Week Long Field and Classroom Workshops
with Nancy Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Who are we?
Nancy Rotenberg and
Les Saucier are professional nature and fine art
photographers with over forty years collectively
of teaching photography and leading photography
workshops. Nancy currently lives in the small
western Pennsylvania community of Aliquippa, near
Pittsburgh. Les is a resident of Weaverville,
North Carolina in the middle of the beautiful
southern Appalachian Mountains.
Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries.
Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries.
What is a typical workshop day like?
A typical day would
be to rise before sunrise, travel to a
“first-light location, to be part of the magic of
dawn. Typically, we will spend the morning at one
or two locations, travel to lunch as a group,
have an afternoon in the classroom, and then
travel back out to the field for afternoon light
and/or sunset opportunities. We will then – as a
group- enjoy the fun and camaraderie of dinner
together.
The classroom (which is approximately 30-40% of the workshop), contains different presentations and critique and discussion of participants’ work and assignments.
The culmination of the week is a final image show to music – representing the images of the group and the sense of the experience of the week.
The classroom (which is approximately 30-40% of the workshop), contains different presentations and critique and discussion of participants’ work and assignments.
The culmination of the week is a final image show to music – representing the images of the group and the sense of the experience of the week.
Do the instructors photograph in the field?
It is our policy
that instructors offer their undivided attention
at all times to our participants and, therefore,
do not, as a general matter, photograph in the
field. There are occasions when, in the course of
demonstrating a particular technique, instructors
will set up their equipment and photograph for
instructional purposes. Occasionally, during
sunrise and sunset opportunities, instructors
will join the participants in photographing, but
never in such a way as to not be immediately
available to assist participants or answer their
questions.
How many participants are in each workshop?
A full workshop
would be 15 participants with 2 teachers and one
assistant. This is a wonderful ratio of 7:1,
enabling great assistance and availability for
all. As leaders, we take pride in the fact that
we are always present, not working on our own
photography, and eager to make your experience as
good as possible.
What are the prerequisites for attending any workshop?
Workshops are open
to photographers who are comfortable with their
cameras, who photograph with a tripod and who
have a SLR camera with a variety of lenses. If
you are a digital photographer, participants are
asked to have a basic knowledge of how to
download images and how to process those images
for projection.
How do I register?
Registration is
done with Kris Morgan at kris@naturaltapestries.com.
She will inform
you of the deposit needed, when balances are
due, and the withdrawal and cancellation
policy.
What does my registration include?
Your registration
includes tuition, opening party, and pizza party.
Tuition does not include rooms, food,
transportation, or any personal expenses.
How do I pay for my workshop?
We accept personal
checks or money orders.
Make your check or money order payable to Natural Tapestries.
Mail to: Natural Tapestries, 1208 SR 18, Aliquippa PA 15001
Please note on your check/money order which workshop your payment applies to.
Make your check or money order payable to Natural Tapestries.
Mail to: Natural Tapestries, 1208 SR 18, Aliquippa PA 15001
Please note on your check/money order which workshop your payment applies to.
Where do I stay during workshops?
Rooms are always
blocked and you will receive that information
after registration. Generally, rooms are arranged
and paid for directly by participants.
Where do I eat?
We feel very
strongly that much is learned during meals and
there is a wonderful connection and intimacy that
occurs when like-minded souls dine together. We,
therefore, take much time and energy in
organizing a variety of eating locations and
making reservations so that our time eating does
not interfere with our time photographing and
experiencing the beauty of each location.
What will I learn?
You will learn
appreciation of nature, you will increase your
knowledge of the craft of photography and how to
optimize your experience in the field. You will
receive immediate feedback – during the
workshops, in the form of critique discussions –
generally every day. You will also learn who you
are in the creative process as we feel this is
such an important tool – often
underestimated.
What kind of physical shape do I have to be in?
Generally, there
are few long hikes. We feel that we want you to
use your time with us – photographing and
learning – not hiking. All that said, you should
feel comfortable walking about one mile with your
camera gear and experiencing full days from
sunrise to sunset.
What do I need to bring? What do I need to bring?
Upon registration,
there will be a “what to bring” list. This is not
meant to be a shopping list – rather, just a list
that will add to your experience with us. You
should, however, have 2 cameras bodies, a variety
of lenses, a tripod, and a way to download and
view your images - preferably a laptop.
Will there be film processing?
As you know, there
are fewer and fewer E6 labs available. We will,
however, always try to accommodate film
users.
Would it be OK if I brought my spouse or best friend?
We welcome spouses
or best friends – as long as they are not
photographing.
2010 Week Long Workshops
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April
11-17
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Skagit
Valley Tulip Party - Six Day Field and
Classroom Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier-digital assistant
Linda Torbert - assistant, Donna Rowell- consultant Location: Skagit Valley, WA Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1150 Status: Maintaining waiting list Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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May
15-21
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Digital
Adventure in St. Agustine - Seven Day Field
and Classroom Workshop
Instructors: Nancy Rotenberg and Les Saucier Linda Torbert - assistant Location: St. Augustine Beach, FL Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Spaces available Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. Contact: Kris@NaturalTapestries.com |
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July
11-17
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Summer
Wildflowers in Blue Ridge Country - Seven
Day Field and Classroom Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Linda Torbert - assistant Location: Asheville, NC Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Maintaining waiting list. Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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August
7-13
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Oregon
Coast - Seven Day Field and Classroom
Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Linda Torbert - assistant Location: Asheville, NC Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Spaces available Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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August
15-21
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Digital
Adventure on the Oregon Coast - Seven Day
Field and Classroom Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Linda Torbert - assistant Location: Asheville, NC Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Spaces available Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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Sept. 25 -
Oct. 1
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Crested
Butte - Seven Day Field and Classroom
Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Linda Torbert - assistant Location: Asheville, NC Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Maintaining waiting list Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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Oct.
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Fall in
New Hampshire - Seven Day Field and
Classroom Workshop
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Instructors:
Nancy
Rotenberg and Les Saucier
Linda Torbert - assistant Location: Asheville, NC Limit: 15 Participants Tuition: $1250 Status: Maintaining waiting list Nancy's web site is Natural Tapestries. |
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