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Advanced Strings Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Classical Ballet Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Contemporary Dance Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Harp Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Organ Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Piano Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Voice & Opera Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Voice Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
(Extra)ordinary Content: Writing Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Writers of all genres - learn to to identify and use your most compelling material to create new work and reinvigorate ongoing projects in this 2-day workshop with Patricia Ann McNair.
3-Hour Ukulele for Beginners Workshop and 3-Hour Strum Workshop for Confident Beginners
Adult Arts Program
The ukulele has become one of the most popular instruments in the country--it's easy to learn, portable, relatively inexpensive, and an enjoyable way to spend time singing and strumming by yourself or with friends. Learn how in these workshops!
3-Hour Watercolor Workshop - Postponed
Adult Arts Program
Through the exploration of small studies, access your creative side and develop two finished watercolor pieces. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their approach to watercolor.
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Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Boarding High School: Classical Guitar Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Boarding High School: Popular Music Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Boarding High School: Singer-Songwriter Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Cello Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Jazz Major - OLD
Academy Boarding School Major
Academy Piano Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school offers student pianists a program of pre-professional music training and college preparatory academics.
Acrylics Workshop: Painting with Emotion - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
In this studio-based workshop, participants will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on paper and canvas. Subject matter will focus on still life, from floral to varied subject matter. This class is intended for intermediate students, however all skill levels are welcome.
Acting Audition Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Acting Company Production for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Acting Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Acting Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Adult Band Camp Online 2.0
Adult Arts Program
Join more than seventy adults from across the United States and around the globe for the 2020 Online Adult Band Camp and experience the joy of study and performance of symphonic band repertoire in a challenging, supportive, fun and friendly environment.
Adult Chamber Music Camp Online - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
For more than 60 years, adult musicians have come to Interlochen to read, play and polish great works of chamber music together.
Adult Choir Camp - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
Join adult singers from across the United States and around the world to experience the joy of choral singing in a challenging, supportive and friendly environment.
Advanced Bassoon Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Clarinet Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Drawing & Painting Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Drawing Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Flute Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Oboe Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Painting Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Piano Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced String Quartet Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Advanced Strings Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Animation Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Build and develop the skills you need to effectively express yourself as an aspiring animator.
Animation Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Arts Academy Board High School: Musical Theatre
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Dance Major
Academy Boarding School Major
The Academy dance program helps dancers become proficient and well-rounded artists who are prepared for the challenges of dance at a professional level.
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Film & New Media Major
Academy Boarding School Major
The Film & New Media program at Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school provides students with a progressive interdisciplinary education through writing, critical studies, and hands-on curriculum.
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Interdisciplinary Arts Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Offered as a major course of study within the Arts Academy boarding high school, Interdisciplinary Arts is a college preparatory experience built into an arts-oriented curriculum that allows students to explore their own cross-disciplinary interests.
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Jazz Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Music Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Recognized as one of the finest pre-professional music schools in the world, Interlochen offers instrumental music, vocal music, music composition, jazz and singer-songwriter programs.
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Music Performance Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Music Production & Engineering Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Theatre
Academy Boarding School Major
The Theatre program at Interlochen Arts Academy is designed for young actors who are serious about their craft. Through challenging coursework and guidance from a faculty of actor-educators, students develop their skills in all aspects of acting and theatre.
Arts Academy Boarding High School: Visual Arts Major
Academy Boarding School Major
The Visual Arts program at Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school develops a young artist's technical abilities and personal vision through the study of a variety of traditional and contemporary media.
Arts Academy Boarding School: Creative Writing Major
Academy Boarding School Major
The creative writing program at Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school provides guidance, support and numerous opportunities for young writers.
Arts Academy Boarding School: Music Composition Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Academy Boarding School: Theatre Design & Production
Academy Boarding School Major
The Design & Production concentration of the Theatre program gives students opportunities to study stagecraft and design in the classroom and use Interlochen's state-of-the-art facilities to make their ideas a reality.
Arts Academy Boarding School: Voice Major
Academy Boarding School Major
Arts Exploration Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Arts Merge Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Basic Sweater Design for Knitters
Adult Arts Program
Designing a sweater from scratch? It’s easier than you think!
Bassoon Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Beginning Drawing
Adult Arts Program
Experience the magic of learning how to draw from nationally-renowned artist and illustrator Glenn Wolff! In this course, first-time art students will learn the basic concepts and techniques needed to begin to draw.
Beginning Italic Calligraphy
Adult Arts Program
Italic calligraphy is a fluid and dynamic calligraphic style with a Renaissance tradition that has contemporary use in personal projects, weddings, and awards. The letter forms have traditional structures and forms, but also lend themselves to lively and diverse individual expression.
Beginning Knitting
Adult Arts Program
Learn how to knit and purl while working on a hat and scarf in this 6-hour introductory-level class taught by nationally known knitting instructor, Sarah Peasley. Discussions regarding knitting needles, yarns, notions, and gauge will introduce students to the world of knitting.
Blocking Hand-Knitted Work
Adult Arts Program
Increase your knitting expertise by learning a variety of blocking techniques as well as how to properly care for your hand-knitted items in this half-day workshop with Sarah Peasley.
Blogging Bootcamp: 4-Week Online Course
Adult Arts Program
Join blogger and journalist Philip Hartigan for a 4-week online course that uses interactive learning to explore writing better blog posts, freshening up the look of your blog, and increasing your audience reach and page views.
Blues Guitar
Adult Arts Program
Join award-winning multi-instrumentalist Drew Howard in this 2-day blues guitar workshop, for intermediate and advanced players.
Cello Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Chapman Stick Workshop
Adult Arts Program
The 2019 Chapman Stick Workshop faculty line-up includes master performers and teachers of the Stick, Steve Adelson, Bob Culbertson and Greg Howard. Join us for this 4-day workshop and gain valuable skills, hone techniques and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow players!
Chords and Chord Progressions for Fretboard Instruments
Adult Arts Program
Join multi-instrumentalist and educator Alvin McGovern for this two-day workshop and learn all about chords and chord progressions, applicable to any fretboard instrument!
Clarinet Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Classical Ballet Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Classical Ballet Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Classical Guitar Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Classical Guitar Workshop
Adult Arts Program
The Interlochen Classical Guitar Workshop features an accomplished faculty dedicated to helping you enhance and refine your playing skills through master classes and hands-on workshops.
Classical Voice Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Collagraph Printmaking
Adult Arts Program
Join artist Philip Hartigan for this two-day class and learn how to collage your materials together to create realistic or abstract images and make direct prints.
Color and Texture in Acrylic Painting
Adult Arts Program
Whether you paint realistically or in the abstract, you will gain valuable insights and techniques related to color and texture in this 3-day acrylic painting workshop with accomplished artist Brenda J. Clark.
Color Play: Dyeing and Weaving Hand-Painted Yarn
Adult Arts Program
Learn how to dye multi-colored skeins of yarn to then weave into a unique scarf with your choice of Ikat-like stripes or color blocks!
Color Theory for Fiber Artists and Dyers
Adult Arts Program
Do you know how to use a color wheel to help you achieve the color affects you desire in your fiber arts work? Join fiber artist Rita Petteys to expand your color theory knowledge in this one-day class!
Colored Pencil Drawing - Intermediate
Adult Arts Program
Take your colored pencil skills to the next level and expand your range of techniques in this one-day workshop with instructor Barbara Hranilovich!
Colored Pencil Drawing: Obtaining Dramatic Effects
Adult Arts Program
Work with instructor Barbara Hranilovich to develop your colored pencil toolbox for application to fine drawings, children's book illustration, handmade cards or other pursuits.
Comics & Graphic Narratives Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Contemporary Dance Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
The advanced modern dance intensive is ideal for the preprofessional student of modern dance. It provides an opportunity to work with experienced instructors from the professional dance community in an inspiring and challenging atmosphere.
Contemporary Dance Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Costume Design Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Crafting Great Content: Best Blogging Practices for Artists and Writers
Adult Arts Program
Take your blog to the next level through hands-on writing exercises, group discussion, and feedback. Explore essential topics and best practices in blogging like managing your "idea flow," defining your audience, developing a conversational writing style and promoting your blog posts.
Creative Writing Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Creative Writing Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Creative Writing Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Creative Writing: Playing with Form
Adult Arts Program
Students will play with a variety of forms through creative in-class exercises intended to reinvigorate stories and take them in new directions.
Dance Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
In the two-week junior summer dance program, you will explore ballet technique and other dance forms in a challenging and creative environment.
Double Bass Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Double Knitting
Adult Arts Program
Double knitting is pure magic! Learn two different methods to create a small bag and a two-sided coaster, while practicing appropriate cast-on, bind-off, and chart-reading techniques.
Drawing & Painting Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Early Music Workshop - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
Join us for the 2020 Early Music Workshop as we explore Renaissance music from German composers! Period instruments are highlighted and program sessions focus on articulation, ornamentation, improvisation, and rehearsal techniques. The workshop culminates with an optional participant concert.
Easy Instrument Repair for the Band Teacher
Adult Arts Program
Join University of North Texas resident technician, Justin Cooper, in this one-day workshop geared toward woodwind and brass teachers.
Encaustic Painting for Beginners and Intermediates
Adult Arts Program
Entrelac Knitting
Adult Arts Program
Take some tilty squares and triangles, add a fancy French name, and you get a totally addicting stitch pattern! Join Sarah Peasley for this one-day workshop for experienced knitters.
Fabric Dyeing Techniques for Cotton
Adult Arts Program
Join fiber artist Rita Petteys for a 2-day workshop and learn a variety of techniques for dyeing cotton fabric and other cellulose fibers (linen, bamboo, jute and hemp) to create unique designs.
Fashion Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Fashion Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Fiber Blending Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Revitalize your existing fiber roving or design your own colors and textural effects for a special project, while exploring the drum carder in this one day workshop.
Fiber Dyeing for Spinners
Adult Arts Program
In this workshop, we will dye fiber using a variety of techniques that will enable spinners to express their deep love of their favorite colors while learning new techniques to help finesse their results.
Fiber/Yarn Dyeing: Color Mixing Your Personal Palette
Adult Arts Program
Learn all about mixing primary-colored dyes to obtain a personal palette that expresses your favorite colors with fiber artist Rita Petteys in this one-day workshop!
Filmmaking Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Filmmaking Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop Online - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
The Online Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop features an accomplished faculty to help energize your playing skills.
Finishing Knitted Garments
Adult Arts Program
Learn to put a sweater together step by step with renowned handknitting instructor Sarah Peasley! One-day workshop for the advanced beginner to intermediate level knitter.
Five Ways to Get More Poem into Your Poem
Adult Arts Program
In this one-day workshop, poet Fleda Brown will challenge participants to stretch their sense of what a poem can do, especially their own poems.
Flute Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Fundamentals of Screenwriting
Adult Arts Program
Do you have a story to tell and the desire to write it in the form of a screenplay? In this workshop, learn the basics of screenwriting including classic three-act structure, effective action lines, believable dialogue, character development, creating effective marketing tools, creativity and craft, and understanding the marketplace.
Half-Day Poetry Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Do you intend to write more poetry this summer? Then join Holly Wren Spaulding for this generative workshop and leave with at least 2-3 new poems to work on independently!
Harp Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Hip Hop Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Horn Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Improv for Beginners
Adult Arts Program
Whether you want to try improvisation on the stage, become more spontaneous and a better communicator off-stage, or are just curious about how much fun improv can be, this workshop is a great place to start!
Intarsia Knitting
Adult Arts Program
Intarsia knitting creates a single layer of multi-colored fabric. Learn techniques to keep your intarsia knitting on track and master duplicate stitch in this one-day workshop!
Interdisciplinary Arts Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Interlochen Online High School (grades 9-12) Programs
Summer Arts Camp Program
Hone your skills, meet like-minded peers from around the world, and prepare for your next chapter in an enriching and innovative online arts experience.
Intermediate Drawing
Adult Arts Program
This course is a continuation of the concepts and techniques covered in Beginning Drawing and/or is a course for those students who are looking to enhance their previously developed drawing skills. This class is intended for those who are looking for a more challenging experience.
Intermediate Guitar
Adult Arts Program
Join award-winning multi-instrumentalist Drew Howard for a two-day guitar workshop geared for intermediate-level students. Players of acoustic and/or electric guitars welcome!
Intermediate Watercolor: Painting Nature - Postponed to 2021
Adult Arts Program
Join watercolor artist Susan Lingg for a full-day intermediate workshop, and take your painting to the next level by learning the intricacies of painting waterways and foliage.
Introduction to Acting
Adult Arts Program
No matter your age or experience level, professional actress and theatre educator Shelby Lewis will guide you through a fun, fast-paced day full of vocal and physical warm-up games, exploratory movement exercises, and basic text analysis.
Introduction to Acting Shakespeare
Adult Arts Program
Ever wanted to try your hand at Shakespeare? Whether you're a veteran at verse or brand new to the Bard, work with professional actor and director Shelby Lewis to unlock the layers of Shakespeare's work.
Introduction to Blogging for Artists and Writers
Adult Arts Program
Introduction to Drawing From Nature
Adult Arts Program
Join award-winning painter and illustrator Glenn Wolff in an exploration of drawing from nature and learn or renew drawing basics such as composition, line, shading and perspective.
Introduction to Fair Isle Knitting
Adult Arts Program
The Fair Isle technique has been around for centuries, but can easily be learned within this 6-hour class taught by instructor Sarah Peasley.
Introduction to Figure Drawing
Adult Arts Program
Learn the basics of drawing the figure with accomplished artist and educator Glenn Wolff in this two-day workshop.
Introduction to Hand Lettering
Adult Arts Program
Designed to introduce students to hand-rendered letterforms and their practical uses, this workshop will help students learn what to look for in letterforms, learn how to embellish them, and learn how to make the letterforms play well together.
Introduction to Knitting Cables
Adult Arts Program
If you think knitting cables is too difficult, think again! If you are comfortable knitting and purling, you can conquer cable knitting in this one-day workshop.
Introduction to Music Publishing
Adult Arts Program
Whether you are a songwriter, vocalist or just someone curious about the music industry, this workshop will provide you with an overview of copyright, exclusive rights, music publishing and how to get paid for your original work.
Introduction to Piano for Adults
Adult Arts Program
Whether you have very little familiarity with the piano keyboard, or no musical background at all, you will find a rewarding experience in this 3-day workshop with certified instructor and music educator Janice Derian.
Japanese Watercolor Printmaking - Advanced Beginners
Adult Arts Program
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking: Beyond the Basics
Adult Arts Program
If you have already discovered the ancient Japanese printmaking process of moku hanga by taking an introductory class, and are ready to learn more complex techniques, this 5-day workshop is for you!
Jazz Performance & Improvisation Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Spend three weeks immersed in the world of jazz.
Jazz Performance & Improvisation Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Spend three weeks immersed in the world of jazz.
Jazz Piano Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Joining Yarn for Knitting
Adult Arts Program
What to do when your yarn runs out! Join respected hand-knitting instructor Sarah Peasley for this half-day workshop on a variety of techniques for joining yarns.
Journal and Sketchbook Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Co-taught by a visual artist and a writer, this workshop is geared toward writers and artists of all levels. Activities taught in this workshop will help you learn how visual note-taking, writing, and expressive mark-making can help you record memories, observations, imaginings, stories, and visual narratives.
Knitting Socks from the Cuff Down
Adult Arts Program
Plain old vanilla socks may sound boring, but traditional, cuff-down, heel-flap socks are an excellent first sock project, for advanced beginners to intermediate-level knitters.
Knitting Socks from the Toe Up
Adult Arts Program
Turn tradition on its head and use two circular needles to knit a sock from the toe up!
Learn to Read Music: Sight-Reading for Beginnners
Adult Arts Program
In this three-day workshop participants will learn the fundamentals of reading music as they explore the basics of rhythm, pitch, major and minor scales, key signatures, and musical terms.
Learning Music Theory through the Fretboard
Adult Arts Program
Multi-instrumentalist and educator Alvin McGovern will introduce the fundamentals of music theory, using a fretboard instrument as a reference, in this 2-day workshop. Students simply need to bring a guitar, banjo, or mandolin; but do not need to know how to play it.
Lecture: History of Music at Interlochen
Adult Arts Program
Join Interlochen Public Radio’s classical music host, Amanda Sewell, for an exploration of Interlochen’s musical history, traditions, people and events.
Lecture: The Life and Music of Leonard Bernstein
Adult Arts Program
Join Interlochen Public Radio's classical music host Amanda Sewell for a look the career of Leonard Bernstein.
Live Your Art Retreat
Adult Arts Program
This retreat will balance independent work time with inspiring group sessions, to move you along the path toward living your art more fully. Ideal for artists and makers who have a genuine desire to turn up the heat on their creative process.
Make an Artist's Sketchbook
Adult Arts Program
Join artist Philip Hartigan and learn to create a unique sketchbook, to use for your own artwork or to give away as a handmade gift!
Making Story: Form and Structure in Fiction
Adult Arts Program
We all have stories to tell - the complicated part is figuring out how best to tell them. In this 2-day workshop we will study and attempt a variety of forms, from prose experiments to time-honored fictional structures. Join us!
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Collage is the art of creating an image by assembling different materials onto a two-dimensional surface. Chicago-based artist Philip Hartigan will guide you through the process of selecting materials to design a compelling composition that is meaningful to you.
Mountain Dulcimer Immersive Workshop Online - Cancelled
Adult Arts Program
Welcome to the special Online Version of the Mountain Dulcimer Immersive – 2020. We are excited to offer dulcimer players with some experience (a little to a lot!) an opportunity to learn some new songs, tune, and techniques virtually during this challenging time when we can’t meet in person. And we are thrilled to have Sarah Kate Morgan from Kentucky as our guest instructor.
Mountain Dulcimer: Sweet Sounds for the Holidays
Adult Arts Program
Learn some festive and fun holiday music for mountain dulcimer in this half-day workshop and take home a generous packet of music from instructor Wanda Degen! Open to students with at least a little experience through intermediate-level players.
Music Composition Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Music Production & Engineering Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Learn the artistic and technical aspects of working in a music studio through intensive study of music and song production.
Music Production & Engineering Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
In this intensive study of music and song production, students come to understand the artistic and technical aspects of working in a music studio.
Music Summer Program for Grades 3-6 (Instrumental, Piano, & Vocal)
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Audition Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Audition Requirements
Academy Boarding School Major
Musical Theatre Production Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Production Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Production Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Musical Theatre Techniques Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Explore the key techniques to becoming a true Musical Theatre 'triple threat' - acting, singing and dancing.
Novel Writing Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Oboe Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Spend your summer under the direction of esteemed conductors, tackling challenging repertoire carefully chosen for musicians in grades 6-9.
Organ Major: Arts Academy Boarding High School
Academy Boarding School Major
Organ Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Painterly Printmaking: Monoprints
Adult Arts Program
Painting in Gouache: Color and Composition
Adult Arts Program
Painting Techniques in Acrylic and Mixed Media
Adult Arts Program
Join visual artist Jessica Kovan for this one-day workshop and discover how acrylic paint and mixed media can be used to effectively create layers and textures in your painting.
Painting the Autumn Spectrum
Adult Arts Program
Explore the autumn palette in this 2-day painting workshop with accomplished artist/illustrator Barb Hranilovich, working in watercolor, gouache, pastels, acrylic paints, or mixed media.
Painting the Garden Palette
Adult Arts Program
Come play with vivid color as we explore the palette of gardens - both flower and vegetable!
Percussion Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Performance Writing & Spoken Word Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Piano Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Piano Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Piano Workshop for Adults
Adult Arts Program
If you have 2-4 years of experience on the keyboard and would like to take your playing to the next level, join certified music educator Janice Derian for this 3-day workshop. Learn new pieces, explore practice strategies, and discover how music theory correlates to your repertoire, under Janice’s individualized guidance.
Plein Air Color Blast with Mark Mehaffey
Adult Arts Program
Join award-winning artist Mark Mehaffey for a 2-day intensive in-studio boot camp and “open air” painting journey on the picturesque Interlochen campus.
Plein Air Painting with Mark Mehaffey
Adult Arts Program
Poems and Other Art Forms: A Poetry Workshop Inspired by Everything
Adult Arts Program
This exciting, new 3-day workshop explores the mysterious space and time when the writer is both consciously and unconsciously creating, as well as the interplay between poetry and other art forms. Whether new to poetry or an experienced writer, you will find creative inspiration with poet and writing instructor Jaimien Delp.
Poetry as Integrative Medicine
Adult Arts Program
Attention readers and writers, teachers, caregivers and others! Learn about poems that illuminate the healing properties of poetry in this seminar-style course with Holly Wren Spaulding. Activities include reading, discussion and writing exercises. All are welcome!
Poetry Writing Intensive: Birthing a Bigger Poem
Adult Arts Program
This course will look at some of the building blocks of what we'll call "bigger" poems, those pieces of writing that keep going, and manage to hold our attention as they develop their ideas and imagery.
Preparing a Portfolio for College Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Preventing and Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Adult Arts Program
Advanced beginner to intermediate knitters will learn how to correct a variety of common knitting mistakes in this half-day workshop with nationally renowned handknitting instructor Sarah Peasley!
Principles of Photography with Monte Nagler
Adult Arts Program
Go from simply taking snapshots to making photographs. Learn about depth of field, filters, composition, how cameras work, and more.
Punch Needle Rug Hooking
Adult Arts Program
Join us for the Interlochen Fiber Arts Weekend and learn the history and basics of punch needle rug hooking by creating your very own “mug rug.” This fast and easy project will show you how much fun punch needle can be.
Re-Vision Workshop for Poets
Adult Arts Program
In this hands-on workshop we'll address the challenge of deep revision, by looking closely at our work in progress, asking good questions of it, iterating new versions, and experimenting with new ways of seeing the potential in our unfinished drafts.
Reading Your Knitting
Adult Arts Program
Advanced beginner to intermediate knitters, become more confident in this morning workshop with nationally renowned handknitting instructor Sarah Peasley! She’ll help you understand the anatomy of a stitch while sharing techniques for keeping projects on track.
Repertory Theatre Production Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Rigid Heddle Weaving Exploration
Adult Arts Program
This extended, two-day weaving class, is perfect for beginners as well as returning students and offers a rich learning opportunity.
Rock/Pop Performance Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Rock/Pop Performance Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Saxophone Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Screenwriting Summer Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Shibori Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Join fiber artist Rita Petteys in this 2-day workshop to explore multi-color dyeing processes and learn two or more Japanese fiber arts techniques.
Singer-Songwriter Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Compose songs and share them in small workshops that allow you to gain performance experience and receive feedback in an intimate and supportive setting.
Singer-Songwriter Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Sketching in Color Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Join acclaimed artist Sharon Griffes Tarr in this fun, two-day workshop ideal for all artists who wish to sketch quickly and cleanly in color using simple, portable materials.
Soft Pastel Painting Workshop: Landscape
Adult Arts Program
Soft Pastel Painting Workshop: Still Life
Adult Arts Program
Cultivate your skills and learn new techniques with award-winning pastel artist, Tom Tomasek in this one-day workshop focused on the still life.
Songwriting Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of songwriting with Interlochen music instructor, guitarist, and singer/songwriter Kyle Novy, while honing your craft in a fun, supportive and challenging environment in this 2-day workshop.
Successful Knitting Techniques
Adult Arts Program
Advanced beginner to intermediate knitters, become more confident in this one-day workshop with nationally renowned handknitting instructor Sarah Peasley! She’ll help you understand the anatomy of a stitch and how to correct a variety of common knitting mistakes.
Techniques in Fingerstyle Guitar Online - Postponed to Winter 2021
Adult Arts Program
Join Interlochen College of Creative Arts' faculty members Matthew Schroeder and Thomas Clippert for this exciting one day online workshop!
The Art of Handmade Books
Adult Arts Program
Learn the basics of how to create artful, handmade books in this two-day workshop with visual artist and educator, Philip Hartigan.
The Poetry of Attentiveness: Writing the Now
Adult Arts Program
Join poet and creative writer Jaime Delp and learn to write from the world around you, in the present moment. If you feel overwhelmed by daily deadlines and obligations, this 3-day workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down be inspired - give yourself the luxury of time!
The Practice of Poetry: 4-Week Online Course
Adult Arts Program
This online course offers an inspiring and practical exploration of the idea that an enduring writing practice will bring fulfillment in a way that completing individual poems rarely can.
Theatre Design & Production Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Theatre Design & Production Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Theatre Production Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Transom.org Audio Narrative Short Course
Adult Arts Program
The Transom.org Audio Narrative Short Course will provide not just an introduction to the basics, but will delve intensely into advanced elements of radio story planning, structure, writing, fieldwork and digital audio editing.
Traveling Sketchbook
Adult Arts Program
Join artist Philip Hartigan for this one-day workshop and learn how your sketchbook can become the ideal travel companion as well as a tool for experimentation and a visual diary!
Trombone, Tuba, & Euphonium Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Trumpet Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Viola Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Violin Intensive for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Virtual Choral Conducting Institute at Interlochen, Jerry Blackstone, Director
Adult Arts Program
Join Grammy-award winning conductor Jerry Blackstone for an online study of Handel’s Messiah, June 8-12, 2020.
Virtual Master Teacher Workshop for Flute and Flute Choir Camp
Adult Arts Program
Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow flutists at Interlochen's 2020 Virtual Master Teacher Workshop for Flute and Flute Choir Camp. Engage in daily online sessions with Jane Berkner, Ali Ryerson, Linda White and George Pope.
Virtual Writers Retreat
Adult Arts Program
Join us in 2020 to celebrate the 15th year of Interlochen’s Writers Retreat and spend four days writing new material in the course of your choice, attending presentations by award-winning faculty, and enjoying lakeside lunches and evening readings while making connections in the literary world.
Visual Arts Summer Program for Grades 3-6
Summer Arts Camp Program
Visual Arts Summer Program for Grades 6-9
Summer Arts Camp Program
Visual Arts Summer Program for High School Students
Summer Arts Camp Program
Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Singer Online
Adult Arts Program
This course is geared toward the adult choir singer with little or no prior vocal training, or the solo singer who wishes to improve their vocal knowledge.
Watercolor Printmaking: Japanese Woodblock
Adult Arts Program
Winter Camp for Writers: Online Flash Fiction Course
Adult Arts Program
Join instructor and award-winning author Katey Schultz, for this four-week online course focused on flash fiction.
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Learn to create the highly textured, woven wall hangings currently trending on internet idea boards in this one-day workshop!
Writers, Readers, and Story: A Prose Workshop for Work-in-Progress
Adult Arts Program
Led by Interlochen College of Creative Arts’ Writer-in-Residence Patricia Ann McNair, this workshop is designed for writers of narrative prose work-in-progress, fiction or nonfiction.
Writing from Art
Adult Arts Program
Learn how to use the visual arts to inspire new writing, have fun with art, and enrich your revision process, in this afternoon workshop.
Writing Meaningful Stories in Fiction and Non-Fiction
Adult Arts Program
Join us for this 2-day weekend workshop and learn methods for giving your work the emotional layering required to make it satisfying to both editors and readers.
Writing the World: A Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Adult Arts Program
Whether you are considering creative nonfiction for the first time or have a memoir in progress, this 3-day workshop will challenge you to ask the complex, real questions that inspire powerful narratives, and offer prompts and constructive feedback.
Writing Workshop: Your Facts, Your Fiction
Adult Arts Program
In this one day, two part workshop, participants will explore the potential of their personal narratives to fuel their prose writing.