Workshops
Photography Workshops and Retreats South Africa
Join Martin Osner for photography workshops and creative retreats in some of South Africa's most inspiring locations. These small group workshops offer hands on guidance, artistic insight and a sense of community. From four day retreats to a week in France, each programme is designed to help you grow as a photographer, both technically and creatively.
The calendar
Workshops now booking
22 to 26 May 2027Wildlife Art Photography WorkshopMarloth Park, on the Kruger boundaryFour days ↗ 21 to 25 June 2027Art and Photography RetreatSwellendam, in the OverbergFour days ↗ 16 to 20 August 2027Art of Painting WorkshopBloupunt Winery, MontaguFive days ↗ 18 to 22 October 2027Landscape Photography CourseStilbaai, southern Cape coastFive days ↗
Dates, prices and booking for every workshop are on the school's courses and workshops calendar ↗, along with the art and photography week in the Loire Valley, France, in September 2027.
Swellendam, the Overberg
Swellendam Photography Retreat
Reconnect with your creativity in the Overberg. The retreat blends time out photographing every day with practical guidance, group discussion and artistic exploration, all guided by Martin and Samantha Lee Osner. Surrounded by nature, you learn to see light more intentionally, compose with confidence and begin to develop a personal style.
Consider this retreat if you
- Want to escape the distractions of daily life and focus on your photography
- Enjoy learning through outdoor practice in beautiful locations
- Are looking for creative inspiration and renewed energy
- Would benefit from time with like minded creatives and personal mentorship
Montagu, Route 62
Art of Painting Workshop, Montagu
For those who want to move beyond the camera. You begin by photographing textures, light and composition, then print your pictures and transform them with transfers, acrylic paint, texturing and layering. The result is a personal, expressive artwork made from your own photographs. All materials are provided, and no painting experience is required.
Consider this workshop if you
- Want to turn photographs into paintings and mixed media artworks
- Are curious about combining photography with paint and physical texture
- Feel creatively stuck and want to find inspiration again
- Enjoy working alongside like minded people in a relaxed, small group