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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.

 

 2026 Summer Workshops

Explore the 2026 Summer Workshops! Select workshops have open seats, please see the How to Apply section for more information.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Open Call

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in session workshops. Except where noted in the workshop descriptions, workshops are open to all levels—from beginners to advanced. Enrollment in each studio is limited. Application is for the entire session. When completing the application form, please indicate your choice of workshop. Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will be accepted.

On-campus housing is limited. If accepted, Haystack will try our best to accommodate housing requests; however, it is not guaranteed.

If you previously applied through the initial 2026 general application and are interested in one of the workshop openings, please email the registrar directly at registrar@haystack-mtn.org.

WORKSHOP OPENINGS:

SESSION 1

  • BLACKSMITHING | Anna Koplik
    Slammers + Tongs: Toolmaking for Blacksmiths

  • CERAMICS | Lynn Duryea + Holly Walker
    The Language of Form + Color

  • FIBER | Rachael Levine
    Dye, Cut, Sew

  • GRAPHICS | Brett Taylor
    Woodblock Printmaking: Embodied Exquisite Corpses

  • METALS | Laura Mochales Matte
    Echoes: Interconnections between Metal and Glass

  • WOOD | Matthew Hebert
    Digital Carving

SESSION 2

  • BLACKSMITHING | Celeste Flores
    Echoes: Interconnections between Metal and Glass

  • CERAMICS | Keith Simpson
    Think Tank: Laboratory for Clay Thinkers

  • GRAPHICS | Taro Takizawa
    Printmaking + Paper Folding!

  • METALS | Zahra Alamjidi
    Works Like A Charm

  • WOOD | Christina Boy
    Benches Build Community

SESSION 3

  • GRAPHICS | Daniela Rivera
    Making a Fresco Painting

  • METALS | Laura Wood
    Enameling: Surface, Texture + Place

SESSION 4

  • CERAMICS | Ibrahim Said
    Egyptian + Islamic Design in Clay: Forms, Drawing, Relief

  • FIBER | Angie Yoojin Kim
    Weaving the Space Between

  • GLASS | Cedric Mitchell
    Handmade Hustler: From Fire to Foundation

  • GRAPHICS | Spookah
    Experimental Papermaking: Sculpting with Dimension, Texture + Relief

  • METALS | Eleanor Ingrid Rose
    Sand Casting for Hardware + Tools

  • WOOD | Wu Hanyen
    Crafting Everyday Tools

SESSION 5

  • CERAMICS | Courtney Martin
    Service, Scale + Intention Through Handbuilding

  • FIBER | Fernanda Gaspar + Adeye Jean-Baptiste
    In the Loop, Off the Loom: Experimental Beadwork

  • GLASS | Christopher Kerr-Ayer
    Tabletop Architecture

  • GRAPHICS | Taylor Wright Rushing
    Word + Image

  • METALS | Mia Kaplan
    Wonder + Play

SESSION 6

  • CERAMICS | Jeremiah Ibarra
    Drawing on the Periphery

  • FAB LAB | Lara Henderson
    Electric Threads

  • FIBER | Stephanie Metz
    Sculptural Needle Felting

  • GLASS | Megan Stelljes
    Get Together

  • METALS | Jessica Calderwood
    Enameling with Depth

  • WRITING | Robert Alan Grand
    New Ways of Seeing: Writing About Craft in Context

OPEN CALL APPLICATION

Open Call applications are submitted through StarRez, Haystack’s new application portal. We encourage applicants to review the Fees & Policies, Summer Workshop Frequently Asked Questions, and StarRez Frequently Asked Questions.

Apply for Open Call

General Application

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in session workshops. Except where noted in the workshop descriptions, workshops are open to all levels—from beginners to advanced. Enrollment in each studio is limited. Applications are reviewed competitively and selections are made to provide:

  • a balance between first-time and past participants

  • a broad geographical distribution of participants

  • a wide range of participants from varied backgrounds and skill levels—from beginners to advanced professionals—who have a clear sense of purpose as to why they want to take the workshop(s) they have selected.

Application is for an entire one-week or two-week session. When completing the application form, please indicate your choice of workshop. Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will be accepted.

Summer workshops are open to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced professionals, unless otherwise noted in the workshop description.

GENERAL APPLICATION

Application Opens: January 6, 2026
Application Closes: February 20, 2026

2026 Application Closed

General Workshop applications are submitted through StarRez, Haystack’s new application portal. We encourage applicants to review the Fees & Policies, Summer Workshop Frequently Asked Questions, and StarRez Frequently Asked Questions.

Haystack Fellowships

The Haystack Fellowship program of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is intended to support individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of approaching craft. The Haystack Fellowship program supports individuals who self-identify as benefiting from the elimination of some of the financial barriers to participation in session workshops by covering tuition, room and board costs, and providing a monetary award. Haystack is able to award fellowships to approximately 25% of summer workshop participants through the generous support of individual donors, foundations, academic institutions, and organizations.

Recognizing obstacles and implicit bias faced by contemporary craftspeople, individuals who are looking to take a risk in their practice, develop as an artist, are at a critical moment in their career, or identify as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

Haystack Fellowship recipients are responsible for travel costs, shop fees, and studio material expenses. Award recipients must be 18 years of age or older. Applications for a Haystack Mountain School of Crafts' Fellowship are considered on merit, and are determined by a juried review each year. In your application, please be specific about your interests and intention for participation in a workshop at Haystack and select the criteria that best matches your eligibility for a Fellowship. Fellowships are not available for Glass workshops.

Selected recipients will be awarded individual Fellowships according to criteria for each fund - it is not necessary to research available opportunities or to apply to a specific named fund.

HAYSTACK FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

Application Opens: January 6, 2026
Application Deadline Extended:
February 2, 2026

2026 Application Closed

Haystack Fellowship applications are submitted through StarRez, Haystack’s new application portal. We encourage applicants to review the Fees & Policies, Summer Workshop Frequently Asked Questions, and StarRez Frequently Asked Questions.

Studio Assistant Fellows

Studio Assistant Fellows (SAs) are working fellowship students who play an important role in assisting the workshop faculty with supervising maintenance, organization, and safety in the studios with a community-oriented focus.

Studio Assistants must be familiar with the equipment, processes, and safety in the studio/workshop to which they are applying. SAs help facilitate and provide resources and support students in their studio, but also serve the entire session cohort. They will balance their time between being a workshop participant and providing basic assistance and safety supervision in the studio in collaboration with the faculty and Haystack staff. While responsibilities as an SA may be demanding during the session, there will be time for personal work and study.

Studio Assistant positions are professional development opportunities through the Haystack Fellowship program, receiving tuition, room and board, and a monetary award. SAs are financially responsible for travel and any studio materials they use during their workshops.

Independent committees of artists are assembled to identify and select Studio Assistant Fellows through a competitive review process.

STUDIO ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Application Opens: January 6, 2026
Application Deadline Extended:
February, 2 2026

2026 Application Closed

Studio Assistant Fellow applications are submitted through SlideRoom. We encourage applicants to review our Fees & Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.

 
 

Thanks to major support from the Windgate Foundation, Haystack has waived applications fees for its summer workshops

 

2026 Fees + Policies

Tuition, Room + Board

Fixed costs for workshop expenses are tuition, room and board, paid in advance. Additional expenses vary depending on individual workshop shop fees and the cost of workshop materials.

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.

2026 SUMMER WORKSHOP RATES

Tuition Session 1–5 Session 6
General Tuition
per session		 $1,575 $842
Glass Tuition
per session		 $2,000 $1,362
Room & Board Session 1-5 Session 6
Double with bath $2,247 $1,220
Quad with bath $2,137 $1,050
Double
near central bath		 $1,386 $814
Triple
near central bath		 $1,050 $576
Dorm
near central bath
(limited availibility)		 $735 $417
Day Student
Individuals choosing to reside off campus at their own expense		 $638 $365
 

Deposits

Upon notification of acceptance into a workshop, a $300 non-refundable deposit for each session is required by April 3, 2026 , and will be applied to tuition, room, and board.

Final Balance

The full balance of tuition, room, and board must be paid no later than 60 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.

Cancellation Policy

When planning and preparing for programs, Haystack devotes substantial time and resources, and vacancies can be difficult to fill.

All cancellations must be made in writing by email (no phone calls please) to registrar@haystack-mtn.org. For cancellations received 60 days before your session begins, a refund less the $300 non-refundable deposit will be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 60 days before the start of your session.

Final dates to cancel and receive a refund:

Session 1 | April 8, 2026

Session 2 | April 22, 2026

Session 3 | May 13, 2026

Session 4 | May 27, 2026

Session 5 | June 10, 2026

Session 6 | June 24, 2026

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 costs. Applicants are encouraged to review the information about Travel Insurance.

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 unforeseen disruptions to travel consider acquiring travel insurance coverage. For more information and plan information, please refer to Travel Insured International’s website.

Shop Fees

Shop Fees cover the cost of materials and supplies used in common in your studio. These costs are the financial responsibility of each participant, including Haystack Fellowship recipients. Shop Fees include supplies your faculty has ordered or provided. Depending on which workshop you are in, Shop Fees can include kiln firing, new glazes made for your workshop, metalsmithing/blacksmithing gas tanks used, coal, cullet, saw blades, sandpaper, any demonstration materials, etc.

A workshop’s estimated maximum Shop Fee will be included on its Student Memo. Haystack calculates these costs specifically for each session to most accurately reflect the amount of supplies used during your workshop. These costs are divided evenly among the workshop participants. Estimated common Shop Fees range from $50 to $250 (2 weeks), and $25 to $200 (1 week). Shop Fees typically do not include the cost of clay, wood, or steel.

Materials

Material costs are not included in the Shop Fees. All workshop participants, including Haystack Fellowship and Studio Assistant Fellowship recipients, are financially responsible for individual amounts of materials used. The Campus Store stocks clay, wood, and steel in the studios. Other materials/supplies are also available for purchase in the Campus 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.

Nondiscrimination Policy & Community Guidelines

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.

Click Here to Read Our Full Community Guidelines

SUMMER WORKSHOP FAQs

Haystack has migrated to a new portal—StarRez—for the General Workshop and Haystack Fellowship applications. For frequently asked questions relating to StarRez, please visit the main FAQ page.

Open Call FAQs

What is Open Call?

Open Call is Haystack’s final round of enrollment for summer workshops. Not all accepted applicants from the initial application period are able to attend, creating openings in workshops. Please see the Open Call section under How to Apply for a list of workshop openings and information on how to submit an application.

Which workshops have openings?

There is no guarantee on which workshops will have open spaces. Some workshops will have multiple openings, some may have only one, and others will have none. The list of workshop openings will be updated throughout the summer.

Is on-campus housing available?

On-campus housing is limited for Open Call. If accepted, we will do our best to accommodate housing requests; however it is not guaranteed. An overview of housing options on campus can be found on the Housing page.

How do I apply for the summer workshops Open Call?

Applications for Open Call are submitted through StarRez, Haystack’s new online portal.

  1. Navigate to StarRez

  2. Select Login if you have an existing StarRez account, or Create New Account if you do not

  3. Select Sessions 1–6 in the navigation menu

  4. Navigate down the page to the Session 1–6 | Open Call Application box and start your application

I already applied. Do I have to apply again for Open Call?

No. If you previously submitted a general application for the 2026 summer workshops and are interested in one of the workshop openings, please email the registrar: registrar@haystack-mtn.org.

What is the deadline for Open Call?

There is no deadline for Open Call. Workshop openings are first come, first served until full.

I submitted an Open Call application. What happens next?

You will receive a notification about the status of your application two (2) weeks from your submission date.

 

Summer Workshops FAQs

How do I attend a workshop?

Anyone interested in attending a workshop will need to submit an application. In the initial application period, all applications are reviewed competitively–see How to Apply for information.

Applications for General Workshops and Fellowships are submitted through StarRez.

Applications for Studio Assistant Fellows are submitted through SlideRoom.

Do you offer financial support to attend workshops?

Yes. Haystack’s fellowship program is a competitive opportunity, supporting individuals participating in summer workshops at the School. Fellowships cover tuition, room, and board, and a monetary award. Fellowship recipients are still responsible for travel, shop fees, and studio materials costs. 

Fellowship recipients receive housing in the Dorms (11-person sleeping cabins, with shared bathhouses)–if an individual wishes to change their housing, they are responsible for the cost difference, see the Housing page for an overview of all housing options. Housing upgrades are requests and not guaranteed.

Can I purchase a workshop as a gift?

Yes and No. Summer Workshops are not first-come, first-serve, all interested individuals must submit an application which is processed through a competitive review. If you are interested in purchasing a workshop as a gift, the recipient would first have to apply and be accepted. If they are accepted into a workshop, you would then be able to pay their fees on their behalf.

What are the housing options?

Haystack has several housing options to meet different needs, an overview of Haystack’s housing options is available on the Housing page. All participants should be prepared to share housing. Housing includes twin beds and a lightweight blanket and pillow are provided. If you have particular physical or mobility concerns, please note these on your application.

  • For General 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.

  • Haystack Fellows and Studio Assistant Fellows are placed in dorm housing. If you wish to upgrade to another housing type please indicate this in the “Housing Upgrade” question in the application. Participants would be responsible for paying for the upgrade. While we make every effort to accommodate participants' housing upgrade, we cannot guarantee it based on availability.

Can I choose my roommate?

If you wish to room with a specific person, you will need to both submit an application and include your request to room together in the “roommate request” question of the application.

I submitted an application, when will I know if I have been accepted or not?

Notifications for your application will be sent by email to the email address you provided in your application.

  • Fellowship Application: February 9, 2026

  • Studio Assistant Fellowship Application: February 9, 2026

  • General Application: March 27, 2026

Can I take two workshops at once?

No. You may only be enrolled in one workshop during a session.

Do I need to be an accomplished artist to attend a Haystack workshop?

No. For each workshop we select a wide range of participants from varied backgrounds and skill levels. Unless otherwise noted in the workshop descriptions, workshops are open to all levels of participants—from beginners to advanced professionals. If you are interested in a beginner-focused program, please see Square ONE, a session created expressly for beginners.

What is a general schedule for a session?

Overview of general schedules for the two week and one week sessions is available below. Haystack’s studios are open 24/7, seven days a week for participants enrolled in that session. For safety, use of certain tools and techniques may be limited outside of regular studio instruction time. Schedules are subject to change and a more detailed schedule will be shared with accepted participants upon their enrollment in a workshop.

For more information about what to expect while at Haystack, please visit the Life at Haystack page.

TWO WEEK SESSIONS
Session 1–5

Week 1

  • Sunday | Arrival Day

  • Monday - Friday 

    • 8:00 AM | Breakfast

    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Studio Session

    • 12:00 PM | Lunch

    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Studio Session

    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 | Free time/Continue working in studio

    • 6:00 PM | Dinner

    • 7:00 PM | Evening Presentations (on select evenings)

  • Saturday & Sunday

    • Free Time

Week 2

  • Monday - Wednesday | Same as Week 1

  • Thursday

    • Morning studio session

    • Afternoon includes paying store tab, cleaning studio, walk-through, & session auction

  • Friday | Departure Day

ONE WEEK SESSION
Session 6

  • Sunday | Arrival Day

  • Monday - Thursday 

    • 8:00 AM | Breakfast

    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Studio Session

    • 12:00 PM | Lunch

    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Studio Session

    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 | Free time/Continue working in studio

    • 6:00 PM | Dinner

    • 7:00 PM | Evening Presentations (on select evenings)

  • Friday

    • Morning studio session

    • Afternoon includes paying store tab, cleaning studio, walk-through, & session auction

  • Saturday | Departure Day