Penland School of Craft

Penland School of Craft is an international center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 420 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 16 teaching studios and 57 historic and contemporary buildings. Penland School of Crafts is an equal opportunity employer with a staff of 70. Penland operates with a $44 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $8.6 million. Penland is located about an hour northeast of Asheville, NC. Our mission supports individual and artistic growth through creative practice and discovery.