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Most classes run 9:00am-4:00pm, with a lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm (included in your tuition). 

• H.O.T. Clay: Sunday morning – Saturday early afternoon.
• Metals J.A.M.: Monday morning – Friday afternoon
• Writer’s Week, and most Native American Arts: Monday morning- Friday afternoon.
• Music and Theater: Monday morning – Friday afternoon
• 2D & Mixed Media: Monday morning – Friday afternoon
• Extended studio hours: run from 5:00pm- 10:00pm and can be extended to 11:50 pm by reservation with the studio manager.

Outside of class, students can look forward to the following weekly campus events:

• Monday night Gallery Opening Reception that features faculty work (for sale!). Gallery receptions may be preceded by an artist lecture.

• Friday afternoon culminations to showcase student work made during the week!

• Weekly craft talks, artist lectures, and readings.

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Class sizes may vary depending on the program, but are typically no more than 12 students per instructor. The majority of our H.O.T. Clay and Ceramics programs are limited to 10 students, while our Writers Week program is limited to 8 students per session.

Workshops may also have 1-2 Teaching Assistants to help provide additional support and instruction for the students.

All registrations and payments are done through our online Sawyer registration portal. If you have any questions, they may be directed to adultprograms@idyllwildarts.org.

Yes! We have on-campus housing available in two dormitories: McNeal and Husch. If you purchase ‘Tuition, Room, and Board,’ you will have a single room with a private bathroom included. Please note that linens are not provided.

Keep in mind that these dormitories are a 5-to-10-minute walk from the classrooms, depending on your class location, and involve walking uphill or downhill. If you have any other questions regarding housing or need additional accommodations, please contact adultprograms@idyllwildarts.org or our Guest Services Manager, Megan, at mkenyon@idyllwildarts.org.

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We are happy to provide accommodations; however, availability is not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to understand your physical limitations and advise our staff in advance of any accommodations you may need. If you require a caretaker, we strongly recommend that you both attend the program together.

Please keep in mind that our campus sits at an elevation of approximately 5,300 to 5,400 feet (about a mile high) in the San Jacinto Mountains of Riverside County, California. Weather conditions can change rapidly, bringing unexpected heat waves, strong winds, and other sudden changes, so we recommend coming prepared for any conditions.

If you have any more questions regarding our accommodations, please contact our Guest Services Manager, mkenyon@idyllwildarts.org.

All 51���� Arts dormitories have air conditioning, which contribute to a more comfortable living and learning environment for our participants. The upgrades to our HVAC systems have been made possible with the generous support of an anonymous donor.

If you’re looking for a room in town to stay during the duration of your workshop, we recommend one of our partners below:

SAGE Dining Services is the contracted food service provider for the meals program during your stay this summer. Whether you have dietary restrictions, delicate food allergies, or specific meal preferences, we can accommodate most requests. Due to the diverse ages during summer camps, some lunches may look simpler than dinners to accommodate our junior campers, however meals are still sure to be balanced and offer variety. For those with allergies, SAGE is known as one of the top allergen aware partners, certified through Silver Check every year. 

You will find the “Free Style” station at all meals, which is a full meal that is free of the 12 major allergens. These foods are prepared and stored with the utmost caution. For our vegetarians, the Vegitas station will include one vegetarian and or vegan alternative as well as a vegetable accompaniment. We also offer a daily salad bar with other simpler options for those who may want a lighter faire. Any questions regarding meal service can be forwarded to our Food Service Director at PLupar@idyllwildarts.org .

The registration fee covers administrative costs and helps support our programming. When you pay the registration fee, you are contributing to keeping the 51���� Arts community alive by helping with the production of our workshops and supporting the administrative team who meticulously create and build our programming.

Registration for the 2027 summer season will open Tuesday, October 20th. Please use this link to register: .

Sawyer is our newly introduced registration system. You’ll need to create an account before continuing with the payment process for your selected workshop(s). If you’d like to create an account, please follow  

To register, simply browse the list of available workshops in Sawyer and select the one you’d like to attend by clicking “More Info” and then ���𲵾����ٱ��.” From there, you’ll be prompted to log in or create a new account to complete your registration.

Scholarship applications will open in November and December.

While specific offerings depend on annual funding, we typically offer two types of scholarships:

• Native American Community Leaders, Artists, Members, and Teachers
• Needs-Based Southern California Teachers, Professors, and Graduate Students

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No, your balance is not due in full upon registration. We offer payment plans to help you pay your balance in installments. Your balance must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to the start of your workshop.

While you don’t need to pay your entire balance at registration, we do recommend you to pay the $50 application fee in order to secure your spot in the workshop you’d like to attend.

Our refund policy is based on a timeline. In the event you need to cancel a workshop, the date that you cancel will determine how much you are refunded. The $50 application fee is always non-refundable. 

• 90 days prior to the start of workshop: Full refund with exception of 3% service fee plus the $50 Application Fee. 
• 89- 30 days prior to the start of workshop: 80% refund of cost of program. 
• 29- 0 days prior to the start of workshop: No refund.

You can read more about the Adult Summer Program Refund Policy by .

Our refund policy is based on a timeline- this means that if you need to cancel your enrollment in a workshop, the amount refunded depends on the date you are canceling in relation to the start of your workshop.

The purchase protection plan is managed by a third party and can offer you protection outside of our internal refund timeline, under certain guidelines. You may read more about the Purchase Protection Terms and Conditions by .