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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.
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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
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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