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Craft Talk

This weekend, Penland is hosting an American Craft Council “convening,” which is a small gathering of makers, teachers, administrators, and others involved with craft. They are discussing a variety of topics having to do with the field of craft as a whole–where it is, where it’s going. You might think this sounds a bit dry, but consider that the 4:00 PM session today opened with a participant spontaneously showing this video.

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Resident artist program applications due on October 28

The Barns studios at Penland
This could be home -- The Barns Studios at Penland

Applications for the Penland School of Crafts Resident Artist Program are due at Penland by Thursday, October 28.

The resident artist program seeks to enrich the total educational experience at Penland by providing a stimulating, supportive environment for artists at transitional points in their careers. Penland resident artists are full-time, self-supporting craftspeople who live and work at the school for three years.

Complete information here.