DETAILS
| Cost | Registration | Lodging | Food | Schedule |
COST
We are pleased to offer two or 3 day workshops. Prices vary.
Art/Two and three day options
Each full day includes workshop attendance, morning and
evening all group sessions, lunch and dinner from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..
Register for your chosen tract and workshop at the end of this section.
ART TRACK WORKSHOPS
Sound Strategies and Techniques for Creating Great Art
3 Days (25, 26, 27th)
$350 per person ($375 After May 10th)- All inclusive of all conference sessions and meals. (Space is limited to 16 participants. Please register early)
CHARITY HUBBARD
Two day workshops ( 26 & 27th)
FUNDAMENTALS IN DRAWING
$210.00 early registration by May 10th. $240 after May 10th.
THE FOUNDATIONS OF PORTRAIT PAINTING
$230.00 early registration by May 10th. $245 after May 10th.
All inclusive of all conference sessions and meals.
(Space is limited to 12 participants. Please register early)
THE ART OF SONG
The Unmitigated Place and Power of Singers, Song, and Instrumentation
Two days
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th
$160.00 early registration by May 10th $175 after May 10th.
Includes all group sessions,
workshops and lunch and dinners
All conference activities, including lunch and dinner on full day attendance are included in the tuition fee. A deposit of $100 is required at time of registration to reserve your spot for 2 or three day attendance, Full payment due at time of registration for one day attendance.
Cancellation Policy: There is a non-refundable $30 registration fee. $50 is non-refundable after June 1st through June 15th. No refund if cancellation received on June 10th or later. The full tuition balance is due on June 10th. The conference tuition does not include lodging. See more about food, lodging and schedule below.
FOOD
Don't worry! Food is an amazing and glorious art, too, and great food and beverages will abound! Lunches and dinners are included in your registration package. Food restrictions? Let us know on your registration form.
LODGING OPTIONS
Ashland is a beautiful town known for its summer Shakespeare festival.. The surrounding region has many beautiful accommodations from which to choose. Given the popularity of the high tourist season in Southern Oregon, please reserve your accommodations well in advance. Suggested options include: Comfort Inn and Suites 1/2 mile from venue (block of rooms reserved for Ascend Conference - see below), Flagship Inn, Stratford Inn, several luxury hotels are in Ashland too if this is your summer luxury vacation! Or camping is available too. We recommend contacting Jackson County for camping at Emigrant Lake just 5 miles from the venue. Or many VRBO homes are also available in the area.. Our apologies, but we do not have supervised lodging arrangements for unaccompanied minors.
COMFORT INN AND SUITES
A block of rooms is reserved at Comfort Inn and Suites for conference attendees, just 1/2 miles from the venue. Reservations can be made by calling (541) 482-6932. Please identify yourself as an ASCEND conference attendee when you book one of the reserved rooms - or reference director Jeanne Randall. Available rooms have a King bed and may be shared by 2 or 3 conference guests (ask for a rollaway bed) if so desired, or may be booked privately. Breakfast is included. ASCEND rates: Average $170 per night plus tax. If you are interested in booking a room to share and would like ASCEND to help connect you with a roommate, please let us know on your registration form, and we will seek to pair you another ASCEND attendee. Shared rate not guaranteed until a roommate is available.
$170/Average 3 or 4 night stay (plus taxes)
1/2 rate, if shared
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 25th Chris Hopkins Workshop only
Early Bird Classes Arrive between 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
9:00 to 5:00 pm - includes lunch
Full conference Daily schedule
CHECK-IN
Friday, June 26 & 27th - Full time attendance
Check in 8:30 - 8:55 a.m.
First session starts at 9:00 a.m.
TEA & COFFEE & CHILL
8:30 - 9:00 a.m
Friday (26th) - Saturday (27th)
MORNING WORSHIP & DEVOTION
Friday & Saturday
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
MORNING FOCUS PATHS/WORKSHOPS
Friday & Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Fri. & Sat.
AFTERNOON FOCUS PATHS
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fri - Sat.
DINNER
Fri. 5:45- 6:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:45 - 6:30 P.M.
EVENING WORSHIP & FEATURED SPEAKERS
SATURDAY, OPEN EVENING AND CELEBRATION
6:30 - 6:45 Doors open, Mingle and art exhibit
6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Evening program and worship, Special speakers.
Conference concludes at end of evening session.
Go forth and radiate, and saturate culture with truth, beauty and grace with your creative gifts and calling.
FRIDAY,
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.