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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Haystack’s summer workshops explore the intersections of craft, art, and design in broad and expansive ways. Nearly all of our workshops are designed for all levels of experience, and regardless of your background there is a place for you here.

 

ALL SUMMER WORKSHOPS

 

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HOW TO APPLY

 

General Applicants

All applications for the summer workshops are submitted online through SlideRoom. Application fees are nonrefundable. Before starting the application process, we encourage applicants to review our Fees & Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in session workshops. Workshops are open to all skill levels, except where noted in workshops descriptions. Enrollment in each studio is limited; Applications is for an entire one-week or two-week session. General Applications are reviewed competitively and selections are based on the need to have:

  • A balance between first-time students and past participants

  • A broad geographical distribution of participants

  • A wide range of students from varied backgrounds and skill levels

GENERAL APPLICATION

Deadline Extended:
March 14, 2024 at 11:59 pm
$60 nonrefundable fee

Application Closed

General applicants will be notified of their application status by April 5.


Fellowships

The Haystack fellowship program is a competitive opportunity, supporting individuals participating in summer workshops at the School, with financial support covering tuition, room, and board (dorm - the cost difference to change to a different cabin is the responsibility of the individual), and a monetary award. Students receiving a fellowship award must be 18 years of age or older. Fellowship students are responsible for travel, shop fees, and studio materials.

Haystack assembles independent committees to select award recipients through a competitive review process. Before starting the application process, we encourage applicants to review our Fees & Policies and Frequently Asked Questions. Please Note: in 2024, fellowship awards are not available for glass workshops.

Fellowship applicants will pay a nonrefundable application fee of $30 at the submission of their SlideRoom application.

FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline: February 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm
$30 nonrefundable fee

Application Closed

Fellowship applicants will be notified of their application status by February 23.


Studio Assistant Fellows

Studio Assistants (SAs - formerly Technical Assistants) must be familiar with equipment, processes, and safety of studios. They assist workshop faculty, connect with Haystack staff, support students, and provide supervision in the studios. SA positions are professional development opportunities through the Haystack fellowship program. Recipients are provided with tuition, room, and board (dorm - the cost difference to change to a different cabin is the responsibility of the individual), plus a monetary award. Studio Assistants must be 18 years of age or older. SAs are financially responsible for travel, shop fees, and any materials they use during their workshops.

Haystack assembles independent committees to select Studio Assistants through a competitive review process. Before starting the application process, we encourage applicants to review our Fees & Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.

Studio Assistant applicants will pay a nonrefundable application fee of $30 at the submission of their SlideRoom application.

OPEN STUDIO ASSISTANT POSITIONS
(Studio | Faculty Name)

Session 1, June 9–21

  • Ceramics | Julia Haft-Candell

  • Metals | Jillian Moore

  • Wood | Vivian Chiu

Session 2, June 23–July 5 

  • Ceramics | Sarah Hussaini

  • Wood | Chloris Lowe

Session 3, July 14 - 26

  • Ceramics | Jennifer Ling Datchuk

  • Graphics | Stephan Hillerbrand

Session 4, July 28–August 9

  • Ceramics | Nathan Williver

  • Glass | Anna Lehner

  • Metals | April Wood

Session 5, August 11–23

  • Ceramics | Victoria Ashley Shaheen

  • Glass | Davin K. Ebanks

  • Graphics | Lanecia A. Rouse

Session 6, August 25 - 31

  • Ceramics | Malene Djenaba Barnett

  • Glass | Christa Westbrook

  • Graphics | Jenny Brillhart

  • Wood | Kate Hawes

STUDIO ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Deadline: February 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm
$30 nonrefundable fee

Application Closed

Studio Assistant Fellows applicants will be notified of their application status by February 23.

Please note: this application is only for the Studio Assistant Fellows opportunity, not Fab Lab Studio Assistants.


Fab Lab Studio Assistants

For the first time in 2024, Haystack will accept applications for the new role of Fab Lab Studio Assistants. 

The Fab Lab Studio Assistant (FLSA) is an opportunity for professional development, working alongside Haystack staff and supporting the Fab Lab Resident Artists in the Fab Lab, as well as supporting workshop instructors and students with projects and activities. FLSAs provide lab supervision during sessions and must be very familiar with the equipment and processes of the Haystack Fab Lab and digital fabrication. 

Fab Lab Studio Assistants provided room & board, travel support, and a monetary award. They are responsible for shop fees and studio materials. FLSAs are selected through a competitive review process. Before applying, we strongly encourage reviewing the Workshop Fees & Policies. All applications must be submitted online through the Google Form.

FAB LAB STUDIO ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Deadline: February 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Application Closed

Fab Lab Studio Assistant Fellows applicants will be notified of their application status by February 23.

Please note: this application is only for the Fab Lab Studio Assistant opportunity, not Studio Assistant Fellows applicants.

Fees & Policies

Tuition, Room & Board

Fixed costs for workshop expenses are tuition, room and board, paid in advance, and will be invoiced prior to the start of each session. Additional expenses vary depending on individual workshop shop fees and the cost of workshop materials (see section below).

For general workshop applicants, when indicating your preference for housing, be sure to include your first and second choices on your application. While we make every effort to accommodate participants' first housing choice, we cannot guarantee it based on availability.

Meals costs are included in all Room & Board rates, including Day Student rate—meals are never a separate or pro-rated cost. There are no exceptions.

Tuition Session 1–5 Session 6
General Tuition
per session
$1,415 $755
Glass Tuition
per session
$1,880 $1,022
Room & Board Session 1-5 Session 6
Double with bath $2,020 $1,120
Quad with bath $1,920 $962
Double
near central bath
$1,245 $747
Triple
near central bath
$800 $445
Dorm
near central bath
limited availibility
$610 $350
Day Student $555 $335
 

DEPOSITS

Upon notification of acceptance into a workshop, a $150 non-refundable deposit for each session is required by April 12, which will be applied to tuition, room and board.

FINAL BALANCE

The full balance of tuition, and room and board must be paid no later than 45 days prior to the start of a given session. Participants will forfeit their workshop spot if the full balance is not made by the payment deadline. For Session 1, the full balance is due by April 25.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be made in writing by mail or email (no phone calls please) to the Registrar at registrar@haystack-mtn.org. For cancellations received 45 days before your session begins, a refund less the $150 non-refundable deposit will be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 45 days before the start of your session.

Final dates to cancel and receive a refund:

Session 1 | April 25

Session 2 | May 9

Session 3 | May 30

Session 4 | June 13

Session 5 | June 27

Session 6 | July 11

If it becomes necessary for Haystack to cancel a workshop for any reason, students will be notified and a full refund of tuition, room and board will be issued.

In the event of any type of cancellation, Haystack is not responsible for refunding airline tickets or other travel expenses.

*All applicable refunds are made by check within 21 business days from notice of cancellation.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has partnered with Travel Insured International to provide travel insurance coverage to interested participants. Haystack recommends that participants with concerns about refunds for cancellations or disruptions to travel consider acquiring travel insurance coverage. For more information and plan information, please refer to Travel Insured International’s website.

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Shop Fees

Studio Estimated Shop Fee Range
Blacksmithing $40-$150
Ceramics $30-$150
Fiber $10-$200
Glass $60-$135
Graphics $50-$200
Metals $25-$170
Wood $25-$150
Writing (1-week) $0-$15
 

Shop fees cover the cost of supplies used in common in your studio; please see the shop fee table for cost estimates for each studio. These costs are the financial responsibility of each participant, including Fellowship students and Studio Assistant Fellows. Shop fees include workshop supplies your faculty has ordered or supplied. Depending on the workshop, fees can include kiln firing, new glazes made for your workshop, gas, coal, cullet, sawblades, sandpaper, any demonstration materials, etc.

Haystack calculates shop fees at the end of each session to most accurately reflect the amount of supplies used during your workshop. These costs are then divided evenly among the workshop participants. Shop fees do not include the materials students purchase separately (see material fees below).

For participants that use the Fab Lab, there is a one-time shop fee of $25 for use of tools and equipment.


Material Fees

Material Fees are not included as part of shop fees. All workshop participants—including Fellowship students, Studio Assistant Fellows, and Fab Lab Studio Assistants—are financially responsible for individual amounts of materials used. The campus store stocks clay, wood, and steel in the studios, as well as a variety of Fab Lab specific materials. Other materials/supplies are also available for purchase in the store. A student memo and prep sheet detailing the workshop supplies and other personal items you will need to bring from home will be emailed upon enrollment in a workshop.


Academic Credit

Academic credit for workshops is available through arrangements Haystack has with the University of Southern Maine and Maine College of Art & Design. Undergraduate or graduate credits are available through the University of Southern Maine, and undergraduate credits only are available through the Maine College of Art & Design.

If interested in earning college credit contact please contact your school and notify Haystack prior to your arrival.


COVID-19 Guidelines & Policies

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

As of May 1st, 2023, Haystack is no longer requiring all residential program participants to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccination. 

HEALTH SCREENING

Should you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms while at Haystack, we will require you take a rapid test, and if it comes back positive you will be asked to self-quarantine for 5 days if asymptomatic (or if your symptoms are resolving) and remain fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, followed by 5 days of required masking around others to minimize the risk of infection. Tests will be available at the store for you to purchase ($10 each) if you did not bring your own. 

MASKING & FACE COVERING

Masking indoors will be at the discretion of individual participants. Given the changing advice around COVID-19, our policies are subject to change. Haystack will not be providing masks to participants, so if you do choose to mask please make sure to bring your own. 

DINING & FOOD SERVICE

All meals will be served indoors with optional outdoor seating. We encourage all participants to sanitize their hands, either by washing or by using hand sanitizer, before entering the dining hall. 

IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE STAY HOME!

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or believe you are at an elevated risk of exposure, please stay home. It is not safe to come to Haystack until at least 5 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or a positive test. Additionally, you must be asymptomatic or remain fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. 

POTENTIAL CASES

If, at any time during your stay at Haystack, you experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19, or have any other reason to suspect that you may be infected, please immediately quarantine in your cabin and notify the staff member on call. Haystack will have self-administered rapid tests available on campus for those experiencing symptoms. These will be available at the store for you to purchase ($10 each) if you did not bring your own. Individuals who test positive must self-quarantine for 5 days if asymptomatic (or if their symptoms are resolving) and remain fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, followed by 5 days of required masking around others to minimize the risk of infection.

If an individual tests positive, Haystack staff will facilitate quarantining and/or coordinating leaving campus and assess the level of risk to others. In the event of any type of cancellation, Haystack is not responsible for refunding airline tickets or other travel-related costs.


Community Guidelines & Nondiscrimination Policy

Everyone coming to Haystack commits to a culture in which all members feel personally safe, listened to, valued, and treated with fairness. Gathering together is an intentional act and a reciprocal process, with every individual sharing responsibility to contribute positively to the community. A shared understanding of our common goals is how we create community.

The campus and programs foster a culture of generosity, investigation, and exchange through the exploration of new ideas in a supportive and inclusive community. We serve an ever-changing group of makers and thinkers, working and learning alongside one another while exploring the intersections of craft, art, and design in broad and expansive ways.

Studio culture is central to the Haystack experience. Individuals must be respectful of shared space and resources, equipment, tools and materials, personal space, and follow the School’s safety and community guidelines at all times. It is essential that individuals listen to others and consider multiple perspectives, including in group discussions.

Haystack is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identification, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, or veteran status. All are welcome.