If you are a lover of art, travel and food, join me for
what’s sure to be an amazing week in Andalucia, Spain - October 7-15, 2013!
Each year, Mike and Hilary Powell, owners of “Flavour of Spain”, host a variety of creative learning vacations at a special place called
“El Molino” (The Mill), in the hills above Malaga. I’m pleased to announce that they’ve invited
me to be one of their art instructors in 2013.
Here’s their website, where you can learn everything you’ll
want to know about Mike, Hilary and El Molino. I met with them in Vancouver, BC in August, and came away so
excited about what they’ve created, and grateful for this opportunity!
And this is a link to the brochure detailing my workshop,
and that of painter Gail Short, whose workshop will run simultaneously with
mine.
This is a snapshot of what you’d be agreeing to, if you say YES
to Spain 2013:
Feast for the soul-A week of pure creative focus and
comraderie, in a relaxing and authentic rural Spanish setting.
Feast for the body- Genuine Spanish cuisine and tapas,
prepared with care by our host daily, and served in the courtyard.
Feast for the senses- visit to the vibrant Cordoba market.
Take morning or evening strolls among
the olive trees.
Feast for the heart- excursion to witness the passion of a
traditional Spanish Feria - Flamenco performance.
About my
workshop:
I’m looking forward
to having a full week to immerse with participants in a very approach-oriented
exploration of the potential in every photograph to be much more than a record
of what is seen. We’ll practice a workflow meant to capture and convey the
essence of experience, transforming your photographs into personal works of
art.
We’ll begin at
the beginning- with inspiration, which will be easy to find!
Other topic areas
of the week include:
Seeing and being
in the moment:“Deep noticing”.
Practicing
awareness when composing a photograph.
When, and which,
equipment matters, and does not matter – to you.
Telling a story with
feeling, with one image or many.
Adding spirit and
personal style by hand-painting digital prints.
Developing a
personal workflow that yields images that more truly convey your experience.
Computer users
will have the option to learn my favorite digital compositing techniques.
* All levels
welcome, however participants should come with working knowledge of their
equipment.
* Knowledge of Spanish
language is not necessary. All class time will be in English, and excursions
led by English speaking hosts.
* Details about
how to prepare, and what to bring, will be provided upon registration.
Price: CAD $3,390
Airfare is
separate. See the brochure for more details.
Registrations are
made through:
Cindy Horton at Travel Concepts in Vancouver, Canada:
Phone: (604)
926-8511, Toll-Free: 1-800-661-7176
Email:
Cindy@trvlconcepts.com
* If you would
like more information about the hosts, accommodations, food, Spain or travel
arrangements, please contact Cindy Horton at Travel Concepts.
* If you would
like more information about me, or the workshop, feel free to contact me
directly: tel: 250-537-6120.
“Amy Melious knows her
stuff—she's a good teacher, and best of all she's a smart, caring person who's
really easy to be around”. Nick Bantock
“By participating in Amy’s workshops, I acquired a wealth
of knowledge and experience. With her love for nature, Amy encourages us to see
the beauty that surrounds us in a holistic way. The atmosphere in her workshops
is relaxed yet goal-oriented; her gentle and generous leadership helped me
overcome some of my own creational barriers and gain trust in my judgements and
abilities.”
Denise Okan
