Markree Castle, Ireland
A castle since the 14th century, with the most recent redesign taking place in the late 1800s and set in a secluded 500 acre estate Markree is a truely unique hidden gem in the heart of the stunning beauty of the North West of Ireland.
FAQ
What’s included in the price?
The International weekend at Markree Castle includes: Friday and Saturday night accommodation in the Castle. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Welcome Dinner on Friday, evening meal on Saturday. Full tuition on Saturday and Sunday with full access to Technology Room and all support personnel.
Can I bring a friend or partner?
Do you have a non-snapping friend or partner who would like to come along? No problem - non-participating guests are very welcome and, what's more, the price is about half that of the participant's rate and they can avail of a range of excursions inclusive in the price! To book just click on the register button for Attendee and Non participating Guest . You can email anne@guygowan.com if you have any questions.
Do I need to bring a camera? What should I bring?
Yes, please bring your camera and any examples of your recent work. There will be opportunities to have your Portfolio reviewed and commented on by the lecturers. You can bring anything you would normally take if you were going out with your camera for a couple of hours. Lenses, flash guns and tripods if you wish. Please charge the batteries on your camera
Will there be time for shooting?
The Weekend is classroom style, with some presenters choosing on site shooting. The location is very scenic and the castle interior and exterior offers a perfect backdrop for photographs.There will be active reviews of images taken at the event. Participants are also encouraged to bring along their portfolio for critique and review.
How early should I register to ensure a seat at the Weekend event?
Registrations often come in spurts, so even though there may be plenty of spots left for an event today, there may not be space tomorrow. Places are limited to 24 for the February event. We encourage you to sign up early to ensure a place, in the past, some events have sold out as early as four weeks before the event.
What happens when an event sells out?
After an event sells out we stop processing registrations and start a waiting list for that Weekend. There are often cancellations so we suggest that you put your name on the waiting list even if an event has sold out before you have registered. Continued...