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Fall Weekend Wood

WOOD – FALL WEEKEND
OCTOBER 18 – 21, 2024
Jenna Goldberg
Bandsaw Boxes

Bandsaw boxes are a simple way to make wooden box structures without the burden of complicated joinery. Students will learn the basics of cutting, gluing, and manipulating the material. We will also explore simple surface design treatments such as image transfers, color and painting techniques, texture, and surface carving. Demonstrations will include the safe use of machinery and sharpening chisels and carving tools. Personal exploration of form, surface, and imagery will be encouraged. All levels. 

Studio artist; teaching: Rhode Island School of Design, Arrowmont (TN), Haystack (ME), Anderson Ranch (CO), Penland; collections: Renwick Gallery (DC), Mint Museums (NC). 

@jenna43215

Enrollment opens May 1

Jenna Goldberg, Bandsaw Boxes, painted and carved basswood, image transfers, 10 - 20 inches long
Jenna Goldberg, Bandsaw Boxes, painted and carved basswood, image transfers, 10 - 20 inches long
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Fall Weekend Clay

CLAY FALL WEEKEND SESSION
October 20–22, 2023
Lisa Pedolsky
Contain Your Enthusiasm

This process-oriented workshop will focus on slab-constructed ceramics whose function is to contain: cups, bowls, plates. Students will be guided through the building process from drawings to paper patterns to assembling components in earthenware. We’ll incorporate various elements including feet and rims and will use familiar and unconventional tools for building and decorating. Topics will include slump and drape molds, sgraffito, and stencils. Students will leave with a number of fully-formed vessels, however, in this short time frame, we won’t be glazing or firing. This is a beginning level workshop that is also suitable for experienced students who want to learn new methods or hone their skills. Lower clay studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Penland (NC), Shakerag Workshops (TN), Taos Clay (NM), San Juan College (NM), Plinth Gallery (CO); residencies: NCECA International Partners Program, Centro de Arte Curaumilla (Chile); publications: Studio Potter, Pottery Making Illustrated, 500 Vases (Lark Books); representation: Penland Gallery (NC), Diane West (CO); collections: Rosenfield Collection (TX), San Juan College (NM), Centro de Arte Curaumilla (Chile).

lisapedolsky.com | @lisapedolsky_twofishstudio
Process video

Enrollment for this workshop will begin on May 1. 

Lisa Pedolsky, Wonky Plates, slab-constructed earthenware, multiple glazes, longest: 7 inches
Lisa Pedolsky, Wonky Plates, slab-constructed earthenware, multiple glazes, longest: 7 inches
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Fall Short Session Textiles

TEXTILES – FALL SHORT SESSION
SEPTEMBER 22 – 27, 2024 (4 STUDIO DAYS)
Leigh A. Hilbert
Carry and Stow

We are all bound by the particulars of the things we carry, and everyday carry will guide this engaging workshop. Each student will complete a sewn bag with lining, multiple pockets, zippered closure, hardware, and straps of their choosing. The project will be guided by the instructor, but individual details will make each bag cater to the needs of the user. Students will also complete a few small learning items, which, depending on skill level, may include a zip pouch, a dopp kit, a bucket bag, or simple tote. Beginning students will be walked through basic seams and stitches on the home machine, while more advanced students can have a go at the industrial machines, a variety of zipper insertions, trickier seam finishes and detailed constructions in their bag making. All levels. Upper textiles studio.

Note: This workshop takes place in a third-floor, walk-up studio made partially accessible by a stair lift. 

Studio artist; founder: Overlap Sewing Studio (NC), The Drygoods Shop (NC), Open Studio Patterns (NC); teaching: The Drygoods Shop (NC), AB Tech (NC), Penland, The Industrial Commons (NC), Open Studio Patterns (online), UC Berkeley (CA), Creativity Explored (CA); galleries: Tiny Gallery (CA), Valencia 240 (CA), Penland Gallery.

leighahilbert.com | @overlapsewingstudio

Enrollment opens May 1

Leigh A. Hilbert, Leather Bag, leather, canvas, brass, 16 x 18 x 4 inches
Leigh A. Hilbert, Leather Bag, leather, canvas, brass, 16 x 18 x 4 inches
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Fall Short Session Print and Letterpress

LETTERPRESS – FALL SHORT SESSION
SEPTEMBER 22 – 27, 2024 (4 STUDIO DAYS)
Brad Vetter
Lasers and Letterpress

Walking the line between analog and digital, this workshop will explore new technologies and techniques in letterpress printing with a focus on using the laser engraver. Our duty as a new and developing generation of letterpress printers is no longer just to communicate, but also to expand the conversation, push on its limitations, and see what new things are possible in this centuries-old medium. Students will make posters using antique type and presses in collaboration with the studio’s laser engraver to discover exciting new approaches to letterpress printing. Letterpress and Photoshop/Illustrator experience will be helpful, but this workshop is open to all levels. 

Note: Students should bring a computer if they can; contact the studio operations manager if you are enrolled and are unable to bring a computer: studio_operations@penland.org

Studio artist; teaching: Miami University (OH), Northern Illinois University, Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum (WI); exhibitions: Danish Museum of Media, University of Akron Fine Arts (OH), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX); publications: Low-Tech Print, Uppercase Magazine, Wood Type Evolved; clients: Nike, Snoop Dogg, Chevrolet, Chris Stapleton.

bradvetterdesign.com | @bradvetter

Enrollment opens May 1

Brad Vetter, Noah Kahan Show Poster, letterpress, 22 x 13 inches
Brad Vetter, Noah Kahan Show Poster, letterpress, 22 x 13 inches
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Spring Short Session Wood

Wood – Spring Short Session
April 28 – May 3, 2024 (4 studio days)
J. Bud Smith
Woodcarving: A Cherokee Perspective

During this workshop students will learn the unique characteristics of the Cherokee style of carving, including technical, historical, and cultural information. We’ll cover safety; basic chisel, knife, and finishing techniques; Cherokee stylistic techniques; and the fundamentals of creating a wood sculpture from start to finish. The workshop will also include introductions to Cherokee carvers throughout history, giving students an understanding of the evolution of Cherokee woodcarving from meeting the utilitarian needs of the past to becoming a contemporary art form. All levels.

Studio artist and educator; teaching: Oakland City University (IN), Museum of the Cherokee Indian (NC), and at the high school level; exhibitions: Santa Fe Indian Market (NM), Heard Museum (AZ), Eiteljorg Museum (IN), Red Earth Show (OK), Cherokee Art Market (OK); member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 

jbudart.com 

J. Bud Smith, The Kiss, buckeye, walnut, 30 x 8 inches
J. Bud Smith, The Kiss, buckeye, walnut, 30 x 8 inches
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Spring Short Session Iron

Iron – Spring Short Session
April 28-May 3, 2024 (4 Studio Days)
Addison de Lisle
Leaf it to Me: Botanical Candlesticks

Candlesticks are a great way to explore the sculptural potential of ironwork while keeping a toe in the functional world. This workshop will walk students through the process of forging botanical-style candlesticks that take advantage of the organic qualities of forged iron. Along the way we’ll get comfortable with using forge-welding to make visually exciting pieces from simple parts. Other blacksmithing techniques will include drawing down, bending, upsetting, hot cutting, and drifting. This workshop will be of use to beginners looking to develop their technique as well as experienced students interested in pushing their design skills. All levels. 

Studio artist; former professor of blacksmithing at American College of Building Arts (SC); workshop teaching: Haystack (ME), Appalachian Center for Craft (TN), Center for Metal Arts (PA), University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale; exhibitions; Metal Museum (TN), Institute for Contemporary Art (ME), Wayne Art Center (PA).

addisondelisle.com | @de_lisle_iron

Scholarship application deadline is August 15.
Regular enrollment begins October 2.

Addison de Lisle, Botanical Candlesticks II, mild steel, 15 x 5 x 5 inches
Addison de Lisle, Botanical Candlesticks II, mild steel, 15 x 5 x 5 inches
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Spring Short Session Glass

Glass – Spring Short Session
April 28 – May 3, 2024 (4 studio days)
Wesley Fleming
Bugs, Figures, Plants, and Beyond

Using soft glass, you will learn through demonstration, discussion, and practice to sculpt at the torch using the “Italian Technique.” We’ll show you how to create bugs, flowers, bodies, and fantastical objects without continuously reheating finished parts of the object, working from one side of your creation to the other as it cools. You will learn how to prepare components and assemble them cold in the flame without cracking. We’ll cover heat control, shaping, fine details, and proper annealing as we work through the meditative process that is flameworking. All levels. Flameworking studio.

Wesley: Studio artist; teaching: The Studio at Corning (NY), Kobe Lampwork Museum (Japan), Penland, Snow Farm (MA); collections: Corning Museum (NY), Racine Art Museum (WI), Tacoma Museum of Glass (WA); publications: American Art Collector, Make, numerous glass magazines, several Schiffer books.
wesleyfleming.com | @vetropod

Wesley Fleming, Yellow Star Grass, hot sculpted glass, adhesive, 1 x 3 x 7 inches
Wesley Fleming, Yellow Star Grass, hot sculpted glass, adhesive, 1 x 3 x 7 inches
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Spring Short Session Clay

Clay–Spring Short Session
April 28 – May 3, 2024 (4-studio days)
Liz Zlot Summerfield
Developing Depth with Handbuilt Slab Pots

This workshop will demystify working with soft slabs and offer the essential components for creating unique slab-built pots. Students will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts. Surface techniques will include stamping, slip trailing, and stenciling in conjunction with terra sigillata, underglaze, and glaze. Students can expect to leave with many new skills, several unfired pots, and a set of finished tiles fired at low-fire and mid-fire temperatures. This workshop will provide one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development is nurtured. All levels. Lower clay studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Mars Hill University (NC), Penland, Arrowmont (TN), Idyllwild Art Center (CA), Double Island Studio (NC); representation: Clay AKAR (IA), Schaller Gallery (MI), Penland Gallery; collections: Mint Museum (NC), Ceramics Monthly; publications: Beginners Guide to Hand Building, Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques, A Studio Handbook; DVD: Hand Built Forms with Soft Slabs.

lzspottery.com | @lizzlotsummerfield

Liz Zlot Summerfield, Floral Cream and Sugar Set, earthenware, terra sigillata, underglaze, glaze, wire, 6 x 3 x 4 inches
Liz Zlot Summerfield, Floral Cream and Sugar Set, earthenware, terra sigillata, underglaze, glaze, wire, 6 x 3 x 4 inches
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Spring Short Session Books

Books and Paper – May Special Session
May 1-6, 2022
Brian Chan
Origami: Theory and Craft

Starting with traditional origami models such as the crane, frog, and iris, we’ll follow the progression of this art form up to the latest creations and techniques pioneered by modern folders. I’ll present my own work as examples and delve into the design process as we spend time understanding the geometry of origami crease patterns, exploring folding techniques, and learning about the use of different papers for different styles. Students will have the opportunity to design and fold their own models. All levels. Books studio.

Studio artist working in origami, illustration, digital sculpting, and 3D printing; teaching: MIT Hobby Shop (MA); special guest at origami conventions in Japan, Korea, Italy, Spain, Peru, and Bolivia; exhibitions: Origami House (Japan), Peabody Essex Museum (MA); diagrams published by Japan Origami Academic Society.

brianchandesigns.com | @brianchandesigns

Brian Chan, Oak Leaf, handmade Origamido paper, 6 x 3 x 1/2 inches
Brian Chan, Oak Leaf, handmade Origamido paper, 6 x 3 x 1/2 inches
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Fall Weekend Textiles

TEXTLES WEEKEND SESSION
October 21 – 23, 2022
Dail Dixon
For the Birds

Birds enjoy a well-designed, well-built place to live, and we can all do our part to help. The first day of this workshop will alternate between demonstrations and making. With a little grit, you will complete a bluebird house ready for occupancy. On the second day, you can build another just like it or try a different style. Even better, you could consider a creative approach that adopts the elemental components of the birdhouse—volume, entry hole, and perch—to present an idea, an allegory, or a portrait. We’ll cover shop safety and basic tool use, and you will leave with new skills and homes for your feathered neighbors. Beginning level. 

Architect, woodworker; fellow of the American Institute of Architects; teaching: North Carolina State University, Penland; exhibitions: North Carolina Museum of Art, St. Johns Museum (NC), Duke University Museum (NC), GreenHill Center (NC), Light Art + Design (NC), Penland Gallery; architect for multiple Penland School projects. 

daildixon.com | @daildixon

Dail Dixon, Birds of Penland Series: Drawing Studio, poplar, colored pencils, kneaded eraser, spray primer, enamel, 5-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 10-1/8 inches
Dail Dixon, Birds of Penland Series: Drawing Studio, poplar, colored pencils, kneaded eraser, spray primer, enamel, 5-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 10-1/8 inches
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Fall Weekend Photography

PHOTO FALL WEEKEND SESSION
October 20–22, 2023
Betsy DeWitt
Chemistry and Cloth

This workshop will meld the worlds of photography and textiles by using the cyanotype process to make prints on cloth. We’ll generate images using photograms (a cameraless process) and digital negatives, mix cyanotype chemistry, coat the fabric, then expose and develop our images. Once we have our blue beauties on fabric, we’ll cover simple sewing, embroidery, and fabric manipulation techniques to alter and embellish them. This workshop will give students a photo process and textile techniques they can practice in their own homes. All levels. Photography studio. 

Former photo/drawing and painting studio coordinator at Penland; exhibitions: Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (NC), Asheville Area Arts Council (NC), Vermont Center for Photography, Soho Photo Gallery (NYC), Rebus Works (NC), Leeds Gallery at Earlham College (IN), St. Andrews Art Gallery (TN).

Enrollment for this workshop will begin on May 1. 

Betsy DeWitt, Snack Bag, cyanotype on cotton, 13 x 13 inches
Betsy DeWitt, Snack Bag, cyanotype on cotton, 13 x 13 inches
Betsy DeWitt, Dazzle, cyanotype on cotton, 10 x 8 inches
Betsy DeWitt, Dazzle, cyanotype on cotton, 10 x 8 inches
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Fall Weekend Iron

IRON FALL WEEKEND SESSION
October 20–22, 2023
Andy Dohner
Forging FUNdamentals for the Kitchen

Students in this workshop will learn the fundamentals of forging while making functional kitchen utensils. While the focus will be on forging utensils from single pieces of steel, students will be able to explore other possibilities. We’ll cover conventional and unconventional techniques like drawing a taper, isolating mass, spreading, and various connection options. Be prepared to work with fellow students of varying skill levels in a fun, safe environment that will encourage creativity. All levels. 

Studio artist; teaching: Peters Valley (NJ), Touchstone (PA), Campbell Folk School (NC), Center for Metal Arts (PA), California Blacksmith Association, The Steel Yard (RI); exhibitions: Madison Morgan Cultural Center (GA), Metals Museum (TN), Penland Gallery.

@andydohnerstudio

Enrollment for this workshop will begin on May 1. 

Andy Dohner, Kitchen Set, forged steel, 12 x 10 x 2 inches
Andy Dohner, Kitchen Set, forged steel, 12 x 10 x 2 inches
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Fall Weekend Glass

GLASS FALL WEEKEND SESSION
October 20–22, 2023
Linda Sacra
Beads: Out of Round

Complete beginners and experienced flameworkers can explore the endless possibilities of bead making in this workshop: from one-color to multicolor, from round to asymmetric. After brief demonstrations, students will light the torches and make their own unique beads using soft glass and a variety of tools, stringers, and frits. The torch will ignite your creativity, and you’ll see that the best beads aren’t necessarily round. All levels. Flameworking studio.

Studio artist; teaching: Penland, workshops in her home studio; represented in galleries in the southeast including Sandpiper Gallery (SC) and Island Jewelers (NC). 

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Fall Weekend Books and Paper

Books and Paper – Fall Weekend Session
October 21-23, 2022
Ann Marie Kennedy
Paper and Light

Making paper by hand allows for an investigation into its material nature and the interaction between paper and light. Starting with natural fibers such as flax and abaca, students will learn how to create translucent paper from overbeaten pulps. We’ll cover sheet forming techniques, including the use of a deckle box, and add content via stencils, collage, and texture. All levels. 

Associate professor at Wake Technical Community College (NC); other teaching: Women’s Studio Workshop (NY), Paper and Book Intensive (MI), Penland; residencies: Penland Resident Artist Program; installations/exhibitions: Gregg Museum (NC), Light Art + Design (NC), Cantor Art Gallery (MA); collections: Yale University (CT), Library of Congress (DC). 

annmariekennedy.net | @paperhouse17

NOTE: Participation in fall workshops will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

work by Ann Marie Kennedy
Ann Marie Kennedy, detail of Plant Page, abaca, 16 x 20 inches