June 29-July 1
Michelle McAfee
and Robin Child
Led by Oregon-based singer/songwriter Michelle McAfee, this program will offer musicians and writers of all levels the opportunity to be immersed in the art of songwriting. Drawing inspiration from the Wrangell Mountains and fellow songwriters, workshop participants will improve as musicians by developing skills in musical composition and lyric writing. The workshop will conclude with a Songwriters Showcase in which participants and community members will be encouraged to share original work. Come be involved in this creative workshop and make art through music!
Instructor
Michelle McAfee is originally from Nederland, Colorado but has currently landed in Oregon. She has a diverse musical background that includes: musical pursuits in Nashville, TN; songwriting for Warner Music; opportunities to work with Van Stephenson, Jude Cole, Jewel, and Kim Richey; opening for David Jacobs-Strain and the Crunk Mountain Boys, The Indigo Girls, and G Love & Special Sauce; writing music for the Native American film, Kissed by Lightning; founding a music collective designed to bring art and music into prisons and communities; and touring around the west coast. Her acoustic album Up in the Air was produced in 2010. Find out more at www.michellemcafee.com.
Program Director 
Robin Child is always surrounded by music. She was raised in an instrument-toting family. Between the ages of four and eighteen, she participated in a chorus that toured her home-state of Colorado, writing and performing original music. Robin continues to pursue her passion for banjo-playing and sharing music with people. She is a summer guide at Kennicott Wilderness Guides and is a perpetually bright presence around the Hardware Store.
Meals and Accommodations
All meals will be provided and shared communally. Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary needs and restrictions with advance notice. Primitive camping isavailable at no cost to workshop participants. The private site is located just a short walk away from the Old Hardware Store (WMC headquarters). Those who camp are welcome to store gear and food, borrow bear barrels, and use our rustic shower and other facilities at the Hardware Store. WMC staff will direct you to the campsite and orient you there upon your arrival.
Other lodging options within McCarthy include the full service McCarthy Lodge andLancaster's Backpacker Hotel, located just down the street. The Kennicott River Lodge and Hostel is another great option outside of town; it's a short bicycle ride or twenty minute walk each way. If you bring a vehicle with you, Currant Ridge Cabins is located on the McCarthy Road about three miles from the road's end; it's about a half mile walk between the parking area there and the Old Hardware Store. Free shuttles run between the river and McCarthy on a rotation with limited hours. If you bring a camper in or would otherwise like to camp out with your vehicle, there are two commercial campgrounds near the end of the McCarthy Road that will accomodate you without advance reservations.
Schedule: Participants should plan to arrive in McCarthy in time to get settled and enjoy dinner at 6pm on Friday, June 29th. The workshop ends with lunch and an afternoon music session on Sunday, July 1st. A detailed schedule will be provided with the welcome packet upon registration.
Register: To register for this workshop, please mail in a registration form with a $75 deposit (download as .DOC or .PDF). Balance is due 30 days prior to the workshop start date. Instructions for payment are included on the form. If you have questions or would prefer to pay online with a credit card, email jeremy@wrangells.org or call (907) 244-7717.
Cost:
$195/person if you register by May 1, 2012; $225/person after May 1st. Current WMC Members receive a 10% discount (not applicable to the early bird price). The workshop cost includes meals and optional camping and food storage facilities. Partial workshop scholarships are available; please inquire at info@wrangells.org. Register soon!