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Here's a list of the nice things people have said over the
years about food and hospitality at Photographers at Duckspool">
Ambience ACCOLADES Here's a list of the nice things people have said over the years about food and hospitality at Photographers at Duckspool,Click
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Up to its usual excellence! - Roger Longdin, Bucks It has taken at least five years from when I was first tempted to get to Duckspool but I will be back again rather sooner! - RE Newcastle upon Tyne Photographers at Duckspool, the thinking photographers spiritual home. - Piers Rawson: photographer and critic Duckspool facilities are better than Photo Workshops back in the USA, and you can quote me. - Paul Caponigro. Great to be back in Duckspool after ten years! - Ann Creavin, Dublin and Belgium on Mari Mahr Workshop 1998 Great atmosphere, where one can chat, eat and drink photography to one’s heart’s content. Long may you run such an inspirational sanctuary for the world of photographers! My only regret is not having attended one of your courses before now. (1997) - CK Dublin What a wonderful experience! I know a good thing when I see it, I’ll be back! - GB Sussex 1997 (4 times so far!) Everything was brilliant - atmosphere, hospitality, food (gorgeous), the countryside, your home a special place, and everything we did on the course. It was honestly one of the best weeks of my life. - ML London Good on every side - lovely environment for getting away from it all and being able to give some serious (and not-so-serious) attention to picture-making, delicious food, delicious books (!) and what a good group of people. This is beginning to sound like one big eulogy - well so be it. I thought Steve Pyke was excellent - his openness and involvement comes right through and I greatly appreciated his generosity in sharing his knowledge and experience. - Sarah B, London ‘the experience will stay with us. Excellent informal tuition and facilities combined with that never to be forgotten superb food. Also what an interesting bunch of characters to be with! - RR Surrey Electronic Photography Workshop 1997 Many thanks for a fascinating weekend - it took a week on Exmoor to recover! - EC Bath Book Publishing Dewi Lewis 1997 Your sessions are something very special and I hope you go from strength to strength. Thanks to your encouragement ... the Burton Gallery, Bideford ... are showing my work. - Mary Beresford - Williams, John Goto Workshop 1997. (Mary has since gone on to have further exhibitions and book published) I just want to let you know how important these workshops are to me ( and I’m sure others feel the same). As for myself, they’ve been the main catalyst for propelling my work forward in new directions and keep me going for the following year. You and Sue are providing a fantastic service! - Suzanne Greenslade, Professional Photographer and Exhibitor, Cardiff You may not fully realise the effect of your even-handed hospitality? You may already be tired of compliments about the food, the company, the courses? So to give you back some of that pleasure I enclose some photos of the weekend. - RJ Gloucs I am so glad to have found your oasis of photographic expertise, good food, Peter’s passion, Sue’s quiet influences in all areas. - JS Somerset The wondrous Duckspool ambience works its magic to everyone’s advantage- EL An especially big thank-you to those who kept cheerful in the kitchen whilst they catered to my food fad. My only complaint is that the new trousers no longer fit! - RA Hong Kong Thank you for your kindness. It was a pleasure to stay with you. - Natasha Dubrovina, Perm, Russia 1995 You’re a generous host, Peter, thanks for creating this place of learning. - A.R. 1995 A superb weekend. Great Food. Stimulating conversation. Long live computer photography. I’m a convert! - Andi Whiting 1995 College weekend Very much appreciated Mari’s thoughtful, sensitive and penetrating comments. The food and hospitality is superb here. - Mary de Pleave, London 1996 Why don’t the standards decline! - Martin Parr, tutor on one of his many trips to Duckspool! Another wonderful chance at self-discovery away from the daily routines and demands. - Suzanne Greenslade, Cardiff on Susan Derges workshop 1997 I found your workshop to be ideal, the informality; the giving of knowledge; the atmosphere; sharing of work; and general attitude of all involved was ideal. . . . people made me feel very welcome. - Craig Barber, New York 1990 … lovely setting and fantastic food. But most of all for the enthusiasm it has fired in me - it was just what I needed. - John McG, Edinburgh 1991 AND FROM THE VERY EARLY DAYS I learnt more in the two days there than in
the previous month poring over books and periodicals. If all your tutors are of the
calibre of Paul Caponigro then you have got something really valuable to offer. - Chris
Rodriquez during making of Ch 4 film Landscape Photography 1987 It was so nice to see your "HQ" and get a sense of the splendid atmosphere you are establishing there. - Mark Howarth-Booth, Victoria and Albert Museum, London I cannot praise too highly! - KR, Halifax 1997 Congratulations on your achievements in setting up Duckspool.- Ray, Bristol 1987 Also an indication of the esteem in which Duckspool is held is expressed by many people when they receive each year’s prospectus. Even if they do not attend they feel part of Duckspool Although I will not be able to take advantage of the Duckspool experience this year - it’s still a dream. I want to especially thank you for the course Poetry and Photography - the whole weekend was wonderful for me - Harriet Lefkowith, New York. (Peter Goldfield I.C.P. New York Workshop) **************
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