Alan Bray’s painting workshop, 2018

Intensive Summer Workshops

Each summer, Monson Arts programs a variety of one-week intensive workshops at our facilities which provide an ideal environment to focus on learning and studio work. Taught by instructors renown in their field, these classes are designed to give participants unhindered time where they don’t have to think about anything other than making. Monson Arts provides all meals and the option of housing right in town within walking distance to all of our facilities. The studios are open 24 hours.

A typical workshop includes 10-15 participants and we are able to host two workshops at a time in our facilities. Sessions begin with dinner on Sunday night and conclude with lunch on Friday. Workshops are open to anyone 18 or older and working at any level from beginners to advanced professionals. Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis.

**2021 Summer Workshop Update**

We are pleased to announce that plans are currently in place to be able to run our summer workshop sessions this year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We have modified our regular format to keep workshop sizes smaller, maintain as much distance as possible between participants, and provide safe housing options and meal service.

Anna Hepler’s sculpture workshop, 2019

For health and safety, we are only able to offer private room accommodations in shared housing. Housing assignments will be made to spread participants out as much as possible to ensure comfort in terms of common spaces like kitchens and bathrooms. All houses have at least two full baths. If you do not need housing you may attend as a day student at a reduced rate. All meals are included and will be served in to-go boxes provided by the Quarry restaurant. Fees for materials and supplies will vary for each workshop and in general range from $25-$100. A deposit payment of $250 is required at the time of registration with full payment for all summer workshops due by April 30.

While there is much that is unknown about what the coming months may bring, please know that we are proceeding with much care, flexibility, and optimism that we can still provide a valuable workshop experience. If for any reason we need to cancel, a full refund will be provided to all registered participants.

Browse our 2021 Summer Workshop catalog below. Online registration is now open! With more limited availability we expect these workshops to fill up fast. If you are unable to register because a workshop is full, please reach out to us about being on the waitlist. Placements from the waitlist will be made on a first-come first-served basis as well.