Photography and Image Transfers
Dates: 10/2/2010 - 10/9/2010
Location: Tuscan Renaissance Center
Instructor: Anna Tomczak
Price: $2,250 
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Take home treasures of personal creation that capture the stunning beauty of Tuscany.
In this workshop you will work toward a personal vision to create artistic, meaningful and provocative imagery with digital files or traditional color print film. The workshop will include:
- discussions and demonstrations to expand on the technical and aesthetic possibilities of photography
- presentation of our work at the end of the week
- excursions through the area and the neighboring hilltowns
- individual critiques with Anna
The Workshop:
- Interact with the colors and light of the landscape, the architecture and the Tuscans
- Enhance and develop your photographic talents, surrounded by the rolling Chianti hills,
- Wander through the hilltowns and villages and experience, through the lens of your camera, the wonder of this inspiring regionAt the end of the week there will be the option to create Polacolor Image transfers and emulsion lifts from selected digital images or prints. All levels are welcome.
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Photographers in Siena, by Judy Thompson
We will have our own studio within the monastery for making image transfer prints on paper, cloth and other surfaces. Those who wish to make transfers will be asked to bring Polacolor 669 film (or pay an additional small fee for the film). Some art papers and other surfaces will be supplied or can be found in the area.
Class in Tuscany, 2008
Every day we will have adventures throughout Tuscany. Imagine sitting at a cafe in a medieval piazza watching the world go by AND capturing it with your camera!
Activities:
- daily photography classes with Anna
- full day excursion to medieval Siena
- excursion to the renaissance city of Florence
- tour and tasting at a local Chianti winery
- other shooting excursions to area hilltowns, cemeteries, vineyards, etc.
- studio time to learn how to create Polaroid lifts and transfers
For friends or partners who want to come along, but are not photographers, there is also a painting workshop being offered during this same week. Check the listings for details.
Books made in Tuscany in 2008 by Cindy Bartosek using the photo copy transfer process
Making an emulsion lift in the studio. Photo by Michael Ferris.
Photos from Anna`s students that were juried into Shades of Italy, the 2009 Il Chiostro exhibit in Soho, NY:
Mary in Reflection by Cindy Bartosek and Emerald Green by Tina Halcomb
Rainy Sunday in Tuscany by Amy Mangano
Food: While in Tuscany, the group will have it`s own private chef for the week. At Il Chiostro, the food experience is very important to us. We want everyone to be exposed to the delicious simplicity of authentic Tuscan food, which includes plenty of fresh vegetables, meats, pasta, risotto, fruits, local herbs, and desserts like panforte and tiramisu. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room daily. Local wine (Chianti) is included with dinner. Lunches are independent. There are many opportunities for eating in the village, picnics or on excursions.
About Your Il Chiostro Hosts: Linda and Michael, who will be hosting your San Fedele program, have been organizing workshops in Italy since 1995. You can read more about them by following the About Il Chiostro link. The owners of San Fedele, Nicolo and Renata, live on site. They will be available throughout the program to talk about the history of the monastery, the renovation and this area of Tuscany they call home.
Olive Tree, Tuscany, by Anna Tomczak
Price: $2,250* p/p; ($2,050 for non-participants)
Supplements: $550 for single room; $150 p/p for Jr. suite, if available
* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $2,150 if registration received by 2/15/10.
Includes:
- Shared double room in restored monastery
- Daily traditional breakfast and dinner, including wine
- Daily photography classes with instructor
- Excursion to Siena
- Excursions to nearby hilltowns (Monteriggioni, Radda, Volpaia…) for photo shoots and sight-seeing
- Pickup at Florence train station at 3:30 on first Saturday
- Transfers to bus/train station in Siena on final day
Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- Lunch (lite lunch is available for 15 euros on the days we are not on excursions)
- Local bus transportation
- Photography supplies
- Independent meals and sight-seeing