6 weeks of stimulating 5-day & 10-day workshops will be offered during Fall 2021.

To learn more, click on teacher's name (in red) for bio and class description [indicates skill level]

• Weeks 1 & 2 | September 26-October 1 & October 3-8, 2021 | 10-day workshops

• Claire Benn | Planting the Bulb - Exploring Abstract & Intentional Work: Parts I & II [intermediate to advanced - participants MUST have a reasonable level of experience with their chosen media]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Claire’s classes are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Nancy Crow | Improvisational Exercises: Parts I & II [intermediate to advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Nancy’s classes (Improvisational Exercises) are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Week 3 | October 10-15, 2021 | 5-day workshop

• Carol Soderlund | Color Mixing for Dyers 3 [beginner to advanced]
This brand new class contains 3 new color families leading to ALL NEW clear, brilliant and earthy color ways totally distinct from the earlier classes titled Color Mixing for Dyers 1 & 2
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Week 4 | October 17-22, 2021 | 5-day workshop

• Carol Soderlund | Neutral Territory: 50 Shades of Gray [intermediate to advanced - some experience with Procion MX dyes required]
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Weeks 3 & 4 | October 10-15 & 17-22, 2021 | 10-day workshop

• Nancy Crow | Master Composition [very advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Nancy’s classes (Master Composition) are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Weeks 5 & 6 | October 24-29 & October 31-November 5, 2021 | 10-day workshops

• David Hornung | Elements of Design and Composition: Parts I & II [beginner to advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of David’s classes are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.

• Nancy Crow | Overall Figure/Ground and Spare Figure/Ground [advanced to very advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Nancy’s classes (Figure/Ground) are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
SORRY, class is full To be placed on waiting list, please send in registration & deposit. If space does not become available, a full refund will be issued.
  • • 2021 Fall Art Retreats | Tuition and Meal Plan
    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week class with Claire Benn: (Note: Only 14 students accepted so that each participant will have their own work table for wet work)
    Both weeks (10-day class) of this special workshop are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $2880 | 10-day Tuition ($2350) & Meal plan ($530)
    + $110 materials & dye facility usage fee

    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week classes with Nancy Crow:
    Both weeks (10-day class) of these special workshops are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $2180 | 10-day Tuition ($1650) & Meal plan ($530)
    + $150 professional presenters fee for Master Composition

    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week classes with David Hornung:
    Both weeks (10-day class) of these special workshops are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $2180 | 10-day Tuition ($1650) & Meal plan ($530)
    + $105 materials & dye facility usage fee

    Tuition & Meal plan for 1-week classes with Carol Soderlund:
    • Sign up for one or both weeks of Carol’s workshops.
    • $1090 | 5-day Tuition ($825) & Meal plan ($265)
    + $90 materials & dye facility usage fee for Color Mixing for Dyers 3
    + $80 materials & dye facility usage fee for Neutral Territory




    Meal plan
    During the art retreats, Margaret Wolf, will prepare fabulous gourmet lunches and dinners plus a coffee/snack break daily during each week of class. The meal plan is provided so participants may concentrate fully on their work without being bothered by the interruption and inconvenience of cooking for themselves. The break times present a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students, share ideas, and just relax together in this wonderful environment.

    The meal plan includes an opening night welcome dinner, five lunches, five afternoon coffee/pastry breaks, and four more dinners during the duration of the workshop. Coffee, tea and water will be served during these break times. Participants are responsible for any other beverage choices, such as soda pop, beer, wine, milk or bottled water.

    Please keep in mind that if anyone chooses not to participate in the meal plan, they are solely responsible for all of their meals, snacks, coffee, tea, and other beverages. The kitchen facilities are reserved for the resident chef. There is a microwave and a refrigerator in the wet studio for student use. Most restaurants are at least a 20 minute drive away from the barn.

    Please note: Due to facility limitations, meal plans are available only for workshop participants.
  • • Accommodations
    Recommended accommodations & offering special rates:

    Hampton Inn, Pickerington, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    This clean, comfortable hotel is offering reduced rates. Please ask for "Nancy Crow Workshop" special rate (includes breakfast) using the local phone number 614-864-8383 or book online

    Best Western, Pickerington, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    All suites hotel with separate living area and bedroom. Offers complimentary full hot breakfast, free wifi, heated indoor pool, exercise room, & business center. Call 614-860-9804 to book and ask for “Nancy Crow Workshop” special rate.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Reynoldsburg (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    Please ask for "Crow Barn Workshop" special rate (includes breakfast) using the local phone number 614-861-8888 or Email the manager
    If booking online, please use the corporate ID code: 786931270

    The Morgan Theater Home, Baltimore, Ohio (5 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn, mention Crow Barn)
    Former silent movie theater converted into a private residence. Three rooms for rent include free cable TV & free high speed internet access. Kitchen/refrigerator/stove & all "kitchen stuff" available. Phone: 740-862-4765 or Email

    Rosabella B & B, Millersport, Ohio (10 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn; mention Crow Barn)
    Beautifully restored 1850s Italianate farmhouse is surrounded by farm fields. Breakfast included. The grounds include a wrap-around porch, hammock, patio, pool, hot tub, and fire pit. Phone: 740-467-3580

    Other accommodations, please negotiate your own weekly rates:

    AirBnB options in the area near the Crow Timber Frame Barn

    City of Lancaster, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    • Hampton Inn, 740-654-2999, clean and quiet
    City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    • Fairfield Inn, 614-864-4555

    Campgrounds near the Crow Timber Frame Barn
    Rippling Stream Campground, Baltimore, OH, 740-862-6065, (5 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    KOA Campground, Buckeye Lake, OH, 740-928-0706, (15-20 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
  • • Miscellaneous information
    Roommate
    • Please let us know if you would like a roommate. We will try to match you with another participant to share accommodations.

    Travel to and from the Crow Timber Frame Barn
    • The Barn is located near Baltimore, Ohio (southeast of Columbus, Ohio)
    • Please keep in mind that there is not a shuttle service to and from the motels to the farm, therefore please arrange a rental car or carpool with another participant.
    • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, Ohio, is the major airport serving the area (30 minute drive to the Barn)

    Rental sewing machines, cutting mats & lamps
    • Bernina sewing machines are available for $75 per 5-day class or $150 per 10-day class.
    • Cutting mats are available for $15 per 5-day class or $30 per 10-day class.
    • Lamps are available for $15 per 5-day class or $30 per 10-day class.

    Formal class hours
    • Monday-Friday: 9-12 and 2-5 daily
    (Classrooms are open 7 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday, 7 am-5 pm Friday)

    Professional facilities
    Each student is provided with a large work table, an 8’ x 8’ work wall, and a comfortable chair. Classrooms are well illuminated and are open from early morning until late in the evening, plus the classrooms have air conditioning & heating. The surface design/dye studio at the Crow Timber Frame Barn includes large padded tables, lots of light (natural and color-corrected bulbs), 3 commercial stainless steel sinks, & washer/dryer. All facilities are non-smoking.

    Mailing list
    If you would like to be placed on a mailing list for information about upcoming art retreats, please send your contact info.

    Questions? Email

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