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photographic holidays

Airdeny Chalets
based: Argyll, Scotland
website: www.airdenychalets.co.uk
A selection of courses catering for many tastes; interesting, talented tutors will present courses such as creative writing, fly fishing, stained glass jewellery, watercolour painting and wildlife photography. Book a full week or just sample a taster weekend in this peaceful natural setting with stunning views.
| painting/drawing | jewellery (jewelry) making | glass crafts/stained glass | photographic | writing | freshwater fishing/angling | Scotland |

All Ways Spain
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.allwaysspain.com
Imaginative, distinctive activity weekends and short breaks in Granada – one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Choose from ceramics, flamenco, food & wine, photography, writing and walking; held on various dates throughout the year in fabulous locations in and around Granada. Tuition from local experts. Small, friendly groups, superb accommodation and dining.
| weekends / short breaks | gastronomic | pottery / ceramics | photographic | music appreciation | flamenco | walking / trekking / hiking | historical tours | writing | Spain |

Andalucian Adventures
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.andalucian-adventures.co.uk
Andalucian Adventures offer guided and self-guided walking, painting, yoga, cookery and photography holidays in Spain and the UK. Choose from the grandeur of Spain's Natural Parks to the quiet beauty of England's Cotswolds. Their knowledgeable local leaders, experienced tutors and unspoilt village hotels make for an unforgettable holiday experience.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | painting / drawing | yoga | cookery | photographic | singles holidays | Spain | England |

Balmoral Estate
based: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
website: www.balmoralcastle.com
In the autumn the scenery at Balmoral is enchanting and this is why the Balmoral Estate hosts both digital photography and painting courses. Their photography holidays are Intermediate Level, giving you the chance to explore the key elements of photography and getting the best out of your digital camera.
| photographic | painting / drawing | Scotland |

Callington School of Art
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.callingtonartschool.com
Residential art school offering 3 and 6 day courses, located in the Tamar Valley on the Devon/Cornwall border. The school uses the beautiful surrounding countryside to supplement their large studio complex. They offer four star accommodation, excellent food and tuition for all abilities. Maximum of six residential students per course.
| painting / drawing | photographic | printmaking | England |

Chateau du Pin
based: Loire, France
website: www.ingignouxity.com/special.france.html
Stay in a French chateau and create hand-made books and collages based on the wonderful colors, textures and patterns found in the French countryside. An opportunity to try a whole range of techniques and craft skills, and play with paint, thread, paper and glue! Taught by fabric artist, Peg Gignoux.
| paper crafts | printmaking | painting / drawing | photographic | writing | scrapbooking | patchwork / quilting | embroidery | weaving | needlepoint / cross stitch | France |

Creative Escapes
based: London, UK
website: www.creative-escapes.co.uk
Inspiring and engaging photography and writing weekends, short breaks and longer retreats, taught by full-time, professional writers and photojournalists. Destinations include an indulgent chateau in France, a luxurious riad in Morocco, a fjord-side cottage in Norway and an 18th-century villa in Spain. Small groups; one-on-one tutorials; full board and accommodation inclusive.
| photographic | writing | literary appreciation | singles holidays | UK | France | Spain | Morocco | Norway |

Fantasia Adventure Holidays, S.L.
based: Cadiz, Spain
website: www.fantasiaadventureholidays.com
Horse riding holidays for experienced riders on the unspoilt Spanish Costa de la Luz. Full board accommodation in a small coastal town at the centre of a natural park. Beach gallops, forest canters, plus an unforgettable experience. Also birding and photographic holidays in the same area.
| horse trail riding | horse / pony trekking | riding | photographic | bird watching | singles holidays | Spain | Western Europe |

French House Experience (The)
based: Worcestershire, UK
website: frenchhouseparty.co.uk
Activity, arts or fitness breaks in top-class accommodation near Carcassonne. The accommodation is ensuite, with pool, tennis and boules. The tutored arts courses are for up to 10 people and are in ceramics, painting, books, writing, drama and photography. Visitors will also sample wine-tasting and enjoy fabulous French cuisine.
| literary appreciation | theatre / shows | painting / drawing | pottery / ceramics | photographic | golf breaks | keep-fit / gym / fitness breaks | wine appreciation / tasting | writing | France |

Heart of Provence Creative Workshops
based: Provence, France
website: www.heartofprovenceworkshops.com
Stay in a stunning 16th century chateau in the heart of lavender country – Provence – and explore your creativity under the guidance of international professionals. Year round writing, photography, painting and cooking workshops in an intimate setting, fabulous meals, excursions, festivals and interesting people. Group and student discounts available.
| photographic | writing | painting / drawing | cookery | France |

Il Collaccio
based: Umbria, Italy
website: www.ilcollaccio.com
Enjoying stunning views, this enchanting holiday retreat with a choice of attractive accommodation, panoramic swimming pools, and an acclaimed restaurant is incomparably set in the beautiful Sibillini Mountains National Park. Themed holidays are based around food and wine, cycling, walking, photography, yoga and extreme sports (paragliding, white-water rafting, canyoning).
| photographic | gastronomic | walking/trekking/hiking | cycle touring | white water rafting | canyoning/gorge walking | hang gliding/paragliding | weddings/honeymoons | yoga | weekends/short breaks | Italy |

Images of France
based: Lot, France
website: www.imagefrance.co.uk
Remove the mystery and create the magic on a five day photography holiday in South West France, with tuition from award winning cameraman Graham Berry. Seriously improve your photography in idyllic rural surroundings, all inclusive with delicious food and comfortable accommodation.
| photographic | seniors/silver surfers | singles holidays | vegetarian | France |

Ocean Capture Adventures
based: Aquitaine, France
website: www.oceancaptureadventures.com
Join professional landscape photographer Jonathan Chritchley for your photography holidays in the beautiful Landes region of France, on the coast between Biarritz and Bordeaux. Dramatic seascapes, long sandy beaches, sand dunes, pine forests, lakes, fishing villages, great light, stunning sunsets and wide open spaces – all the ingredients for an exceptional photography experience.
| photographic | weekends / short breaks | France |

photoTrails – photography holidays
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.phototrails.eu
Photography holidays for all abilities in stunning Los Velez, Andalucia, Spain. Tailored guiding, majestic surroundings, comfortable accommodation (inc. no single supplement) and genuine warmth from the local Spanish people will result in a portfolio of inspirational images and a photography holiday to remember. See website for example photos.
| photographic | photographic safaris | singles holidays | Spain |

Point101 Photography Holidays
based: London, UK
website: www.point101.com/holidays
Luxury photography breaks to Abruzzo, Italy; bringing a fresh look to an otherwise old-fashioned activity break. Offering an inspiring and stimulating way to learn about photography and experience the magic of Abruzzo; Point101 provide expert tuition and a chance to relax, meet new people and experience the scenery in a fresh, exciting way.
| photographic | singles holidays | Italy |

Rainbow Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.rainbowtours.co.uk
Rainbow Tours is an independent tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. They have a wide range of holidays on offer Ð safaris on horseback, walking, camping, by rail as well as trips to game reserves where you can observe the wildlife in a malaria-free environment. They also offer beach holidays, eclipse trips, diving holidays, guided tours for birders and photographic tours.
| animals / safari | bird watching | photographic | diving / snorkelling | motor home / rv | astronomy / space | native peoples | railway tours | weddings / honeymoons | family / child friendly | tailor made holidays | Africa |

Sea Club (The)
based: Mallorca, Spain
website: www.theseaclub.es
Holiday workshops and courses in watercolour painting, mosaic, photography, trompe l'oeil, percussion & guitar, birdwatching, reiki and yoga. Enjoy a rewarding week with first rate and inspirational tutors in perfect Mediterranean surroundings by the sea. Benefit from one to one tuition as well as group classes.
| mosaic | painting/drawing | photographic | music playing courses | bird watching | reiki | yoga | Spain |

WalkingWomen
based: Warwickshire, UK
website: www.walkingwomen.com
WalkingWomen specialises in friendly small group holidays for women. Whether you prefer gentle walks or adventure, creature comforts or economy, there's variety here for most tastes and levels of fitness. Lots of UK short breaks, 18 exciting destinations abroad, walking, trekking, skiing, climbing, photography ... It's easy to come on your own – most women do!
| women only | singles | group | walking / trekking / hiking | long distance walks | snowshoeing | cross country skiing | skiing (piste) | photographic | weekends / short breaks | Peru | Norway | UK |

Wilderness Scotland
based: Highlands and Islands, Scotland
website: www.wildernessscotland.com
Offering an exciting range of activity and ecotourism holidays, based in the beautiful wilderness areas of Scotland. Their small group adventures are led by expert guides. They also offer family holidays and a customised service for private group trips. Winners of Scotland's 'Tourism Business of the Year 2005'.
| walking / trekking / hiking | winter walking | mountain biking | canoeing / kayaking | sea canoeing / sea kayaking | sailing (small boat / yacht) | ski mountaineering / touring | long distance walks | walking / trekking safaris | photographic | family/child friendly | Scotland |

Assington Mill Art and Craft Courses
based: Suffolk, UK
website: www.assingtonmill.com
A wide range of workshops and short courses in traditional county crafts, based in an old watermill and farm in rural Suffolk.
| country crafts | wood crafts | feng shui | pottery / ceramics| photographic | UK |

Black and White Photographic Workshops
based: Washington, USA
website: www.bwphotoworkshops.com
Learn black and white photography techniques on 2 or 5 day workshops in Seattle or week-long workshops in Utah, Idaho and Oregon.
| photographic | USA |

Coleg Harlech WEA
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.harlech.ac.uk/english/resident/short/default.asp
Short residential courses covering the arts, languages and outdoor activities.
| Welsh language | Spanish language | photographic | glass crafts / stained glass | navigation / orienteering | Wales |

Digital Dawn (The)
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.thedigitaldawn.com
Landscape photography workshops and digital photography courses with professional tuition in beautiful locations such as the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland and the Lake District.
| photographic | UK |

Emerald Images
based: Co. Down, N. Ireland, UK
website: www.fjiordlands.org/strngfrd/photog.htm
In the heart of the Drumlin landscape, County Down, is ideally situated for photography holidays.
| photographic | Ireland |

Greek Island Photography
based: California, USA
website: www.greekislandphotography.com
Digital photography workshops in Greece for beginners and experienced photographers.
| photographic | Greece |

Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris
based: Washington, USA
website: www.photosafaris.com
Worldwide photographic tours.
| photographic | photographic safaris | Worldwide |

Learn Photography
based: Wrexham, UK
website: www.learn-photography.co.uk
Residential computer courses, photography and Adobe Photoshop tuition.
| photographic | computer courses | UK |

Nomad African Travel
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.nomadafricantravel.co.uk
Visiting Africa with Nomad is more than just another holiday, it's a complete experience.
| animals / safari | birdwatching | photographic | walk / trek / hike | South Africa |

PhotoTrek Adventure Contact
based: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
website: www.phototrekadventure.com
Photographic workshops in the Scottish Highlands and other UK wilderness areas.
| photographic | Scotland | UK |

Skye in Focus
based: Skye, Scotland, UK
website: www.skyeinfocus.co.uk
Relaxed and friendly photography holidays and courses in the beautiful Isle of Skye.
| photographic | Scotland |

Windhorse Photography
based: Skye, Scotland, UK
website: www.windhorsephotography.co.uk
Cultural photo tours in Bhutan for photographers of all levels.
| photographic | Bhutan |

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