Gathering of Artisans Conference
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August 26-30, 2020
Ridgecrest Conference Center

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Conference Schedule


Gathering of Artisans 2020 will be August 26-30, 2020 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. 

Gathering of Artisans is a weekend focused on helping you ignite your creativity through hand-on learning experiences, worship and collaboration with other artists, and inspiring teaching about creativity and faith. Our time together will be filled with meaningful times of learning and life-giving times of fellowship. Take time during the weekend to breathe in all that the Father has for you!  The schedule options for the weekend are listed below.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
  • 4:00pm - 6pm Check-in for all participants (Conference Registration in Lambdin Hall, Room Key pick-up at Ridgecrest Front Desk in Pritchell)
  • 4:00-6:00 Drop off artwork in the Gallery (Pritchell 1)
  • 6:15pm GOA 2020 Instructor Meeting in Lambdin
  • Dinner on your own (Usually a group goes out together into Black Mountain. Fun!)
Thursday, August 27, 2020
  • 7:15 am Breakfast 
  • 8:00 Drop off artwork in the gallery (Pritchell 1)
  • 8:15 am Check-In at Lambdin for Thursday morning arrivals (Conference Registration at Lambdin Hall)
  • 8:30 am-8:45am Conference Kick-off in Lambdin (all conference participants need to attend)
  • 9:00 am Workshops Begin
  • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
  • 2:00 pm Workshops Resume
  • 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Main Session Q&A Master Artist Panel 
Friday, August 28, 2020
  • 7:15-8:15 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Workshops Begin
  • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
  • 2:00 pm Workshops Resume
  • 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Main Session with Worship & Teaching
Saturday, August 29, 2020
  • 7:15-8:15 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Workshops Begin
  • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
  • 2:00 pm Workshops Resume
  • 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Main Session with Worship & Teaching
Sunday, August 30, 2020
  • 7:15-8:15 am Breakfast
  • 8:30-9:30 am Check-out of accommodations
  • 9:30 am Closing Main Session including communion & impartation time.  You don't want to miss this!
  • 11:30 am Depart  
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