For 6. gang reiser vi til Sicilia for å oppleve lyset, fargene, de gode smakene og ikke minst fotokurset, og de spennende fotografiene som blir laget her av alle deltagerne. Kurset passer for alle og alle får tilpassede oppgaver til sitt nivå.

Vi kan ha deltagere som snakker engelsk, så her er ytterligere informasjon på engelsk.
(Erfaringsvis snakker og forstår de norsktalende godt engelsk. Hvis ikke, ta kontakt med oss.)

PHOTO WORKSHOP TAORMINA 29.04-02.05 2027

Find inspiration and improve your photography skills on beautiful Sicily from Thursday April 29 until Sunday May 2 2027. The workshop takes place in Taormina, a perfect base also to explore Sicily’s culture, history and beautiful scenery.  

The workshop offers a flexible approach and is organized to accommodate participants at various levels, also participants without previously documented skills. However, as a preparation you will be asked what you would personally aim to improve during the workshop. It would be great if you could bring along 3-4 photos made recently that you are particularly happy with.

The workshop aims to stimulate participants’ creativity through seeing and composing pictures; in short to make use of all our senses to find inspiration to create great pictures, maybe even art? This will be the main focus of our three working days. The time does not allow for darkroom or advanced digital picture editing work.  

The programme will also contain short lectures on art history, on Sicilian history and on photography and techniques in general. Lectures and individual commenting on photos will be held in English and Norwegian (depending on participants’ languages)

And last but not least; you will of enjoy lots of delicious Sicilian food and wine.

The number of participants will be limited to maximum 8 persons.  We will stay at La Prora, a beautifully renovated villa close to Taormina city center. The house has seven bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. We also offer the option to bring a partner or a friend who does not want to participate in the workshop on a shared-room basis.

Recommended photo equipment to bring along:

  • A camera you are familiar with. To train a bit in advance on the camera you plan to use is an advantage. You may in addition of course also use your mobile camera.
  • A tripod for your camera, if possible.
  • Your personal  computer with a picture editing programme installed. Lightroom Classic offers a free version to be downloaded.

Feedback from participants from previous workshops:

“If you are thinking that you are going to a photo course and learning the technicalities of photography, think again.This is much more. You will see how photography can be art, your limits will be pushed and you learn about planning, composing and telling a story with your photo. This is facilitated by Siri who guides you through a process that you might not have expected. 

And as if this is not enough the beautiful setting at the Villa La Prora in Taormina is the perfect backdrop for the three days when you immerse yourself in photography. The host Astrid introduces you to the culinary delights of the local Sicilian kitchen, local history and plans visits to secrets gems in the area. 

I can highly recommend this experience which is suitable for every level of photographers as long as you bring along enthusiasm and an open mind.»
Tove Schränkler

«Dette var bare helt topp, en drøm faktisk! Det ble gode fotoresultater på alle deltakerne under Siris kompetente og konstruktive veiledning. Kurset, stedet, maten, vertskapet… Dette anbefales virkelig! En kulturreise på mange plan. Kanskje jeg dukker opp neste år også?
Idun Kristin Kristoffersen

Day to day schedule:

Wednesday 28.04          
Arrival Catania Airport and transfer to Taormina by bus, train, taxi or rental car. The airport is approx. 50 km from Taormina. Welcome dinner at La Prora                    

Thursday 29.04              
09 -13 Workshop introduction. Lecture and presentations.
13 -14    Lunch at La Prora 
14 -18    Excursion and photo work
18 -20    Individual evaluation of photos
20 –        Dinner at La Prora

Friday 30.04                   
09 -13    Excursion
13 -14    Lunch  
14 -18    Return to Taormina. Afternoon for more photos and/or a break.
20 –       Pizza dinner in Taormina           

Saturday 01.05               
09 -13     Excursion 
13 -14     Lunch at La Prora 
14 – 18    Picture selection: Choose your “shot of the week”
18 – 20    Photo presentation: “The best of last days’ work” 
20 –         Dinner at La Prora

Sunday 02.05                 
Breakfast and goodbye…           

Price single room accomodation NOK 20.000
Price double room accomodation NOK 17.000,-
Price double room accomodation excluding workshop: NOK 9.000,-

The price includes:
The full workshop programme with tuition
Bed and breakfast accomodation 
All dinners and lunches (incl wine) at La Prora
Excursions

The price does not include:
Transport from Catania airport to Taormina
External lunch/dinner

Registration is binding. We kindly ask that NOK 6000,- of the workshop fee/deposit be paid at registration. The remainder of the fee has to be paid at the latest 1 February 2027. Should you cancel after this point in time you will be refunded 70% of the workshop fee. A cancellation after 15 Mars 2027 will not be refunded.  

Course tutor Siri Wolland: 
Siri is a photographer, art Historian and author. Siri graduated from Fotoskolan (Stockholm), Croydon College of Fine Art and has a Masters Degree in Art History from the Oslo University. She has wide photographic experience from documentaries, film, fashion, commercials and has also worked with art and culture in a wider scope. https://culturanotes.com   www.siriwolland.no

Guide and host Astrid Løken Øyehaug
Astrid has studied business administration and worked close to 30 years in financial markets. She has now dedicated herself to tourism, culture, food and wine. She fell in love with Sicily more than 25 years ago and has returned to the island on countless occasions. In 2014 she and her husband bought La Prora and spent the next three years renovating the property. Astrid will act as your local guide. She is also a dedicated hobby chef and will see to that you leave with solid memories of the pleasures of the Sicilian kitchen.  

For further information and questions please contact:

Astrid Løken Øyehaug: +47 934 60 587 / email astrid@oyehaug.com
Siri Wolland: +47 917 62 087 / email siriwolland@gmail.com

Welcome!