This course will provide those attending with skills required for basic photogrammetry. It will cover the theory of photogrammetry, how the process works, how best to take photographs to yield the best results and the software required. After an introductory talk, the remaining course will be practical with ample time for those participating to take photos of the magnificent church of St Mary's and surrounding graveyard. This will contribute to a new study, and also documenting memorials to the typhoid victims.

Each student will be encouraged to take their photos home to process, and will hopefully have gained the necessary skills to continue their own work in photogrammetry. A good understanding on IT would be helpful, although not essential.

The course will take place from 8.20am to 5pm. Lunch will be provided.

We are also introducing this year the option to stay on for the rest of Week 1 for a week of workshop and practical application. You can either book just the day course (Sunday 12th July 2026), or for the course and the rest of week 1 (12/07/26 - 17/07/26 inclusive).

This will be ideal for those that would like to reinforce what they have learnt and put that into practice. The week-long workshop will cover in a more informal way details on the use of a variety of software and processing techniques, as well as provide discussion sessions on data capture, storage, and other considerations when using photogrammetry for projects. You will be making 3D models of a variety of different types and size of objects, from small finds to large daub fragments, gravestones, archaeological features, and even buildings. SHARP will assist and advise any projects that the participants themselves are interested in undertaking. To take part in this workshop please choose the week option when booking.

We can also offer day rates for camping and meals for those who wish to stay on site either side of the course. To discuss these options, please contact bookings@sharp.org.uk.

Please note: persons aged 15 are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian accompanying. Ages 16 and 17 may attend unaccompanied with parental or guardian permission.

We aim to be accessible to everyone, so if you do have access requirements, please get in touch so we can discuss what we can do to help.

Students attending should bring if possible….

A camera (preferably a DSLR or mirrorless) alternatively students could use their phones (for those with cameras lenses from 20-200mm should work, although variable zoom is better!).
For those using cameras - High capacity (16GB+) SD cards (best to bring a spare!).
If students have them - a laptop for note taking and field download of pictures.
A notepad and pen (waterproof A5 pads are always a good shout) as field notes are essential.

Day Course only - £60

Day Course & Workshop Week - £200

Onsite camping space and use of shower facilities for a week - £50

We ask that all those camping to arrive on the Saturday afternoon before the start of their booked week, and they can leave at any time the following Saturday, or on the Friday afternoon/evening after work if this works better for them.

All onsite meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and all evening entertainment for a week - £60

The workshop week rate includes lunch onsite, drinks, and admission to our Tuesday night lecture (if you wish to attend), but does not include accommodation or breakfast/evening meals. If you wish to camp onsite during your stay, and/or eat breakfast and dinner onsite, please select these options when making your booking.

At SHARP we have always tried to cater for as many dietary needs as possible. However the limitations of cooking in a container cabin in a field, and the increasing numbers and types of allergies, means that while we do try, we can't always cater for all needs. Particularly for those people with severe and/or life-threatening allergies.

We currently cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free diets for those having lunch with us or camping on site.

For allergies other than these please contact SHARP in advance of making your booking to find out whether we can cater for your situation.

We endeavour to make the project as inclusive as possible for people with a variety of medical conditions. We also have a good history of working with people with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Asperger's, and Dyspraxia. We ask as part of the booking process that you please make us aware of any medical conditions and how they impact you so that we can better accommodate you.

If you have medical needs that require charging of medical devices, please get in touch before making a booking. The camp site is off the grid, with power provided by a solar array. This works well in most situations, however, in poor weather we may not be able to guarantee you power to charge large devices at all times.

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