Penland School of Craft

Penland School of Craft is a national craft education center dedicated to the creative life. Located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Penland offers total-immersion workshops in sixteen beautifully-equipped studios along with artist residencies, a gallery and visitors center, and community programs.

COVID Policy

Our current policy regarding COVID-19 and workshops can be found here.

What’s New

• Fall Workshops Posted! Scholarship Application Open
• Spring and Summer Workshops!
• Community Open House, February 25th
• Summer Camps
• Penland Benefit Auction
• Jobs and Internships
• Already Registered? Student Portal Is Here
• On The Blog: We’re Inspired by Lars and Molly
• Video: Penland School of Craft: A Place to Learn
• Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity at Penland