SAVE THE DATE
HAGI: A SPECIAL RETREAT STYLE WORKSHOP
with Laura Valenti
Dates: APRIL 19 - 26, 2027
(Dates to follow Abell, Meyerson, Nobechi Weekend in Hagi. TBC)
OVERVIEW
Join photographer and educator Laura Valenti for an intimate photography workshop in Hagi, a historic town on Japan’s western coast known for its preserved streets, artistic traditions, and quiet atmosphere.
Participants will photograph throughout the town while exploring how observation, personal perspective, and a deeper connection to a place can shape a meaningful body of work. Through guided assignments, conversations, and group critiques, Laura will encourage each photographer to move beyond individual images and consider the ideas, emotions, and visual relationships within their work.
With its layered history, coastal landscape, and strong traditions of art and craft, Hagi offers a rich setting for a thoughtful and creatively focused, even meditative photographic experience.
This workshop is offered immediately following the grand finale of the private Arthur Meyerson, Sam Abell, George Nobechi train journey, with public weekend talks, exhibition, reception, and group photo walks April 16, 17, 18, 2027.
THIS WORKSHOP WILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION SOON.
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About Laura Valenti
Laura Valenti is a photographer and curator who helps people hone their vision, deepen their relationship with their craft, and make meaningful images they love.
She’s had her fingers in a lot of pots in the art world, for over 20 years now. Laura teaches interactive e-courses, supports emerging photographers in her creative mentoring program, speaks to photo groups, and curates exhibitions for galleries and photo festivals worldwide. She also juries photo competitions and serves as a reviewer at national and international portfolio review events, where she helps photographers fine-tune their vision and promote their work with more confidence.