The Road Scholar Crafts Week at Snow Farm: Wood Turning

Massachusetts

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Would a week of wood turning at historic Snow Farm be something you “pine” for? Then join experts and fellow Road Scholars to learn about and create your own wood-turned objects.

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Program No. 8979RJ

Length

7 days

Starts at

820

7 days

6 nights

17 meals

6B 5L 6D

Williamsburg, MA.

At a Glance

Join us for an exclusive, Road Scholar-only week of creativity at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg, MA! Focus on the fundamental cutting techniques for two basic types of woodturning: spindle and bowl-turning. Work up to creating turned vessels, bowls, objects or tools, like a bud vase, mallet, rolling pin or purely abstract works of art. Create an heirloom out of a beautiful piece of wood, and finish the week with a self-selected project. We’ll cap off the week with a student art show and wine-and-cheese reception!

Small Group

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 10 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you'll ...

In the heart of the picturesque Berkshire foothills, learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist.
Savor the culinary delights of the Snow Farm kitchen as you enjoy meals prepared with organic and natural foods, topped off with delicious homemade breads and desserts.
Studio explorations at the beginning and end of the week offer an exciting look at the progress of student artists who are participating in other workshops.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

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7 days

6 nights

17 meals

6 B 5 L 6 D

DAY

Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Class

Williamsburg, MA.

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Afternoon: 4:00 - 5:30 PM- Registration and room assignments

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in dining hall. Our kitchen is a real focal point of Snow Farm. We have great natural foods and serve a variety of delicious menus — vegetarian dishes, chicken, and fish. We think you’ll love our home-baked breads and desserts (nothing from a mix!) Our salad bar features a bounty of fresh veggies, and tea, coffee, and water is available throughout the day.

Evening: After dinner, join us for a Welcome/Orientation meeting int he dining hall followed by presentations from our resident artists and instructors.

DAY

Morning & Afternoon Instruction, Studio Visit, Open Studio

Williamsburg, MA.

B,L,D

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Activity note: The studio tour involves walking short distances and standing for 30- 45 minutes.

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00-12:00 PM - Begin your formal instruction in the studio with our expert instructors, and get a handle on the materials, techniques and projects you’ll work on this week.

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Join us for an inspiring evening stroll around campus! We’ll stop at each studio for a brief presentation on what each workshop covers, and get a look at the student projects that are in progress. Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

Morning & Afternoon Instruction, Local Artist Presentation

Williamsburg, MA.

B,L,D

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Enjoy an illustrated talk and discussion led by a local guest artist in our dining hall. Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

Morning Instruction, Afternoon Free Time & Open Studio Time

Williamsburg, MA.

B,L,D

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: Free afternoon and evening. You may use this extra time to work in the studio, or take the opportunity to explore the surrounding area which is rich with museums, outdoor activities and great restaurants. A licensed massage therapist is available on site by appointment.

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: This is a free evening to relax or to explore on your own. Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

Morning & Afternoon Instruction, Video Night, Open Studio

Williamsburg, MA.

B,L,D

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30 - 4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Join us for video night in the dining hall, including all the popcorn you can eat! Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

Morning Instruction, Complete Projects, Art Show & Auction

Williamsburg, MA.

B,L,D

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30 - 4:00 PM - Complete your projects and help in studio cleanup! Share your art during a gallery show of student work and enjoy a wine and cheese reception at 5:00 PM.

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Take part in a live auction of art works that includes donations from instructors and participants, as well as class projects or collaborative pieces.

DAY

Program Concludes

Williamsburg, MA.

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - Departure

Meals

17 Meals

6 Breakfasts

5 Lunches

6 Dinners

The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt

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Aug 28, 2016 - Sep 03, 2016

Aug 28, 2016 - Sep 03, 2016

Snow Farm:The New England Craft Program

6 nights

Williamsburg

You will be housed in one of a cluster of small living modules designed by a local architect. Accommodations at Snow Farm are rustic and pleasing but basic and spare. Each of our four living modules consists of a series of bedrooms opening onto a “corridor” which is essentially a roofed deck that is open to the outside at either end. Each module has its own centrally located bathroom unit which is shared with a number of other participants. The bathroom unit contains toilet stalls, sinks and hot showers and is accessed from the open corridor. One dormitory is mixed gender with two bathroom units, one for males and one for females. The bedrooms are arranged as doubles (or you may have registered for a single) with 2 comfortable twin-sized beds, a shelf unit and wall pegs for storing and hanging clothes—there is no dresser, closet, carpet, or chair. Each participant is provided with bed linens, towels, and blankets. Our facility is a blend of historic 200-year-old farm buildings and contemporary accommodations. Our professionally equipped studios are housed in both original and new buildings. Located in a beautiful pastoral setting Snow Farm is a special place; our setting is peaceful and inspirational with a variety of bird life, lakes nearby for swimming, hiking trails and historic New England all around us. Our own 1750 farmhouse is one of the oldest houses in the town of Williamsburg and historic Old Deerfield Village is only a short drive away. Snow Farm is a special place where students can come for inspiration and rejuvenation while learning a craft from master craftspeople.

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