Workshops

2025 Workshops

Touchstone Center for Crafts workshops offer a range of creative experiences for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced makers. Explore 5-day immersive workshops, community classes, and kids’ programming, or try something new with a date night or a Try-It mini workshop. Discover hands-on learning in blacksmithing, ceramics, drawing & painting, glass, metals & jewelry, and other special topics, all taught by expert artists in a supportive studio environment.

Teen Week

JULY 7-11 | 5-DAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY)
AGES 14-17
PLEASE NOTE: While Teen Week was previously listed as ending on Thursday, we’re confirming that the schedule includes Friday as well.

Sharif Bey with Teen Week 2023 participants

NEW! Browse and Filter Workshops

Wood Kiln
Apr 26 - 28
Community Wood Firing (April 26-28) w/ Dan Tomcik & Meghan Burke
$515 Member Tuition
$545 Non-Member Tuition
May 7 - 28
2025 Community Class: Introduction to Wheel Throwing
$250 Tuition (Includes Materials)
Date Night Collage
May 16
Date Night (May 16): Ceramics
$65 Ceramics
Wood Kiln
May 17 - 19
Community Wood Firing (May 17-19) w/ Dan Tomcik & Meghan Burke
$515 Member Tuition
$545 Non-Member Tuition
Date Night Collage
Jun 13
Date Night (June 13): Ceramics
$65 Ceramics
Sharif Bey builds a ceramic vessel
Jun 14
2025 Try It! (Saturday, June 14): Ceramics (Hand Building)
$150 Ceramics (Hand Building)
Jun 16 - 20
Models, Molds, and Casting Clay w/ Daniel Garver
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Jun 21
2025 Clay for Kids (1-Day Workshop): Ages 5-8
$65 Per Child Tuition: Ages 5-8
Jun 21
2025 Clay for Kids (1-Day Workshop): Ages 9-13
$65 Per Child Tuition: Ages 9-13
Jun 23 - 27
Come Dancing w/ Pattie Chalmers
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Jul 14 - 18
Underglaze Image Transfers w/ David Kring
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Date Night Collage
Jul 18
Date Night (July 18): Ceramics
$65 Ceramics
Jul 21 - 25
Intuitive Handbuilding and Surface Decoration w/ Melissa Weiss
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Jul 28 - Aug 1
Hollow Build the Self-Referential Bust w/ Misty Gamble
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Aug 4 - 8
Clay Identity: Sculpting Busts w/ Nathan Murray
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Aug 11 - 15
Thrown and Altered w/ Ray Brown
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Aug 18 - 22
Forms for Soda Fire w/ Bill Wilkey
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Aug 25 - 29
Changing Shapes w/ Stuart Gair
$720 Member Tuition
$750 Non-Member Tuition
Wood Kiln
Sep 5 - 7
Community Wood Firing (Sept 5-7) w/ Dan Tomcik & Meghan Burke
$515 Member Tuition
$545 Non-Member Tuition
Date Night Collage
Sep 12
Date Night (September 12): Ceramics
$65 Ceramics
Wheel Throwing
Sep 13
2025 Try It! (Saturday, September 13): Ceramics (Wheel Throwing)
$150 Ceramics (Wheel Throwing)
Date Night (October 7): Ceramics
$65 Ceramics
Wood Kiln
Oct 18 - 20
Community Wood Firing (Oct 18-20) w/ Dan Tomcik & Meghan Burke
$515 Member Tuition
$545 Non-Member Tuition

Register in advance to guarantee your participation in a workshop.

Workshop enrollment is first-come, first-served, and many fill quickly with waitlists months in advance. Register as early as possible to secure your spot and allow time for planning and materials. Workshops are confirmed or canceled 14 days in advance, based primarily on participant registration.

  • All workshop participants must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise noted.
  • A processing fee of $25 will be added to 2-5 day onsite workshops and community wood firings. 
  • Materials and studio fees are separate from tuition fees and are to be paid in full once finalized (typically two weeks prior to the workshop).

To view a full listing of the Terms and Conditions as part of your enrollment, click here. Please review our updated Health & Safety Guidelines* and Cancellation Policy* prior to registering for any workshop.

*Subject to change based on health regulations and best practices. Registered participants will be notified if changes are made.


Touchstone Center for Crafts prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or association preference. Touchstone Center for Crafts also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to its facilities and programming.