WELCOME TO INTERLOCHEN COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS, a continuing education program for adults at Interlochen Center for the Arts! We are pleased to present an exciting line-up of programming for 2014 that features an array of courses in music, visual arts, creative writing and more. Led by renowned Interlochen faculty and experts in the field, the programs at Interlochen College of Creative Arts are designed to provide a wide range of opportunities to meet each individual’s skill level and interest. The freedom to create, perform, share your work, and meet others who share your passion for the arts is at your fingertips.
With the campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts as the backdrop, ICCA programs are unlike any other adult continuing education program.
Students can expect to learn tools and tips from master teachers and engage in generative writing workshops, immersive art making experiences, ensemble performances and more while engaging in the tranquil and inspiring beauty of Interlochen Center for the Arts. No matter your creative outlet or interests, the sights, sounds and experiences found at the College of Creative Arts on the Interlochen campus will stir your soul and spur anyone with a desire to create.
So, whether you’ve had a lifelong desire to try your hand at a new art form, or are looking to enhance your skills, we hope you will join us to embrace your creative side and ignite a lifelong passion for the arts. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
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2014 Summer Adult Arts Programs
IMPORTANT DATESJan 2 Summer course registration opens
Jan 2-March 31 Early bird registration! Register any time before April 1 and save $25 off of select classes over $275. See college.interlochen.org for details.
2014 SUMMER ADULT ARTS PROGRAMSMusicJune 7 Mountain Dulcimer Immersive WorkshopJune 8-12 Early Music WorkshopJune 23-28 * Adult Choir CampJuly 23-26 Fingerstyle Guitar WorkshopJuly 27-29 Classical Guitar WorkshopAugust 5-10 * Adult Band CampAugust 11-17 Adult Chamber Music CampAugust 18-23 Adult Flute Choir Camp
Visual ArtMay 28 3 Hour Watercolor WorkshopMay 29-31 Watercolor Printmaking: Japanese WoodblockMay 31 Jewelry Bead Weaving: St. Petersburg ChainJune 2-3 Beginning DrawingJune 4-6 Intermediate DrawingJune 9-11 Children’s Book Illustration June 12 Hot Wax! Introduction to Encaustic PaintingJune 16-18 * Painterly Printmaking: MonoprintsJune 29 Dye Your Own YarnJune 30 Jewelry Bead Weaving: Peyote Stitch BraceletJuly 1 * Beginning Weaving: Rigid Heddle LoomJuly 2 Beginning Knitting July 7 Digital Camera BasicsJuly 7-9 Watercolor Printmaking: Japanese WoodblockJuly 7-9 Mixed Media AssemblageJuly 8-10 Digital Landscape/Nature PhotographyJuly 14-16 Soft Pastel WorkshopJuly 21-22 * Plein Air Painting and In-Studio Boot CampAugust 25-27 Acrylic Painting WorkshopAugust 28 3 Hour Watercolor Workshop
Creative WritingJune 14 * Introduction to Blogging for Artists and WritersJune 16-19 * Writer’s RetreatJune 30-July 3 * Mystery Writing WorkshopAugust 4-8 * Memoir Writing
MediaJune 6-7 * Introduction to Digital Audio at Interlochen Public RadioJune 8-13 Transom Audio Narrative Short Course
Professional DevelopmentJune 13 Building Your Brand: Shameless Self-Promotion for CreativesJune 14 * Introduction to Blogging for Artists and Writers
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLOCK HOURS* ICCA is an authorized provider of state continuing education clock hours (SCECHs) in Michigan. A $25 administrative fee per registered program applies. Programs that are already registered with the state of Michigan are noted with asterisks. Educators interested in obtaining SCECHs for other ICCA programs may do so if ICCA is notified a minimum of 45 days in advance. For more information, or if you are an educator living in another state seeking continuing education credits, please contact [email protected] or call 231-276-7387.
ADMISSION POLICYStudents must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the desired program to be eligible to participate.
REGISTRATION DETAILSRegistrations for all courses are now online. Visit college.interlochen.org to review course descriptions and to register. Registration is not valid without payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit or debit cards are accepted online. Once your registration is complete, a confirmation acknowledging your registration will be sent to the email address you provide. Payments may also be made by phone by calling 231.276.7387. Supply lists, repertoire and other information will be available to all registrantsa few weeks prior to the start of your course.
CANCELLATION DETAILSRefund PolicyCancellations made by the participant must be made in writing no later than three weeks (21 days) prior to the start date of the course and are subject to a cancellation fee.
• For courses and events $250 and up, the cancellation fee is $75. • For courses and events $100-$249, the cancellation fee is $35. • For courses and events $50-$99, the cancellation fee is $20.
Any cancellations made by the participant less than 21 days prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Canceled ClassesA full refund will be issued to all registered students if an event is canceled by Interlochen College of Creative Arts. Students will be notified of any course cancellations by email or by phone in a timely manner.
Refund ScheduleRefunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving written notification of student’s need to cancel or Interlochen College for Creative Arts’ need to cancel a course.
For further questions regarding program registrations, cancellations or refunds please contact us at [email protected] or call 231.276.7387.
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MUSICJune 7
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTORS: WANDA DEGEN AND DEE DEE TIBBITS, two of Michigan’s folk treasurers
The mountain dulcimer is a simple 3 or 4-stringed instrument with a unique fretboard that is easy for the novice to successfully begin playing songs with just one lesson, and fun for all levels of musicians to explore its many possibilities. Considered an American folk instrument, the mountain dulcimer is associated with the southern Appalachian mountains and is related to some European instruments from Medieval times. Participants in this immersive progam will be treated to a close-up concert presented by the instructors and will then break into two groups based on skill level: one for beginners and one for those with some prior experience. Each group will have two master sessions in the afternoon led by one of the instructors, and then all participants will come together for a closing session in which solos or duets may be presented in a round-robin fashion by those who wish. You do not have to own an instrument--mountain dulcimers will be available for students to use. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people, to learn a new instrument or to reconnect with your dulcimer if you’ve been neglecting yours, and to play music with others. Instructors Wanda Degen and Dee Dee Tibbits are both active performers and educators and perennial favorites at Michigan’s folk and dulcimer festivals. They both share a love of Appalachian, Celtic and Great Lakes music and are mutual admirers of each other’s recordings. COURSE FEE - $75
June 8-12
EARLY MUSIC WORKSHOP THE CIRCLE OF HENRY VIII MUSIC DIRECTOR: MARK CUDEK is the Director of the Early Music Department at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
The 2014 Early Music Workshop will feature music from Henry VIII’s court and from the courts of his daughter Elizabeth I, his great grand-nephew James I, and his in-laws Ferdinand and Isabella, parents of his first wife Katherine of Aragon. We will also look into the music of the Sephardim: traditional music of Spain’s Jews who were expelled in 1492 by Ferdinand and Isabella. Participants will focus on articulation, ornamentation, improvisation and ensemble arrangement. The workshop culminates with a performance on period instruments including recorders, other early winds, viols, lutes, harpsichord and percussion. Vocalists are also welcome. Participants will supply their own instruments.COURSE FEE - $450
June 23-28
* ADULT CHOIR CAMP MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR: DR. JERRY BLACKSTONE, Director of Choral Activities, Professor and Chair of Conducting at University of Michigan
Join adult singers from across the United States and around the world for this program. Experience the joy of choral singing in a challenging, supportive and friendly environment. Repertoire will be tailored to the size and experience of the ensemble. Join in daily vocal warm-ups, sectional rehearsals, afternoon discussions and the opportunity to sing in a full ensemble. The camp experience will culminate with an on-campus public performance.COURSE FEE - $500 / *SCECHs - 22; FEE $25
July 23-26
FINGERSTYLE GUITAR WORKSHOPMUSIC DIRECTOR: MATTHEW SCHROEDER, Department Chair of the Wisconsin Conservatory of MusicFeatured Artists:Muriel Anderson and Two-Time Grammy winner Laurence Juber
The Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop returns for a third year featuring an accomplished faculty to help energize your playing skills. Participants will work closely with featured artists in workshops that cover the spectrum of fingerstyle guitar from composing, arranging and technique to performing and staying inspired. Socialize and network with other guitarists, and enjoy the opportunity to play in a guitar ensemble, or show your stuff at an informal coffee-house jam. Participants should have at least one year of serious study on the guitar and must supply their own instrument.COURSE FEE - $425
July 27-29
CLASSICAL GUITAR WORKSHOPMUSIC DIRECTORS: JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE, Instructor of Guitar at Interlochen Arts Academy and Brad DeRoche, Chair of the Music Department at Delta College, Instructor of Guitar at Central Michigan University and Saginaw Valley State UniversityFeatured Artists:Denis Azabagic and Dr. Julie Goldberg
Participants will work closely with leading classical guitar performers and master classes, nightly recital concerts and daily workshop sessions on a broad range of topics including repertoire, technique and performance. Regardless of ability level, everyone can play more musically! Participants should have at least one year of serious study on the guitar and must supply their own instrument.COURSE FEE - $400
Aug 5-10
* ADULT BAND CAMPMUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR: TOM RICCOBONO, Instructor of Low Brass at Interlochen Arts Academy
Join more than seventy adults from across the United States and around the the globe as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Adult Band Camp in 2014 and experience the joy of ensemble performance in a challenging, supportive, fun and friendly environment. Repertoire will be tailored to the ensemble size and experience level. Instrumental faculty will teach master classes, coach daily chamber music sessions and play in the ensemble. The experience will culminate with a public performance in Corson Auditorium.COURSE FEE - $500 / *SCECHs - 29; FEE $25
Aug 11-17
ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP THE EXUBERANCE OF YOUTH MUSIC DIRECTOR: DAVID SALNESS, Head of Chamber Music Studies and Associate Professor of Violin at the University of Maryland, and faculty member at Meadowmount School in New York
For more than sixty years, adult musicians have come to Interlochen to read, play and polish great works of chamber music together. Chamber musicians from around the world immerse themselves in a week of instruction and performances with a faculty of leading string, keyboard and woodwind musicians. A variety of class options provide an enriching and flexible experience to all participants, including daily reading pairings or intensive study. The Chamber Concert Series features daily performances with the Enso String Quartet and notable faculty members from leading university musical instrument performance programs.COURSE FEE - $500
Aug 18-23
FLUTE CHOIR CAMP MUSIC DIRECTOR: JANE BERKNER, Flute Lecturer at the University of Akron and Ashland University
Challenge yourself in a fun and instructional week for players of all instruments in the flute family. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow flutists while rehearsing in a flute choir, attending repertoire-reading sessions and collaborating with others in chamber music duos, trios and quartets. Jane Berkner, Flute Choir Camp Director will provide seminar sessions in embouchure flexibility, pitch, practice routines, and tips on playing or purchasing big flutes. A mid-week flute choir reading session will be highlighted, led by guest faculty. Participants may elect to play in an informal concert or small ensembles and will work toward a concert performance at the end of the week. COURSE FEE - $450
VISUAL ARTSMay 28
3 HOUR WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN LINGG
Through the exploration of small studies, this workshop will provide absolute beginners as well as skilled artists looking to brush up on their approach to watercolor an opportunity to explore their own creativity, to study color and the fluidity of the medium, and to walk away with two small finished works. Participants will also learn how to access their creative side and how to organize their tools and supplies for greater clarity. Using a limited color palette, participants will develop their first painting by exploring negative shapes and layering techniques using transparent glazes. In the second painting, participants will add salt and splatter techniques to create greater depth and texture in their work. A group critique will also help students learn how to make their paintings stronger through the use of composition and color. Each participant will receive a packet of two 5" x 7" watercolor sheets with envelopes. All paints, brushes, paper water buckets, support boards and paper towels will be supplied by the instructor. Everyone will leave the workshop with two finished pieces.COURSE FEE - $65
May 29-31
WATERCOLOR PRINTMAKING: JAPANESE WOODBLOCK FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: LINDA J. BEEMAN, award-winning moku hanga artist
With the end result resembling a refined watercolor painting on paper, this workshop will offer participants a rare insight into the ancient Japanese printmaking process known as moku hanga, as taught by anaward-winning artist in the field. Moku, meaning wood, and hanga, meaning print, is a traditional method which uses watercolor pigment, wood block, Japanese carving tools, rice paste and Japanese paper to create beautifully cultivated prints. The process is versatile and non-toxic and can be done entirely by hand without a printing press. Participants will learn how to transfer an image of their choosing onto a small wood block, how to carve their image out of the block using traditional Japanese tools, how to print a multi-color woodcut on Japanese paper using a tool called a baren, and how to apply the kento registration system. Information about the culture of Japan will also be shared as a part of the process. All supplies and media will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $275 / MATERIALS FEE: $25
May 31
JEWELRY BEAD WEAVING: ST. PETERBURG STITCH FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: JENNY SCHU, visual artist, BFA University of Michigan
Beading is one of the world’s oldest art forms and beadweaving is a beautiful off-loom technique that can be used to create anything from jewelry to wearables to home decor. In this workshop, you will learn about the St. Petersburg stitch from award-winning fiber artist and professional beadweaver, Jenny Schu. The St. Petersburg stitch is a stitch that creates a striking and unique “herringbone” pattern. In 4 hours, participants will learn how to create a bracelet with a clasp and loop closure and will walk away with the knowledge of how this stitch can be used as a base for more elaborate beaded projects. All registrants will be provided with a needle, thread, and velvet pads or trays to bead from. A suggested supply list for beads and materials will be provided to all registrants prior to the workshop, however, the instructor will also have beads and materials available for purchase on site. This class is intended for beginners, however, all skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $65
June 2-3
BEGINNING DRAWING FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: GLENN WOLFF, visual artist and commercial illustrator, BFA Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Experience the magic of learning how to draw from nationally-renowned artist and illustrator Glenn Wolff. In this course, first-time art students will learn the basic concepts and techniques needed to begin to draw. Class exercises exploring line, shape, form, and value combined with still life studies will comprise the course content. Essential techniques that Glenn has developed in his three-decade career as a fine artist and illustrator for publications including The New York Times, Audubon, The Wall Street Journal, and more than 20 books including It’s Raining Frogs and Fishes and Flight of the Reindeer will be shared with participants. All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list. This class is intended for beginners, or those who are looking to refresh their skills.COURSE FEE - $175
June 4-6
INTERMEDIATE DRAWING FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: GLENN WOLFF, visual artist and commercial illustrator, BFA Minneapolis College of Art and Design
This course is a continuation of the concepts and techniques covered in Beginning Drawing or is a course for those students who are looking to enhance their previously developed drawing skills. Concepts such as value, form and composition will be reviewed as students explore drawing from a live model, live performing musicians, and live birds as provided by Wings of Wonder Raptor Sanctuary (wingsofwonder.org). All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list. This class is intended for those who have some drawing background and are looking for a more challenging experience.COURSE FEE - $275
Extend your experience and sign up for both Beginning and Intermediate Drawing and save $50. Enjoy five days of drawing for only $400!
June 9-11
CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: BARB HRANILOVICH, commercial illustrator and the author of “E is For Entrepreneur”
Discover the unique skills involved with illustrating books for children. Learn about character design and development, visual plot development, and how to describe the environment and atmosphere to evoke emotion. Participants will walk through the steps from thumbnail sketches to at least one finished spread or cover image and will learn some basics about working with publishers. Please bring a drawing pad, pencil, charcoal and a typewritten children’s book manuscript to the workshop. Participants will also want to bring the medium of their choice for the finished art spread and some reference materials for characters and/or the environment. All skill levels welcome, however some drawing experience is required.COURSE FEE - $275
June 12
HOT WAX! INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: BARB HRANILOVICH, visual artist and commercial illustrator
Discover the beauty of creating layered paintings with hot wax and pigment through this one-day exploration into encaustic. The term encaustic comes from the Greek word meaning “to burn in” and it refers to the process of applying hot wax with pigment and resin onto an absorbent painting surface that is re-melted or “fused” with a heat gun to create a variety of effects. Unlike other painting mediums that go from wet to dry, this medium goes from a hot liquid to a solid in a matter of seconds allowing for a variety of layers to be added quickly. Versatile and fun for beginners as well as experienced artists, encaustic painting also offers opportunities to embed items into your work. In this workshop, participants will begin with a demonstration of the techniques and tools and will be given safety tips. A practice board will be provided initially to assist participants in exploring the medium before committing to their own panel to create their own imagery. Participants are invited to bring their own materials to fuse into their works such as photographs, thin papers, drawings, fibers or other materials. All painting supplies and media will be provided. All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is required.COURSE FEE - $125 / MATERIALS FEE: $30
June 16-18
* PAINTERLY PRINTMAKING: MONOPRINTS FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP HARTIGAN, visual artist and blogger, adjunct faculty at Columbia College Chicago
Monoprints are one-of-a-kind prints that are the most flexible and least intimidating of all the printmaking processes. Discover how you can create unique, painterly images in a matter of hours using many of the same techniques of watercolor and oil painting. To create an image, participants will learn how to paint with brushes, rollers, drawing tools and more onto a hard, non-absorbent surface. When ready, dampened paper is registered onto the hard painted surface and run through a hand-cranked printing press.
After your print has been run through once, layers may be added to your piece using stencils, chine collé (a collage technique) and overprinting processes to create exciting effects. Whether you are an experienced artist looking to experiment with new techniques, or an absolute beginner, this course will help you develop at your own pace. A monoprint demonstration and explanation of techniques will begin the course and individual guidance will be provided thereafter to each participant. All supplies and media will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $275 / MATERIALS FEE: $25 / *SCECHS - 19; FEE $25
June 29
DYE YOUR OWN YARN FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: NANCY MCRAY, visual artist, MFA University of Michigan
Have you ever admired the beautiful multi-colored yarns available at your local yarn shop? Have you ever wondered how to produce the rich and deep tonal color in the kettle dye yarns? In this class, fiber artist Nancy McRay will share some of her trade secrets. Demonstrations will include kettle-dying, hand painting on yarn and bold variegation. You will have the chance to choose a dye method and dye a 100 gram skein, enough for a pair of socks or a small shawl. This class is messy, so please wear old clothes and shoes. All skill levels are welcome. All registrants will be provided with 2 skeins, a supply list and will have the opportunity to purchase additional skeins for dyeing from the instructor.COURSE FEE - $75
June 30
JEWELRY BEAD WEAVING: BEGINNING PEYOTE STITCH FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: JENNY SCHU, visual artist, BFA University of Michigan
From the Egyptians to the Native Americans, many cultures from around the world have used peyote stitch to create beautiful woven beadwork designs. In this workshop, participants will learn about this beautiful off-loom weaving technique from award-winning fiber artist and professional bead weaver, Jenny Schu. In 4 hours, participants will complete a 2 count peyote stitch bead woven bracelet with a button-and-loop closure. All registrants will be provided with a needle, thread, and velvet pads or trays to bead from. A suggested supply list for beads and materials will be provided to all registrants prior to the workshop, however, the instructor will also have beads and materials available for purchase on site. This class is intended for beginners, however, all skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $65
July 1
* BEGINNING WEAVING: RIGID HEDDLE LOOM FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: NANCY MCRAY, visual artist, MFA University of Michigan
New to weaving but always wanted to try? Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom in this full day workshop. Inexpensive and portable, the rigid heddle loom is the equivalent of a 2-harness loom and provides a great introduction to weaving simple, light fabric pieces such as placemats, table runners, scarves and shawls. Participants will learn how to set up (warp) a loom and how to make a plain weave fabric. Translating basic instructions from popular magazines and weaving vocabulary will also be covered. Participants are strongly encouraged to supply their own rigid heddle loom, however a few looms will be available on a first-come, first served basis. All skill levels are welcome and all registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list.COURSE FEE - $95 / *SCECHs - 6; FEE $25
July 2
BEGINNING KNITTING FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: SARAH PEASLEY, national handknitting instructor and pattern designer
Learn how to knit and purl while making a hat and scarf in this 6-hour introductory-level class taught by nationally known knitting instructor, Sarah Peasley. Discussions regarding knitting needles, yarns, notions and gauge will introduce students to the world of knitting, while students learn the practice of both the English and Continental knitting styles (holding the yarn in either your right or left hand). Participants will also work both flat and in the round, learn to cast on, bind off, decrease, make buttonholes, pick up stitches, and weave in ends. All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list. This class is intended for beginners, or those who are looking to refresh their skills.COURSE FEE - $75
Extend your experience and sign up for all four fiber arts courses: Dye Your Own Yarn, Jewelry Bead Weaving: Beginning Peyote Stitch, Beginning Weaving: Rigid Heddle Loom and Beginning Knitting and save $35. Enjoy four days of fiber arts for only $ 275!
July 7-9
MIXED MEDIA ASSEMBLAGE FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: ERNESTO GOMEZ, Academic Professional in Studio Foundations and Sculpture, Georgia College, MFA University of Georgia at Athens
This three-day workshop will help students gain experience in creating a two-dimensional or three-dimensional piece by combining found or purchased objects to form a captivating work of art. As a natural extension of drawing and painting, all students will learn the basic concepts and techniques necessary to activate the surface through collage or sculpture. Students will work with a variety of materials of their choosing in the manner of Braque, Picasso, Hannah Hoch, Jean Dubuffet, Louise Nevelson, Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Cornell and Robert Rauschenberg. All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply and tool list. All skill levels welcome. COURSE FEE - $275
July 7
DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS FOR BEGINNERS FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: EMILY GOMEZ, Emily Gomez, Associate Professor of Photography, Georgia College, MFA University of Georgia at Athens
This workshop is for beginners who would like to learn the basics of their digital camera and how to apply traditional photography principles to a digital medium. Basics will include a visual vocabulary, manual camera controls, and output options for consistent results. Topics covered include: aperture/f-stop, shutter speed, proper exposure, focus versus auto focus, focal length, depth of field and white balance. No experience necessary; please bring your digital camera and your camera manual.COURSE FEE - $75
July 7-9
WATERCOLOR PRINTMAKING: JAPANESE WOODBLOCK FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: LINDA J. BEEMAN, award-winning moku hanga artist
With the end result resembling a refined watercolor painting on paper, this workshop will offer participants a rare insight into the ancient Japanese printmaking process known as moku hanga, as taught by an award-winning artist in the field. Moku, meaning wood, and hanga, meaning print, is a traditional method which uses watercolor pigment, wood block, Japanese carving tools, rice paste and Japanese paper to create beautifully cultivated prints. The process is versatile and non-toxic and can be done entirely by hand without a printing press. Participants will learn how to transfer an image of their choosing onto a small wood block, how to carve their image out of the block using traditional Japanese tools, how to print a multi-color woodcut on Japanese paper using a tool called a baren, and how to apply the kento registration system. Information about the culture of Japan will also be shared as a part of the process. All supplies and media will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $275 / MATERIALS FEE: $25
July 8-10
DIGITAL LANDSCAPE/TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHYFACULTY INSTRUCTOR: EMILY GOMEZ, Associate Professor of Photography, Georgia College and State University, MFA University of Georgia at Athens
This workshop will help students to develop more dynamic compositions in their landscape and travel photographs. Class time will consist of presentations on successful travel photography techniques, manual camera operation, excursions to photograph on the grounds of Interlochen’s campus and demonstrations on techniques for digitally editing photographs. No experience necessary; please bring your digital camera and your camera manual.COURSE FEE - $275
Extend your experience and sign up for both Digital Camera Basics For Beginners and Digital Landscape/Travel Photography and save $50. Enjoy four days of photography for only $ 300!
July 14-16
SOFT PASTEL WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: JANET KOHLER, award-winning visual artist, MFA Eastern Michigan University
Participants will work with design elements and learn to divide the format to create balance and visual excitement to lead the viewer into the composition. Pastel techniques, color theory and color mixing will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants will learn to see simple shapes and values to create stunning results. Each day will begin with technique demonstrations, group discussion and feedback on the progress of work to build upon and further develop compositions. This workshop is for artists of all skill levels; the instructor will provide personal attention to each participant, allowing each person to grow and develop their skills.COURSE FEE - $275
July 21-22
* PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND IN-STUDIO BOOT CAMP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: MARK MEHAFFEY, nationally recognized painter, BFA Michigan State University
Join nationally recognized, award-winning artist Mark Mehaffey for a two-day intensive in-studio boot camp and “open air” painting journey on the campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts. This workshop will begin with demonstrations in watercolor and acrylic paint and a crash course in the studio to review the fundamentals of color mixing, composition and basic concepts. Participants will then apply their knowledge and hone their powers of observation as they capture the serene beauty of the natural landscape. After working “en plein air,” participants will be invited back into the studio to discuss and fine tune their works. All skill levels are welcome. Participants may bring either pastels, watercolors and/or acrylic paints. All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list.COURSE FEE - $275 / *SCECHs - 12; FEE $25
August 25-27
INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA J. CLARK, visual artist, MFA Kent State University
In this studio-based workshop, participants will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on paper and canvas. Subject matter will focus on still life, from floral to varied subject matter. Vivid, rich color methods of underpainting and layering of paint from washes to thick, buttery paint strokes (impasto) will be introduced. Drawing with paint to create a composition and composing with energy will also be taught. Paint application, color mixing and proper paper preparation will also be presented. Each morning the workshop will begin by painting on paper. Afternoon sessions will be dedicated to works on canvas to further explore technique and individual approaches. One morning may include a campus excursion to paint studies outside if weather permits. This class is intended for intermediate students, though all skill levels are welcome. All registrants will be provided with a suggested supply list.COURSE FEE - $275
August 28
3 HOUR WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN LINGG
Through the exploration of small studies, this workshop will provide absolute beginners as well as skilled artists looking to brush up on their approach to watercolor an opportunity to explore their own creativity, to study color and the fluidity of the medium, and to walk away with two small finished works. Participants will also learn how to access their creative side and how to organize their tools and supplies for greater clarity. Using a limited color palette, participants will develop their first painting by exploring negative shapes and layering techniques using transparent glazes. In the second painting, participants will add salt and splatter techniques to create greater depth and texture in their work. A group critique will also help students learn how to make their paintings stronger through the use of composition and color. Each participant will receive a packet of two 5" x 7" watercolor sheets with envelopes. All paints, brushes, paper water buckets, support boards and paper towels will be supplied by the instructor. Everyone will leave the workshop with two finished pieces.COURSE FEE - $65
May 29-31
CREATIVE WRITING
June 14
* INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGING FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP HARTIGAN, visual artist and blogger, adjunct faculty at Columbia College Chicago
If you are an artist or writer who wants to talk about your process and promote your work online, or if you always wanted to start a blog but didn’t know how, this one day course will teach you everything you need to know. Participants will learn how to create a blog using Blogger–Google’s free blogging program–and will choose a design for their blog, create a blog post that includes text, photos, video and sound, and will learn how to promote their blog via social media. Philip Hartigan will also share his ten tips for successful blogging. In no time you will be able to share your art with the world! And do not worry, if you use e-mail, you can start a blog. Or, if you know how to use a smartphone, you can definitely start a blog! Participants must have basic computer skills and may choose to work from their own laptop computer or work from a computer supplied during the workshop. Please note that if you are bringing your own laptop, for optimum operation, participants must have Windows XP/7 or Mac OSX 10.3.9 or higher for their operating system and must have the latest version of Google Chrome, which will be used for our web browser.COURSE FEE - $75 / *SCECHs - 6; FEE $25
June 16-19
* WRITERS RETREAT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: KATEY SCHULTZ, award-winning author of Flashes of War and editor of magazines and anthologies, MFA in Writing, Pacific UniversityFaculty:Susanna Sonnenberg, MemoirChristine Sneed, Short StoryMatt Gallagher, From Blog to BookAnne-Marie Oomen, Start with Art: Using Art as Inspiration for Writing for all levels and genres
Generative writing conferences bring together the best of both worlds: community and creativity. Spend four days writing new material in the genre of your choice, attending craft talks by award-winning faculty, and enjoying lakeside lunches and evening readings while making connections in the literary world that will last for years to come. Writers will learn to sharpen images, improve dialogue, deepen metaphors, and grow in styles and voices of their own. COURSE FEE - $475 / $400 for Michigan Writers, Inc. MembersSCECHs - 18; FEE INCLUDED
June 30-July 3
* MYSTERY AND CRIME WRITING WORKSHOP FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: AARON STANDER, published author and host of Interlochen Public Radio’s Michigan Writers on the Air, Ph.D. University of Michigan
Do you have an idea for a great mystery? Would you like to write a crime novel, but don’t know where to begin? Do you need some time for yourself just to work on these ideas? Join Aaron Stander and accomplices for a four-day retreat that will allow you to consider the basics of mystery and crime writing. Explore the building blocks of the genre including openings and endings, scene development, point of view, narrative voice, the art of detection and police procedures. Along the way, you will have many opportunities to write and share new sketches that could become a part of your first book. In the evenings, there will be opportunities for readings, tutorials, extended workshops and other non-felonious activities. Participants need to bring their own laptops and be willing to share their work with other group members. While the focus will be on developing new material, there may be time to examine prior manuscripts. Aaron Stander is an experienced educator and a crime novelist. He has produced six crime novels, taught courses and workshops on writing and crime fiction, and has reviewed mysteries for iloveamysterynewsletter.com. COURSE FEE - $400 / *SCECHs - 22; FEE $25
August 4-8
* MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: KATEY SCHULTZ, award-winning author of Flashes of War and editor of magazines and anthologies, MFA in Writing, Pacific University
Open to all skill levels, this week long retreat examines the place of memoir writing in the genre of nonfiction and will help writers develop specific skills to tell their personal or family stories with a crafted sensibility. Participants can expect guided reading and discussion, mini lectures, memory acquisition exercises, open writing time and workshop or critique. Optional evening readings and tutorials round out the experience. COURSE FEE - $400 / *SCECHs - 23; FEE $25
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
June 13
BUILDING YOUR BRAND: A GUIDE TO SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: BARB HRANILOVICH, fine artist, commercial illustrator and the author of “E is For Entrepreneur”
Are you not sure what you need to do in order to promote yourself ? Do you know what you want to do but just can’t seem to get a system together? There are myriad affordable ways for individuals to promote their products and services but before you start, you need to be clear about what you are selling, to whom, and with what desired outcome. Join professional illustrator and artist, Barb Hranilovich in this one-day workshop in which you will learn tips and tricks from a 35+ year career veteran that will help you identify and hone your personal brand. Using group and individual exercises and directed conversation, Barb will help participants clarify their brand, message, differential advantage and provide artists, entrepreneurs, creative persons or small business owners with tips and tools to get the world talking about you. All skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $75
CREATIVE WRITING
June 14
* INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGING FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP HARTIGAN, visual artist and blogger, adjunct faculty at Columbia College Chicago
If you are an artist or writer who wants to talk about your process and promote your work online, or if you always wanted to start a blog but didn’t know how, this one day course will teach you everything you need to know. Participants will learn how to create a blog using Blogger–Google’s free blogging program–and will choose a design for their blog, create a blog post that includes text, photos, video and sound, and will learn how to promote their blog via social media. Philip Hartigan will also share his ten tips for successful blogging. In no time you will be able to share your art with the world! And do not worry, if you use e-mail, you can start a blog. Or, if you know how to use a smartphone, you can definitely start a blog! Participants must have basic computer skills and may choose to work from their own laptop computer or work from a computer supplied during the workshop. Please note that if you are bringing your own laptop, for optimum operation, participants must have Windows XP/7 or Mac OSX 10.3.9 or higher for their operating system and must have the latest version of Google Chrome, which will be used for our web browser.COURSE FEE - $75 / *SCECHs - 6; FEE $25
Extend your experience and sign up for both Building Your Brand: A Guide to Shameless Self-Promotion and Introduction to Blogging for Artist and Writers and save $25. Enjoy two days of professional development for only $ 125!
MEDIA
June 6-7
* INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO AT INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO FACULTY INSTRUCTOR: PETER PAYETTE, News Director at Interlochen Public Radio
Have you ever wanted to explore the medium of sound for audio journalism or storytelling but don’t yet have the skills in digital audio production to take the first step? Have you ever wondered how to reach new audiences through radio podcasting or other online media but don’t know where to start? Then this two-day audio production “crash course” is for you. Join Interlochen Public Radio’s Peter Payette to learn the basics of field recording, audio mixing, and editing to produce your own radio stories or simple podcasts. Using practical, hand-on exercises, participants will be introduced to the world of online media using IPR’s audio recording equipment and will receive a behind the scenes look into the IPR studios. All skill levels are welcome.COURSE FEE - $175 / *SCECHs - 12; FEE $25
June 8-13
TRANSOM AUDIO NARRATIVE SHORT COURSE LEAD INSTRUCTOR: ROB ROSENTHAL, Independent Producer and Instructor at Transom Story WorkshopASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: PETER PAYETTE, News Director at Interlochen Public Radio
The Transom Audio Narrative Short Course is a traveling workshop that will return to Interlochen College of Creative Arts for a second year in 2014. This workshop provides participants not just an introduction to the basics, but it delves intensely into some advanced elements of radio story planning, structure and writing, fieldwork and digital audio editing. All participants in the program will produce a four minute profile of a creative resident of northern Michigan. Works completed during the workshop will be considered for airing on Interlochen Public Radio. Ideal for beginning producers, experienced podcasters, and anyone already familiar with digital audio editing and fieldwork, this workshop is perfect for those who have an interest in producing sound-rich stories with a strong narrative. While previous experience in radio storytelling or journalism isn’t required, it is preferred. Workshop participants should be creative, dedicated storytellers or journalists with a strong set of entry-level skills. In order to participate, those interested must undergo a pre-screening process and be invited to register. To apply, please email [email protected] with a brief paragraph about your interest in the workshop, your background and skills, and a link (or attachment) to an mp3 or other audio recording you have produced. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The deadline for pre-screening is April 1. All applicants will be notified in mid April regarding their admissions status and those invited into the program will receive a direct link to complete their workshop registration online. Spots in the program will be limited and will only be available to invited participants on a first-come, first-served basis.COURSE FEE - $750 / APPLICATION FEE: $15
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