Writers’ Studio

Instructor

Mary Hall Surface

The Writing Program invites participants to find inspiration in the landscape and character of a region known for attracting generations of writers and artists.

Participants will reflect on a range of writings by authors such as John Steinbeck and Virginia Woolf and paintings by artists like John Singer Sargent and M.C. Escher that capture the singular beauty and history of Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and more. The key themes and perspectives of these writings and art works will offer vivid prompts crafted by the instructor for the participants’ own creative and reflective writing.

Participants will tour many of the places that inspired writers and artists of the past, writing in gardens, lemon tree groves and cafes as they respond to the landscape, architecture and art that surrounds them. An informal reading for course participants and guests will conclude the session.

Tuition & Accommodations

The cost for Tuition & Accommodations is listed as one total fee, which includes six days of writing sessions with class-based excursions, two receptions, and all festival activities.

The meal plan provides daily dinners. We recommend this option as participants and faculty dine together, including when festival concerts are held in locations outside Maiori.

Excursions & Activities

Enhance your festival experience and enjoyment of the Amalfi Coast by taking advantage of the following available excursions and activities.

How to Apply

• Application deadline

  April 15, 2024

• Registration fee

  (non-refundable)
  $45

• Deposit

  (refundable in case of cancellation)
  $350
• Application form

1. Complete the online application form.

   • If you wish to register by mail, print and fill out the form.

2. Pay registration fee and deposit either electronically via PayPal* or by mail.

   • If paying by mail, enclose a check made out to Center for Musical Studies and send to:

     Center for Musical Studies
     724 Chesapeake Ave.
     Silver Spring, MD 20910

3. Applications are accepted until spaces are filled. Your participation in the program may not be considered confirmed until deposits are accepted by Center for Musical Studies and you have received a formal confirmation notification.

4. Balance of payment is due upon receipt of invoice, approximately 60 days before departure. Pay electronically via PayPal* or by mail using instructions above.

* Please note: A 4% service fee will be added to your total balance to cover the processing charges for online payment (Fee is 4.8% for foreign transactions, i.e. outside of the U.S.)

Cancellation Policy & Refunds

All cancellations must be made in writing by email. Phone calls or phone messages are not accepted.

If the festival is cancelled for any reason by the Amalfi Coast Music & Arts Festival, a full refund will be given, less the registration fee.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for your protection in case of cancellation or trip interruption. No refunds are available for partial use of program.

The price of the program was established December 30, 2023, and may be subject to change due to significant currency fluctuation or inflation, taxes, surcharges imposed, and fare increases due to international political situations or natural disasters. Registrants will be notified by May 15, 2024 if the price increases and may withdraw without penalty if there is more than a 5% increase.

Deposit and tuition payment refunds are made according to the following schedule: