(Please see the Polaroid Transfer Gallery for Polaroid transfer and emulsion lift workshops)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP in SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE, MEXICO, JANUARY 6th-12th, 2008

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Colonial San Miguel is a national historic landmark, home to an international community of artists, writers, & sculptors. The near perfect weather makes it comfortable to stroll the cobblestone streets & admire the charm of its colourful architecture and rich history.

STUDY photography in San Miguel where photographic opportunities abound. Every street & alley conceals a secret; a tiny hand painted tile embossed into a crumbling wall, a discreet door that gives way to a breathtaking courtyard. You might even spot a burro (donkey) resting in the shade of an ancient tree.

LEARN practical ways of photographing while exploring & respecting the cultural differences in a foreign country. Indulge your curiosity while practicing the technical & creative skills needed to produce memorable images.

STAY with your instructor, Tiffany Teske, at the impressive Casa Magnifica, a 5-bedroom home in the Historical Centre. Set on a hill, it comes complete with its own cook & housekeeper, heated swimming pool, & stunning wrap around balcony with a stunning view of the town. In the evenings cozy up to the fireplace with a glass of wine, sit on the veranda & discuss art, or simply reflect on your day as the town twinkles.

EXPLORE SMA on your days off... Spend time in San Miguel’s upscale boutiques & outdoor markets; take a house & garden tour or perhaps pottery, yoga or Spanish lessons. As for the cuisine, be sure to try the unbeatable dishes that draw from various culinary influences, such as fiambre, rabo de zorra and pacholas

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is open to all levels and abilities but would most benefit the beginning to intermediate amateur photographer who is interested in improving their digital photography skills. This is also a helpful workshop for artists who would like to improve their photographs to use as inspiration for their paintings or in mixed media works. An SLR digital camera is preferred but a point and shoot with advanced options is acceptable. Tiffany will provide a lap top computer for the purposes of viewing images during critiques & for burning images to disc. If you would like a computer for any other reasons you are welcome to bring your own lap top. This workshop will focus on improving your digital capture and will not cover processing or printing using your computer, aside from answering basic questions you may have.

Tiffany is teaching this workshop in conjunction with Crystal Beshara, who will offer watercolour painting workshops. Crystal's dates are January 12th - 22nd and January 22nd - February 4th. Any student who signs up for both Tiffany and Crystal's workshop will receive 10% off the total cost of the workshops.

OMMA (Ottawa Mixed Media Artists) and Upcountry Artists Members will receive 5% off of Tiffany's workshop. If you decide to take two workshops you will receive 5% off Tiffany's workshop and then an additional 10% off the adjusted total for the two workshops.