For centuries, the Amazon has held special appeal for artists, naturalists and nature lovers. If your passion is photography, painting, fibre arts, design, bird watching, or just nature exploration and knowing other cultures, Calanoa offers workshops and tours to stimulate your senses, engage with local indigenous communities and broaden horizons in your art.
The workshops and tours in Calanoa Natural Reserve, hosted by Marlene & Diego Samper, propose the perfect coupling of art, adventure, natural history exploration and tours.
Amazon Fiber Arts Workshop
a workshop with local indigenous masters
January 12th to 24rd
A hands-on experience of Fiber Arts in an Amazonian culture. This is a unique opportunity to engage in a creative dialogue with local masters from the Huitoto and Tikuna people.
Hosted by Marlene and Diego Samper
PhotoSynthesis
A photographic expedition to the Andes and the Amazon.
January 26th to February 7th
Develop techniques of travel and nature photography in the tropics, guided by Diego Samper.
A Naturalist in the Amazon
A guided exploration to the Amazon rainforest.
On demand, from November 2011 to April 2012
Experience the rainforest through your mind and senses, guided by a naturalist and an artist, as well as local indigenous guides.
Hosted by Marlene and Diego Samper
Spanish Immersion: three forests, three cultures
February 11th to 26th 2012
Hosted by Marlene Samper
For information and registration, contact Marlene or Diego Samper: calanoa.amazonas@gmail.com
Groups limited to 10 people. Register now!