The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence
Summary
Fraider, who first attended summer classes in 1965, says, “The magic can be expressed as a simple equation: Passion + Excellence in teaching = The Magic of Idyllwild.” Fraider continued, “For most of the program, skill level is irrelevant, but having a passion to learn and experience art first-hand is vital to the program’s success.” The second element, excellence in teaching, provides the catalyst that sparks creativity as attendees learn to create something that they never have before.Workshop titles such as Hot Clay, Hot Metals Week, Distinguished Artists Chamber Music, Screenwriting, Innovative Stone Setting, Plein Air painting, and dozens more, provide not only an arts vacation get-away for all ages (including Family Camp) but allow classes to be taught in a beautiful mountain setting.Idyllwild, CA, November 16, 2012 --( PR.com )-- It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what program director Steve Fraider calls “The Magic of Idyllwild”.What creates this magic began with the dream of Max and Beatrice Krone, founders of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation which supports both the Academy and the Summer Arts Program.Fraider, who first attended summer classes in 1965, says, “The magic can be expressed as a simple equation: Passion + Excellence in teaching = The Magic of Idyllwild.” Fraider continued, “For most of the program, skill level is irrelevant, but having a passion to learn and experience art first-hand is vital to the program’s success.” The second element, excellence in teaching, provides the catalyst that sparks creativity as attendees learn to create something that they never have before.This year’s theme centers on the idea of continuum, which without coincidence is the title of a work by Idyllwild Arts Academy Visual Arts department chair Gerald Clarke.Hands on workshops, lectures, and demonstrations are complemented by a series of readings, performances and exhibitions.Workshop titles such as Hot Clay, Hot Metals Week, Distinguished Artists Chamber Music, Screenwriting, Innovative Stone Setting, Plein Air painting, and dozens more, provide not only an arts vacation get-away for all ages (including Family Camp) but allow classes to be taught in a beautiful mountain setting.