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Seeing the Unseen: A 3-Day Photography Workshop with Peter Fraser

TONER Gallery, Penzance — 27th, 28th and 29th of March
£325 per person | Limited to 10 places

Join acclaimed British photographer Peter Fraser for an immersive three-day workshop at TONER Gallery in Penzance.
Over the course of one weekend, participants will explore how to see the unseen — developing a more perceptive and poetic approach to photographing the world around them.

Through a mix of artist talks, guided fieldwork across West Penwith, and collaborative editing sessions, you’ll produce new photographic work culminating in a pop-up exhibition and zine launch at TONER Gallery.

Workshop Schedule

Friday Evening 6-8.30pm – Introduction & Artist Talk
Meet Peter Fraser and fellow participants at TONER Gallery. Peter will share insights from his celebrated career, discussing the ideas and visual thinking that underpin his practice. The evening sets the creative tone for the weekend and outlines the approach for Saturday’s shoot.

Saturday 9am - 6pm – Shooting Day in West Penwith
Spend the day exploring the landscapes and light of West Penwith — from coastal edges to quiet villages and industrial traces. Working individually and in small groups, you’ll create new photographic work under Peter’s guidance, with opportunities for one-to-one feedback and discussion.

Sunday – 9am - 6pm Edit, Print & Exhibit
Back at TONER Gallery, you’ll select and print a small series of images, contribute to a collaborative workshop zine, and help install a one-day exhibition of the work. The weekend concludes with an exhibition opening and celebration, open to the public, friends, and local artists.

Details

  • Dates: 27th, 28th and 29th of March 2026

  • Location: TONER Gallery, Penzance, Cornwall (with fieldwork around West Penwith)

  • Cost: £325 per person (includes materials, printing, and exhibition)

    - A payment plan of monthly payments leading up to the workshop can be made on request

  • Participants: Maximum of 10

  • Suitable for: Enthusiastic photographers at any level with a basic understanding of camera use

  • What to bring: Your digital camera, memory cards, laptop, and curiosity

  • Outcome:

    • A small body of new photographic work

    • A collaborative printed zine

    • Group exhibition at TONER Gallery

      Travel, Accommodation, Food etc not included - 

      Estimate for extra cost: Travel to Penzance est £150 Train if within the UK, Hotel: £90 per day estimate

      If you are able to drive, we may use your car for a carpool for participants alongside toner transport. 

      Cancellation Policy

      • Cancellations before 15th Feb 2026: A £50 cancelation fee will be taken for cancelations before this date.

      • Cancellations after 15th Feb 2026:
        No refund will be issued unless the place can be filled from the waiting list.

      • If Toner or Peter Fraser must cancel:
        Participants will receive a full refund of all ticket fees paid.(If you can get cancellation insurance on hotel and travel tickets)

About Peter Fraser

Peter Fraser is one of the UK’s most distinctive photographers, known for his pioneering exploration of the everyday and his influence on contemporary colour photography. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major collections including Tate, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and The Arts Council Collection. Fraser’s 2013 Tate Retrospective in St Ives was the first Tate Retrospective given to a living British Photographer