Penland School of Craft has spaces available in many of its art-based summer camps. These camps give young people a chance to learn new skills, express themselves creatively, and have fun while getting to know other kids.
Each camp is five-days long, plus there are two weekend workshops for teens. Penland camp begins on June 1 and runs through the end of July and is available for ages 4 – 17. All camps will be led by experienced teaching artists in a dedicated classroom on Penland’s campus in Mitchell County.
Some camps have filled already. The sessions still available include handbuilt pottery, drawing and painting, exploring ancient art forms, making glowing lanterns, building with cardboard, jewelry making, and wood turning. Special programs for teenagers will cover pottery making, experimental photography, and textile techniques for fancying-up your clothing.
Camps are available at regular and reduced tuition; some full scholarships may still be available. The full list of camps plus registration information can be found under the Community tab at penland.org.
PHOTO: Making a pot in Penland summer camp.
Penland School of Craft is a national center for craft education dedicated to the creative life. Located in Western North Carolina, Penland offers workshops in books and paper, clay, drawing and painting, glass, iron, metals, printmaking and letterpress, photography, textiles, and wood. The school also provides artists’ residencies, an outreach program, and a gallery and visitors center. Penland is a nonprofit, tax-exempt institution that receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resource. More information at penland.org.