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Workshops at the Conference Center, September 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.
Temple Beth El Retreat
September 3 - 6
This Charlotte temple has a long history of coming to Wildacres conference center for Labor Day weekend. Families gather for worship, education, music, and lots of fun.
Eastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies*
September 6 - 12
The Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
has enjoyed holding workshops at Wildacres Retreat for the past 37 years. During the week-long sessions, we offer participants of member clubs the opportunity to take classes in gem cutting, jewelry making and various other aspects of the earth science hobby.
The sessions also feature prominent speakers and field trips as well as other interesting activities.
website: amfed.org
email: cscrystals2@verizon.net
Cynthia Lee Pottery Workshop*
September 6 - 12
Enjoy a six day hands-on workshop soft clay to create fun textural surfaces. Layering slips,underglazes, oxide washes and colored terra sigillata, alter the feel and appearance of your favorite forms. Demonstrations will also include handbuilt forms and creating simple molds. All levels welcome.
website: www.cynthialeeceramics.com
email: freeleeclay@gmail.com
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies*
September 13 - 19
The SFMS sponsors five Gem, Jewelry and Mineral workshops each year. These are held at Wildacres Retreat, near Little Switzerland in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and at the William Holland Retreat near the small town of Young Harris in northeast Georgia.
For this session, we have tried to put together a variety of traditional classes, new classes, well known instructors and new instructors. All instructors are volunteers who are not paid for the highly skilled and professional experience that they bring to the workshops.
A new SFMS website contains schedules, class descriptions, instructor bios, registration forms, and the latest information of class availability.
website: SFMSWorkshops.com
email: wildacresdirector@yahoo.com
phone: 865.406.8802
Exploring raku- Creating Exciting Forms*
September 13 - 19
Taught by Matt Maggino, the workshop will offer a variety of handbuilding, surface decoration and raku glaze techniques. Experienced wheel throwers are welcome to be a part of this workshop. All skill levels are welcome.
email: Judy Mooney
phone: 912.443.9313
Writing Your Spiritual Journey*
September 16 - 19
If you are curious about your own spiritual path and the stories and experiences of others, then join us to explore the holiness of the ordinary in our lives. This shared experience offers space to see and make sense of one’s life and experience through discussion, writing exercises, drawing and reading with the intent of producing a short spiritual autobiography.
Perhaps you seek continuity between your inner world and the outer world, between your past self and who you are now, or between what you claim to believe and how you live. Perhaps you sense a power beyond yourself that influences and gives greater meaning to your life. It is with this intention, that we write our stories. Contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr.
email: leaders@mindspring.com
blog: kathleenmoloney-tarr.blogspot.com
phone: 704-365-2112
Carolina Writing Program Administrators
September 20 - 22
The sixth annual CWPA fall conference invites participants to share research and problem-solving on creative writing program responses to tight financial times. Many of our members share the challenge of preserving “what’s good” about our writing programs – and moving forward with innovation – in a time of financial hardship. Small group discussions and panel presentations will enable us to share our research and expertise – while enjoying the beautiful Wildacres setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
For more information, please contact Jessie Moore.
website: carolinaswpa.org
email: jmoore28@elon.edu
SOLATIDO: A Southern Singer/Songwriters Workshop *
September 20 - 24
An informal retreat with group sessions on various aspects of lyric and music writing. Bring your instruments and your ideas and get busy in a very cordial environment that includes a group of resident writers of fiction and nonfiction as well.
For more information, please contact Georgann Eubanks.
website: solatido-workshop.net
email: GE@minnowmedia.net
TABLE ROCK WRITERS WORKSHOP*
September 20 - 24
The 31st anniversary workshop features small group sessions in novel writing, line editing, writing for women, memoir, and poetry. Generous instructors and noncompetitive environment. We are in residence with a group of singer/songwriters who share their writing and come to our readings.
website: learnmore.duke.edu/writers/workshop
email: GE@minnowmedia.net
Carolina Blue Ridge Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society
September 24 - 26
Our weekend retreat brings together oncology nurses from throughout the southeast. This will be our thirteenth annual retreat, with the last eight being at Wildacres conference center. In addition to having a speaker and offering continuing education credits, we offer yoga, massage, and evening entertainment. Our goal is to give attendees an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and network with other nurses.
For more information, please contact Pearl Abernathy.
website: blueridge.vc.ons.org
email: pearl.abernathy@msj.org
Gardner-Webb University Faculty
“Writers across the Curriculum”
September 24 - 26
Since 1992 a group of Gardner-Webb University faculty has gathered at Wildacres conference center for a fall weekend to write, read, and talk about Writing across the Curriculum. Collaborative, active examination—in the magical atmosphere of Wildacres Retreat—of how to use writing to learn and how to improve students’ (and faculty’s) ability to write in their disciplines has contributed significantly to the improvement of teaching and learning at Gardner-Webb.
The retreat is open only to Gardner-Webb full-time and part-time faculty.
Full Moon Photography Tour*
September 24 - 26
Full Moon Photography Tour with Kevin Adams
Join acclaimed professional photographer Kevin Adams for an exciting and educational full-moon weekend designed to usher in the autumn season. Hosted by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in partnership with Charlotte’s Discovery Place, the workshop will provide an opportunity to hone photography skills in an atmosphere of appreciation for the natural and cultural amenities of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
For more information, please visit our website.
website: BRPFoundation.org
CynthiA Bringle Pottery Workshop
September 27 - October 1
Hands on Pottery Workshop. Come for a 3 day class that will focus on improving skills. Using the potters wheel or handbuilding we will have a good time, work hard and go home with additional ways to look at your work.
email: cynthiabringle@yahoo.com
website: www.cynthiabringlepottery.com
phone: 828.765.0240
The Association of Research and Enlightenment*
september 30 - October 3
A.R.E. Members' Retreat at Wildacres conference center.
Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (A.R.E.®), is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1931 by Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), to research and explore transpersonal subjects such as holistic health, ancient mysteries, personal spirituality, dreams and dream interpretation, intuition, and philosophy and reincarnation. Since 1987, the High Country Area Team has organized and hosted a retreat at Wildacres conference center for A.R.E. members and guests.
For more information about this year's retreat, including online registration, please visit our website.
website: edgarcayce.org
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