Events

Monthly Meeting – February 2023 -Creativity and Artistry

2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
Online Only (Zoom)

 

Topic: “HOW TO BE AN ARTIST WITH A CAMERA” by Eva Polak 

Talk description:

This virtual lecture is designed to inspire you to start seeing the world with new eyes. I will discuss what it takes to be an artist with the camera, as well as techniques and the visual language of impressionist photography.

Bio:

Hello! I’m Eva Polak, photographer, artist, author and teacher. I’m well known for my enthusiasm and passion for impressionist photography.

Through my books, online courses and workshops I help my students release their creative potential and turn their cameras into paintbrushes.
I live in Auckland, New Zealand.

 

 

TEN THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

  1. I studied to be a librarian.
  2. According to various Facebook tests I’m Swiss, I should live in Italy, I come from a noble royal family, and my soul mate is Leonardo da Vinci!
  3. I don’t celebrate my birthday. Instead, I celebrate my imieniny – my name day.
  4. I offer tea with lemon and ginger to anyone who comes into my house.
  5. My idea of a good time is being at home and taking pictures.
  6. I love to dance.
  7. My favourite colour is turquoise.
  8. Lazy people annoy me. I have no patience for it.
  9. My dream is to learn Chinese.
  10. I wish I could spend at least one week in Museum D’Orsay.

 

 

Website:

  About Eva Polak 

Fee:

Members: Free 

Non-Members: $15

 

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