Touchstone’s Weekend Craft Getaways! Immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience at our beautiful, 150-acre wooded campus in the Laurel Highlands, 60 miles south of Pittsburgh. Affordable lodging and meals available.

Choose from 25 weekend workshops (2 or 3 days) for beginner to advanced artists in six different art studios including blacksmithing, ceramics, drawing/painting, glass, metals/jewelry, and more.

A limited number of scholarships may still be available for members of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, or veterans, caregivers, and adult family members. Call 724-329-1370 or email info@touchstonecrafts.org for information.

Craft an unforgettable experience!

WEEKEND 5: SEPTEMBER 24-26 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)
Blacksmithing: ‘The Hand-Forged Knife’ - Instructor: Jared Ondovchik
Ceramics: ‘Clothing the Vessel’ - Instructor: Sam Briegel
Ceramics: ‘Community Wood Firings’ - Instructors: Meghan Burke & Daniel Tomcik
Drawing/Painting: ‘Acrylic Adventures’ - Instructor: Carolyn Pierotti
Glass: ‘Designing it Wright’ - Instructor: Isaac Beachy
Metals/Jewelry: ‘Basic Bling’ - Instructor: Elizabeth Tokoly

SEE ALSO:

WEEKEND 1: AUGUST 27-29 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)
Blacksmithing: ‘(Up)Setting the Bar: Forged Beverage Utensils’ - Instructor: Makena Henriksen
Ceramics: ‘From Slab to Fab: Lidded Boxes’ - Instructor: Jen Allen
Ceramics: ‘Community Wood Firings’ - Instructors: Meghan Burke & Daniel Tomcik
Metals/Jewelry: ‘Picture in Picture in Picture’ - Instructor: Andrew Kuebeck
Special Topics: ‘All Wired Up!’ - Instructor: Lindsay K. Gates
Special Topics: ‘Micro Mosaic Alchemy: Making Jewelry with Hot Glass and Cold Rocks’ - Instructor: Rachel Sager

WEEKEND 2: SEPTEMBER 3-4 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)
Blacksmithing: ‘FUNdamentals of Blacksmithing’ - Instructor: Jody Best
Ceramics: ‘From Mud to Mugs: An Introduction to Pottery’ - Instructor: Anthony DeRosa
Drawing/Painting: ‘Learning to See as an Artist’ - Instructor: Ron Donoughe

WEEKEND 3: SEPTEMBER 10-12 | 3-DAY (SAT-MON)
Blacksmithing: ‘Out of Your Element’ - Instructor: Elizabeth Brim
Ceramics: ‘Figurative Gestures’ - Instructor: Mac McCusker
Drawing/Painting: ‘CAD for Craft’ - Instructor: Brian Ferrell
Metals/Jewelry: ‘Set It!’ - Instructor: Everett Hoffman

WEEKEND 4: SEPTEMBER 17-18 | 2-DAY (SAT-SUN)
Blacksmithing: ‘Fire Tools, Forged by Design’ - Instructor: John Rais
Ceramics: ‘Staying Centered: Introduction to Wheel Throwing’ - Instructor: Julia Castor
Drawing/Painting: ‘Watercolor Success!’ - Instructor: Dean Simpson
Glass: ‘Glass Flameworking Weekend’ - Instructor: Leslie Kaplan
Metals/Jewelry: ‘Contemporary Chains’ - Instructor: Katie Rearick 

Register early! Some workshops are full with a waitlist. If space is not available in your desired workshop, please sign up for the waitlist and you will be notified if openings become available.