Penland School of Craft is dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Penland offers one-, two-, and eight-week workshops in books and paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking and letterpress, textiles, and wood. The school also offers artists’ residencies, community collaboration programs, and a gallery and information center.
Educational Philosophy
Penland’s educational philosophy is based on these core ideas:
- Total-immersion workshop education is a uniquely effective way of learning.
- Close interaction with others promotes the exchange of information and ideas between individuals and disciplines.
- Generosity enhances education – Penland encourages instructors, students, and staff to freely share their knowledge and experience.
- Craft is kept vital by preserving its traditions, honoring its origins, and constantly expanding its boundaries. FOR MORE
