Seminars by Fine Art Photographer 
Emilie Lundstrøm and artist Anne Vilsbøll.

In the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015, international seminars in photography will take place in the artist-in-residency house, Makanne, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Seminar 1: September 28th - October 26, 2014

Seminar 2: November 2nd - November 30th, 2014

Seminar 3: February 1st - March 1, 2015

Seminar 4: March 8th - April 6th, 2015

The seminars are for people interested in art, especially photographic studies. They will provide training in photographic expression, composition, catching the "decisive moment," and help in making a stronger portfolio.

The seminars have following aims:

- To obtain insight in seeing and focusing

- To construct and strengthen one's own unique language in photography

- To obtain insight in editing photographs and producing videos

- To create a portfolio as presentation material

- To give and receive critique

- To explore other cultures

Participants, max. 15, will stay partly in Makanne, partly in the proximity of Makanne in double rooms. The teaching will take place in Makanne and at suitable locations in Udaipur. Meals are provided in Makanne. Each morning optional yoga classes will take place on the rooftop. Excursions and visits to neighboring areas will be a part of the stay, as well as personal assignments according to individual needs.

The teachers at ABHA are:

Emilie Lundstrøm, main teacher,

Anne Vilsbøll, subject teacher.

There will also be guest teachers and consulants.

Applicants for ABHA photographic studies are asked to send their applications to one of the emails listed below. Include a short description of yourself, your work, why you want to come to India, and 10 digital photos before May 1st, 2014.

A letter of acceptance will be sent out May 15th, 2014.

The price for a 1 month seminar is $4,500 - including room, food, teaching, and local excursions. Travel expenses to India are not included. One can choose to extend the stay at Makanne for an extra month and individual guidance will be provided. 

Certificates will be given at the end of the seminar. 

Makanne and Udaipur

In 2001 Anne Vilsbøll purchased Mughal Palace Hotel with the purpose of establishing a residency with atelier and studios for herself and artists from around the world. "Makanne" is a combination of the Hindi word for house and the name Anne. It was opened as an artist-in-residency house in 2005. It is situated in a quiet area in the old town of Udaipur in the neighborhood of Lal Ghat, and has a view of the famous Lake Pichola.

Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in India, situated in the South Western corner of Rajasthan, the largest state in the country. The maharajas have stayed here for centuries. The city was founded in 1567 by Maharaja Udai Singh II, and though it has approximately 500,000 inhabitants, it is still regarded as a smaller Indian city. Next to Makanne is the biggest palace complex in Rajasthan, City Palace, a flamboyant fusion of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace is built on a hilltop and has a panoramic view over the lake, the city, and its many historical monuments. Udaipur is proud of its heritage, its music, theatre, art and local crafts. There are many small art schools, wood carvers, furniture carpenters, dyers etc. In the lively Lal Ghat neighbourhood one finds many restaurants, internet cafes, and small shops with everything one needs. Udaipur has easy access to other places in India should you wish to travel farther afield.

Emilie Lundstrøm was educated at Fatamorgana, the photographic art school of Denmark, at Glasgow School of Art (Fine Art Photography, BA Honors) and has her MFA from Bard College and the International Center of Photography (New York) in Advanced Photographic Studies. She has participated in several international exhibitions, and has arranged exhibitions and critical events on photography.

Anne Vilsbøll, artist and author, is an authority on handmade paper as an artistic means of expression. She studied French and Art history, is educated teacher in visual communication, and for the past 30 years she has travelled extensively studying paper. She has written numerous articles and has published books with Borgen Publishing. She has been a guest professor at several art academies and design schools in Scandinavia. She exhibits internationally and curates exhibitions. She lives in France, Denmark and Udaipur.

(Abha - Sanskrit - meaning: glowing, happiness, communication, interaction, friendship, positivism, optimism)

www.makanne.dk

To Apply Email: 

emilelundstroem@gmail.com 

or 

annevilsboll@gmail.com