alGOma WILD
art
escapes
presents
Algoma Ablaze
Photographing Fall in the land of Grey Owl
with
Rob Stimpson
September 22 to 25, 2011
Our travels and
journeys take
us to places we may never visit again. On
these trips we all want to document where we have been and for the most
part capture a sense of place. The camera then becomes our voice
through the visual interpretation of the landscape.
Algoma's brilliant autumn
colours, famous throughout the world, are the focus of this weekend
workshop. We will explore Algoma's breathtakingly scenic Missisagi
River Valley with our
cameras, creating images that become your own personal
interpretation of the season and the place. The Mississagi
River was beloved by Grey Owl; Tom Thomson paddled the river with him
in 1912, spending time at spectacular Aubrey Falls - one of many
possible subjects for this workshop. Follow in their footsteps with
award
winning photographer Rob Stimpson for a creative weekend
focusing on the dynamics of good image making.
This workshop will appeal to
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The Instructor
Winner of the 2007 Ontario Tourism
Marketing Award
for Best Travel Photography, Rob Stimpson is a professional
photographer widely recognized for his landscape and outdoor lifestyle
images, as well as for his inspiring and comprehensive workshops.
Rob makes his home in Muskoka, Ontario and has spent a
great deal of time travelling, photographing, and teaching in the
wilderness of Algoma country. With noted writer Craig Thompson,
Rob is the
author of An Artist's and
Photographer's Guide to Wild Ontario.
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The Workshop Schedule:
Arrival:
Thursday, September 22 at Kegos Camp. Check in any time in the
afternoon.
Opening reception and Supper:
Thursday evening, 6 p.m. at Hemlock Studio
Introductory presentation
Thursday evening.
Breakfast: Approx. 8
a.m., at Hemlock Studio or Art, Tarts, and Tea
Workshop
activities all day
Friday and Saturday, and Sunday morning,
including indoor presentations and visits to a variety of scenic
locations. Early morning and evening sessions may be included to
take advantage of different light conditions.
Lunch: on location
Supper: Approx 6 p.m. at
Hemlock Studio or Art, Tarts, and Tea
Evening
activities at
Hemlock Studio or Kegos Camp
Departure: Sunday,
September 25, after lunch (approx. 3 p.m.)
While some participants
may prefer to use their own
vehicles, transportation between Kegos Camp, Hemlock Studio, Art, Tarts
& Tea, and field locations, will be provided.
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$650 per person
includes:
2.5 days of workshop instruction
outdoors whenever possible, in a variety of spectacular settings
indoors when weather dictates, in a comfortable, spacious, lakeside
studio
3 nights accommodation in lakeside cottages
each participant has his/her own bedroom in shared
2-3 bedroom vintage cottages at Kegos Camp on lovely Chub Lake
all meals from supper on arrival day to lunch on
departure day
a total of 9 delicious meals delightfully prepared
with fresh ingredients, served family style in a convivial atmosphere
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Kegos
Camp and
Hemlock Studio are located on Highway 129, 30 miles (50 km) north of
Thessalon, Ontario. Approximately 200 km west of Sudbury,
and 100 km east of
Sault Ste. Marie. A 6 to 7 hour drive from Toronto via
Hwy.400/69/17. A 7-hour drive from Windsor via Michigan and Sault
Ste. Marie.
Closest airport is Sault Ste.Marie and bus service is
available to Thessalon; we will provide transportation from the airport
or bus station.
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