UPCOMING ADULT WORKSHOPS FOR 2012
Camp Ocean Pines provides creative programming to encourage personal, physical and spiritual growth. The beauty and tranquility of Ocean Pines helps inspire the expression of creative potential. Sample weekend retreats include sculpting, painting, quilting, storytelling, writers’ workshops, massage, yoga and nature study.
We have several informative and educational workshops planned for this year. The contents range from the arts to nature to self-improvement. The beautiful surroundings help to enhance the learning. See below for details!
2012 Adult Workshops
All workshops in date order
Pianofun Piano Retreat
June 1-4, 2012
Enjoy three or four days of popular piano studies in an inspired setting. The perfect combination of hands-on piano instruction, entertainment, and spiritual and musical renewal. Reserve your space now. For more info, click here.
In 1982, California musician Robert Laughlin figured out a way to teach a classroom full of adults how to play piano in a single four-hour session. He taught this class at a local university and within a year was presenting his workshop at 12 California State University locations. The popularity of the workshop mushroomed, and to date, he has presented it in colleges and universities throughout the country, on both coasts, the Midwest, and the Hawaiian Islands.
3-day Retreat (June 1-3, 2012)
Includes three days of workshops, two nights lodging, and five meals.
- Late Registration (May 1 – June 1) – $377
4-day Retreat (June 1-4, 2012)
Includes three days of workshops plus a day of semi-private coaching, three nights lodging, and eight meals.
- Late Registration (May 1 – June 1) – $527
Please note: Full payment is due 30 days prior to workshop date.
Register now!
Artists’ Weekend
June 7-10, 2012
Presented by the Pasadena Society of Artists
This retreat, planned by members of Pasadena Society of Artists (PSA), is for all fine artists who would like to enjoy an inexpensive and fun weekend at Camp Ocean Pines. You do not have to be a member of PSA to attend. We have room for approximately 30 artists to stay at the camp in bunk style cabins. Painters, photographers, sculptors, watercolorists, glass and ceramic artists, please consider this opportunity to have a great space to “do your thing”. We will enjoy 3 delicious meals together each day, and take in the stunning view of the ocean from under the canopy of the pine forest in late spring. Click here to view PDF schedule.
We can plan an art show at Camp Ocean Pines for all participants to show and sell their work. The Cambria community always appreciates fine art. A nominal commission will be collected from all sales.
For those interested in working with a life model, we will arrange this for you. A fee will be collected to pay for the model(s).
At this time, we have no formal program planned, but we will most likely have several professional presentations. Please sign up early so we can finalize all plans.
Cost:
$185 Includes all meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch, overnight accommodations and participation in workshops and excursions
Mixed Media Mosaic Retreats
June 14-17, 2012
September 13-16, 2012
December 6-9, 2012
New this year:
Creative Concrete Camp – August 30-September 2, 2012
Experience why these workshops are quickly becoming a regular favorite for a growing number of mosaic art enthusiasts from all over the state!
If you
love mosaic art or have always wanted to learn the creative process of making mosaics, these hands-on workshops are for you! Join Fred & Donnell Pasion of Passiflora Mosaics for a fun-filled 3 or 4-day (your choice) weekend retreat. The new 4-day option allows for more flexible work sessions or for other activities such as beach pebble collecting or strolling Cambria shops. You will enjoy their relaxed and informative teaching style as you work in the inspiring atmosphere of the mosaic-filled Arts & Crafts Lodge overlooking the ocean.
Along with the artists’ vast selection of materials, participants are also encouraged to collect and bring their own interesting finds such as tile, china, glass, pebbles, shells, jewelry, knick knacks, found objects, etc., to use or share. Also available for purchase will be special inspiration pieces from the artists’ collection or interesting stones and fossils from the camp store, as well as a colorful selection of custom stained glass.
Project choices include any Indoor or Outdoor projects listed on the instructors’ workshop page or upon instructors’ approval, participants may bring their own project(s) to work on.
Note: A $10-75 per-project material fee will be charged, payable to the instructors, depending on project selections.
Register now! Limit: 20 participants.
Cost:
4-day Option
- $375 Includes: Instruction, 3 nights lodging in dorm-style cabins and 9 meals.
- $310 Includes: Instruction, no lodging and all meals except breakfasts.
3-day Option
- $270 Includes: Instruction, 2 nights lodging in dorm-style cabins and 6 meals.
- $215 Includes: Instruction, no lodging and all meals except breakfasts.
New this year for all Passiflora enthusiasts:
Creative Concrete Camp
August 30-September 2, 2012 (see below)
New this year
Creative Concrete Camp
August 30-September 2, 2012
Concrete is not as hard as you think! This workshop is led by Fred & Donnell Pasion of Passiflora Mosaics. An intensive, 4-day hands-on workshop that will explore three popular concrete techniques to create interesting 3D garden art and sculpture:
- Polystyrene (Styrofoam) mesh & concrete
- Rebar and/or wire, metal lath & concrete
- Hypertufa planters and bowls made from inexpensive form materials.
Prepare to complete and take home three small projects!
Cost:
- $375 with lodging & meals,
- $310 without lodging or breakfast.
Plus a $75 materials fee payable to instructors.
Limit 12 participants.
Register now!
Chinese Brush Painting with Joy Harvey
September 16-23, 2012
Class is now full; Please call 805-927-0254 to be placed on the waiting list.
Practice the ancient arts of Chinese Brush Painting, Calligraphy, and Japanese paper marbling with artist and teacher, Joy Harvey. Joy has over 30 years experience to share with this limited enrollment class. A fine arts background is recommended. The 8-day workshop begins with dinner on Sunday and continues through the week with meals, lodging and instruction and concludes with lunch on Sunday. A materials list will be sent to registered participants and specialized supplies will be available to purchase.
Cost: Limited enrollment of 15 students; Please contact Joy Harvey before enrolling.
$495 Includes: Includes 7 nights lodging, 20 meals, use of the camp, lesson plans, hands-on teaching, and constructive critique.
$445 Includes: All instruction, no lodging and all meals except breakfasts.
Register now!
Thursday night will be a free night for attendants to visit and dine in the quaint town of Cambria.
“Focus On the Figure” Workshop
October 11-14, 2012
Imagine being in a serene environment where you have 3 days to work with a life model(s), having your meals prepared, and no telephones to answer. We have space for you and other figurative artists in the relaxed setting of Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA, a beautiful place along the central coast, 12 miles south of Hearst Castle. We offer comfy bunk style lodging in straw bale constructed cabins and 3 delicious home cooked meals each day.
Focus On The Figure is for artists to have access to a model, and space for drawing, painting or modeling clay. For 3D artist, carving stone or wood outside is just fine. If you need power for tools, you can hook up to the camp’s grid( no compressor or generator). There will be plenty of outdoor space for sculptors.
This is a non-instructional retreat for artists to simply enjoy the company of others in a highly creative, quiet setting. If however, you would like instruction, please indicate your needs. Depending on the need, we could schedule some instruction in figure drawing. We have indoor space for one or two models in separate and simultaneous sessions. We will do our best to accommodate those drawing, painting and working in clay. There will be long and short poses. No photography of models.
Cost: $315/person
$126/person for day rate (1 night, 3 meals)
Cotton Ball Quilting
May 3-6, 2012
November 8-11, 2012
November 15-18, 2012
This is your chance to ” Get Away and Sew”.
Rob Appell will be sharing some fantastic new quilts. There will be a several new project ideas, plus all of our favorite techniques will be wonderful sources of inspiration.
Of course, this is your weekend, so you may work on any projects your hearts desire.
The Cotton Ball staff will be there to educate and entertain you.
Please call Rob Appell at The Cotton Ball (805-772-2646) to sign up.