Here's a list of the nice things people have said over the years about Photographers at Duckspool workshops around still life or studio work.

Darkroom

Electronic

Documentary

Portraiture

Exhibiting

Food & Atmosphere !!

Landscape

Creative Development

Still Life

On the edge.....

ACCOLADES from the visitors book or
mailbag...

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

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)

Craft and technique are covered by the expert tutors but the important aspect is living and working with fellow and leading photographers all interested in maximising their understanding and therefore their ability within the sphere of photography that interests them... there is probably no finer place to be exposed to the meanderings of some of the finest exponents of photography, but one can expect to see pointers towards finding your own ‘style’, that elusive gem that so many of us seek, and which ironically exists within ourselves, germinated perhaps - but not sold directly - at Duckspool.  - Jem Kime, editor Leica News, on a John Blakemore workshop

I have come home with a new pair of eyes. It was a real privilege to listen to John (Blakemore) talking about his work and to see all his pictures - I am just stunned with admiration. It was good to be on a workshop where all the participants brought such a great body of work. Thank you for making it all so comfortable with your lovely home and barn studio and lovingly prepared food - I took it all and appreciated it. - JE 1992 John Blakemore Workshop

Totally glorious, inspiring course and environment. I am a different woman. Thank you for it all. - Charlotte Macpherson, Brighton. Leonard Freed Workshop 1996
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A completely different weekend and equally valuable. It is such a great place to explore photography. -Charlotte Macpherson, Brighton Mari Mahr workshop 1996

Very much appreciated Mari’s thoughtful, sensitive and penetrating comments. The food and hospitality is superb here. - Mary de Pleave, London 1996

Another wonderful chance at self-discovery away from the daily routines and demands. - Suzanne Greenslade, Cardiff on Susan Derges workshop 1997

Left on Monday on a complete high. What a workshop! What an amazing gentleman John is! What a brilliant idea Duckspool is, will I ever look at a print in the same way. Many thank you’s. - SA on John Blakemore Workshop 1991