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Tuition: $395 + $25 studio fee. $200 deposit.

New student early registration discount of $65 by January 15, 2008.
Lunches not included.............Register Now!


Continuing Participants: $100 discount.
Therapists, Nurses & Students $75 discount.
Some scholarships for writers and artists - please inquire.

(* Discounts cannot be combined)

Workshop meets from 6:30 - 9:30 Friday evening,
10 - 5 Sat. & Sun. Lunch Break 12:30 - 2

Please register early, group size is limited.
For local information, contact: Loulie Sharf 910-256-1053

Directions & Maps: Google Overview
Accommodations: Local Accommodations from Google:

Other Accommodations:

Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast
517 Orange Street
910-471-9929
http://www.bbonline.com
Blue Heaven is a lovely Queen Anne style home that was
built in 1897 by Frederick and Minnie Hashagan, who lived
in residence there until 1922. Seven fireplaces with their
original mantlepieces, mouldings and stained glass windows
are some of the original details that are still in place. This
blend makes comfortable, well-appointed rooms for guests.
In the old part of town in a residential neighborhood.

(We have group rates for the following hotels. The rooms are blocked under the name “Make Art.”)

 Baymont Inn (modest)

$63.75 per night during the week
$75.60 weekend rate
10 minutes from Make Art
800-926-5594
www.baymontinns.com
- Free Continental Breakfast
- Free High Speed Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Microwave and Refrigerator in some rooms

 The Clarendon Inn (extremely nice / similar to a B&B)

$99 per night        
12 minutes from Make Art, in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington
117 South Second Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-1990
www.clarendoninn.com
*     Exquisite breakfast
*     Plenty of parking
*     Business center
*     Just steps from historic downtown Wilmington and the Riverfront, shopping and restaurants

 Hilton Garden Inn (brand new and very nice)

$145 per night
($9.95 breakfast)
Must register 30 days prior to class
Less than 5 minutes from Make Art
877-782-9444 or 910-509-4046
www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

The Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center North Carolina hotel features119 rooms including 15 suites. Located in the Mayfaire community, the Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington at Mayfaire Town Center North Carolina hotel provides a convenient and exciting place to stay amidst premier shopping, dining, business and residential development on the Cape Fear Coast.
• Great American Grill®
• Evening Room Service
• 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart
• Wireless internet service in rooms, lobby and restaurant
• Outdoor heated pool with patio

 Wilmington, North Carolina
Historic Wilmington & NC's Cape Fear Coast encompasses the city of Wilmington and the island communities of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Its beautiful, uncrowded beaches and nearby estuarine reserves provide a true haven for sunseekers, beachcombers and nature lovers, and a sportsman's paradise for anglers, mariners and watersports enthusiasts. Enjoy a variety of water activities, nature excursions, scenic cruises, annual events and more.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Features live exhibits of sharks, sea turtles, alligators, and other native marine life. Peer through a 235,000-gallon saltwater tank or take a walk through the 20,000 sq. ft. conservatory. Step back in time at a Civil War battlefield and museum, or while away hours at the Aquarium’s state-of-the-art ocean and Cape Fear River habitats.

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Area Gardens and Plantations
Explore a variety of nature trails, maritime and inland forests, wildflower and nature reserves. Enjoy over 54 parks, gardens, lakes and plantations including a state park, and a county arboretum. Home to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, Pleasure Island embodies coastal Americana. Its gazebo, Boardwalk, piers, marinas and amusement park add to its nostalgic appeal, including a state park where you can wind your way through nature trails in search of the rare indigenous Venus Flytrap.






Downtown Wilmington's Historic Riverfront
Wilmington’s picturesque riverfront emerges from the Cape Fear River . Gracing its banks is one of the state’s largest historic districts, numbering approximately 230 blocks. See the historic district's mansions and landmark buildings via horse-drawn trolley or carriage tour, riverboat cruise, restored trolley car, or take a walking tour given by some of the port city's most intriguing residents. Across the river on Eagles Island rests the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, a restored World War II memorial. There are also other museums for children, fine art lovers, railroad and history buffs, including North Carolina 's oldest history museum.









Outdoor Activities
Kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, parasailing, surfing, swimming, bicycling, windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing, snorkeling, and camping, provide endless opportunities for recreation.