Please join Bonnie and me on Friday and Saturday 5th and 6th December in Bonnie's home in central Guildford.
Enjoy a cup of tea and a browse of beautiful handmade ceramics and photographic prints, perfect for Christmas gifting. Everyone is very welcome!
NEW FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2024!
Slow Photography Walks in Guildford
Are you interested in exploring creativity through photography and in spending conscious, mindful time in nature? Join photographer Cathy Pyle for the first of her monthly Slow Photography Walks in Guildford, with a gentle guided walk through the Chantry Woods followed by refreshments at Golden Fords café.
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Slow photography embraces an ethos of being present and intentional in our approach to taking photos. Whether you are new to photography or have some previous experience, whether you use a camera or your phone, you will be most welcome. These walks are an invitation to slow down, to sharpen your senses, and to pay attention to the experience of being in this beautiful ancient woodland. You will be invited to connect with your surroundings, looking around you with new eyes as you are encouraged to notice details such as textures, patterns of light, or signs of seasonal change, and to explore different ways of capturing them on camera. You will also be invited to share your images and insights with the group, if you'd like to - and it's important to know that our focus will be on the process of seeing rather than the technicalities of photography, and that there will be no 'right' or 'wrong'!
From our meeting point, we'll walk a short distance into the woods where we'll spend some time taking photos before heading to Golden Fords café for a chat over coffee and delicious cake. The total distance walked will be a little over a mile, and although we'll cover just a short distance, please note that the woods can be quite steep and uneven underfoot. We will go ahead whatever the weather - the woods are wonderful even in the rain, and there's indoor seating at the café - so please check the weather forecast and come well-prepared!
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DATES TO BE CONFIRMED.
To register your interest in these walks, just send me an email and I'll be in touch.
I can't wait to see you there x
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Cathy Pyle is a photographer whose work explores themes of home and the restorative powers of nature. In her still life photography, she seeks to capture the moments of stillness and small joys to be found in everyday life and in the environment around us. In addition to her personal projects, Cathy works with some of the UK’s leading interior and lifestyle magazines and with creative brands, designers and makers. You can find some of her recent work in GUArt, White Lion Walk, Guildford, on her instagram and at www.cathypyle.com. Cathy is also a qualified and experienced teacher of adults.
