Cynotype Workshop (Louisa)

10.30am until 2ish

The art of cyanotypes is one of the oldest forms of photography using chemicals & the sun. Louisa will run this from her house/garden in St.Ives. As we need sunshine, if it’s raining it will be postponed. Louisa will provide a list of materials you will need to bring. Further details to follow.

Louisa can accommodate 8 members, so this will be on a first come, first serve basis.

To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk

Cambridge Mosque (Steve Laws)

10:30 – 11:30 (Donations of £5 per person recommended).  15 places are reserved for us, but a minimum of 10 are required for the event to go ahead

The mosque has very interesting architecture and gardens.

Please let Steve Laws know if you would like to attend –  stevejlaws@gmail.com

Moth traps (Gary)

More details to follow.  A macro session in Gary’s garden

Early morning – time TBC

For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk

Tapas and Textures, St Ives (Louisa)

6pm until dark

Meet Outside Ivo Lounge.

A walk around St.Ives focusing on everything textures. Bark, bricks, concrete, rust….anything that makes a good texture to build your portfolio.

Afterwards – Tapas in the Ivo Lounge – 3 plates & a glass of vino for £14.

Bring any lens you wish to use.

Frinton and Walton trip (Nicky)

Nicky has arranged to host the Frinton / Walton outing again this year. We will be on the beach in the morning finding all kinds of photo opportunities.  There is a boat trip in the afternoon to see the seals in the Naze backwaters but unfortunately there are now no places left on the boat.  Those not on the boat will be able to do coastal photography instead.  The day will be based as usual around Nicky’s family house on the seafront.  Croissants and coffee will be provided on arrival.  Please bring your lunch.  Please see Nicky if you would like to be included in the trip.

St Ives Riverboat trip (Nicky) TBC

Provisional booking – hope to confirm soon.  An hour and a half on the river, photographing the scenery and wildlife.   The boat is run by the Electric Riverboat Company from the Quay, St Ives.  The cost will be £135 for the boat, to be split between a maximum of 12 people (11 ideal).   Please contact Nicky if you would like to go – strictly first come, first served.  Programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk

Cambridge Botanical Gardens (Louisa)

Cost £8 (free to Friends of CBG)  10am to 1pm

Meet inside gates at 10am for a morning of floral photography. We will stop for a coffee as we wonder around these beautiful gardens. Bring a picnic or stop for lunch in the café before the tour ends. Members free to stay on if they wish to have longer.

To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk

Please note, no tripods. Bring a macro lens if you have one

Woodwalton Fen NNR (Gary)

Details TBC – early evening

For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk