The Bartlett Tree Experts have safely removed all trees from buildings on the Penland campus

As we prepare to open 2025 spring enrollment and summer scholarship applications this Friday, we are reflecting once again on how lucky we are. The damage to our campus from Hurricane Helene could have been so much worse, and we have come so far in just six weeks. Right now things are a bit disrupted, but the buildings are solid and dry and our studios are operational!

Studio coordinator Adam Leestma in the letterpress studio

Electricity and heat have returned to all open parts of campus, and satellite internet is now functioning at The Pines, Craft House, Lily Loom, Horner Hall, Facilities and Grounds shed, and The Barns studios. Trees have been removed from buildings and roadways, and roof work and building repair is underway where needed. 

Power has been restored

Our campus will be ready for visitors again soon, starting early next year with winter residency. Workshops will resume in the spring with spring concentration and spring short session. Summer 2025 is moving forward as originally intended. 

There’s still a bit of fall color outside the glass studio

We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, skilled workers, and dedicated staff members who have gotten us so far in such a short time. 

Click HERE to see a video of a 7,000 tree being removed from a building

We are so grateful for your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you back! Click HERE to view spring workshops. Summer workshops will be posted on Friday, November 15th.

Studio coordinator Kylie Little in the wood studio