Each year on the first Saturday in March, the Penland studios are open to the public for hands-on workshops and demonstrations in metals, glass, textiles, wood, clay, photo, and more.
All ages are welcome.
Penland Clay Resident Artists 1963-2001 Work by current and former resident artists working in clay. Glass Artists of the Penland Area Work by Penland-affiliated glass artists living in the immediate area. Penland's Community Education Program will hold an open house to exhibit work by Mitchell County students and to offer a hands-on experience for the entire family. The work on display comes from Penland's Hands-On Learning program, a series of art classes offered to our local school system. Activities also include an opportunity for visitors to try out techniques taught in the classes.