Details and Downloads.

First of all, I apologize for the delay in releasing registration materials until now; it turned out to be a lot more work than I ever thought it might be. But, it will all be worth it. Additionally, I decided to offer a discounted tuition for the program this first year! It will be a two and a half day adventure (two nights) with food and art supplies all included for $175 per camper! Please refer to the .pdf downloads for details on everything included in tuition, program itinerary, etc.

This summer's Backcountry Sketchbook workshop will only be offered for one session (July 29-31), and will be taking place in the Mount Evans Wilderness Area in Arapahoe National Forest.

Please find all the information regarding the trip in these simple downloadable .pdf files (here). These printable files include: BCSB Overview (dates, destination, tuition information, trail description, etc.), Pack List (everything you'll need to provide and pack for the trip), Liability Waiver (registration information / permission to participate and acknowledgment of waiver tenets), and Program Itinerary (what to expect and how it breaks down).

Registration is officially open. Please send the registration form and liability waiver with a check or money order to Franky Scaglione to reserve your spot, as soon as possible! Thank you. Send to: 8455 W. 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Backcountry Sketchbook is going to happen!

So, I'm back from my early summer tour and I've finally been able to give some direct attention to the Backcountry Sketchbook class. I have to admit I've been procrastinating until now, as I have been unsure if we'll have enough students to make the trip possible. But, while I was backpacking in the National Forest the past couple of days with Luna, I regained a huge burst of inspiration and excitement for it and I'm ready to go for it full force!

I figure since this is the first time I've offered this workshop, people might not know what to expect, and are dragging their feet about committing. But, I decided that I'm going to finish the plan and open registration next week; no matter the turnout, we are going to have a blast! I have been hard at work developing the activities and objectives of the trip and really just can't wait to hit the trail!

So, remember, as your thinking about it and talking it over with your friends, the purpose of the trip is not only to make art, but you'll gain a good foundation in backpacking basics, outdoor education, and a pretty righteous workout! I'm confident you've never had an experience quite like this, and equally as confident that if you like fun, you'll be satisfied with our adventure!

The dates, duration, site location, and tuition information are being finalized and will be released later this week. Just so you have an idea, I am shooting for a two-day trip around the last couple days of July or the first couple days of August. From the feedback I got so far, it seems like most interested explorers will be around then...

So, stay tuned... And, please post comments, ideas, etc. It's easy to post; you just have to create a google account (if you don't already have one) and go. You don't have to create your own blog or a new email address.