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Year after year, Idyllwild's Adult
Arts Center continues to attract adult students, drawn
by its diverse offerings in contemporary arts and theatre,
Native American arts and creative writing. Students work
intensely in a focused, yet relaxed setting which provides
detailed technical instruction and personal attention
to individual artistic needs. Instructors are experienced
and interested in working with students of all levels
of background and ability. Please note that the Native
American Arts Workshops are included within the Adult
Arts Center.
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Daily Schedule
One & Two-Week Workshop
Participants:
For a one-week course, students can expect a minimum of
30 class hours, six hours per day, Monday through Friday.
In general, classes meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Some studios remain open in the evening hours so that
students may continue to work.
Students may check in from 3–5
p.m. on Sundays or between 8-8:30 a.m. on Monday morning.
All students are invited to attend a welcome reception
at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. New and returning students should
plan to attend this event.
Weekend Workshop Participants:
Weekend workshops meet Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Students may check in on Friday afternoons or
Saturday mornings before classes begin. Unfortunately,
residence hall accommodations are not available for weekend
workshop participants.
For lodging information click
here.
One, Two, Three & Four-Day
Workshop Participants:
One, two, three and four-day workshops generally meet
from 9 a.m. the first day to 4 p.m. the last day. Students
may check in on the afternoon before classes begin or
in the morning of the day classes begin. Limited on-campus
accommodations may be available for these workshops.
Please note: There are no provisions
for those arriving before or after specified registration
hours.
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On-Campus
Activities for Adults
Each evening there are many activities taking place throughout
campus. In addition to the program “traditions”
that are scheduled each week, there are other lectures,
readings, recitals and performances that dot the calendar.
The weekly schedule includes:
Monday–Parks Exhibition Center
reception: Faculty Art Show and Artist demonstration/presentation.
Tuesday–Faculty artist slide
lecture
Wednesday–Potluck and Barbeque
at the Krone House for all adult students, faculty members
and school community members.
Friday–Adult student art show
There will be several lunchtime and
evening lectures and presentation that all adult students
are invited to attend.
The campus also offers endless trails
for hiking and nature walks, as well as a 25-meter swimming
pool open to all registered students. Parks Exhibition
Center is open daily and features the work of artists
in residence as well as a selection of fine Native American
art and jewelry.
Schedule
of Summer Events
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Housing
and Meals
For adult students and adult students with children in
a program, there are two on-campus housing options:
Residence Halls - Motel-like units
with twin beds and private bath accommodate one or two
adults. Rates are based on occupancy of one-room units
plus meals from Sunday, 4 p.m. to Saturday, 10 a.m. The
charge includes linens and towels which are changed weekly.
a. Two persons per room, meals included
$520 per person per week
$310 per person for three days
b. Private room & meals (limited
availability)
$725 per week
$450 per person for three days
Residence Hall check-out time is 10
a.m. on Saturday.
Please observe the 10 p.m.–8 a.m. quiet hours.
Smoking is prohibited in all campus
facilities.
No pets are allowed.
Lunch is included for all registered
adult students at no charge. Meals are served
cafeteria-style. There are vegetarian options at every
meal including a hot entree at every lunch and dinner.
In addition, an extensive salad bar featuring fresh fruits
and vegetables is available at all lunches and dinners.
Students may purchase additional meals individually or
by the week. A one-week meal pass (20 meals) is $90.
The school also offers a snack bar
which operates on a cash basis beginning July 12. Sandwiches,
snacks and soft beverages are available from 11:30 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m. daily.
Motels or homes rented in the Idyllwild community- For information about local motels or cabin rentals please call the Idyllwild Town Crier Mountain Line at 951-659-3259 or visit their web site at www.towncrier.com.
As a service to our adult students,
we have provided a list of local lodging facilities and
dining options in the Visitor
Info section of our website. The list is for information
purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement.
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