila Conmigo – Salsa & Bachata Night** La domenica latina di Milano torna al **55 Milano** 💃🕺 Un appuntamento fisso dedicato a **Salsa, Bachata e Kizomba**, tra aperitivo, stage, show ed energia caraibica. *** ### ✨ PROGRAMMA DELLA SERATA 🕖 **Ore 19:00 / 19:30 – Aperitivo Latino** Aperitivo con drink incluso e musica latina 🕺 **Stage di ballo** Stage a rotazione (Bachata, Rueda, Pasitos, Sensual) con **maestri e guest nazionali e internazionali** *(il tipo di stage può variare ogni domenica)* 🔥 **Exclusive Live Show** Show coreografici e performance speciali 🎧 **Ore 21:30 – Social Dance** Serata **Salsa & Bachata** *** ### 💰 CONTRIBUTO * **15€ Aperitivo + 1 drink** (dalle 19:00) * **12€ Serata + 1 drink** (dalle 21:30) 🎁 *Eventuali promo durante la stagione* *** ### 📍 LOCATION **55 Milano – FiftyFive** Via Piero della Francesca, 55 – Milano 🚇 **Metro Cenisio (M5)** *** ### 📲 PRENOTAZIONE OBBLIGATORIA Per una corretta organizzazione **è richiesta la prenotazione via WhatsApp**. 👉 **Scrivimi su WhatsApp** indicando: * Nome e cognome * Numero di persone * Orario di arrivo (aperitivo o serata) 📞 **WhatsApp:** [Entra qui](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ) # 🇬🇧 ENGLISH ## 🔥 Latin Sunday @ 55 Milano **Baila Conmigo – Salsa & Bachata Night** Milan’s Latin Sunday is back at **55 Milano** 💃🕺 A weekly event dedicated to **Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba**, with aperitivo, dance classes, shows and real Latin vibes. *** ### ✨ EVENT PROGRAM 🕖 **7:00 / 7:30 PM – Latin Aperitivo** Aperitivo with drink included and Latin music 🕺 **Dance Class** Rotating classes (Bachata, Rueda, Pasitos, Sensual) with **national and international guest teachers** *(class style may vary each week)* 🔥 **Exclusive Live Show** Special performances and dance shows 🎧 **9:30 PM – Social Dance** **Salsa & Bachata** party *** ### 💰 ENTRY FEE * **€15 Aperitivo + 1 drink** (from 7:00 PM) * **€12 Party + 1 drink** (from 9:30 PM) 🎁 *Seasonal offers may apply* *** ### 📍 LOCATION **55 Milano – FiftyFive** Via Piero della Francesca, 55 – Milan 🚇 **Cenisio Metro Station (M5)** *** ### 📲 BOOKING REQUIRED To guarantee proper organization, **booking via WhatsApp is required**. 👉 **Message on WhatsApp** with: * Full name * Number of people * Arrival time (aperitivo or party) 📞 **WhatsApp:** [Join here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ)

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

(English version below) Ciao a tutti! Siamo pronti per un’altra serata giochi, stavolta al **Draft? LudoPub**! 🍻 Ci troveremo per giocare a carte, giochi da tavolo e di strategia, berremo qualcosa insieme e, per chi vuole, si potrà ordinare da mangiare!🍕 ### 👥 Per chi è pensato l’evento Per giovani tra i **22 e i 33 anni** che amano giocare, prendere la vita con leggerezza e conoscere gente nuova, da Milano e non solo. ### 🧩 Cosa aspettarsi 🕗 **20:00** → Ci troviamo, ci conosciamo e ordiniamo qualcosa da bere o mangiare🍟 🎯 **20:30** → Daremo il via ai giochi (scegliamo insieme)! 🗨️ **23:00** → Tra una chiacchiera e l'altra dovremo lasciare il tavolo, ma saremo pronti a ritrovarci presto! ### 🎲 Porta i tuoi giochi! Avremo diversi giochi disponibili, ma se hai un gioco da tavolo o di carte che ami, **portalo pure**, soprattutto se è **in inglese**: ci piace mescolare lingue e culture 😉 ### 🍻 Dove 📍 ***Draft?*** \- Milano\, Viale Misurata 9\. **✨ Perché partecipare** Per divertirsi, conoscere persone da Milano e da tutto il mondo e godersi una serata piena di **good vibes**! *English speakers are more than welcome to join, here some details:* Ready to **play and connect** before the new week kicks off? Don't worry, we got you covered...**a new game night is just around the corner!** Join us for a **Game Night (and food or a beer) at Draft?.** We’ll play cards, board games, and strategy games in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re an experienced player or totally new, everyone’s welcome! 🎉 **👥 Who is it for** Young people around **22–33 years old** who love to play, laugh, and meet new people. **🧩 What to expect** * **8:00 PM**: Meet & greet * **8.30 PM**: Let the games begin! (We’ll decide together what to play) * **11:00 PM**: We'll have to leave, but will be already planning our next meeting! **🎲 Bring your own games!** We'll have plenty of games, but if you have a favorite board or card game, feel free to bring it - especially if it’s in English! We love mixing languages and cultures. 😉 **🍻 Location** 📍 ***Draft?*** \- Milano\, Viale Misurata 9\. **✨ Why join** Come to have fun, meet people from Milan and beyond, and enjoy a night full of good vibes!

Cosa facciamo: Conversazione guidata (livello A2-C2) Principianti (A2 - B1): conversazione molto semplice, senza paura :-) Avanzati (B2 - C2): conversazione libera (ma guidata) Numero minimo di partecipanti: 5 Ci troviamo nella accogliente libreria Mamì, che offre anche prima colazione. Per lezioni individuali di tedesco: www.italki.com/patricia *** Was wir machen: Angeleitete Konversation (Niveau A2-C2) Anfänger (A2 - B1): einfache Konversation, habt keine Angst :-) Fortgeschrittene (B2 - C2): freies Sprechen (ich korrigiere Euch dabei und leite an) Mindestteilnehmer: 5 Wir treffen uns in der schönen Buchhandlung Mamì, wo man auch frühstücken kann. Deutsch-Privatunterricht (online): www.italki.com/patricia

Sweat? No thanks. Our kind of sports involve drinks, noise and a lot of questionable tactics. Bar legends only. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

**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

**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

**Back By Popular Request!** Spend an evening exploring the ins and outs of flash photography and off-camera lighting techniques. We will be in the studio for this meeting and will learn how to use supplemental lighting to improve our images! **Meeting Schedule:** 1. 4:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 4:10 - Old Business 3. 4:20 - New Business 4. 4:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 6:00 - Break 6. 6:05 - Continue Presentation 7. 7:00 - Adjourn

TOPIC (TBD): 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: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). 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

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