Enjoy intimate learning in an idyllic artist's retreat

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Immerse yourself in a creative learning experience at Oak & Stone! Our serene, nature-rich environment and unparalleled individual attention from small class sizes (just one or two students per teacher, plus a dedicated teaching assistant) create the ideal setting for growth. Our building-block curriculum, delivered in engaging 8-hour daily sessions, ensures you progressively master fundamentals and achieve deep knowledge retention.

 

We offer focused weekend workshops and immersive five-day intensives. Read our guide to understand which class suits you best.

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While our classes currently take place during the daytime, we will offer the optional convenience of on-site overnight stays for students and their guests beginning in 2026, completing the artist's retreat experience.

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What's included in a class?

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We provide amenities that cover essential class supplies and ensure your comfort and focus during your stay.

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Supplies & Equipment

• Uncut gem rough

• Use our 2025 Facetron machines, cutting and polishing equipment (Machine owners may also BYO)

• Individualized instruction and attention

• All supplies needed (loupes, polishing materials, etc)

• We take glamour photos of your finished gem

• Read more about our equipment
   

Meals & Refreshments:

• Breakfast and snacks

• A variety of beverages, including freshly brewed coffee and espresso

• We include one night of home-cooked dinner and company (optional).
   

Other

• Onsite parking

• Accessible first-floor restroom

• Wifi and phone charging stations
   

Not provided, but we recommend to bring:

• Water bottle

• Your favorite Spotify playlist 
   

Guest Policy: Students are welcome to invite a spouse, partner, or friend to relax on the property during class hours. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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About your visit

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Oak & Stone School sits in the peaceful woods of Berks County, Pennsylvania. A traditional home based on a 1905 Gustav Stickley design, it embodies the American Arts & Crafts movement.. As trained artists, Michael and Kim cherish this location as a haven for their own creativity, rest, and connection for friends and loved ones. Oak & Stone aims to share this environment, where fellow artists learn and grow. 

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Students find inspiration in our first-floor classroom, where craftsman tradition meets a comfortable learning environment. Extensive red oak woodwork, harvested onsite in true craftsman fashion, defines the space. Solid wood doors, custom mission lighting, and abundant natural light complement it.

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During breaks and optional communal meals, students and their guests relax in the living room, which features a unique fireplace facade created by artists from Moravian Tileworks in Doylestown, PA. Outside, over five acres of woodland invite exploration with an uphill walking path; and closer to home are smaller gardens, and a patio area.

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Centrally located, Oak & Stone provides access to the local charm of nearby towns like Reading and Kutztown. Here, you discover farmers markets, antique shops, and nearby hiking trails. See our FAQs for information on where to stay during your visit.