A Craft-Focused Summer Camp in the Berkshire Hills—But Make It for Adults
If you’ve ever daydreamed of attending an art-focused, all-inclusive “summer camp” for grown-ups, this is your wake-up call. Register today for an immersive craft workshop at Snow Farm.
A Craft-Focused Summer Camp in the Berkshire Hills—But Make It for Adults
In the foothills of Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains, a 19th-century dairy farm has been transformed into a spacious campus focused on immersive craft workshops.
Known for their residential programs, which are offered in varying lengths from two to five days to accommodate almost any schedule, the nonprofit Snow Farm – the New England Craft Program has been nurturing creativity on this land for 50 years. The school retains the name and the bucolic simplicity of its land’s long agrarian history: The original, picturesque red barns now house separate art and craft studios, each outfitted with modern equipment and airy, comfortable workspaces. The 1800s farmhouse—now the fiber studio—is the oldest standing building in the town of Williamsburg.
Snow Farm’s extensive catalog of workshops offers something for everyone, from artsy beginners and hobbyists to professional artists who want to deepen their creative practice, away from all distractions. Space is still available in many of their intriguing summer and fall courses, including linocutting, wet-felting, ceramics, and glasswork.
One tempting option is Positive-Negative: A Deep Dive into Hollow-Form Kiln-Casting, in which instructor Anna Boothe will guide students through multiple approaches to building clay or wax forms and transforming them into glass. The workshop will also cover other kiln-casting basics, including glass selection, firing procedures, and finishing. An accomplished glass artist and educator, Boothe brings more than four decades of experience to the studio, along with an impressive exhibition history.
“Anna Boothe is a TRUE ARTIST—absolutely amazing artistic talent, great instructor—patient, knowledgeable, and kind.” - a former student
For artists and craftspeople at every level of experience, Snow Farm’s residential programs are designed for those who want to immerse themselves in craft, without fuss—you can simply book a workshop with room and board included, and show up. Students are housed in simple, comfortable rooms with a rustic feel, and the Farm is becoming known for its delicious, freshly prepared meals.
“One of the things we do really well is offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options at every meal that are planned and executed just as carefully as the rest of the omnivorous menu, not as an afterthought,” notes the Farm’s marketing director, Neal Bastek. “Oh, and our locally sourced, fresh produce of course!”
The New England landscape offers beauty in all seasons, and Snow Farm’s easy, all-inclusive residential options offer craft immersion and community in a peaceful, inspiring setting. It’s simple to register, but workshops fill quickly, so don’t delay—get yourself signed up for this crafty, camp-like creative experience!
P.S., There are also a couple of coveted spots left in the popular Teen Summer Program, with sessions beginning soon. And if a structured workshop isn’t your thing, you might look at one of their Residency Programs—unstructured, open-studio opportunities that are available on a first-come, first-served basis during a week in September, and over the winter into early spring.
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This article was sponsored by Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program. To inquire about sponsored posts, contact publisher@craftsmanship.net.
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