2012 Winter Studio Rental Information

Penland School of Crafts is offering a great opportunity to work independently in the teaching studios through the winter rental program. This page explains the terms for renting studio space. Prices per studio are listed below.

Winter rental application form (Word document)

Rental periods are January 8 - January 28 and January 29 - February 18.

These rental periods do not apply to the glass studio, which rents by the day. Rental rates are listed below. On-campus housing is available for an additional fee.
 
Applications are due by November 1. If space remains after November 1, we will continue to accept applications until the beginning of each rental period. The number of applications received by November 1 will be used to determine whether there is enough interest in each studio to keep them open in the winter.

A $150 deposit is due with the application. The deposit will be applied to the rental balance.

Note: Glass students do not send a rental deposit; rent is due in full the day of rental.

Applicants will be notified by December 17 if their application has been accepted. The full balance is due by December 30.

On campus housing is available in our recently completed (and as yet unnamed) new housing building during each winter rental session with a full common-use kitchen available. Limited meal service will be available in the campus coffee house. A $100 refundable security deposit is required to secure housing space. Housing will be available after 4:00 p.m. on the first day of the rental period (which is a Sunday). Renters will have access to the studio on Monday morning.

For more information about studio rental at Penland School, please contact the main office at 828.765-2359, or by email:

office2@penland.org

Rental Requirements and Restrictions

Renters who have never worked in a Penland studio must provide three letters of reference with their application. References are not necessary for past students and instructors. Studio coordinators must approve all renters.

Studio rental includes access to equipment ONLY. Renters are required to pay for materials used in the production of work. Studio rental does not include technical instruction. Renters must be qualified to work safely and independently in the studio. A studio safety tour will be conducted by the studio coordinator prior to studio use.

Individuals assisting renters must be renters also and will be required to submit an application and rental fees. The only exception is in hot glass, where the rental rate is for the bench and an assistant is not charged for studio use.

Renters may not use equipment or materials in the studio if they have not been fully trained to use the equipment or materials. Use of any studio equipment must be approved by the studio coordinator. Renters must understand that they will be responsible for replacing any studio equipment that is damaged or destroyed due to their negligence, misuse, or abuse.

Studio renters must agree to participate in studio cleanup managed by the studio coordinator before moving out of the studio.

Renters are not allowed to bring pets to Penland.

Renters will be asked to read and abide by the Penland Student Handbook.

Penland School reserves the right to terminate a rental agreement for unsuitable behavior considered harmful to studios, housing, or community life.

Studio Rental Rates: Books, Clay, Iron, Metals, Photo,
Letterpress/Print, Textiles, Wood

Winter rental application form (Word document)