DETAILS
| Cost | Registration | Lodging | Food | Schedule |
COST
We are pleased to offer one, two or 3 day workshops. Prices vary.
Art/Film making/Videography Two and three day options
Poetry and Music One and Two 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..
3 Day Workshops
Early bird sessions start Thursday (20th, 21st and 22nd)
Anna Rose Bain Figurative workshop
"Capturing Soul and Spirit: Painting the Portrait and Figure from Life"
3 days All inclusive of all conference sessions plus lunch included on Thursday.
$375 per person (Space is limited to 15 participants. Please register early)
Charity Hubbard Workshop Options:
Fundamentals of Oil Painting
3 Days (20th, 21st and 22nd)
$285 per person - All inclusive of all conference sessions and meals plus lunch included on Thursday.
Classical Drawing + Plus One (early) Day Fundamentals of Oil Painting
Register for regular two day Drawing workshop with regular conference tuition.
Then ADD Optional Thursday Early bird session for a one day intro to Fundamentals of Oil Painting
( 2 day regular conference tuition + Thursday $99 )
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Special Online only art workshop: (Charity Hubbard Classes only, plus all group sessions)
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$150 two day (Friday and Saturday) - $225 Three Day
Full Two Day Workshops (Friday and Saturday):
Classical Drawing
Videography/Film Making
All inclusive
Register early; $199 if you register early by May 10th
$235 per person after May 10th
And One or Two Day Options for
all Music or Poetry Workshops:
All inclusive (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
$85 One Day (either Fri. or Sat.)
$150 Two Day (Fri. & Sat.)
Music Worship team group rate for 3 or more:
$75 One Day/ $135 Two day
All conference activities, including lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, 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. There is a non-refundable $30 registration fee. $50 is non-refundable after May 25th through June 10th. 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 3 miles 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 3 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 2 Queen beds and may be shared by 2 or 3 conference guests if so desired, or may be booked privately. Breakfast is included. ASCEND rates: Average $122 per night plus tax. If you are interested in booking a double 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.
$122/Average 3 or 4 night stay (plus taxes)
1/2 rate, if shared
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 20th
Early Bird Classes Arrive @ 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
9:00 to 5:00 pm - includes lunch
Full conference Daily schedule
CHECK-IN
Friday or Saturday, June 21 & 22nd
8:30 - 8:55 a.m.
First session starts at 9:00 a.m.
TEA & COFFEE & CHILL
8:30 - 9:00 a.m
Friday (21st) - Saturday (22nd)
MORNING WORSHIP & DEVOTION
Friday & Saturday
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
MORNING FOCUS PATHS
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. 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Sat. 5:45 - 6:30
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, Anna Rose Bain and Sam Peck
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, Open to the
Public, Special Speaker, Zoro the Drummer
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.