Capturing the Small Life
with artomologist Jane Davenport
2 DAY Photography workshop - with field trip
10.00am – 4.00pm Sat 24 and Sun May 25
Waywood Gallery Byron Bay Industrial Estate
Two days of visual exploration for the essentially curious.
Join international award-winning artist Jane Davenport on a journey to discover the little life...includes field trip to - Byron Wetlands.
http://www.janedavenport.com
'Dealing with subject matter that is afraid of you, lends a whole new meaning to the word patience! ' says Jane who will reveal some of her secrets learned from countless hours spent stalking the tiniest of game. 'Participants will learn how to approach 'bugjects' and capture images that express the real beauty of the moment, moving away from grabbing snapshots.'
The workshop also teaches the essential tools of editing and Jane will encourage you to dip into the great pool of digital mastery.
2 day photography workshop program
Sat May 24 10.00am-4.00pm
We start with a guided tour of Jane's current exhibition at the Waywood gallery and learn Jane's principles of Artomology.
On Saturday afternoon we head into the wilds of Byron Shire's own wetlands in search of the elusive, with the world's leading Artomologist as tour guide. Jane will encourage us to get 'down and dirty' in search of interesting subjects
3.00pm: Convene back at Waywood Gallery to swap tales of what images were caught on safari and 'the one that got away'...
4.00pm: Participants can arrange to return to the wilds to gather more images.
Sun May 25 10.00am-4.00pm
10 -12.00 midday: The art of the selective edit and self critic.
1-3.00pm: Creating a story with our images and unveiling individual style.
3-4.00pm: Time to show and tell.
What equipment will participants need to bring?
A digital camera is essential - and it must have a close-up function that participants know how to use.
A digital SLR with a close up filter set or macro lens will deliver the best results.
Field trip into the Byron Wetlands. As you will be heading off in to nature for part of the workshop, be sure to wear long trousers; bring a hat, waterbottle, sunscreen as well as socks and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Cost pp $150 / students $130 to book phone 02 66871 623
scroll down for 'On the Verge' opening of and exhibtion of Jane's images at The Waywood Gallery May 16
sponsored by Waywood Gallery
opening of Jane Davenport exhibition ' On the Verge'
Friday May 16 at The Waywood Gallery
5pm - meet at the Byron Wetlands information Centre where Michael Bingham Capital Works Environmental Officer for Byron Shire Council will give a brief introduction/ talk about the development of the Wetland Ecology around Byron Shire Sewerage Works – in particular ‘ the small life’ that workshop participants will be likely to encounter in their field excursion the following week with Jane Davenport.
6pm - return to Waywood Gallery for viewing of Jane Davenports ‘On the Verge’ exhibition
for information contact: Waywood Gallery, Byron Bay Industrial Estate
