pictured: artwork by Addison de Lisle, Benjamin Lambert, Michael Mangiafico, Stacy Rodgers, William Pfahl, Erin Carlson

WEEKEND CRAFT GETAWAYS

Craft Your Weekend at Touchstone Center for Crafts – just a short drive from Pittsburgh!

Immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience on our beautiful, 150-acre wooded campus. Choose from 30 workshops, scheduled over 6 weekends, each spanning 2 to 3 days, in 6 distinct studios.

 

PLEASE REGISTER AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
If space is not available in your desired session, sign up for the waitlist and you will be notified if openings become available.
CALL 724-329-1370 IF ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

 

Craft an unforgettable experience!

2023 Tuition Prices:
2-Day Workshops: $360 Member | $390 Non-Member
3-Day Workshops: $470 Member | $500 Non-Member
14 and Older Weekend (2-Days - Includes Lunch):
$396 Member | $426 Non-Member
Plus processing fee and materials & studio fees.
See Workshop pages for more information.

PREVIOUS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

AUGUST 26-28 | 3-DAYS (SAT-MON)

BLACKSMITHING

Jared Ondovchik Assorted Knives

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Hammer, Draw, Twist, & Scroll
Instructor: Glenn Horr

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

CERAMICS

Sam Briegel Handmade Cups

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Turn Up the Volume: Altering Slabs and Hollow Forms
Instructor: Benjamin Lambert

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

GLASS

Isaac Beachy Semi Circle Window

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Glass Beadmaking and More
Instructor: Joy Knepp

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

METALS/JEWELRY

Jared Ondovchik Assorted Knives

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Ring a Day

Instructor: Stacy Rodgers

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

PAINTING/DRAWING

Sam Briegel Handmade Cups

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

A Sense of Color and Light
Instructor: Rita Haldeman

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Isaac Beachy Semi Circle Window

AUG 26-28 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Felted, Beaded, and Flat Tapestry Crochet
Instructor: Carol Ventura

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SEPTEMBER 2-3 | 2-DAYS (SAT-SUN) LABOR DAY WEEKEND

BLACKSMITHING

Makena Henriksen Bar Tools

SEP 2-3 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Forging Stainless Steel Spoons & Ladles
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

CERAMICS

Jen Allen Blue Eyes Ceramic Box

SEP 2-3 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Exploring Raku Firing
Instructor: Dan Kuhn

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

glass

Andrew Kuebeck Brooch

SEP 2-3 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Pulling Colorful Glass Cane to Make Marbles and Beads
Instructor: Michael Mangiafico

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

metals/jewelry

Rachel Sager Mosaic Ring

SEP 2-3 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Experimental Enameling on Steel
Instructor: Sharon Massey

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Lindsay Gates Wire Sculpture

SEP 2-3 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Needle Felt Basics: A Flock of Feathered Friends
Instructor: Erin Carlson

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SEPTEMBER 9-11 | 3-DAYS (SUN-MON)

BLACKSMITHING

Rachel Sager Mosaic Ring

SEP 9-11 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Leaf it to Me: Botanical Candlesticks
Instructor: Addison de Lisle

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

CERAMICS

Lindsay Gates Wire Sculpture

SEP 9-11 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Intro to Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Liana Agnew

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

metals/jewelry

Rachel Sager Mosaic Ring

SEP 9-11 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Bezels Big and Small
Instructor: Molly Shulman

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

PAINTING/DRAWING

Lindsay Gates Wire Sculpture

SEP 9-11 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Figure Drawing
Instructor: William Pfahl

Intermediate Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

Ages 14 and older: SEPTEMBER 16-17 | 2-DAYS (SAT-SUN)

During this exciting weekend of workshops, all classes are open to ages 14 and up! Workshop tuition includes lunch, both Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 16-17). NO LODGING is available on campus for this weekend (Sept. 16-17). Click for suggestions for off-campus lodging.

glass

John Rais Firey Fire Tools

SEP 16-17 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN) | AGES 14 AND UP

Bless Yourself!
Instructor: Isaac Beachy

All Levels – Ages 14 and up
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

METALS & JEWELRY

Katie Rearick Necklace

SEP 16-17 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN) | AGES 14 AND UP

Jewelry for Everyone
Instructor: Jim Bové

No Experience/Beginner Level – Ages 14 and Up
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BLACKSMITHING

Julia Castor Pottery

SEP 16-17 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN) | AGES 14 AND OLDER

Introduction to Blacksmithing
Instructor: Andy Upright

All Levels - Ages 14 and Up
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

ceramics

SEP 16-17 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN) | AGES 14 AND UP

Coils, Pinches, Slabs! OH MY! Handbuilding 101
Instructor: Liz Wells

All Levels – Ages 14 and Up
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SEPTEMBER 23-25 | 3-DAYS (sun-mon)

BLACKSMITHING

Jared Ondovchik Assorted Knives

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Forging Tiny Hammers
Instructor: Nathanael Weiss

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

CERAMICS

Sam Briegel Handmade Cups

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Zoomorphic Clay
Instructor: Natalia Arbelaez

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

GLASS

Isaac Beachy Semi Circle Window

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Introduction to Fused Glass
Instructor: SaraBeth Post

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

METALS/JEWELRY

Jared Ondovchik Assorted Knives

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Asymmetrical Raising: Thinking Outside the Circle
Instructor: Logan Woodle

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

PAINTING/DRAWING

Sam Briegel Handmade Cups

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Placement and Design for the Human Body
Instructor: Sara Eve Rivera-Federoff

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Isaac Beachy Semi Circle Window

SEP 23-25 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)

Tooled Leather Bag
Instructor: Deb Mackie

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 | 2-DAYS (sat-sun)

BLACKSMITHING

Makena Henriksen Bar Tools

SEP 30-OCT 1 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Traveling Utensil Set
Instructor: Rachel Kedinger

No Experience/Beginner
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Limited space may still be available. Call 724-329-1370 to check availability.

CERAMICS

Jen Allen Blue Eyes Ceramic Box

SEP 30-OCT 1 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Art of the Sip
Instructor: Garick Tai-Lee

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

METALS/JEWELRY

Andrew Kuebeck Brooch

SEP 30-OCT 1 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Flex Shaft Lapidary: Altering Stones & Creating Bezel Settings
Instructor: Erika Broas

Beginner/Intermediate Levels 
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Limited space may still be available. Call 724-329-1370 to check availability.

PAINTING/DRAWING

Rachel Sager Mosaic Ring

SEP 30-OCT 1 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Painting from Your Imagination
Instructor: Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer

No Experience/Beginner Level
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Lindsay Gates Wire Sculpture

SEP 30-OCT 1 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)

Introduction to Pysanky
Instructor: Jennifer Fleszar

All Levels
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This workshop is no longer open for enrollment.