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Kersefontein |
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Originally purchased by settler Martin
Melck in 1770, Kersefontein farm, with its fine old Cape
Dutch homestead and rambling outbuildings, has been
worked by eight generations of the Melck family. Now a
National Monument, little has changed in terms of
beauty, tranquillity and isolation. Workshop
participants
will be invited to enjoy Kersefontein's
unique and romantic heritage, or explore the thousands
of hectares of farmland and river plains, all in a style
and comfort which will complement the peace and magic of
a wonderful place.
Google Earth
Co-ordinates 32°54'10.32"S 18°19'50.38"E |
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The
Presenters |
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Anita de
Villiers
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Anita is a
professional photographer and freelance photojournalist,
specializing in travel. She has a Diploma in Photography
and her portfolio focuses on natural and cultural
history, travel, fine art, studio work and commercial
photography. Her photo-articles on Africa’s fascinating
cultures, wildlife and interesting places are published
in national and local magazines and papers. |
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She has
several magazine cover pages to her credit. In 2009 she
received two Caxton Excellence Awards for Writer of the
Year and Best Written Feature. She presents digital
photography workshops at her studio in Mtunzini in
KwaZulu-Natal, and spearheaded the College of National
Photography's new campus in Durban. She also co-presents
workshops with Willem Oets in Durban. In September 2010,
she launches a new workshop on Photography as Creative
Medium on the Cape West Coast.
www.anitadevilliers.co.za |
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Willem Oets |
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has been a photographer since he was introduced to photography
as a creative medium in 1991. He developed as a landscape and abstract photographer
but thanks to the advent of digital photography, he has discovered the magic
of photographing people and now also enjoys creating personal
portrait portfolios. Willem teaches visual design and photography |
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and presents
Digital Photography, Photoshop and
audio-visual production workshops in his studio in his Durban. He also
has a fine-art
printing studio, speaks at photographic congresses and
presents photography and visual design workshops in the
Namib desert twice a year -
www.willemoets.com |
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Digital Collage by Willem Oets |
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The
Workshop - Click
here to Register |
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The workshop
offers photographers the opportunity to work in small
groups under the guidance of a professional
photographer. |
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This is a
workshop with a difference and will concentrate on
certain creative aspects of photography The theme of
the workshop is Exploring Photography as a Creative
Medium and the focus is on Fine Art Photography,
Black and White, Digital Art and Collage
and The Figure in Landscapes.
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Photoshop
enhancement techniques for all these subjects will be
covered in detail |
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Both beginners
and advanced photographers are welcome to attend |
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Evaluation and feedback on participants'
work are given on a daily basis. |
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Photograph by Willem Oets |
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Accommodation |
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Accommodation
on
Kersefontein and the adjacent Doornfontein guest farms |
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Workshop fees: |
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Sharing
accommodation: R6900
Single accommodation: R8150
The fee is per
person and includes accommodation, meals, and workshop fees.
Excluded are transport to and from Kersefontein and
beverages other than tea and coffee.
A deposit of 50% is payable on reservation. The balance is
payable 30 days before commencement of the workshop.
Internet bank payments are preferred. For bank and payment
detail please refer to the Registration Form.
For cancellation policy, please refer to the Registration
form. |
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Equipment : |
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SLR Digtital
Camera & Lenses
Tripod (preferably Manfrotto #190or #055)
Bean Bag
Camera & lens cleaning kit
Laptop computer with Photoshop CS or Photoshop Elements
loaded.
Card reader for faster downloading
Memory cards, batteries and battery charger
Electrical extension lead and multi-plug
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What to
bring: |
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Warm clothes for
the early morning excursions.
Hat or cap.
Sun block and mosquito repellent.
Torch and extra batteries. |
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