Call for Workshops – Gathering of Artisans 2012

The call for workshop proposals is now open for the 2012 Gathering of Artisans in the areas Fine Art, Fine Craft, Performing Arts, Media and Artist Development   This event is a national Christian arts conference sponsored by The Worship Studio and held yearly in Black Mountain, NC at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.  In 2011, Gathering of Artisans drew artists from over 20 states for workshops in Fine Art, Fine Craft, Performing Arts, Media and Artist Development.  The weekend focuses on bringing master and emerging artists together for skill development workshops, worship, teaching and community.  For more information, please contact Claire Brooks at claire@theworshipstudio.org.  Deadline for proposals is February 10, 2012.

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Save the Date – Gathering of Artisans 2012

Gathering of Artisans 2012 is officially scheduled for September 27-30, 2012 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The weekend will be filled with incredible opportunities for community, collaboration, skill development and worship with artists from around the country! This year we’re excited to announce that worship leader and songwriter Jonathan David Helser will be with us all weekend!

Save the Date and watch for more information soon. Registration opens April 20, 2012.

“So Much More…” from Gathering of Artisans 2011

This beautiful video was done by our friend, artist Keith Brock Cravy. Enjoy and share!

Highlights from Gathering of Artisans 2011

Check out these video highlights from Gathering of Artisans 2011!  Don’t miss Gathering 2012!

Final Details for Gathering of Artisans Weekend

Dear Gathering of Artisans Participant,

We are so excited you’re going to be with us next week here in beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina. God is definitely calling His creative ones from everywhere. Currently, we have registrations from 20 states around the country!

The information below is very important for your weekend at Gathering of Artisans, so please put on your detail-oriented hat and read everything below. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail our conference coordinator, Claire Brooks at claire@theworshipstudio.org.

See you in a few days!

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Important Things to Bring

• Kit Fees: If you have signed up for a workshop with a kit fee, all fees are due upon arrival (Cash and Check only). There is NOT an ATM onsite. Please come prepared to pay your balances at check-in.
• Cash: The nightly Café is cash only. The merchandise tables and love offerings can only accept cash or checks.
• Art Supplies: Make sure you come ready and prepared for your workshops with all supplies needed. Painters, be sure to bring canvases (size of your choice), a drop cloth and easel. We will NOT have any easels onsite for use.
• Banners and Flags: There is ample space to worship. Please no musical instruments during evening sessions.
• Water Bottle: There will be water stations on site for refills. Bottled water will be for sale in various locations.
• Flash Light: These grounds are big. They are well lit in most areas, but if you get outside of that area it may be dark.
• Light Jacket: The mountains can be chilly in the mornings and at night.
• Bible, Notebook, Pen, etc.

Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in for the weekend begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm on Thursday at the Blue Ridge Center in the middle of camp. We encourage you to arrive early and get settled in your room so you can enjoy the beautiful campus and fall weather. You’ll have a beautiful view of the mountains from the center of camp. The weekend officially begins with dinner at 6:00 pm Thursday night. Wednesday Check-in begins at 4pm and is available ONLY for those who are registered for the Thursday Intensives.

Check-out will be Sunday morning after the main worship session. Sunday lunch is on your own.

Artist Gallery
Visual Artists: please bring one piece of your best work to share in an on site Gallery that will be on display during the whole weekend. If it’s a painting, please make sure it is ready to be hung (ie: wire on back, etc). This will be a great time to celebrate what God is doing in and through our creative expression! If you have an extra pedestal or easel you can bring to display your work or to share, please do so!! Also, please bring a typed, 3×5 notecard with your name, city and description (size & medium) of your piece. We do not provide insurance coverage for your work during the gallery.

Directions
Blue Ridge Assembly is located at 84 Blue Ridge Circle Black Mountain, NC 28711. Visit their website for directions to Black Mountain from various locations.

Local Directions: Traveling on I-40 take Exit 64, “Black Mountain/Montreat” and turn south on Highway 9. Proceed less than one-half mile and go straight on Blue Ridge Road. Travel .9 mile and turn left at small Blue Ridge Assembly sign, then proceed to the entrance.

If you have trouble finding Blue Ridge Assembly you may call 828-669-8422 Please DO NOT contact them for any reason other than directions.

Weather
Average highs should be in the low to mid 70’s with average lows in the low to mid 40’s. Be sure to bring an extra jacket, as Western North Carolina can be quite chilly in the evenings and mornings during September/October. The conference is being held on a campus, so you may want to bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain (although we are expecting a sunny, Fall weekend).  http://www.weather.gov/

Love Offering & Resources
During the weekend, you will have an opportunity to sow into the ministry of The Worship Studio and other projects related to our mission. Please ask the Lord how He would have you support these ministries that are raising up artisans to reveal God’s Glory.

In addition, the master artisans who are instructing workshops will have art and resources (books, CD, etc) available for purchase during the weekend. Cash and Checks are always good to have on hand for resources although some may take credit cards.

9 Days Left to Register for Gathering of Artisans!

There are only 9 days left to register for Gathering of Artisans this year!  Gathering of Artisans 2011 is a national Christian artist retreat September 29 – October 2, 2011 with hands-on workshops by master artists in Fine Art, Fine Craft, Prophetic Art, Performing Arts, Media and Artist Development. More than just a weekend school of worship, Gathering of Artisans is jam-packed with hands-on workshops, opportunities to collaborate with artists from around the country, dynamic worship experiences and anointed teaching from master artists.

Our heart for Gathering of Artisans has always been to make it as ‘non-conferency’ as possible. What does that mean?  It means:

• Actually being creative, not just sitting around listening to people talk about it
• Hands-on workshops that let you learn from the best of the best
• Free-time and optional activities that let you choose how you want to spend your day
• One-on-one and small group interaction with master artists and Christian leaders
• Shared meals that foster opportunities to get to know other artists
• Opportunities for personal prayer ministry from our ministry teams
• Dynamic worship experiences where your creative expression is encouraged
• Sharing real tools you can take home and use to keep the creativity going

How To Register For The Weekend

You can register for Gathering of Artisans in 2 easy payments by purchasing a “General Registration” ticket and then purchasing a “Meals and Lodging” ticket at a later date.  Both tickets (General Registration and Meals & Lodging Tickets) are required for admission to the event.   See details below.

Weekend Registration:  $189 (includes 4 workshops and all main conference sessions)
Meals & Lodging Packages (click here for details – including commuters)

Whether your creative passion finds it’s outlet inside or outside the walls of the church, there’s a place for you.  This year, you’ll be able to participate in 4 different hands-on workshops led by master artists.  Visit our workshops page for a detailed schedule and description of the over 50 workshops offered this year.

Check out the entire website and then share with your friends via Facebook, Twitter or whatever other social networking outlets you use.   It’s very common for artists to come together as a group from your church or local area and we encourage that in order to help you foster creative community when you get home!

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Matt Tommey
Founder, The Worship Studio

Important Update on Gathering of Artisans 2011

Are You Making Plans?

Gathering of Artisans 2011 is just around the corner.  Most of our registrations last year came in during the month of August, which means you’re probably considering coming to GOA right now!  Let me encourage you with some quotes from some of last year’s participants:

• “The love and fellowship was awesome to me, everybody was sooo friendly and kind”
• “I came feeling very intimidated and left feeling empowered and full, right where I am at in my journey of expression. I realized that what I do is truly unique and it is ok that I don’t have be like everyone else. This retreat gave me the confidence to really “go for” what God has told me!”
• “Meeting new people, networking, and seeing/experiencing the vast range of creativity. Also loved hearing people’s stories that involved something they created.”
• “I was so happy to have confirmation in meeting so many people that have the same heart as I do for the arts and church, and communities around us. It was great to have time to interact with others by having the breakout sessions, and time to eat and talk with people. I LOVED having the art gallery available… it was great to see everyone’s work and get to network with people. The worship sessions were incredible!”
• “Even though I’ve done lots of creative projects, for the first time I felt like I was connected to the creativity – the art – inside me. We loved the fellowship and the sense of family we felt there.”
• “To experience the culture of honor that was present to greet you upon arrival was AWESOME! There was such an expectancy and a oneness in the camp. I loved it from beginning to end!”

So what about you?  Are you making your plans to attend Gathering of Artisans 2011?  We hope to see you there!!

Gathering of Artisans Promo Video

Welcome to Gathering of Artisans 2011!

Gathering of Artisans 2011 is a national Christian artist retreat September 29 – October 2, 2011 with hands-on workshops by master artists in Fine Art, Fine Craft, Prophetic Art, Performing Arts, Media and Artist Development. More than just a weekend school of worship, Gathering of Artisans is jam-packed with hands-on workshops, opportunities to collaborate with artists from around the country, dynamic worship experiences and anointed teaching from master artists.

Our heart for Gathering of Artisans has always been to make it as ‘non-conferency’ as possible. What does that mean?  It means:

• Actually being creative, not just sitting around listening to people talk about it
• Hands-on workshops that let you learn from the best of the best
• Free-time and optional activities that let you choose how you want to spend your day
• One-on-one and small group interaction with master artists and Christian leaders
• Shared meals that foster opportunities to get to know other artists
• Opportunities for personal prayer ministry from our ministry teams
• Dynamic worship experiences where your creative expression is encouraged
• Sharing real tools you can take home and use to keep the creativity going

How To Register For The Weekend

You can register for Gathering of Artisans in 2 easy payments by purchasing a “General Registration” ticket and then purchasing a “Meals and Lodging” ticket at a later date.  Both tickets (General Registration and Meals & Lodging Tickets) are required for admission to the event.   See details below.

Weekend Registration:  $189 (includes 4 workshops and all main conference sessions)
Meals & Lodging Packages (click here for details – including commuters)

Whether your creative passion finds it’s outlet inside or outside the walls of the church, there’s a place for you.  This year, you’ll be able to participate in 4 different hands-on workshops led by master artists.  Visit our workshops page for a detailed schedule and description of the over 50 workshops offered this year.

Check out the entire website and then share with your friends via Facebook, Twitter or whatever other social networking outlets you use.   It’s very common for artists to come together as a group from your church or local area and we encourage that in order to help you foster creative community when you get home!

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Matt Tommey
Founder, The Worship Studio