According to the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau spokesperson Stephanie Burdo, many of the workshops offered explore the natural and cultural nuances of the region.  Several workshops study the landscape through the perspective of canvas or lens. Other workshops deal with arts and crafts, while still others will focus on various outdoor activities.

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Descriptions of all the workshops offered during the Colors of Chautauqua can be found on the Chautauqua County Visitors’ Bureau website calendar as well as in a downloadable version of the program guide. Both are available at http://www.tourchautauqua.com. Registration information is also available online or by calling 866-908-4569.

On Thursday, Stephanie Burdo of the visitors bureau and Delana Rupp of JCC’s Continuing Education Department were on WRFA’s Community Matters program to discuss the Chautauqua in June Festival. Burdo offered details on how the festival got started, saying it was based off of the branding label “Chautauqua County: The World’s Learning Center.”

The learning festival will feature a variety of courses from dozens of local participants and covering a wide array of programming, including the arts, culture, the outdoors, and even culinary. Prices for the workshops start at $45 apiece.

In addition to JCC, other agencies assisting with Chautauqua in June are the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Chautauqua Institution, SUNY Fredonia and a number of other area businesses and attractions.

Participants can register for various workshops online or request a program guide at http://www.tourchautauqua.com.