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Weekend@Wilson: Learn, Laugh, Live

June 22-24, 2012

Weekend@Wilson offers two fun-filled days of workshops and activities for all ages. In addition to the workshops, there are two evenings of fun activities. Participants stay in the College's dorms and meals are provided. Download additional information and a checklist for online registration.
Please contact Ally Wilson at awilson@warren-wilson.edu or (828) 771-2092 with any questions.

2012 Weekend@Wilson Information

Online registration is now open. Click here to register.

Downland the Weekend@Wilson brochure: Weekend_2012_Brochure.PDF

Download the full Weekend@Wilson schedule: 2012_Weekend_Schedule.PDF

Cost Structure:

On-campus rate:
Includes 2 nights of dorm lodging, 4 workshops, Meals (Friday lunch - Sunday breakfast)
Adult - $50.
Children (age 17 and under) - $35

Off-campus rate:
Includes 4 workshops, 2 meals (Friday dinner and Saturday lunch). No lodging.
Adult - $25.
Children (age 17 and under) - $10

2012 Weekend@Wilson Workshops

The list of workshops is subject to change.

Appalachian Basket Making
Aromatherapy
Asheville Brewery Tour
Beginning Beekeeping
Blacksmithing
Bug Safari
Building Fun for Kids
Challenge Course
Chemistry Magic Show
Collage Making
Druid Qigong
Embroider a WWC Owl
Energy Medicine
Farm and Animal Tour
Fun with Backyard Chickens
Getting Started in Astronomy
Green Walkabout©
History of Warren Wilson College
Human Rights in Our Time
Jewelry Making and Design
Kayak Roll Practice
King James Bible – 400th Annimversay of Publication
Make Your Own WWC Wooden Pen
Noms 101 – An Introduction to Snack Making
Painting on Canvas
Puppet Show Creative
Silk Scarf Painting
Texas Hold'em for Beginners


Appalachian Basket Making
Joe Bruneau ’86
Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Learn the basic construction techniques of a ribbed basket using vines, rattan and other materials. This is a 2-part session. Materials fee: $15. Class limit: 15, ages 14 and older.

Aromatherapy
Becky Lipkin – WWC Friend
Friday at 1:30pm
Take a journey into the sensual world of essential oils. Learn the history and art of blending oils, aromatherapy baths for self-healing and many other practical uses of essential oils. Learn how to make body care treatments and formulate delightful blends for gift giving. This intro to aromatherapy will teach many techniques for integrating oils into daily life. This is a 'make and take' workshop so you will have plenty of goodies to take home! Materials Fee: $5

Asheville Brewery Tour
Jim Bailes ’78
Friday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
The tour takes two class sessions to complete. Come explore two of the reasons why Asheville was named Beer City USA in 2010! Get a behind the scenes glimpse into two of the area’s famous breweries. This is a two-part session. Transportation will be provided. Class limit: 13, ages 21 and up.

Beginning Beekeeping: Basics for Keeping Bees in your Garden
Cecile Parrish – WWC Current Student
Saturday at 10:30am
Learn how anyone (you!) can keep bees in your garden! Will cover basic equipment needs, apiary location, feeding, pest/disease, and how to approach and open the hive. Workshop will provide the opportunity to see the inner elements of a working hive including: honey, pollen, various stages of brood, worker bees, drones, and even a queen. People who are allergic to bees should avoid this workshop. Class limit: 10, ages 5 and up.

Blacksmithing
Dale Morse ’89
Friday at 1:30 and 3:30pm; Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Learn to play with fire! This class will introduce you to safety, fire management, and proper hammer techniques for blacksmithing. Students will make a simple hook with a leaf. Expect to get dirty, so wear appropriate clothing. Blacksmithing is a 2-part class (Offered Friday and Saturday). Class limit: 6, ages 12 and up.

Bug Safari
Amy Boyd – WWC Biology and Environmental Studies Professor
Friday at 3:30pm
Curious about creepy crawlies?  Learn simple techniques for catching insects and then go on safari around campus, looking for insects, spiders and other arthropods.  As we look at what we find, we'll talk about their classification, ecology and behavior. Class limit: 15, ages 5 and up.

Building Fun for Kids
Doug Bradley – WWC Special Projects Supervisor
Friday at 3:30pm
This class is designed to help children use and develop their carpentry skills. Each child will be able to complete a birdhouse and a toolbox to take home. Class limit: 10. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Challenge Course
Annette Black - WWC Outdoor Leadership Professor
Saturday at 1:30pm
Take on WWC's Team Challenge Course. No ropes or harnesses but plenty of low challenge elements. Especially fun for parents and children to experience together! Class limit: 16, ages 5 and up with parent

Chemistry Magic Show
Dean Kahl and Vicki Collins – WWC Chemistry Professors
Friday at 1:30pm
Come experience fun with chemistry. Watch and explore the exciting dynamics of chemistry and perhaps even "blow things up!" Ages 6 and up with a parent.

Collage Making (Parts 1 and 2)
Eric Singdahlsen ’91
Friday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Collage can be a great way to visually express oneself through art using a variety of re-used materials. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to make collages while introducing them to some basic collage-making techniques. Participants will have an opportunity to make and take home at least one collage. Part 2 extends the time that you have to work on your collage. Attending both sessions is recommended, but not mandatory. Class limit: 8. All ages but children 12 and under should attend with a parent.

Druid Qigong
Jeremy Schewe '01
Saturday at 10:30am
Finding calm in the center of the storm. Qigong combines breathing techniques with syncronized movements, focused intent, and meditation to facilitate excellence, open the pathways of the heartmind, and help practioners to drop into the zone. It is an integral component of Oriental medicine in conjunction with Shiatsu, Acupuncture/pressure, diet, and other internal arts. Often referred to as Chinese yoga. The instructor infuses elements of the Celtic mysteries into the practice. No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing

Embroider a WWC Owl
Melissa Bailes – WWC Friend
Saturday at 10:30am
Learn easy hand embroidery stitches to create a wise owl to remind you of your time at Warren Wilson. Instructor will provide kit including tea dyed fabric, design (owl sitting on branch), floss and instructions for finishing piece as a pillow or applique to a tote bag. Please bring small sharp scissors to cut fabric, a thimble and a 8-12" embroidery hoop. Materials fee: $5. Class limit: 12, ages 12 and up.

Energy Medicine
Betsy Keller ‘87
Friday at 3:30pm
Energy medicine works with the subtle energy fields of the body. The chakras, the meridians, and the aura are 3 subtle energy systems which have been used by most native cultures to promote health. Energy Medicine works by bringing the body's subtle energy systems into balance. Learn a 5 minute routine that will enhance your memory, increase your vitality, stimulate the immune system and bring more joy into your life.

Farm and Animal Tour
WWC Farm Crew
Saturday at 10:30am
Take a tour of the WWC farm operations to meet the animals and learn about the sustainable practices implemented here in the Swannanoa Valley.

Fun with Backyard Chickens
Donna Kilpatrick ’88
Saturday at 1:30pm
Did you know that a chicken can run up to 9 mph? What determines the color of an egg's shell? Do you know how to tell if an egg is fertile?  Why do some eggs have double yolks?  If you find these questions interesting, then the Backyard Chicken class is for you!   Learn the basic skills needed to start your own small flock of layers.  Chickens are easy to raise, highly entertaining to watch and provide a simple, fun way for you and your family to raise delicious, beautiful, healthy eggs at home.  Intrigued?  Come to the class and you will never view a chicken, or an egg, the same way again!

Getting Started in Astronomy
Stephan Martin – WWC Friend
Friday at 3:30pm
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered "What's that star?" In this workshop, we'll explore the basics of stargazing and astronomy: how to orient to the night sky, using star maps and planispheres, and the basics of purchasing and using binoculars and telescopes for viewing celestial objects. There will also be an optional stargazing event on Friday evening, weather permitting.

Green Walkabout©
Stan Cross – WWC/ELC Education Coordinator
Friday at 1:30pm
The Green Walkabout©- is an experiential sustainability education program that introduces participants to best practices on the campus of a nationally recognized “living laboratory of sustainability” including green buildings, waste management, landscaping, stormwater, land use and agriculture. Participants will walk to sites around campus to examine the interconnected relationships between campus practices and the environmental, social and economic impacts they create.

History of Warren Wilson College
Diana Sanderson – College Archives
Saturday at 1:30pm
Warren Wilson College has one of the most fascinating institutional histories in American education. Join the college archivist to learn more about Warren Wilson's history and have a chance to share your own stories about the College.

Human Rights in Our Time
Paul Magnarella – WWC Professor of Peace and Justice Studies
Friday at 1:30pm
The workshop will deal with human rights cross-culturally, focusing on the history and philosophies of the concept, its development, some major human rights conventions, universalism vs cultural relativism, gender, self-determination, human rights in peace and in war. It will also touch on the nature and function of national and international organizations that work to promote universal human rights and peace. Participants will be asked to share their ideas about the most important human rights personally, nationally and internationally. Ages 14 and up.

Jewelry Making and Design
Louise Noble ’85
Friday at 3:30pm
Learn many of the basics of simple jewelry design and assembly, including the loop and coil technique to make earrings. Each participant will make a necklace and pair of earrings to take home. All stones used will be genuine (e.g., freshwater pearls, shells, semi-precious stones and Czech and India glass). All metal materials will be surgical steel. If desired, sterling silver components will be available at an additional cost of $6 that can be paid during class. Materials fee: $13. Class limit: 18, ages 8 and up.

Kayak Roll Practice
Ali Gore '11
Friday at 1:30pm
Interested in kayaking? Want to learn more about paddling? Join this workshop where you'll learn the basics of a kayak roll and other paddling techniques in the pool. Class limit: 8, ages 14 and up.

King James Bible – 400th Anniversary of Publication
David Burke – WWC Friend
Saturday at 10:30am
For 400 years the King James Bible has held sway as the preferred Bible translation throughout the English-speaking world. Millions of people have used this Bible over the four centuries since its first printing and have found its phrases and rhythms resonant and comforting to the soul and spiritually nourishing to heart and mind. This session will look at (1) the social/political/religious context out of which the KJB emerged, (2) the carefully designed ‘rules’ and committee structures mandated for its production by the Hampton Court Conference of 1604, (3) the meticulous process, with many checks and balances, by which the translation was carried out, and (4) the ‘product’ itself—the King James Bible, its innovative character and appealing qualities of elegant phrasing, straight-forward diction, and resonant aurality. Yet, its disadvantages for contemporary Bible readers will also be noted.

Make Your Own Warren Wilson Pen
Doug Bradley – WWC Special Projects Supervisor
Saturday at 10:30am
Design your own Warren Wilson souvenir as you learn how to make a keepsake pen. Materials fee: $5. Class limit: 8, ages 10 and up. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Noms 101 - An Introduction to Snack Making for the School Age Set
Lynnora Bierce ’87
Saturday at 10:30am
We will make snacks together and then eat them. Snacks will be made of good and delicious ingredients. Materials fee: $6. Class limit: 10, under 18 preferred.

Painting on Canvas
Ellen Zeman '80
Friday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Let your creativity flow in this painting workshop. Students will be using acrylic paint on canvas. This workshop takes two class sessions to complete.
 
Puppet Show Creative
Rachel Rosner '88
Saturday at 1:30pm
Let's make a puppet show! We have wonderful puppets of all kinds of animals to spark your imagination. Together we will develop characters for these critters and put them into unlikely settings creating a show for families to enjoy in the evening. Our stories can be adventurous, scary, sad and/or funny. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Class limit: 12, ages 6 and up.

Silk Scarf Painting
Nancy Allen '64
Saturday at 1:30pm
Using China Silk and “resist”, we'll design beautiful wearable art. Dyes will be colorhue instant-set - an easy dye for beginners to use as it does not require steaming or heat setting to fix the colors. All supplies will be furnished. Instruction on design as well as learning HOW to dye on silk will be provided. This process is EASY and FUN – what could be more enjoyable than creating you own beautiful silk scarf? Materials Fee: $15

Texas Hold'em for Beginners
Gabrielle Taylor '92 with husband Robert Gray
Saturday at 1:30pm

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