Accommodations are at an historic mansion in the heart of a national park. The centers offer a creative break from routine life and the company of other writers. One of the artists who runs the program, Oliver Bevan, requested a studio assistant. This would be excellent for someone interested in painting or sculpture. They also give short training courses in practical skills such as tree-planting or chainsaw use.
Work includes erosion control, scrub clearance, stone wall repair, etc.
Tools, transport, expertise, accommodation, and meals are provided for small project fee. They work all year-round at 3000 sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Landscapes, seascapes, early monasteries, monuments, towns and people will be the subjects. Two to three locations will be presented each day. Instruction covers use of the zone system, camera operation, filters, darkroom work, and personal technique and vision.