Summer 2020 Programs at Bearnstow

Regrettably, the 2020 Bearnstow summer workshops have been suspended in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we know this is a disappointment to all of us, we hope you understand the necessity of this decision. Keeping our staff, teachers, and participants safe and free of exposure must be a high priority.

We have left our previously scheduled workshops and events intact for your review, and we hope to be able to schedule the same or very similar programs in 2021.

Thank you for your interest and for registering at Bearnstow. We look forward to summer 2021 and hope that you will consider registering for one or more of our workshops then! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.


   2020 Faculty and Workshops


Robin Gilmore

Molly Hess

Ruth Grauert, Gerold Otte, and Susan Creitz

Audrey Minutolo Le

Bebe Miller and Angie Hauser

Jessica Nicoll

Claire Porter

Janis Brenner

K.J. Holmes


June 29July 3 and July 610 (two weeks, MonFri): Molly Hess: “Day Camp for Children of School Age”








Special Programs and Events for Summer 2020

June 2126: Natural History Week at Bearnstow presentations and nature walks by visiting naturalists


August 29: Young Artist Residency Concert, works created throughout the summer workshops, Union Hall, Vienna, Maine, 7:30 p.m., admission $8.

Free Community Classes for All Ages

Bearnstow offers free community classes for all ages and abilities at the Mount Vernon Community Center every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. from July 1 through August 15. For more information, phone 207-897-8320 (after June 15).

Free Performances at Bearnstow

Bearnstow presents free performances by the current week’s work­shop students and artist residents every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. from July 3 through August 12 in Bearnstow’s Main Hall.




Summer 2020 Workshop Fees

Fee Schedule for One-Week Workshop:
Resident Participants $700
Day Participants $425
Fee Schedule for Any Two Consecutive Weeks:
Resident Participants $1200
Day Participants $750

(Bearnstow offers a fee of $600 per Resident Participant workshop and $375 per Day Participant workshop if you attend two or more consecutive weeks.)

  • Small class sizes and personalized attention are hallmarks of Bearnstow workshops, which are limited to 14 participants.
  • Workshops include morning and afternoon classes daily plus lab time, with time for recreation. Total course work averages 30 or more hours and may be accepted by colleges and universities for credit. Apply to your respective institution.
  • Resident Participants arrive on Sunday afternoon and check in before dinner and depart on Saturday after lunch. We will pick up resident participants from the Augusta airport or bus station on Sunday afternoon and return them to Augusta on Saturday afternoon.
  • Tuition for Resident Participants includes housing and meals. Bedding (linens, blankets, and pillows) and towels, washcloths,and soap are provided. See Bearnstow Accommodations.
  • For Day Participant commuters the workshop week includes the opening Sunday dinner, all class activity from Monday through Saturday morning, six lunches, and dinners on Wednesday evening following the Mount Vernon Community Center class and on Friday evening after the performance. At other times meals may be purchased if desired: breakfast ($8.00) and dinner ($15.00). Day students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Bearnstow.
  • Most of Bearnstow’s workshops are designed for participants age 18 and older. However, each instructor will consider applications from young people (ages 15 to 18), who wish to attend the morning sessions, MondayFriday. Please refer to the workshop descriptions linked above. Fee is $75.00 for the five morning sessions. To apply, write to Bearnstow Administration, detailing the student’s interest.
Fees for Day Camp
  • Two weeks Day Camp for children of school age (6–14 years): $275.00 (includes lunch each day). See Day Camp for more information.
Fees for Guests
  • $75.00 first day per person, $65 per day subsequent days; children age 4–10 (housed with parents) half price. For infants/toddlers, parents must bring sleeping accommo­da­tions. Parents will be responsible for minors at all times. Staff guests are housed with staff members. Go to Guest Registration form.
Scholarships and Discounts

Bearnstow works hard to keep its programs accessible and affordable. To that end, we offer a variety of discounts and scholarships listed below. Please direct any further questions to Bearnstow Administration.
  • Work/Study Scholarship participants assist the Young Artist Residents in exchange for a $50 deduction from their total fee. (Please note your request on your registration form).
  • Referral Discounts are available by referring a friend. You may refer a friend to a Bearnstow workshop (either the workshop for which you are registering or any other 2020 workshop) for a $50 discount in your fee when your friend registers. Please enter your friend’s name on the registration form.
  • Returning Students who attended any workshop in any prior year are granted a $50 deduction from their total fee. (Please note your request on the registration form and indicate the name of the workshop and year in the space provided.)

Note: You may combine any two listed above for a total $100 discount.

  • Tuition Scholarships may be granted to those participants requiring additional financial assistance. Those interested should contact their workshop instructor(s) directly and communicate with Bearnstow Administration accordingly, prior to registration.
 


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