Women’s Studio Workshop

How can i forget Women’s Studio Workshop???
There’s no way I could gush enough praise of this place that would come close to describing how wonderful it is!
gosh, where do i start?
1) The studios:
They transformed an old hardware store from the 1800s into a two story art studio that includes areas for: paper-​making, printmaking, letter pressing, bookbinding, ceramics, photography and silk screening. It’s set in the woods and surrounded by nature 1 mile outside the small, Hudson Valley town of Rosendale, NY.
2) The artist opportunities:
They offer fellowships, studio rentals, residencies, paid-​internships and grants for artists (mainly women, but not exclusively female) to come use their studios and create work. — I, myself, was accepted as a studio intern and lived and worked on the premises for 6 months in the fall of 2005. I learned more in that six months then i did in 4.5 years in art school.
3) Classes:
For artists who don’t have the time to take off 4 – 6 weeks to work as a fellow or resident The Summer Arts institute offers 3 – 5 day classes (lunch included) in all of the studios areas: paper-​making, printmaking, letter pressing, bookbinding, ceramics, photography and silk screening.
4) The women:
Ann, Tana and Anita (the founders and owners) are all talented artists, friendly, compassionate and inspiring women.
… for everything i missed their website is a wealth of additional detailed information on classes and artist opportunities:
… sigh… I have a little piece of my heart set aside for this place.