
Liverpool will stage a PLDA-format workshop from 27th October - 1st November 2008 as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations. Workshop participants have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading lighting professional's to deliver the unique Pool of Light project.
The workshop will take place in a section of the city known as the "Baltic Triangle" which is an historic port area bordered by Rope Walks, Liverpool One and Kings Waterfront, and include two sites on the opposite side of the river Mersey.
If you'd like to take part in the Pool of Light Project, please fill in the form below. There are a limited number of workshop places available, so places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
Day 1 - lunch and evening meal
Days 2-4 - Lunch
Friday seminar, buffet lunch and refreshments, Invite to VIP opening of the project and "Get together" party with dinner buffet.
All maps and jackets.
FEE FOR STUDENTS
Total Fee is £200.00 UK pounds sterling
(£165 + VAT)
FEE FOR PROFESSIONALS
Total Fee is £900.00 UK pounds sterling
(£742.50 + VAT)
There is a 10% discount on fees for PLDA members.
For further information relating to the workshops please contact Louise Ritter at VIA Educational Events.
The following lighting designers will be heading the workshops:
Michael Schmidt
Tunnel to the cemetery
Lisa Hammond
St. James' Gardens
Isabelle Corten
Cathedral housing estate
Jöran Linder & Erik Olsson
Great George Square
Brian Mosbacher
Cains Brewery
Kevan Shaw
The ventilation shaft
Sam Neuman
Wirral Museum
PLDA workshops are organised by the Educational Events Division of VIA Publishing
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ACCOMMODATION LINKS
Whatever your budget, it's easy to find perfect accommodation in Liverpool – from hostels to Bed & Breakfast visit the links below to get started.
Self-catering
Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Serviced apartments
Inns
Hostels
The Workshop week will be conducted in English only. Your application is binding. Cancellation is only possible in the case of illness or due to circumstances beyond the participant's control. In the latter case, 75% of the workshop fee and accommodation can be refunded up to one month before the workshop. As places are limited, we reserve the right to approve applications. All fees must be paid before arrival.
