Open Door Weekend Workshop

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Housing: On-campus housing options available (double, quad, dorm, or day student)Full-time commitment

Who Can Apply: Maine residents age 18 and over who reside in Maine for more than 9 months of the year (selected via lottery)
The Focus: Intensive three-day workshop in one of seven craft disciplines: blacksmithing, ceramics, fab lab, fiber, graphics, metals, or wood carving
Cost: Tuition $440 + Room & Board $55–$250 (meals included); day student option available
Key Requirements: Complete StarRez account profile; submit application through StarRez portal by August 14, 2026

DeadlineFriday, August 14, 2026

Application fee$0

Cost to attendTuition $440 + Room & Board $55–$250 (day student to double with bath)

DurationThree-day weekend

Program datesOct 9, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026

LocationDeer Isle, ME

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesAll Stages

Disciplinesblacksmithing, metalsmithing, wheel throwing, 3D printing with bio-based materials, bead embroidery, papermaking, wire sculpture, fiber techniques, wood carving

Age range18–

Application notesApplications submitted through StarRez portal. New users must complete account profile for application to appear. Returning users must review and update profile. Housing preference (first and second choice) indicated on application; first choice not guaranteed based on availability. Payment deadline August 28, 2026; participants forfeit spot if balance unpaid. Cancellation policy: refund minus $100 fee if cancelled by September 11; no refunds after September 12.

Contactregistrar@haystack-mtn.org

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Haystack Mountain School of Crafts