Do you remember how lucky I felt when, two years ago, I was invited with a number of food writers and photographers to spend a few days at Case Vecchie, home to the Anna Tasca Lanza cooking school? Not only did I fall in love with Sicily but I started a solid friendship with Fabrizia Lanza, the amazing lady who leads the school.
A year later, Fabrizia and I decided to run a workshop together at Case Vecchie.
The memory of the extraordinary time I had with our diverse group stayed with me.
Deeply.
So, we knew we would make it happen again.
Today, I am very pleased to announce that this coming October, Fabrizia and I will team again in a lifestyle and cooking workshop at Case Vecchie.
I have to write it: I am so excited about this!
Seeing Sicily in the fall will be a new adventure. I cannot wait to share it with some of you.
From October 17 to October 22, 2014, we are offering a 5 night/4-day food styling and photography workshop combined with cooking classes and local guided tours, at Case Vecchie in Sicily.
I will be teaching the food styling and photography sessions while Fabrizia will lead the cooking classes. Our excursions comprise a day in Palermo to visit the capital’s amazing food markets; a morning in an artisanal ricotta farm nearby to learn about ricotta cheese making; a wine tasting at Di Regaleali vineyard; and weather permitting, an afternoon spent at the beach. These will be an excellent opportunity to learn how to shoot on location.
This is an excellent chance to see what your food and scenic inspiration looks like in print!
Some props will be provided–and a number of classic and innovative styles will be explored and compared. I will share my workflow, and demonstrate the food styling photography techniques I use to build my pictures–basics of post production will also be covered (with Photoshop and Lightroom).
Bring your SLR camera! (and tripod, if you have one, and any additional props you’d like)—this class is an invaluable introduction for aspiring food photographers and stylists to start building a portfolio.
We are able to offer three types of accommodation:
The price covers the cost for 5 nights (lodging with all meals, including a farewell dinner, and drinks) and 4 days of instruction and local visits. Transportation to Case Vecchie from Palermo is included. Air fare to Sicily is not included.
The class is limited to 10 students.
To register, we are asking for a 50% non refundable deposit of the total. The remaining balance is due on August 17th, 2014.
Any questions, please feel free to email me. And to register, send an email to info@annatascalanza.com, mentioning your room preference.
Case Vecchie, with its people–and Gino the rooster–, is a place hard to resist. One that I feel like going back to.
Over and over.
So for some of you, I hope to meet you in Sicily?
OH, AND before I forget, I need to let you know: you will eat so well! Ask people who traveled to Case Vecchie before. Sicilians surely love their food!
Oh Béa, this sounds incredible!!!! I believe I’ll be dancing Swan Lake at the time, but how I wish I could join for what looks like a truly beautiful experience….so exciting for you!!! I look forward to reading all about it….with love!
I was a participant last your and will always hold it in my heart as a wonderful and memorable experience.
For me the food photography and styling was a game changer as I had done nothing like it before. I recommend knowing a bit about your camera. I had no clue as I had just bought it.
Who doesn’t want to cook and eat Sicilian food???
Both you and Fabrizia were fantastic and fun.
If it wasn’t for my first grandchild coming in the fall,I would surely sign up! Maybe next year?!!!
Love this! Amazing photography Bea! I am so excited about the workshop in Paris, but oh how I wish I could attend this one too… 🙂
See you soon!
Brilliant photos, as usual, Bea!
I’ll have to ask Santa to send me.
Bea, I have just found your blog, your pictures tell it all, they hero the wonderful produce. Great shot of the rooster too 🙂
Hola, está abierto a blogs de fuera. Puedo saber más detalles?
Muchas gracias,
Nani
I arrange tours to Sicily, custom tours, group tours and tours for experiential learning like the one you do at Tasca. I keep coming back to look at the photos you’ve posted. They are simply exquisite. I’ve been to Tasca and it is certainly a rich backdrop, but, most of Sicily is. Thank you for sharing these. They make me feel like I am there and make me smile.
Amazing stuff Many thanks!
brilliant just amazing. Thanks Beatrice
Sicily is in my to do list. One day ! I just love Gino the rooster picture. It tells everything!
Those pictures are really really nice 🙂
All the picture is so awesome.I like this picture.That is so great.I want eat is food and visit this place.Thanks
megavacations
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I have just discovered your blog and absolutely love it! http://finestprocrastination.blogspot.co.uk/
Reste-t-il des places disponibles pour le workshop en Sicile?
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for food & travel
Good luck with the workshop Bea. I hope I could attend.
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WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for food & travel
Sicily seems SO magical through the pictures you’ve taken. Seriously, I think I’m hooked on this blog! Note Taken 🙂
Hi Béa, I have been reading so much about this beautiful place in Sicily and about Anna Tasca Lanza, it looks truly magical and the food and flavours speak to me in so many ways. I am heading to Sicily in late August and hope to visit – your students will be indeed very lucky to be there. x
I am Sicilian and still have not visited–this would be my dream trip – I am just getting into food photography–if I could only win the lottery I would be there!!!
Really nice blog for food and travelling lovers… for me:)
Looks great. I imagine this sold out long ago. When will you announce the next ones (Paris, England)?
The pictures in this blog are to die for! LOVE
Many years ago, I visited Case Vecchie while in the wine business. Beautiful place.
Great pics!
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I could not attend the workshop but here I can see the images and it seems that I missed a great workshop. I will try to attend the next one.
! Bellos retazos tiene este hermoso mundo para regalarnos. Gracias Dios!
Bonjour Beatrice ! I am looking forward to spending time with you and the group in Sicily ! I can’t wait for the trips, the food, and learning more about food photography ! A bien tot !! Katy