PHOTOBOOK WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER, 20-24, 2024SCHUDERS (GR)SWITZERLAND
Past dates: April 17-21, 2024 (see how it was)
«No story, no book» is a workshop for photographers aimed to produce a book dummy.Spend 4 days in an intimate group of peer photographers working on your project, in a chalet with amazing views of the Swiss mountains.
TOPICIn theory— Inputs about the book making process. From applications, funding to production— Roles and rules in making a book & the importance of a designer— Publishers, distributors & self publishing— The photobook as an object (techniques, materials…)
In practice— Exchange & feedback about your project in individual and group sessions— Editing your final sequence— Thinking of the book as an object— Producing a first dummy file. The book dummy will be ready to be printed and used to search for a publisher, apply for a dummy award or work with a designer.FrameworkYou will be working on your own project in a group of 5 photographers. Ann Griffin, a graphic designer specialised in editorial design, will give theoretical input about the production process and industry of the photobook, while leading the workshop during the 4 days.
DETAILS
Participants/PublicPhotographers who have a regular artistic practice.
RequirementsThe participant should have a photography project in an advanced stage, ready to be edited with the intention of making a publication. The typology of the project is completely open (documentary, artistic, still life, research, archive…) but must be a coherent project in its whole.
Technical requirements for photographersA portable computer with the Adobe CC installedThe series of images in digital files + printed on paper (at least one copy)LanguageEnglish (German, French and Italian when needed)
ParticipantsMax. 5 (min 4)
SETTING
LocationSchuders, Graubünden, Switzerland.In a tiny village in Prettigau, we have at disposal a beautiful Chalet in a Cooperative mountain-house Project.2 hours from Zurich by public transport.
AccommodationYou have your own room in the chalet.
FoodVegetarian food, with local cheese and homemade bread. 3 Meals a day will be prepared during the 4 days.
FACTS
DatesNovember 20-24 2024Duration 4 daysArrival Wednesday evening in time for apéro and dinner — departure Sunday afternoon (17:30 last bus)
Price1280.– CHF per person
Included— 4 full days of tutoring — Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)— Accommodation in single room— Basic material (paper/printer)
Not included— Travel to Schuders, Graubünden (2h from ZH)— Wine or other alcoholic drinksPayment50% of fee to confirm booking / 50% before start
APPLICATIONS
The selection will be made based on your work, more specifically on the project aimed to be developed during the workshop. Please send a project description together with a clear overview or a meaningful selection of images. It is crucial that your project is meant to become a publication and that the series is ready to be worked with. I consider each applications in an individual way — but also with the aim to have a group that is at a similar stage of the project and can work together.Please send:— project description text (max 1 page)— images (50-100) in one pdf file or dropbox folder— Cv and/or Bio+ Contact and website
DeadlineA few spots are still available, get in touch!
CONTACT + BOOKINGPlease feel free to contact me for any kind of questionmail@anngriffin.ch+41 76 374 07 27
An overview of the past edition can be seen here
TUTOR + HOST
Ann Griffin (*1981, Lugano, CH) works as a graphic designer specialised in editorial design. Based in Zürich, she collaborates with publishers, photographers and artists on different projects. Her main focus is book design with a particular interest in photography books. She has been a juror, a teacher and leader of numerous workshops in different art schools for the past 10 years. Since 2017 she is a committee member of near. (Swiss association for contemporary photography).
All photos by Ann Griffin – except for Image no. 3, © by Nathalie BissigFonts by Sophie Wietlisbach
