Ever since I first came across Packhouse when I was doing up my first home in Guildford - quite a few years ago now! - it's been a favourite place of mine to visit for interiors inspiration and one-off, vintage finds. A couple of my most-loved buys are the old milking stool, which I painted, and the wooden peg rail I use for hanging necklaces and a pendant light by my bed... and then there's the painted ladder, and the old wooden utensils, and the French soap ... 

So when the lovely Zoe from Packhouse got in touch to ask if I'd like to collaborate in running some photography workshops in the summerhouse, I jumped at the chance, and we're delighted to now announce two dates for September. The first is a complete introduction to photography, helping you to take better pictures on any phone whether it's a camera phone or something fancier - it's all about using light and composition to create stronger, more appealing images. The second workshop is for those of you who have an SLR and would like to learn how to make the most of what it can offer: we'll look at how to use manual mode, looking at the basics of shutter speed and aperture. Both workshops are very informal and practical, and with a maximum of six participants there'll be plenty of opportunity for discussion and feedback as we go along.  

To find out more and to book your space, just click on the relevant image below. Any questions, please just pop me an email or give me a call. I hope to see you there! xo

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