School of Art and Design
Binns-Merill Hall
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Registration Fee: $75
When registering for a workshop, you will be charged the following:
You may make additional selections such as housing and meal plans, which will be charged at the time of registration.
Online registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and continues until workshops are filled. There is a $50 processing fee for all participants.
We offer tuition discounts to local residents within 50 miles of Alfred, K-12 teachers and AU Alumni. For more information and discount codes, please contact Faith Houy, Special Programs Coordinator for the Arts.
You may cancel anytime up to 60 days prior to the beginning of a workshop and receive a refund minus the $50 non-refundable processing fee and a cancellation fee of $200.
If you cancel less than 60 days prior to the beginning of the workshop, refunds are not available due to deadlines for material acquisitions and artist travel agreements.
If it is necessary for Alfred to cancel a workshop for any reason, participants will be notified and offered an alternative class or a full refund. We are not able to offer reimbursement for non-refundable travel expenses.
Course tuition does not include the cost of materials needed for the workshops. Some workshops will require participants to bring certain materials and most of the workshops will have a materials fee. This fee will vary depending on the materials needed for each workshop. Materials fees also support the maintenance and upkeep of our studio facilities.
If the workshop you wish to register for is full, we invite you to place your name on our waiting list. If a space in the workshop becomes available, we will contact applicants in order, by the date received. You are not required to place a deposit in order to be placed on the waiting list.
On-campus housing: Dormitory style housing is available without linens:
Each participant will required to bring or purchase their own linens. The dormitory beds are XL twin size. You need to bring your own bath towels, hand towels, etc. Free laundry is available
Off-campus housing: If you choose to stay off-campus, it is still possible to enroll in our meal plan options and participate in all day/night activities taking place during your workshop.
Maine Workshops: Room and board is $375
Optional meal plans through campus dining services are available:
Meals take place in Powell Campus Center. Food for a la carte purchase will also be available at Starbucks, located in Powell Campus Center.
Limited dining options are available within walking distance of campus.
The Town of Alfred, in eastern Allegany County, is the western-most watershed of the Susquehanna River and empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Founded in 1807, Alfred was one of the original towns in Allegany County and includes the Village of Alfred and the unincorporated hamlets of Alfred Station and Tinkertown.
The temperatures here in Alfred will fluctuate between the day and night due to our elevation of 1,765 feet above sea level. Therefore, we suggest packing accordingly.
The university is set amongst the rural communities of western NY surrounded by local farms and forests. Therefore, you can expect to see plenty of the local flora and fauna, both wild and domesticated.
The closest major grocery store is located in Hornell, NY (11 miles from campus). Instacart services are available in the area.
There are several local food stores here in the village. We also have weekly food plans available for purchase on the registration page.
Alfred University is 81 miles from Rochester and 90 miles from Buffalo. The most convenient way to get to Alfred is by car, however Alfred will also offer a shuttle service to and from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport which will be available for each session for a fee of $50 one way or $100 round trip. Please contact us for more information on the shuttle service and times.
Students and participants should plan to arrive to the Alfred Campus prior to 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 5, 2026. You will receive communication via email regarding welcome events.
Sessions will conclude on Friday, July 31, 2026 evenings with Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 morning departures. Friday evening dinner will be the last meal offered. Departures will take place Saturdays by 10:00 am.
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