Penland School of Craft — Attraction in North Carolina

I had a chance to visit Penland for their annual benefit auction. This is a magical place. Even if you visit outside of an auction, I'm sure you'll find it a great visit if you love art. Their gallery spaces are superb, and the people here are very friendly. The campus is situated on a mountaintop slope with unique buildings scattered throughout - it's beautiful, idyllic.

Penland offers classes at various times of the year, which I'm hoping to take advantage of in 2016. Perhaps the best recommendation comment I can provide is that Penland inspired me to pick up my paintbrushes again after I set them aside for nearly a decade. And, I hope to be a supporter of this inspiring place for many decades to come. If you're traveling the Blue Ridge and have a love for art, I recommend a visit. Be sure to pack an extra bag, though. If you're like me, you won't be able to resist leaving with a piece of Penland to add to...

Best place to visit and enjoy live-art in-the-making within 150 miles! Enjoy great coffee/tea/sandwich/soup in the Pine Hall Cafeteria and wander around between buildings to see glasswork, woodwork, ceramic, printing, paper making, knitting, ironwork, etc. Meet the artists and students making the art. A must visit! A hidden gem in the mountains. Don't forget to discover the galleries of artists living nearby. This is a central area between Asheville and Boone (one hour to each city), so staying in this area gives you a lot to discover the nearby attractions such as Linville Falls, Crabtree Falls, Mitchell Mountain, Roan Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Sugar mountain and the Blue...

I was a student at Penland summer of 2017 and 2019. I was provided a work study scholarship which made it possible to attend. I love it there! The atmosphere (social as well as natural). The Instructors and students are all focused on their craft and are interested in other's craft as well. The instructors are friendly and gifted and willing to share their interests ad skills. The studios are kept neat and clean and are well-supplied. Their new building is beautiful and makes it possible for large...