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Penland School of Craft

Penland School of Craft
Jun 2025
High Country Hiatus
The Great Staycation
Jun 2025
A Creative Refuge
Inside a Brevard ceramicist’s modern mountain abode on Lake Cardinal
Dec 2024
Guerard Glass
Examining Judson Guerard’s River Rocks series
Sep 2024
Taking a Step Forward
Meet Asheville-based custom bespoke shoemaker Deborah Robertson
Sep 2023
Last Page - Lisa Pedolsky
“I’m committed to accommodating every student and challenging each one appropriately.”
Sep 2023
An Appalachian Portmanteau
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Dec 2022
Fragile Stalwarts
A new glassblower at Penland is bringing ethereal emotions to her craft
Sep 2022
In Search of Gold
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
Sep 2022
Well Crafted
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains
Aug 2021
50 Fall Fests
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Mar 2021
Clear Talent
Nate Cotterman uses the most fluid of materials to build a solid career
Dec 2020
Last Page - Pottery by Joy Tanner, Bakersville

Feb 2020
Best of the Festivals - ARTS & CRAFTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! FROM FOOD AND DRINK FÊTES TO CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AND MUSICAL BLOWOUTS...
Aug 2019
Cabinet of Curiosities
Flamework artist Kit Paulson creates intricate glass menageries