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Workshops at the Conference Center, May 2010
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 Retreat.
Greenville County Parks And Recreation Department
May 3 - 5
The Wildacres Parks and Recreation Advance Nine public agencies from Georgia, South and North Carolina seek professional “Best Practices”.
Please contact
Paul Ellis.
email: pellis@gcrd.org
Kumandi Drum and Dance Camp*
May 4-9
The spring 2010 event will be our 24th camp. Drummers, dancers, singers and performing groups from communities all over the U.S. come together to experience and learn the high-energy and celebratory music, dance, and culture of West Africa. An optional drum-making workshop (additional cost) can provide you a finished African drum in a fun and fascinating day-and-a-half experience.
The teaching staff includes up to twelve African and American instructors. Chuck Cogliandro, director of Kumandi Drums in Atlanta, organizes the event. The 128 participants include men, women and children, both professional musicians and absolute beginners and a full spectrum between.
The event includes yoga, massage practitioners, energy healers, and an uplifting spiritual presence. The event has been full since mid-January, and there is currently a wait list to attend. The Saturday evening talent show performance and concert is open to the public. For more information and registration please contact KUMANDI.
website: kumandi.com
email: chuck@kumandi.com
phone: 404.577.6842
Limestone College AWE Program
May 10 - 13
Achieving Writing Excellence (AWE) Core Faculty
Limestone College
This workshop is designed to foster writing instruction across the disciplines and instructional formats of Limestone College. During the 4-day workshop, the Limestone College AWE Core Faculty will create working definitions of writing in their disciplines, design writing intensive course syllabi and assignments, discuss responding to and assessing student writing, and build relationships with their colleagues.
This workshop is not open to the public.
ASU Expressive Arts Institute*
May 10 - 14
An exploration of symbols and metaphor in art, language, dreams, counseling and life. The course will include theoretical background in expressive arts therapy, ecotherapy and dreamwork, as well as a variety of experiential group and individual art making activities using dreams and nature.
May 10, 5:00-9:00 pm; May 11-13, 9:00 am-9:00 pm; May 14, 9:00-11:00 am.
This intensive institute is offered both as a graduate course in the Department of Human Development & Psychological Counseling and as Continuing Education through the National Board of Certified Counselors (39 CEU’s available). Personal process hours for those seeking the Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) credential through the International Expressive Arts Therapy will also be available.
Students wishing to take the course for credit should register online. Professionals seeking continuing education credit should contact Sally Atkins atkinsss@appstate.edu.
email: atkinsss@appstate.edu
Southern Star Astronomical Convention*
May 14 - 16
The Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club will host the 24th annual Southern Star Astronomical Convention at Wildacres conference center on May 14-16, 2010. We invite those interested in astronomy to join with us.
It is an opportunity for Southeastern Astronomical Societies to share their interests and club activities with each other and enjoy a variety of speakers and associated events in a secluded mountain setting.
website: charlotteastronomers.org
email: jgriggsbee@hotmail.com
Senior Scholars
May 17 - 20
Senior Scholars, founded in 1973, is an organization for seniors and retirees whose members meet weekly to hear a prominent speaker on interesting and diverse topics. Don’t let the “Scholars” title scare you. An academic degree is not required, only an interest in future learning.
Guided Imagery and Music Level I - ASU
May 17 - 22
ASU 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
Hickory Humanities Forum*
May 20 - 23
This is the 30th annual edition of the forum, is an offering of Lenoir-Rhyne University and its Lineberger Center for Cultural and Educational Renewal. It was begun in 1981 under the overall guidance of the late Sydney Harris, syndicated columnist and Great Books advocate, as an experience on the order of the Aspen Institutes.
The selected readings for this session include:The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, The Sermon on the Mount, Martin Luther King Junior's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and Ecclesiastes.
website: hickory humanities forum
phone: Larry Yoder at (828) 328-7276
Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning
May 24 - 28
The Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning is a membership based organization for individuals 50 years of age or older who can enjoy diverse opportunities for enrichment. The organization is part of the continuing education program of Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville. They have been stimulating minds since 1990 by offering courses on many subjects. The program at Wildacres conference center covers a variety of programs including music, art, and history. The program is open to members of BRCLL and is full for this year. Be sure to visit our website.
website: brcll.com
Wildacres Leadership Initiative
May 28 - 30
The Wildacres Leadership Initiative All Fellows weekend brings fellows from all the classes together with their partners and children for a weekend of education and fellowship. This program is only open to current and former participants of WLI.
Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp*
May 31 - June 10
Master-classes with world-famous bassoonists, Mark Popkin, in reedmaking, literature and performance.
Open to bassoonists of all ages and ability levels. Under 18 must have parent/guardian in attendance.
web site: bassooncamp.com
email: amber@bassoncamp.com
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