Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Internationally renowned craft school at 89 Haystack School Drive in Deer Isle, founded in 1950 and celebrating 75 years in 2026. Hosts intensive summer workshops in textiles, ceramics, metals, glass, and more, drawing artists from around the world. The campus — designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes — is worth seeing even if you're not enrolled. Open studio residencies and community programs extend the reach beyond paying students.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Administrative offices Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm; program campus open summers
What Visitors Say
"Haystack is one of the most lovely locations I have ever been to. The ocean, forest, moss, and wild life are stunning. The Haystack kitchen makes phenomenal food. The facilities are not open during the winter as none of the buildings are insulated. I will keep trying to return for the rest of my life."
"Supreme. Perfect. Glorious. Magical"
"you will not be disappointed in this place. it exists in the fog much of the time but what better place to spend two weeks in an incubation of making contemplation and conversation embedded in the wilderness of an island off the shores of maine."