Schedule

Two to Four Day Intensive workshops

Morning Instruction time begins at 10:00am on the first day and 9:00am each day thereafter. Lunch Break 12:15–1:30 Afternoon Instruction time: 1:30pm–4:30pm (4:00pm on the last day) Dinner Break 6:15–7:15 Studios are open around the clock for your use, except for glass classes which will be scheduled by the instructor.  Instructors show images of their work on the first evening.

Art InDepth Weeklong workshops

The first day begins with registration 4:00-5:30pm with dinner, welcome meeting, and instructors images beginning at 6:15.  Morning instruction is from 9:00am – 12:00pm with afternoon instruction from 2:00-4:30pm (except Wednesday – no afternoon instruction).  It is our goal that studios are open for you to work at your leisure 24 hours a day.  However, due to safety and supervisory concerns, open studio time for some classes may be limited.  Every evening after dinner we have scheduled a variety of special events including a guest speaker, studio tour and movie night.  On Friday Evening we hold the Gala and Auction! - Wine and cheese Gallery Opening starring students’ work from the week, along with an auction.  Saturday is checkout from the dorm rooms by 9:00am with departure after breakfast. 

Lodging & Meals

Accommodations are no-frills dormitory style housing with shared same sex bathrooms. Rooms have one or two twin beds with a shelving unit, bedside table and a place to hang clothes. Rates are listed under each workshop description and are based on double occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available for an extra charge.  The single room fee for two to four day workshops is $35 and the weeklong workshops are $60.  For two to four day classes, meals begin at lunch on the first day and end with lunch on the last day.  For the weeklong classes meals begin at dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.  While we love kids, these workshops and housing during Intensives is for adults only (with the exception of the Intergenerational weekends). Sorry, no pets allowed.

Commuters

People commuting may purchase individual meals.  Lunch is included in the tuition for Art InDepth weeklong commuters.
Breakfast $9.00
Lunch $11.00
Dinner $14.00

Lab Fees

The cost of supplies and materials used in two to four day Workshops is not included in all of the tuitions. Some of the workshops have set Lab Fees which are listed next to the tuition amount and are paid at the time of registration, while other workshops have Lab Fees based on materials used by the entire class as well as by each individual. These lab fees are paid on the last day of the Intensive.  For Art Indepth weeklong workshops, basic materials are included in the tuition.

Registration Fee

There is a once yearly $25 registration fee for two to four day workshops and Art InDepth workshops. This registration fee will only be charged for the first registration in the 2010 calendar year and does not apply to any subsequent registrations in 2010.

Class Size

Class size is limited to 6–12 students in order to allow you lots of workspace, maximum accessibility to equipment, and plenty of personal interaction with instructors.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and mailed, e-mailed or faxed to our business office address. Snow Farm will refund tuition, less a $75 withdrawal fee, for any participant who sends written cancellation of enrollment 30 days before the workshop is scheduled to commence. There will be no tuition refunds for any cancellations less than 30 days before the scheduled date of a workshop because of our obligations to our instructors and housing reservations. There is no return or prorating of fees for early departure from or late arrival to a workshop, regardless of the cause of departure. If it is necessary for Snow Farm to cancel a course for any reason, all registered students will be notified two weeks or earlier before the start date and offered the option of another course during the same Art InDepth week or Intensive, or a full refund of all deposits including the registration fee. Students who are flying should check on enrollment numbers before purchasing airline tickets. Sorry, but we can’t be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets.

Continuing Education Site for Teachers

Snow Farm is an approved Massachusetts Department of Education Professional Development Provider (PDP). All workshops at Snow Farm may be taken for Professional Development credits.

Work Exchange Scholarship Program

Snow Farm offers a very limited number of work exchange scholarships during the workshop season. The Work Exchange Scholarship Program is designed to provide students, who might otherwise not have funds for workshop tuition, with the opportunity to pursue their artistic education by exchanging work hours for workshop tuition.  The program additionally provides Snow Farm with a seasonal work force that accomplishes needed repairs and renovations to our buildings and grounds.

The program works in the following way:

• Eight hours of supervised work earns $100 of workshop tuition.

• All work hours must be completed prior to the start of the workshop.
• If lodging or meals are necessary during the work program or the workshop period, additional hours can be assigned according to need, and on a case by case basis.

The student will be assigned specific projects that are often physically demanding, outdoors, and at heights.  You may be scraping, painting, mowing, hauling garbage...or even washing dishes in the kitchen. You need to be in good shape and full of energy.   You’ll be supervised but will need to be a self-starter and take pride in the work you do.

If the student has specialized skills (IE: electrician, contractor, plumber, etc), special projects may be assigned specific to their skills. Certain jobs do require licensing.

In exchange, the student will be able to participate in workshops taught by some of the craft world’s leading artists, who are innovators in their fields and great teachers.  

It is expected that work exchange students will work diligently and effectively following the guidelines established by their supervisor. It is also expected that all program participants will behave in a mature and professional manner. If work or behavior is not deemed appropriate, the Executive Director retains the right to terminate participation in the work exchange program.

To receive an application please contact the office at either sc@snowfarm-art.org or 413-268-3101.  

You must also include a letter of intent, stating why you feel we should award you a work exchange scholarship along with any skills you may have.  In mid-April, successful applicants will receive notice of their participation and work schedule.

Should you have questions, please contact Pat Bennett at 413-268-3101.