Workshops-in-Residence

Overview

Week-long residency-style workshops at MASS MoCA offering 24/7 private studio access, private bedroom, and open gallery access, led by professional instructors. Self-directed artist group retreats (10+ members) also available.

Summer 2026 Workshop

• Topics: character design, technical drawings, carving practice, controls, puppet joints, painting, costume patterning
• Cost: $1,250
• Included: materials, shared studio space, shared tools, single room with shared bath, kitchen access, lunches, and dinner on first night
• 50% deposit required at registration to hold spot
• Space is limited

Fall 2026 Workshops

• Abstraction Master-Class with Judith Kruger, September 30–October 6, 2026. For experienced abstract artists. Not medium specific; addresses depth of space, destruction, luminosity, ambiguity, and material presence. Includes private and open critiques, discussions, film showings, and demos. Cost: $1,700 (without printshop) or $1,775 (with printshop usage). Email [email protected] to register.
• MASS MoCA Writing Through Art: Poetry Retreat with Jan Freeman, October 8–13, 2026. 5-day writing retreat for poets and writers of all experience levels. Explores how visual art opens poems and perception through daily prompts, exercises, discussions, and readings in MASS MoCA, Clark Art Institute, and Williams College Museum of Art galleries. Cost: $1,650 (limited financial assistance available). Each participant receives a private 60-minute conference; in-depth manuscript consultation available for additional fee. Contact [email protected].

How to Register

• Wood Carving & Puppet Design: Register at https://forms.gle/cypaDKBNTMaG7fRj9