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Aix en Provence Marseille, France Village of Bonnieux, France September 29 - October 8, 2012 While we have a daily curriculum, the most valuable part of the workshop is having plenty of hands-on time each day to put what you are learning into practice. Also important is having time to share your process and images with other participants. You apply what you are discovering in a gorgeous, stimulating and inspirational setting with different venues to photograph each day. The class includes discussions of the great traditions of French photography, from its invention by Daguerre and Niepce to the groundbreaking contributions of Atget and Cartier-Bresson. Some evening sessions are for sharing the photographs of the day and discussing together what we’ve learned. The emphasis is on providing a comfortable learning environment, having fun, and enjoying this beautiful area of southern France!   This workshop is geared to all beginning and intermediate digital camera enthusiasts interested in gaining more confidence and more creative control of the features of a digital camera and improving photography skills.   We stay in the centrally located Hotel Adiago, in easy walking distance from the old town, cafes, restaurant, market and shopping. http://www.adagio-city/com/aix-en-provence> abroad to France, Italy and Spain with courses in Languages, Art History, Photography and Painting. She has extensive experience in customizing programs abroad that focus on the specific needs of a particular group. Capturing Provence  Andrea Wallace & Christine Khorsand Skill Level: Open to all Concept: This workshop takes place in the heart of southern France where, for generations, masters have created iconic art works. From medieval times to the present, artists such as Cezanne, Van Gogh and Picasso have been drawn to the beauty of this region. Aix is also known as “Little Paris,” and is famous for its summer arts festival, thriving café scene and its many restaurants, boutiques, museums and galleries. This region is a delight for enthusiasts of architecture, with great examples of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 18th-century representations. With its historic landmarks, grand vistas and narrow winding streets, Aix is a photographer’s paradise. Join Anderson Ranch Artistic Director Andrea Wallace and French tour guide Christine Khorsand for a week of personalized photography instruction as we tour southern France.   During your visit and personal journey through this region, you are encouraged to produce your own series of creative images through guided observations and personal coaching. With Aix as our base, we have daily excursions to the surrounding towns of Avignon and the nearby Pont du Gard (2nd-century AD Roman aquaduct), the Luberon hilltop medieval villages of Bonnieux and Roussillon, Marseille, Nice (Matisse museum), Arles, as well as making unique visits to photographic and art exhibits in museums in Antibes (Picasso Museum) and Mougins. We strike a balance between fieldwork, critiques, new technical and aesthetic material, and the freedom to explore and photograph the region. This workshop focuses on gaining more creative control of your digital camera, understanding the principles of composition, and moving beyond the cliché in photography.   8  Faculty: Andrea Wallace is the Artistic Director of Photography & Digital Media at Anderson Ranch. She received her MFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before coming to Anderson Ranch, she worked as Assistant Professor at Lake Forest College and Willamette University. She exhibits nationally and internationally with numerous shows throughout the Americas, Europe, China and the Middle East.   www.andreawallace.com   Christine Khorsand is a native from Aix-enProvence. She has taught French in higher education for over 25 years and has organized, directed and led college summer programs an de rsonra nch.o rg   970/923-3181  inf o@ande r s o n r a n c h . o r g Tuition: Double, $2800  *Cost includes 10 nights double occupancy (single is extra), two dinners, field trips, museum entrances and guided tours. Air travel and most meals are not included in the cost of tuition. Contact: [email protected] Deposit: $500  Registration Fee: $150 Payment in Full by:  August 1, 2012 Code: FFRA0912  Enrollment Limit: 13