Weekend Retreats & Workshops
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sadly, the current Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic (which first hit the UK in March 2020) continues to wreak havoc with best-laid plans across the United Kingdom (indeed the world) and, like the majority of events businesses, we have had to postpone or cancel a host of planned courses, workshops and weekend retreats until it's clear that life can return to something like the 'normal' we all once enjoyed.
On this page you'll find details of planned courses for 2021, assuming the UK Government releases the social distancing measures to allow small groups of people to once again meet in closed spaces. Where possible we are postponing courses/workshops/retreats until later this year; where this is not deemed practical we have cancelled courses/workshops/retreats with a view to re-booking venues in 2022 once everyone is up & running again and we are able to confidently make firm, forward plans.
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We trust this keeps you appraised of the current situation regards all CraftyMonkies courses, workshops and weekend retreats, but if you have any queries at all please contact us via email:-
03.10.20 + 04.10.20
Join us for one day/both days of our
Photographic Workshops!
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester
Join us for a fabulous, informative weekend of Photography on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th OCTOBER 2020 at the wonderful Wivenhoe House Hotel, near Colchester. Featuring professional photographer Jake Whiteley.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester
Saturday 03 & Sunday 04 October 2020
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Park Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
Join us for both or either days of the Two-Day Photographic Workshop.
Please note, the Two-Day course does not include overnight hotel accommodation.
Included within the course fee is tuition from photographer Jake Whiteley, lunch & refreshments!
For further information see below or reserve your place(s) via our online Booking Page
Jake Whiteley - Saturday 3rd October 2020
Landscape & Portrait Photography
We cater for no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a beautiful local setting, which will provide the basis for our Landscape and Portrait Workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture individual and group portraits. During the day we will break for lunch & refreshments and return to the hotel via minibus for approx 4.00pm.
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Jake Whiteley - Sunday 4th October 2020
Coastal Photography
We aim to have no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a nearby coastal locale, which will provide the basis for our Coastal Landscape Photography workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture scenes via such as reflections, architecture, skylines, found objects, etc. During the day we will break for lunch/refreshments and return to the hotel (transport provided) for approx 4.00pm.
10.10.20 + 11.10.20
Photographic Workshop and Weekend Retreat - or just join us for one/both of the
One-Day Workshops!
Wokefield Estate Hotel, Reading
Join us for a fabulous, informative weekend of Photography on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2020 at the wonderful Wokefield Estate Hotel in Berkshire. Featuring professional photographer Jake Whiteley.
Wokefield Estate Hotel, near Reading
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2020
Wokefield Estate Hotel
Goodboy's Lane, Mortimer Common, Reading RG7 3AE
Join us for both or either days of the Two-Day Photographic Workshop.
An Overnight Hotel Accommodation package option is available.
Included within the course fee is tuition from photographer Jake Whiteley, lunch & refreshments!
For further information see below or reserve your place(s) via our online Booking Page
Jake Whiteley - Saturday 10th October 2020
Landscape & Portrait Photography
We cater for no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a beautiful local setting, which will provide the basis for our Landscape and Portrait Workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture individual and group portraits. During the day we will break for lunch & refreshments and return to the hotel via minibus for approx 4.00pm.
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Jake Whiteley - Sunday 11th October 2020
Urban Photography
We cater for no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a local lively urban hub, which will provide the basis for our Urban Photography Workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture urban scenes via such as reflections, architecture, skylines, hustle & bustle, people-watching, etc. During the day we will break for lunch/refreshments and return to the hotel via minibus for approx 4.00pm.
08.05.21 + 09.05.21
Photographic Workshop and Weekend Retreat - or just join us for one/both of the
One-Day Workshops!
Doxford Hall Hotel, Alnwick
Join us for a fabulous, informative weekend of Photography on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May 2021 at the wonderful Doxford Hall Hotel in Northumbria. Featuring professional photographer Jake Whiteley.
Doxford Hall Hotel, Alnwick
Saturday 08 & Sunday 09 May 2021
Doxford Hall Hotel & Aqueous Spa
Chathill, Alnwick, Northumberland NE67 5DN
Join us for both or either days of the Two-Day Photographic Workshop.
An Overnight Hotel Accommodation package option is available.
Included within the course fee is tuition from photographer Jake Whiteley, lunch & refreshments!
For further information see below or reserve your place(s) via our online Booking Page
Jake Whiteley - Saturday 8th May 2021
Landscape & Portrait Photography
We cater for no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a beautiful local setting, which will provide the basis for our Landscape and Portrait Workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture individual and group portraits. During the day we will break for lunch & refreshments and return to the hotel via minibus for approx 4.00pm.
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Jake Whiteley - Sunday 9th May 2021
Coastal Photography
We aim to have no more than eight people on our Photographic Workshops. This ensures lots of one-to-one tuition and attention. Your day begins at 9.00am with informal introductions between the photographer and members of the group. Following this we will be transported to a nearby coastal locale, which will provide the basis for our Coastal Landscape Photography workshop. We will explore how to best work with available natural light, composition, introducing drama/storytelling, working with angles and investigating how best to capture scenes via such as reflections, architecture, skylines, hustle & bustle, found objects, etc. During the day we will break for lunch/refreshments and return to the hotel (transport provided) for approx 4.00pm.
