4 weeks of stimulating 10-day workshops will be offered during Fall 2025.

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

• Weeks 1 & 2 | October 5-10 & October 12-17, 2025 | 10-day workshops

• Claire Benn | Working with Intent / Guided Independent Study [intermediate to advanced - This workshop is not intended for beginners. Students must be familiar and comfortable working with their media and application techniques of choice.]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Claire’s class 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 of the deposit will be issued.

• Nancy Crow | Working-In-A-Series [advanced - Must have studied with Nancy Crow and taken nearly all of her workshops in advanced composition.]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Nancy’s class 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 of the deposit will be issued.

• Weeks 3 & 4 | October 19-24 & October 26-31, 2025 | 10-day workshops

• Nancy Crow | Improvisational Exercises: Parts III & IV [advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Nancy’s class 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 of the deposit will be issued.

• Jane Davies | The Elements of Visual Language: A Fresh Look at Abstract Composition [intermediate to advanced]
• Both weeks (10-day class) of Jane’s class are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week. • 4 spaces left
  • • 2025 Fall Art Retreats | Tuition and Meal Plan
    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week class with Claire Benn: (Note: Only 14 students accepted)
    Both weeks (10-day class) of this workshop are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $3760 | paid in full before April 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($3100) & Meal plan ($660)
    • $3810 | paid in full before June 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($3150) & Meal plan ($660)
    + $60 facility usage fee
    + $30 materials fee payable in cash to Claire

    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week classes with Nancy Crow:
    Both weeks (10-day class) of these workshops are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $2810 | paid in full before April 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($2150) & Meal plan ($660)
    • $2860 | paid in full before June 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($2200) & Meal plan ($660)

    Tuition & Meal plan for 2-week class with Jane Davies: (Note: Only 16 students accepted)
    Both weeks (10-day class) of this workshop are to be taken back-to-back. No registrations accepted for only one week.
    • $3360 | paid in full before April 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($2700) & Meal plan ($660)
    • $3410 | paid in full before June 1, 2025 | 10-day Tuition ($2750) & Meal plan ($660)
    + $60 facility usage fee
    + $25 materials fee payable in cash to Jane



    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
    Accommodations:

    New hotel Hampton Inn, Canal Winchester, Ohio (20-25 minute drive to Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    This new, highly rated, clean, comfortable hotel is offering reduced rates. Phone: 614-953-2204
    • For special rate, please book online

    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

    Other accommodations, please negotiate your own weekly rates:

    AirBnB options in the area near the Crow Timber Frame Barn

    City of Lancaster, Ohio (20-25 minute drive to the Crow Timber Frame Barn)
    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 740-654-4445
    • Hampton Inn, 740-654-2999
    City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (20-25 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 $150 per 10-day class.
    • Cutting mats are available for $30 per 10-day class.
    • Lamps are available for $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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