W
elcome to Quest’s 12th in this workshop, he will show and
programme of workshops discuss the rich variety of his work.
and Photoweeks, sponsored This will include landscape, urban,
by Konica Minolta PhotoWORLD and informal portraiture, as well as
magazine. Another exciting year is other subjects. An important part
in prospect, with some brand new QUEST of the workshop will be to involve
workshops and events scheduled, participants in the discussions with
including one with Joe Cornish, a view to developing ideas and it will
arguably Britain’s finest landscape
Colin Westgate’s QUEST workshops, sponsored
therefore include a review of pictures
photographer. Following Colin
Westgate’s move in early 2005, Quest
by Konica Minolta Photoworld, are now based
brought along by everyone, as well as
a field trip into the nearby landscape.
will now be running a number of at Stable House, 2 Carriers Close, West Mersea, Leigh is on the panel for Associate
workshops in Essex, which is good
Mersea Island, Essex CO5 8NY. Tel 01206
and Fellowship submissions in Visual
news for East Anglian photogra- Art and the workshop can include
phers. These are in addition to, not
384584. Mobile 07887 887101.
advice for anyone considering
instead of, those held in Sussex. The
email questphoto@btinternet.com
applying for these distinctions. He
Photoweeks have also been expanded is the author of the book ‘Shadows
with new trips to Isle of Mull and QUEST OPEN and REUNION DAY BASICS FOR BEGINNERS of Change’. This will be an enjoy-
Southern Ireland included, as well 1 day, at Seaford with Colin Westgate able and informal workshop.
as our regular destinations of Skye, Sunday 4 December 2005 1 day workshop, two Price £135 (deposit
Glencoe and Northumberland. This is a day for Quest participants dates and venues £40), 8 places.
As a result, there are 65 workshops and travellers to share their pictures at West Mersea, nr. Colchester
scheduled, a Quest record! and experiences. Hundreds of Wednesday 11 January 2006 ALL ABOUT EXHIBITING
The range of digital workshops photographs are taken on the and Seaford, East Sussex & EXHIBITIONS
has been extended, and Barrie various Quest workshops and trips Friday 31 March 2006 with Colin Westgate
Thomas will be back in November and this is the opportunity for A workshop for those starting off in 1 day, at West Mersea, nr. Colchester
2006, having made an excellent everyone to see some of these and photography, or wanting to improve Wednesday 18 January 2006
recovery from heart surgery. George compare notes. However, pictures their techniques and picture appre- Exhibitions are one of the showcases
McCarthy is also back in the do not have to have been taken on ciation. It will explain technical mat- of photography, and to have your
programme, following his year long a workshop or trip - you are quite ters, such as how to effectively use the work viewed on the exhibition wall
tour of the USA, with the usual nature free to bring anything of interest. various functions on digital or film is an achievement of which to be
workshops again in the programme. The day consists of short cameras and will include discussion proud. This workshop will look at all
Most Quest ‘ regulars, such as presentations of prints and slides on such things as exposure, focusing, aspects of exhibitions, including types
John Blakemore, Les McLean, (about 15 minutes each). A digital, lens apertures, shutter speeds and of exhibition and venue, one person
Paul Foley, Clive Tanner and Hugh projector is also available if anyone depth of field. Aesthetic aspects shows, open exhibitions, how pictures
Milsom, are again included in the wishes to bring files on CDs. So come such as composition, creativity and are judged, fashions, fads and formu-
programme, together with some new along, let us see your work, and enjoy appreciation of light and colour lae, paper work and packaging, keep-
tutors, such as Joe Cornish, Leigh a gentle relaxed and entertaining are covered. A field trip is included ing records, FIAP & BPE distinctions,
Preston, Steve Gubbins and David day. Even if you haven’t attended a to put into practice what you have and much more. It will also include a
Dixon. The wide variety of workshops workshop before you are more than learnt, and all are invited to bring short review of participants work with
has been maintained to ensure that welcome to come along just to look! pictures for discussion and review the aim of encouraging participation
there is something for everyone. The Price £20, payable in full Price £55 (deposit £20) 6 places. in exhibitions. Remember, if nobody
workshops are carried out in an on booking (includes buf- sent work to exhibitions, we would
informal and friendly atmosphere, fet lunch and free raffle for MOUNTING & PRINT FINISHING not have pictures to see! Suitable
with attention given to individual a Colin Westgate print). with Colin Westgate for print, slide and digital workers
needs and you can be assured of an (NB. This day is not eligible for 1 day, at West Mersea, nr. Colchester Price £55 (deposit £20),
interesting and stimulating time. inclusion in ‘early booking’ Thursday 12 January 2005 includes refreshments. 8 places.
Most workshops are suitable for discount arrangements). Mounting and presenting finished
beginners upwards, and either film pictures are aspects of photography EXHIBITION PRINTING IN
or digital cameras are suitable. ADVANCED MONOCHROME that are often neglected. A properly MONOCHROME (DARKROOM)
Most bookings come from photog- PRINTING (DARKROOM) finished and mounted print can with Colin Westgate
raphers who have previously attended with Colin Westgate transform the raw product into 2 days, at West Mersea, nr. Colchester
a workshop and it is very reassuring 1 day, at West Mersea, nr. Colchester something that really looks good and Tues/Weds 7/8 February 2006
that so many of you are prepared to Wednesday 4 January 2006 is worthy of entering in competi- Tues/Weds 25/26 April 2006
come back time and time again. But, This workshop is intended for pho- tions, exhibiting or framing to put (subject to demand, additional dates
of course, if you haven’t previously tographers wishing to improve and on the wall. The emphasis of this by arrangement – please enquire)
been to a Quest workshop, we would expand their printing skills. Using ‘hands on’ workshop will be on Quest’s ‘top of the range’ printing
be delighted to see you. If you would advanced techniques such as split making window mounts, but can also workshop, designed to enable you
like to be included on our mailing grading and paper flashing, prints include, subject to requirements of to get the maximum from your
list, please e-mail or post your details. can be made from virtually any nega- participants, retouching darkroom negatives and to make prints
Quest web site is finally on its tive, (providing there is detail on it!) prints. All materials supplied. up to 16” x 12” (40 x 30 cm.)
way, and will be open from about the including those which may previously Price £55 (deposit £15). in size, suitable for use in
end of November. You will be able to have been dismissed as ‘hopeless’. Mount board and other materi- exhibitions or for sale. Fibre based
view this to check on workshops and The quality of today’s Variable als included. 8 places. papers will be used for the highest
vacancies and there will be a special Contrast paper is now excellent, and quality, and prints will be archivally
gallery for Quest members. The the amount of control and versatil- INSIGHTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY processed and optionally selenium
address is www.questphoto.co.uk. ity available is such that ‘graded’ with Leigh Preston FRPS toned for maximum depth. Advanced
Quest’s postal and e-mail papers are now virtually obsolete 2 days, at Seaford, East Sussex techniques, such as split grad-
addresses and telephone Price £55, (deposit £20). Sat/Sun 14/15 January 2006 ing, pre and post flashing will be
number have changed to those Includes sandwich lunch & Leigh Preston has photographed employed as necessary. The number
at the top of this page. all materials. 4 places. many subjects over the years, and of prints produced will depend
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