2013 Class Schedule
April 5th – 7th Contemplative Living – Weekend Retreat led by Lindy Cutshall
- Join us for a weekend of prayer, reflection and quiet as we find the space to listen to God, to our inner selves and to others and as we seek to grow in our awareness of God’s presence in the ordinary as well as the extraordinary. The Contemplative Living Retreat is a nondenominational retreat rooted in the Christian tradition and drawing on the wisdom and works of Thomas Merton and St Ignatius of Loyola among others.
May 16th – 19th Beginner Stained Glass Class - with Tom Masters
9am – 4 pm each day (Thursday – Sunday) $350/4days (24 hours of instruction) (Lodging and meals not included)
Learn the basics of glass cutting, creating designs, the tiffany and the lead cane techniques. Complete a stained glass piece using the tiffany technique.
June 20th – 23rd Oil Painting with Mary Segars
9am – 1pm each day (Thursday – Sunday) $225/ 4 days (16 hours of instruction) (Lodging and meals not included)
In this 4-day class, Mary will explain the process of oil painting and will discuss its key elements —- composition, color mixing and value, etc—through daily demonstrations and personal instruction. The class is appropriate for beginners and experienced painters in oil and acrylic.
August 1st – 4th Beginner Stained Glass Class - with Tom Masters
9am – 4 pm each day (Thursday – Sunday) $350/4days (24 hours of instruction) (Lodging and meals not included)
Learn the basics of glass cutting, creating designs, the tiffany and the lead cane techniques. Complete a stained glass piece using the tiffany technique.
September 20th -22th Heal the Healer – Weekend Retreat led by Sara Masters, RN, MSN, CNE, HTCP
This weekend retreat is for those in the healing profession who need to replenish their energy and promote well being. (More information to come)
October 3rd – 6th Oil Painting with Mary Segars
9am – 1pm each day (Thursday – Sunday) $225/ 4 days (16 hours of instruction) (Lodging and meals not included)
In this 4-day class, Mary will explain the process of oil painting and will discuss its key elements —- composition, color mixing and value, etc—through daily demonstrations and personal instruction. The class is appropriate for beginners and experienced painters in oil and acrylic.
Wood Turning with Tom Masters (Call to schedule)
Individual or two student sessions. Students will learn the beginning skills for wood turning. Individual sessions $100/day or $250 for 3 day session 9am -4pm each day. (Lodging and meals not included)
About the Returning Visiting Artist: MARY GRAYSON SEGARS
I was naturally drawn to sketching, even as a young girl. While growing up in Blacksburg, Va, I often toodled around with pencil and sketchpad. At the College of William & Mary, I chose to major in biology, as I have an intense interest in nature and the mechanics of life. After working six years as a research technician at the Univ. of Ga. Veterinary School, I married a veterinarian and moved to Hartsville, SC, where we lived for 13 years. Three children—boys—later, we moved to Beaufort, SC.
While in high school in the early 1970s, I taught myself how to do pastel portraits and began accepting commissions at the age of 16. I completed an estimated 250 pastel portraits over the next 22 years. While living in Athens, Ga, I learned the technique of scratchboard, a medium that I love but rarely use today. In Hartsville, I added pen & ink and colored pencil to my interests.
Until 1999, art was nothing more than a hobby for me, complimenting my life of part-time jobs, children, gardening, swimming, running, and school volunteering. After moving to Beaufort, I decided to pursue art in earnest in 1999. Teaching myself from a book at the library, I began dabbling in oil painting—my first real fluid medium. This produced a virtual explosion in my life. Fairly overwhelmed by color theory at first, I began by using only primary colors, which still constitute my palette today. I had my first show after painting for only 5 months; to date, I have had 7 personal shows and have participated in fifteen group shows. Awards include People’s Choice (4), Best in Show (2), First Place (3), Second Place (2), Third Place (1), Excellence Awards (5), and Merit Awards (4). I have produced three large pieces of public art in Beaufort—2 murals and a mosaic. I also enjoy teaching painting and drawing techniques to both adults and children, and I have, until recently, taught painting, mosaics, paper mache, and marionette-making in the public schools. I am listed on the SC Arts Commission roster for approved artist-in-residences. In 2008, I served as an artist-in-residence at Reynolds Plantation, Ga, and I have since returned to Reynolds many times to teach oil painting workshops. I have taught many workshops in communities in the Southeast and have participated in numerous juried festivals throughout the Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. My artwork can currently be seen at ArtLofts in Beaufort, SC, Bay Street Gallery in Beaufort, SC, Teal Gallery in Roswell, Ga, and at Chroma Gallery in Savannah.
About the Contemplative Living Retreat Facilitator: Lindy Cutshall
Lindy Cutshall lives in Johnson City, TN with her husband of 26 years, her 4 children and a variety of animals. Lindy has a degree in nursing and worked in a pediatric Emergency Department before becoming a full time stay at home mom. With a passion for God and learning she entered the “seminary of living” and spent a lot of time in what she likes to call her “kitchen counter ministry”.Over the past 19 years, Lindy has led numerous Bible studies, Mom’s groups, Parenting Classes, Confirmation Class, and Contemplative Living Groups. In 2010, Lindy completed her Certificate of Spiritual Formation through Columbia Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Lindy has a deep love for God and for helping others on their faith journey.
What others have to say about Lindy:
“Her studies at Columbia Theological Seminary have left her not only the Holy Spirit’s gifts of knowledge, wisdom and understanding but also a practical pastoral sense of how to share God’s Holy Spirit. Her formation has obviously been excellent. And that coupled with Lindy, a person dedicated to proclaiming God’s love for all has produced an excellent witness, teacher and friend of the Risen Lord.” Fr. Timothy L. O’Toole
Class Environment:
Classes in creative arts are offered in a non-competitive, nurturing environment. The classes are small with usually no more than 6 people in the class and often as few as 2-3 providing a rich environment for learning. Currently there are two studios available for glass work and wood turning. (See the calendar of events for class schedules and tuition)
What to expect for a class
Arrival Arrive in the afternoon before the class begins and settle into your room. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm which provides an opportunity to meet your classmates and instructor. After dinner there will be a brief orientation to the studios, policies, and agenda for the week/weekend.
Class Day Coffee, tea and water are available in the gathering room by 7:30 each morning and throughout the day. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 or 8:30 am on the porch or the gathering room depending on the weather. Class sessions are typically held from 9:00 to 12:00 and after lunch from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Some classes will be held from 9-1pm. Check specific workshop for times. Classes are designed by the instructors to include a combination of demonstration, individual instruction and time to work at your own pace in a non-competitive environment.
Meals
Meals will be served family style typically at 8:00am, 12:00noon, and 6:30pm on the porch or in the gathering room depending on the weather.
Activities
- Healing Touch is available on site; Massages possible with advance notice
- Fishing is nearby in the Toe River just a couple miles away
- Hiking is available with many trails close by as well as the Appalachian Trail. There are short trails in the woods on property
- Walk the Labyrinth at Thistledown
- Visit Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, Roan Mountain State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and many other attractions in the area
- Near by zip line with a discount for those staying at Thistledown and white water rafting
- Ski slopes within 30 minute drive
- Several wineries are located within a 30 minute drive (Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls)
- Antique shopping in Elk Park, Spruce Pine and Roan Mountain
- Enjoy a good book or just enjoy sitting in the rockers on the porch enjoying the views or watching the wildlife
For other activities and festivals in the area visit the Avery County Chamber of Commerce at www.averycounty.com
Healing Touch with Sara Masters, RN, MSN, CNE, HTCP
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that promotes health and well-being. Sara is a mastered prepared, registered nurse and certified nurse educator with over 33 years of experience. She is also a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner. In her private Healing Touch practice, she works with clients who are dealing with chronic illness, stress, pain and those seeking greater well-being. Healing Touch is a therapy where clients are fully dressed lying on a massage table in a private room. Healing Touch sessions typically last between 30 – 60 minutes. For more information about Healing Touch~ visit www.healingtouchprogram.com
Rates: 30 minutes: $30 60 minutes: $55
