Fall 2015 Art Retreats

3 weeks of stimulating 5-day workshops will be offered during Fall 2015.

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

• Week 1 | October 5-9, 2015


• Claire Benn | TEXT-ILE: Text in Art Textiles [beginning to advanced]
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 | Sets & Variables I & II: Using a Simple Motif & a Compound Motif [intermediate to advanced] 2 spaces left!

• Week 2 | October 12-16, 2015


Claire Benn | Gray Matters: Exploring Gray through Surface Design [beginning to advanced]
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 | Sets & Variables III: Using Linear Motifs [intermediate to advanced] 2 spaces left!

• Week 3 | October 19-23, 2015


Jan Myers-Newbury | Integrating Shibori: Advanced Design [intermediate to advanced] Only a few spaces left!

Nancy Crow | Compositional Exercises [intermediate to advanced]
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.
  • • 2015 Fall class tuition and Meal plan
    • Tuition ($650) & Meal plan ($240) per 5-day class: $890

    • Note: Some of the workshops have an additional fee for materials & facility usage. Each class description indicates whether there is an additional fee. Material/facility fees are due with the final payment.

    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 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

    Shaw’s Inn, Lancaster, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to barn), Charming boutique hotel located in downtown historic Lancaster. Please ask for best extended stay rate (includes a very good breakfast). A nice restaurant and bar are located inside the inn. Individually decorated rooms range from small rooms to suites. Phone: 800-654-2477

    The Morgan Theater Home, Baltimore, Ohio (5 minute drive to the 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 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

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Reynoldsburg (15-20 minute drive to 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

    Other accommodations, please negotiate your own weekly rates:

    City of Lancaster, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Barn)
    • Hampton Inn, 740-654-2999, clean and quiet
    City of Pickerington, Ohio (15-20 minute drive to the Barn)
    • Best Western Executive Suites, 614-860-9804
    • Fairfield Inn, 614-864-4555
  • • 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 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.
    • Port Columbus (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 $65 per 5-day class.
    • Cutting mats are available for $10 per 5-day class.
    • Lamps are available for $15 per 5-day class.

    Formal class hours
    • Monday-Friday: 9-12 and 2-5 daily
    (Classrooms are open 7 am-10 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