Winter Masterclass
Join STANLEY/BARKER from 10-12th December for a unique book-making Masterclass in the historic city of Cambridge, England.
This unique Masterclass is designed for photographers looking to deepen their book-making practice, attain a practical skill set, and advance their projects towards publication.
Over the course of the three days, Rachel and Gregory Barker will guide the select group of successful applicants through the next step of your photobook-making journey, helping you attain a comprehensive understanding of the photo-book as a unique artwork: from strategies on sequencing, considered creative direction and collaboration, to practical tools on how best to share your work with the world at large.
You will have the chance to discuss your work in a welcoming group setting with Rachel and Gregory Barker as well as attend several focused lectures on key elements of the creative process, all designed to give participants a holistic understanding of quality bookmaking.
Gregory and Rachel Barker are experts in the creation and distribution of photo books, having published nearly 100 unique photo books in the last decade including some of the most influential titles of recent times.
Words from previous participants
"The workshop with Gregory and Rachel was truly illuminating. It was an inspiring and friendly time of sharing. It was important for me to understand how to translate a photographic project onto paper, how to do it through an idea that is both essential and at the same time incisive. It was fascinating to see how all the details of a book depend on that idea."
- Ciro Battiloro, author of Silence is a Gift
"What a lucky experience to learn firsthand some of the alchemy that goes into creating a first-rate photobook.”
- Lisa Barlow, author of Holy Land U.S.A.
To Apply
The STANLEY/BARKER Cambridge workshop is strictly limited to 10 places. Participants with bodies of work nearing completion are encouraged to apply by the deadline of 7th October 2024.
Please submit a PDF from one project with a maximum of 15 images along with a brief statement via email to workshop@stanleybarker.co.uk
If you would like to send your PDF via wetransfer then please include a download link in an email.
Deadline to apply:
Acceptance Notification: 10th October 2024
Fees: £975 (50% due upon acceptance, 50% due 1st December)
Location: Cambridge, England.
Accommodation, food and travel are not provided, and participants will be required to book their own transport and accommodation.
Cambridge is a short train ride from London, with trains running every few minutes from Kings X and Liverpool Street. Stansted Airport is a short taxi ride away while London's other airports are a within easy reach.
(Portraits from Al Vandenberg's beautiful book On a Good Day)
See you in Cambridge