Workshops in San Miguel
The charming colonial town of San Miguel de Allende is consistently recognized as one of the world’s great cities. This year, Travel + Leisure readers named it #1—the world's best city! In 2016, they named it #3 on the list of the world’s best cities and, in 2014, Conde Nast Traveler readers named San Miguel the #1 travel destination in the world.
Located in the historic, central highlands of Mexico, San Miguel offers a gracious and safe environment for exploring the culture of this vibrant town while pursuing your creativity and personal style in workshops with Laurie Klein, Keith Carter, Jennifer Spelman, Tony Bonanno, Elizabeth Opalenik, Reid Callanan, Sam Abell, Arthur Meyerson, Marcela Taboada, and Michael Amici.
Since 2001, La Posada de la Aldea, an enchanting hotel complex just blocks from San Miguel's historic central plaza, has been home base, with our administration and operations offices, three classrooms, a restaurant, and comfortable accommodations for our travelers. La Aldea's extensive grounds—featuring gardens, fountains, a swimming pool, and secluded courtyards—provide a stimulating setting for your photographic discoveries.
Enrollment for most of our September/October workshops in San Miguel is capped at 12 participants. These smaller numbers allow you more one-on-one time with our gifted instructors. In addition, we are offering advanced-level Master Classes, with enrollment capped at 10 participants in workshops with Keith Carter, Sam Abell, and Arthur Meyerson.
Join us for an unforgettable photographic experience in the beautiful setting of San Miguel de Allende.
Photographing the People and Culture of Mexico
with Jennifer Spelman |
September 27 - October 2, 2017
Beyond the Basics,
Portraits,
Creative Vision,
Travel
Focus on responding confidently with your camera to capture uniquely expressive portraits and culturally authentic images of this vibrant Mexican city.
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The Poetry of Perception/San Miguel de Allende: A Master Class
with Keith Carter |
September 27 - October 2, 2017
Master Classes,
Creative Vision,
Fine Art
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Take a photographic excursion to San Miguel to go deep into your creative life, re-examine your processes, and distill your individual aesthetic.
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Cameras Don't Take Pictures
with Reid Callanan |
October 4 - 9, 2017
Creative Vision,
Fine Art,
Travel
Cameras don't take pictures, people do: set your imagination and sense of curiosity free in photogenic San Miguel.
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Visions of Mexico
with Tony Bonanno |
October 4 - 9, 2017
Beyond the Basics,
Creative Vision,
Travel,
Documentary
Explore your vision and expand your observational skills while deepening your understanding of Mexico's people and culture.
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The Sensual Image
with Elizabeth Opalenik |
October 4 - 9, 2017
Portraits,
Creative Vision,
Fine Art,
One-of-a-Kind
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Join Elizabeth in exquisite San Miguel to explore sensual qualities of the human form and express your intuitive soul.
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Seeing Gardens in San Miguel: A Master Class
with Sam Abell |
October 11 - 16, 2017
Master Classes,
Creative Vision,
Fine Art
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Clarify your vision as you create a compelling body of work that expands your concept of what it means to truly see “gardens.”
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The Color Moment: A Master Class
with Arthur Meyerson |
October 11 - 16, 2017
Master Classes,
Creative Vision,
Fine Art
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Cultivate your visual sensitivity and heighten your awareness of color as you master how to gracefully capture those “decisive moments.”
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Day of the Dead in Colonial Mexico
with Jennifer Spelman, Michael Amici |
October 29 - November 3, 2017
Portraits,
Travel,
Documentary
Big news! Our “Day of the Dead” intensive is now a five-day workshop! Join Jennifer and Michael for this unforgettable Mexican celebration.
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