Here's a list of the nice things people have said over the years about Photographers at Duckspool Darkroom based workshops

Darkroom

Electronic

Documentary

Portraiture

Exhibiting

Food & Atmosphere !!

Landscape

Creative Development

Still Life

On the edge.....

ACCOLADES from the visitors book or
mailbag...

The workshop (fine printing) was certainly the proverbial kick up the backside I desperately needed to get me restarted printing and answered the questions which had been puzzling me. I had lost the plot. I shall certainly extol the virtues of Duckspool - BM Southampton Fine Printing 1998

Duckspool facilities are better than Photo Workshops back in the USA, and you can quote me. - Paul Caponigro.

I am still awestruck. The five days I spent at Duckspool has probably been the most important event for me in the last seven years and I feel I can finally move on to develop something new. - Julie Coimbra on the John Blakemore Workshop 1998

Craft and technique are covered by the expert tutors but the important aspect is living and working with fellow and leading photographers all interested in maximising their understanding and therefore their ability within the sphere of photography that interests them... there is probably no finer place to be exposed to the meanderings of some of the finest exponents of photography, but one can expect to see pointers towards finding your own ‘style’, that elusive gem that so many of us seek, and which ironically exists within ourselves, germinated perhaps - but not sold directly - at Duckspool.  - Jem Kime, editor Leica News, on a John Blakemore workshop

As Peter warns in his brochure, " … do not expect to be spoonfed. Bring your cameras and all your faculties". To which I would add, and, if you’re serious about photography be careful, it may change your life! ...received encouragement and support enabling me to obtain my ARPS. - Irene Samuel, London Peter Goldfield and other workshops 1994

It is fair to say that more questions were raised than answered which is surely indicative of the quality of the weekend. I feel very deeply about my photography, it is more than just a "hobby" - I hate that word. It is important to me that photographers of your calibre should view my work dispassionately but with great insight. You were quite right ….I should now attempt to find my own voice …. Some dormant talent may emerge! - BB, Newcastle upon Tyne Peter Goldfield Workshop 1994

I have come home with a new pair of eyes. It was a real privilege to listen to John (Blakemore) talking about his work and to see all his pictures - I am just stunned with admiration. It was good to be on a workshop where all the participants brought such a great body of work. Thank you for making it all so comfortable with your lovely home and barn studio and lovingly prepared food - I took it all and appreciated it. - JE 1992 John Blakemore Workshop

At last I can see the details in the highlights! - Miranda Hart 1995

Great to be back - John’s given me a kickstart - back to the darkroom - no grainy skies. - DG 1996 on John Davies Fine Printing workshop

Left on Monday on a complete high. What a workshop! What an amazing gentleman John is! What a brilliant idea Duckspool is, will I ever look at a print in the same way. Many thank you’s. - SA on John Blakemore Workshop 1991