Touchstone Center for Crafts

Pennsylvania’s Premier Craft School

724-329-1370
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Workshop Hours & Programming Schedule

Daily Workshop Schedules

(All schedules subject to change.)
Session-specific schedules will be provided in your confirmation email. 

5-, 3-, and 2-Day Workshops

Day Prior
(if lodging on campus this evening)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Check in at the Gallery in Blaney Lodge
—
 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner in Dining Hall*
 

Daily Schedule

8:00 am – 8:45 am
Check in at the Gallery in Blaney Lodge (on Day 1)
—
 8:00 am – 8:45 am
Breakfast in Dining Hall*
—
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Workshop Instruction
—
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Dining Hall*
—
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop Instruction
—
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner in Dining Hall*
—
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Studio Hours**

Last Day

Studio must be cleaned and vacated by 5 p.m.; all students must be checked out by 5:15 p.m. or (with additional paid evening accommodations) the following morning by 10 a.m.

Studios may not be used outside of regularly scheduled instruction &/or open studio hours.

1-Day Workshops

Day Prior
(if lodging on campus this evening)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Check in at the Gallery in Blaney Lodge

Day of Workshop
(Saturday or Sunday)

8:00 am – 8:45 am
Check in at the Gallery in Blaney Lodge
—
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop Instruction
—
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Dining Hall*
—
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop Instruction

Studio must be cleaned and vacated by 5 p.m.; all students must be checked out by 5:15 p.m. or (with additional paid evening accommodations) the following morning by 10 a.m.

Studios may not be used outside of regularly scheduled instruction.

Teen Week Workshops 

Sunday

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Check in at the Gallery in Blaney Lodge
—
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Orientation
—
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner in Dining Hall*
—
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Studio Crawl

Monday – Thursday
(additional activities may be added)

8:00 am – 8:45 am
Breakfast in Dining Hall*
—
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop Instruction
—
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Dining Hall*
—
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop Instruction
—
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner in Dining Hall*
—
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Studio Hours**

Friday
(8 am – 2 pm same as previous days)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio Wrap-up
—
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Student Show & Tell / Checkout
—
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner in Dining Hall (add-on item)

Studios may not be used outside of regularly scheduled instruction &/or open studio hours.

* Refer to meals section/your invoice for details on what meals are included with meal packages for your session.
** Open Studio Hours require that at least two students be present 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.

Touchstone Center for Crafts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance excellence in the arts and crafts by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design, and innovative expression.

Touchstone Center for Crafts stands in solidarity with the Black community and condemns all acts of racism, discrimination, and senseless violence. We firmly believe that everyone has a right to dignity, respect, and equality without fear. As an organization, we commit to listen and learn and to grow. We will continue to work to empower people to use art as a means of expression, a way to build community, and a powerful voice for change.

Saturday, September 26th
11am – 4pm

Touchstone’s First
Virtual Open House

Visit touchstoneopenhouse.org

In light of the current COVID-19 concerns and need for social distancing, Touchstone’s staff is working a rotating mix of office hours and remote work until further notice. Office voicemail: 724-329-1370 will be checked daily. Staff members can be reached by email: info@touchstonecrafts.org.

Our offices and campus remain closed to the public. Please follow our social media: Facebook and Instagram, and check out our digital offerings on the Virtual Events page. Thank you for your patience as we take precautions for the health and safety of our staff and community.