The Workshops, Maine

Hi

I'm a uk photographer looking to expand my horizons a little and happened

accross the programme for 'The Workshops' in Maine. They aren't cheap, and

coming all that way I'd prob want to do two or three to make the trip

worthwhile. I'd be really keen to here from anyone that's done workshops there

as to how they found them.

Thanks in anticipation

Guy

i've take four or five workshops there. i try to go every summer for a week if possible. i love

the place. very communal and an energy that i find inspiring. it really depends on the

instructor and fellow workshop participants.

I've done four I think? Great support, great staff, great facities. Great food (Friday night

lobster). During the many one week workshops they have longer term summer programs

for young photographers (graduating high school etc.) and film making courses so there

are a *lot* of people running around being creative. I grabbed one of the actresses to do

some shooting during one of my workshops (they advertised on a board that they had

some free time).

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They have many instructors - I simply assume your mileage will vary based on instructor.

But overall my experience was great. The location is pretty cool. Give yourself some time

on a Saturday before or after to spend at Timothy Whelan's Photography Bookstore in

town. (Not sure he is open Sunday). You can waste an afternoon there easily.