Penland Events 2010

Community Open House

March 6, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Each spring on the Saturday before our classes begin, the Penland studios are open to the public for hands-on workshops and demonstrations in clay, glass, iron, metals, textiles, and more. It’s an afternoon of experimentation, creativity, and fun. No charge; all ages are welcome.

Community Open House Page

Scholarship Auctions

Each Penland session ends with an auction of work donated by students, instructors, and friends. These auctions are culminating celebrations of the work done in the classes, and they are an opportunity for neighbors, travelers, and craft enthusiasts to enjoy the energy of a Penland session. All proceeds support the Penland scholarship program.

Auctions take place at 8:00 PM at the Northlight Building.
Thursday, May 6
Thursday, June 10
Thursday, June 24
Thursday, July 8
Thursday, July 22
Monday, August 9
Thursday, August 26
Thursday, November 18

Kids Camp, June 14 - July 23

Creative and engaging one week workshops for children ages 3 to 18, taught by local artists, and held in Ridgeway Building across from the Penland Gallery. Half-day ($85) and full-day ($170) camps include materials and snacks. Some scholarships are available; call for information.

Friends of Penland Reception at Patina Gallery

July 10, 4-6 PM, 131 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico

Join Allison and Ivan Barnett of the Patina Gallery for a relaxing afternoon reception. Meet Penland director Jean McLaughlin, instructor Gail Rieke and student Cary Stickney. Enjoy refreshments and hear Gail and Cary share stories and insights into their Penland experience.

patina-gallery.com

Annual Benefit Auction, August 13 - 14

Penland’s annual benefit auction is a gala weekend in the North Carolina mountains featuring the sale of more than 200 works in books, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, wood, and other media. The Penland auction is one of the premier craft collecting events in the Southeast and the perfect opportunity to support Penland’s educational programs. Admission is charged for the auction; absentee bidding is available.

Annual Benefit Auction page

Penland Gallery Exhibitions

Artist, Educator, Mentor, Rascal: Dolph Smith and Friends
Celebrating book arts instructor Dolph Smith's years of teaching
March 23 - May 9
Reception: Friday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

The Weight of Black
Work that uses the color black as an integral element
May 25 - July 18
Reception: Friday, June 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

All This Happened, More or Less
Five artists' use of implied narrative
July 27 - September 19
Reception: Friday, July 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

The Core Show 2010
Work by Penland's current Core Fellowship students
October 5 - November 14
Reception: Friday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Penland Gallery page