Copious amounts of sand and surf is a traditional prescription for recharging depleted emotional batteries, but we’ve found nothing better for relighting that creative spark than sinking your hands into a fresh, exciting project. “That’s all fine and dandy,” you mutter with stress-tinged annoyance, “but I don’t exactly have time to indulge in arts and crafts.” Except … with a summer session, you do! Even if you’re not the artsy, craftsy type, never fear—we’ve got ideas that will pique the creative interests of just about any battle-hardened worker bee. John C. Campbell Folk School The leader in immersive arts and crafts education, this traditional rural center in North Carolina has been teaching arts such as book-making and weaving since 1925. Penland School of Crafts Another North Carolina gem with courses ranging from bedwork to woodworking. Vermont Woodworking School Wait, did someone mention woodworking? This school can handle your aspirations, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker. Zingerman’s Bakehouse If you’ve always had a hankering to bake bread (or pastries, if your tastes run a little sweeter), try a two- to four-day workshop in front of the ovens in nice, cool Michigan. Pilchuck Glass School From stained glass to sculpture in Washington state. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Looking for something more central? This contemporary arts and crafts center is located in Tennessee. Haystack Mountain If dodging the summer heat is on your agenda, try this center tucked away up north in Maine. (Photo credit: neadeau, SXC )
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