2023 Guild School

June 10-17, 2023 - Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine

The Guild School is held every June at The Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. It is an intensive week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of The Guild.

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What is the Guild School? General Information
2023 Instructors and Classes Pre-Register for Guild School 2023
Scholarships Guild School Newsletters 2022 Guild School Catalog (PDF)


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What is the Guild School?

  • 30 instructors, all Artisans or Fellows of the Guild
  • 48 classes to choose from
  • six full days of classes
  • six to eight hours each day
  • a variety of classes for all skill levels
  • many different mediums
  • small classes
  • evening seminars
  • student and instructor exhibit
  • minis, munchies and more sale night
  • live and silent auctions
  • lobster cookout
  • graduation night banquet and exhibit of class projects
  • over 200 miniaturists from more than 35 states and 12 other countries
  • a picture-perfect campus in a quaint, historical, coastal village
  • and more!

Guild School 2021 Slideshow

Photography: Kate Myers

2022 Slideshow is coming soon.

Check out videos from past Guild Schools.

General Information

Acommodations and Meals

Students share a large dormitory room with one other person of their choice, or if desired, a roommate will be assigned. Each person has her or his own bed, dresser, closet, and desk. Linens are provided. Fresh bath towels are supplied daily. Each pair of rooms share a large bath. A private room with shared bath is available for an additional charge. Other limited sleeping accommodationsare available for an additional cost. Students may choose to room and take meals off-campus. There is no smoking on campus property.

Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall, a spacious building located in the center of campus. Offerings include a selection of hot entrees that change daily; salad bar; large selection of fruit, cereal, and bread items; coffee, tea, milk, juice, and sodas; ice cream; other dessert items. Other meals include the opening dinner, a lobster cookout, and the graduation banquet. Special dietary needs will be accommodated.

Tuition

  • $1800 includes 36 hours of instruction, a shared room and meals.
  • $950 includes 36 hours of instruction; make your own arrangements for off-campus room and meals.
  • $300 for an additional 12 hours of classes, a total of 48 hours of instruction.
  • $700 for a shared room and meals for non-participating guest.

Additional Charges

The selection and accompanying additional charges for a private room with shared bath or other limited accommodations will be made during the next few months. You will receive a handout of information and forms regarding these options.

Other additional charges may be incurred, such as airport ­shuttle, seminars and extra overnight accommodations.

Payment

Registration requires a minimum deposit of $200, which is applied to the tuition fee. This deposit is non-refundable. Payment can be made by check (from US banks only and in US Dollars), VISA or Master Card.

The tuition fee and additional charges are payable in full before April 1, 2023. Students who have not met this deadline will risk forfeiting their positions in classes with waiting lists.

Discounts/Gifts/Awards

The school is open to non-members as well as Guild members. However, members in good standing receive a $25 discount on the tuition fee. Only one discount is allowed per family.

Full-tuition scholarships to the school are awarded annually.

Miscellaneous

The campus is situated on a hill, so people with serious health problems need to consider their ability to walk ­between the various buildings used throughout the week. There is limited driving and parking access close to buildings. Elevators are available, but few and far between.

All registrants will be notified of their course assignment(s) upon receipt of the deposit and registration form.

Prior to the start of school, students will receive correspondence regarding seminars, rooming assignments, airport shuttle service, etc. Throughout the year, students will receive updates and announcements via email blasts in Guild School News. Please read these email newsletters as this is the only method of communication throughout the year.

Students will also receive correspondence by April 1 from their instructor(s) regarding necessary supplies, tools, materials fees, etc.

Register for Guild School 2023

This is not a mysterious process. There are two types of registrations: regular and pre-registered. Here is how it goes.

The tuition for the 2023 Guild School is $1800 and is due April 1, 2023. This includes 36 hours of instruction, room, and meals.

Pre-Registration (August - September 25, 2022)

  • A deposit of $200, which is applied to the cost of your tuition, entitles you to an advance mailing of the descriptive catalogue containing the courses and instructors being offered at Guild School 2023.
  • The deposit is non-refundable and cannot be applied to subsequent school year’s tuition in the event you are unable to attend in 2023.
  • The advantage of pre-registering is that it enables you to make your course selections sooner and quite possibly before a class is likely to fill up.
  • It does not guarantee you a position in your first-choice class if you happen to choose a class that is over-subscribed to by our pre-registered students.
  • You will, however, be included in a lottery drawing of all pre-registered students. This lottery is what determines the order in which classes are assigned.
  • Anyone can pre-register. Deadline for pre-registration is September 25, 2022. Download the pre-registration form now.

Regular Registration (September 26, 2022 - May 1, 2023)

  • For registrations received after September 25, class assignments are made first-come, first-serve, and are based on availability – after the pre-registered students are placed according to the draw of the lottery.
  • The $200 deposit is non-refundable and cannot be applied to subsequent tuitions.
  • The advantage of regular registration is that the descriptive catalogue is available and you will know all about the classes being offer; whereas pre-registered students only have a listing.
  • Registration for classes ends on May 1. However, late registrations may be accepted based on the approval of the instructor(s) and the director.

Cancellation

If you must cancel, all the money you have paid to the Guild School, less $200 for administrative costs, is refundable upon cancellation through May 1. The cancellation fee is not applicable to any subsequent school’s tuition.

Cancellations received from May 1 through May 15 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after May 15.

Unless otherwise stated, the materials fee is paid directly to the instructor prior to the start of school. This fee is refundable only if a cancellation is filled. A student who cancels does not receive any materials.

Some Other Key Points to Think About:

  • Pre-registration forms can be downloaded from the IGMA website.
  • Pre-Registration due September 25. After that date, the Catalogue of Class Offerings will be posted online and mailed to pre-registered students. 
  • After September 25, the full description and photos of the classes are posted on the website.
  • November 11 deadline for returning classes choices. 
  • November 17 lottery drawing for classes for pre-registered students.  
  • Registration and tuition payments (by check or credit card) can be made by mail, email, or phone.
  • The final balance of the tuition is due by April 1, 2023.

 

For Information Contact:

Barbara Davis
School Director
3485 North Main Street
Soquel, CA 95073-2211
(831) 464-4638
Mobile (831) 325-6833
guildschooligma@gmail.com

2023 Classes and Instructors