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Workshop proposals for the 2025 season are now closed. The application deadline for the 2026 season is September 5, 2025. If you are interested in proposing a workshop and teaching at the Sitka Center, please read our FAQs below, then visit our workshop proposal submission page when applications open in June 2025.

FAQs

Our workshop season typically runs from early June through the end of September.
Workshops vary from 1 to 4 days, usually running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., although timing is sometimes adjusted for specific activities, like field trips. The average workshop is 2-3 days.
Instructors are invited to stay in on-campus residences at no cost. Some may stay at our nature preserve guest house, a 15-minute drive from campus. Instructors may bring family or friends, but please inform us in your application if you will need extra space. Arrival is at 4 p.m. the day before your workshop, and departure is 11 a.m. the day after. Residences are stocked with essentials like kitchen supplies, linens and towels, but you’ll need to bring consumables like food and toiletries. ADA-compliant parking and housing are available upon request.
You set your own fee. Most instructor fees range between $200 – $400 per day, with highly experienced instructors sometimes charging more. Material fees are separate and reimbursed based on enrollment. In the event of low enrollment, we may cancel the workshop or offer you the option to teach at a reduced rate (80% of your set fee).
Consider your experience, your audience reach, and how much you’ll assist with promotion. Reviewing last year’s catalog can help you get a sense of Sitka’s typical price range and workshop offerings.
We do not offer travel reimbursement, so factor travel expenses into your fee.
Yes. Sitka Campus Hosts will help with setup, check in periodically and assist with breakdown after the workshop.
While Sitka provides support with setup, studio maintenance and participant direction, you may bring a personal assistant if needed. Contact the Program Manager at least two weeks prior to your workshop to discuss. Note that we do not provide separate housing, and your assistant cannot lecture or participate as a student.
If you’d like to co-teach, please include details and credentials for additional instructors in your application.
Yes, you are welcome to bring a guest, but they can only attend your workshop if registered. Let us know if you need specific accommodations in your residence.
Pets are not allowed on campus. Service animals are welcome with proper documentation. Contact the Program Manager for more details.
Avoid bringing candles, incense and strong scents, as some participants may have allergies.
Instructors and participants bring their own lunches. Kitchens with dishes, refrigerators and microwaves are available, and our courtyard offers outdoor seating. Lunch break timing is flexible.
Workshops are typically held in one of Sitka’s two large multi-purpose studios, Boyden Studio and Smith Studio, with additional AV presentation space available in Edelman Studio.
During the workshop proposal submission window, Sitka provides an online proposal process.

CATALOG

Spring and Summer Workshop Catalog

Sitka adds new workshops throughout the season. Check back often and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated.