Course Structure
Eclipse is probably unique in Europe offering a broad range of subjects on a short course. Students who have been on an Eclipse course say that they are amazed at the breadth of subject matter covered. You will gain in confidence in your photographic ability; have fun learning; enjoy excellent hospitality and have the opportunity to make new friendships.

Fast Track:
The five day Fast Track course is the ideal way to learn everything you need to know about photography, whether you are a beginner, a professional or any standard in between.

Enjoying almost individual attention in a small group, Mike will take you through essential topics using his unique 'hands on' method, ensuring each student has their own perfected techniques. The special 60 page Manual to take home, covers all aspects of the course. All your problems solved, and questions answered.

Key Course Features:

Pricing
Fast Track Course - including dinner, bed and breakfast for 5 days	£750
Start Up Weekend Course - including lunch on both days, dinner, bed and breakfast	£260
Extended Start Up Course - including dinner, bed and breakfast	£360
Non participating partners may stay for £150 for 5 days. Payment may be made by credit card if preferred by using PayPal

Accommodation
At Eclipse we aim to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible, so the accommodation is in single rooms (unless you are a couple) and is in our 'school' house or close by in the village. And of course, bed linen and towels are provided. Cooking is one of Su’s passions and we can provide special diets on request.

Each evening a three course dinner and a glass of wine is served in our 17th century cottage in the village. Su uses locally produced organic meat, poultry and fresh fish. The home-made desserts, sometimes using our own or locally picked fruits, have become a keynote during each course. Breakfasts are served in the school house and you can choose from a full English breakfast menu with cereals and juice, tea, coffee and toast.

Tutor
Mike Goss (lecturer) worked for over 25 years in London as a leading advertising photographer specialising in still life, fashion, special effects, car shoots, location and portraits. Since 1989 he has run the Eastbourne Downs Photographic School - now called Eclipse.

Su Shanson, his partner, handles the administration, and worked for many years as an Art Buyer in leading advertising agencies in London. Su has an in-depth knowledge of the business side of photography and advertising. Cooking is one of Su's passions and participants enjoy her meals using locally produced meat, poultry, fresh fish, produce and the yummy desserts which have become a keynote during each course.

Location
Eclipse is situated in the Sussex Downland village of Old Willingdon just north of Eastbourne. Our local towns, coastline and countryside offer tremendous scope to practice a full spectrum of outdoors shooting techniques.

We are one hour from Ashford International station (Eurostar), fifty minutes from Gatwick Airport and one hour, fifteen minutes from London Victoria station and 20 minutes from Newhaven Ferry Port. We can arrange to collect you from our local train station.