Workshops June 2009

Groups marked with an * are open to the public. Contact those groups if you are interested and would like to participate in their program at Wildacres.

John Mack Legacy Oboe Camp*

JUNE 6 - 12

 

The John Mack Oboe Camp will celebrate its’ 32nd season this coming June. The teaching legacy that John Mack inspired and instilled is a summer tradition at Wildacres Retreat. A long standing institution for many oboists, the camp has seen the “who’s who” of oboists pass through its’ doors since 1976. Since Mr. Mack’s passing in 2006, the camp has been taught by his premiere students. John Mack considered it his life’s mission to teach others and his students continue to carry on the tradition all over the world. We invite you to share part of his wonderful legacy this summer. For more information, please visit our website.

website: dept.kent.edu/oboecampe

email: oboecamp@kent.edu

Guided Imagery and Music Level III -ASU

JUNE 6 - 12

 

Training in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a music-centered depth approach to transformational therapy that uses selected sequences of classical music to support the generation of and movement through inner experiences. In GIM, the music serves as a catalyst and container for imagery allowing one to access and explore both the depths and the heights of the human experience. Appalachian State University offers all three levels of training in GIM for music therapists and other qualified mental health professionals.For more information, please visit our web site or contact Dr. Cathy McKinney.

website: music.appstate.edu/bonnymethod/

email: mckinnych@appstate.edu

Terry Gess Pottery Workshop

June 11 - 18

 

The Pleasure of Making Pottery

In this workshop, we'll dip into the long and rich tradition of pottery making. Using both hand-building processes and the potters wheel, we will explore, discover, and create stoneware pottery for the kitchen table and the home. Emphasis will be on each individual's artistic growth. You can expect individual as well as group activities, thoughtful conversation, frequent demonstrations, slide lectures, and helpful exercises. Please contact Terry Gess.

website: TerryGessPottery.com

phone: 828.688.3863

Florida Society of Goldsmiths*

JUNE 13 - 19

 

Florida Society of Goldsmiths-West Coast Chapter

This summer will be the 24th year that FSG-WC has been holding week long workshops at Wildacres Retreat. Each year, six or seven nationally known metalsmiths are invited to teach art jewelry workshops for our members. However, anyone can become a member of FSG, even if you don't live in Florida. FSG is dedicated to preserving and promoting the jewelry arts, through education and the development of local jewelry programs. For more information please visit our website.

website: fsg4u.com

Sycamore Hill Writers Conference

JUNE 13 - 19

 

Sycamore Hill is an invitation-only workshop for professional writers of science fiction, fantasy, magic realism, and related genres.

Wildacres Flute Retreat*

JUNE 20 - 27

The Wildacres Flute Retreat is a week-long flute course with instruction and inspiration from world-renowned flutists. The course is open to professional flutists, teachers, students and amateurs, each flutist designing a course of study appropriate to his or her level of attainment and interests. We offer master classes on solo flute literature, orchestral excerpts, technique classes, private lessons, and classes in flute repair, extended techniques, traverso playing, bodymapping and performance anxiety, as well as daily concerts. Please visit our website for more information.

website: wildacresflute.com

James Houlik Saxophone Master Class*

JUNE 20 - 27

 

The James Houlik Saxophone Retreat is intended for saxophonist who are serious about improving their performing skills. Mr. Houlik and a limited number of participants will work together in a serene setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where intensive sessions will explore topics that relate to the mastery of the saxophone. Mr. Houlik will be joined by the renowned New Century Saxophone Quartet whose members will coach saxophone quartets made up of retreat participants. The 2009 retreat is already full but we will begin taking applications for the 2010 retreat in the Spring. For information please contact Stephen Pollock, retreat coordinator.

website: jameshoulik.com

email: anvilhd@aol.com

Wildacres Writing Retreat

July 3-9 (Please note this is the 2010 Date)

 

A week for serious writers to write. Readings each evening. This week is only for those participating in the next week’s workshop or alumni of previous Wildacres Writers Workshops.

website: www.wildacreswriters.com

email: judihill@aol.com

Storytellers' Wild Week*

JUNE 27 - July 3

 

Topics for the week include Vocal Training for Storytelling by Donna Marie Todd and Improving your telling: coaching sessions by Dianne Hackworth. For more information please vist our website.

website: diannehackworth.com

Rising Sun Pottery*

JUNE 27 - July 3

 

"It was a Dark and Stormy Night Pottery Guild" will convene at Wildacres for their annual retreat. This group of emerging and established clay artists will spend the week working with clay using the wheel and hand building to create both functional and art pieces. The Retreat is open to all potters but this year, 2009, is booked. Sylvia Coppola will be our instructor this year.

website: RisingSunPottery.com

email: Gary Lee at RisingSunPottery@BellSouth.net

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