Workshop Hours & Programming Schedule

See below for typical workshop session schedules.

 

Studios may not be used outside of regularly scheduled instruction and/or open studio hours. Open studio hours require that at least two people be present within the studio to work. Staff members and instructors will often be found in the studio during evening hours but are not obligated to be present after posted workshop hours and are considered to be off duty.

 

All workshop participants must check out on the last day of their workshop. Overnight accommodation nor dinner is available on the last day of 2- to 5-day workshops.

 

Schedules are subject to change. Special session-specific schedules will be provided by email. Staff and instructors will often be found in studios throughout the evenings but are not obligated to be present outside of posted instruction hours. Open Studios require at least two people be present for safety reasons.

 

Weekly Silent Auctions

These fun, informal weekly auctions feature work by workshop participants, instructors, and Touchstone staff. Participation is optional. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds.

 

Instructor Presentations

New this season! Tuesday evening artist presentations during our 5-day workshops. Be inspired by the incredible talents of our skilled workshop instructors as they share a diverse range of techniques and offer a glimpse into their creative process.

Two- to Five-Day Workshops

Day Prior

(if lodging was purchased for this evening)

 

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Check in at Blaney Lodge

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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner service at the dining hall (available to those who paid in advance)

 

Daily Schedule

 

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Check in at Blaney Lodge (Day 1 Only)

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8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast*

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Workshop instruction

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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch*

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2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop instruction

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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner*

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7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Tuesday only)

Instructor Presentations

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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open Studio Hours

 

*Meal service should be purchased in advance

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Half-Day Workshops

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Check in at Blaney Lodge (Day 1 Only)

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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Workshop instruction**

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**No meal service is available for half-day workshops.

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Youth Workshops

9:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Check in at Blaney Lodge

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10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Workshop instruction***

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2:00 p.m.

Daily Pick-Up

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***Lunch: Youth workshops do not include lunch. Please ensure students bring a bagged lunch to camp each day.

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Date Nights

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Check in at Blaney Lodge

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6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Workshop instruction

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8:30 p.m.

Refreshments and appetizers will be served after Date Nights at the Dining Hall.

Teen Week Workshops

Sunday

 

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Check in at Blaney Lodge

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4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Orientation & icebreaker activities

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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner service at the dining hall

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7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Studio crawl & evening activities

 

Monday – Thursday


8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast service at the dining hall

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshop instruction within studios

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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch service at the dining hall

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2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop instruction within studios

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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner service at the dining hall

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7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Open studio hours & evening activities

 

Friday

 

Follow the morning/early afternoon daily schedule, then participate in studio cleanup as dictated by the instructor. Studios and housing must be vacated, and all Teen Week participants checked out by a parent or guardian at Blaney Lodge by 5:00 p.m.