GREETINGS TO THE TUSCAN LIGHT PHOTO WORKSHOPS 2012
TUSCAN LIGHT PHOTO WORKSHOP ITALY:
- Week 1. Florence, May 7th – 11th COST: $1200
- Week 2. S.Tuscany May 14th – 18th COST: $1200
- The two workshops taken together is $2200
WEEK 1: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Strategically located in Florence will be our home base, the school facilities are well equipped with computers, wi-fi etc. providing participants a great place to meet for critiques, demos’ on mixed media photo techniques including solar plate printmaking and more. Day trips to Lucca, San Geminagno and Bologna leaving plenty of time to explore Florence.
WEEK 2: South Tuscany
We part from Florence by train to Orvieto; about a two and half hour train ride then 45 minutes by car to Proceno. Proceno is a beautiful Medieval hill top village straddling the borders of Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria. This picturesque area of S. Tuscany is where I lived for seven years, Proceno will serve as our home base for week 2.
The terrain of this unique area is undulating, rolling hills, valleys and forests offset by mountains populated with small villages, ancient Etruscan towns and medieval castles. The foods, wines and restaurants maintain the charm of an unspoiled Italian culture. This is a unique opportunity for those who have been searching to discover and photograph in Italy where few tourists find their way.
- Day 1. Sorano, Pitigliano.
- Day 2.Tuscania, Marta/Lake Bolsena.
- Day 3. Pienza, Montalpulciano.
- Day 4. Puccie’s Castle Proceno.
- Day 5. Acquapendente.
Each one of these day trips takes us off the beaten tourist path to some of the most fascinating towns in S.Tuscany.
I have been a commercial and fine art photographer for more than 30 years. I specialized in architectural and interior photography as well as landscapes, portraiture and still life. Recently, I was teaching digital photography and experimental photo in Florence Italy at the University Lorenzo De Medici. I have also teach workshops in printmaking/ mixed media and photographic alternative processes including Platinum Palladium and solar plate gravure.
For more information see the Workshop Flyer here.
CONTACT INFO DAVID HOPTMAN:
TEL:805-403-2993
600 FLOWER AVE #2 VENICE CA. 90291
email: dhstudio@mac.com