2026 Guild School

June 13-20, 2026 - 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.

The 2026 Theme is "Making the World Smaller"
Pre-registration will begin August 1 and end September 14th... stay tuned!

GUILD SCHOOL IS COMING IN...

What is the Guild School?

  • 31 instructors, all Artisans or Fellows of the Guild
  • 50 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 2023 Slideshow Above

To access the photos from 2024 Guild School on SmugMug, click here. You can just view the photos; download individual photos; share individual photos with family/friends; or you can purchase individual print photos. You are welcome to share this link with anyone you wish.

Many thanks to photographer Lena Kiefhaber

Check out more videos from Guild School 2023 by Darren Scala, Becky Gannon and Latonya Collier. You can also view slideshows and videos from past Guild Schools.

General Information

Accommodations and Meals

Due to renovations by the Maine Maritime Academy, Curtis Hall (dorm) will not be available for students of the Guild School in 2025. All students must make alternate housing arrangements.

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; coffee, tea, milk, juice, and sodas; ice cream; other dessert items. Other meals include the opening dinner, a lobster cookout, and the graduation banquet. Many dietary needs can be accommodated if communicated well in advance.


Guild School Director Audrey Tripp

Tuition, Housing and Meal Plans

  • $2,100 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks, a shared room, and meals.
  • $1,200 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks; make your own arrangements for off-campus room and meals.
  • $350 for an additional 12 hours of classes, for a total of 48 hours of instruction.
  • $850 for a shared room and meals for non-participating guest.

Meal Plan Options for off-campus students who find their own lodging (select one):

  • $650 Meal Plan A: All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
  • $550 Meal Plan B: All lunches and dinners
  • $450 Meal Plan C: All lunches, 3 special event dinners and receptions (opening dinner, lobster night, graduation banquet)

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 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, 2025. 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.

For Information Contact:

Audrey Tripp
School Director
415 E. Richardson Circle
Hartsville, SC, 29550
guildschooligma@gmail.com