The Penland Experience
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Send a Postcard: The Penland Experience
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Penland Experience Postcard 1
This neon sign was a group project by Penland students to celebrate the first neon workshop in 1993. Collection of Penland School of Crafts.
Penland Experience Postcard 2
Local craftsmen often taught at Penland. Here the Woody Family teaches chair caning. (Bayard Wootten/Univ. of N.C. Library at Chapel Hill)
Penland Experience Postcard 3
This “Travellog” was driven to Chicago in 1933 to display Penland creations at the World’s Fair. Penland founder Lucy Morgan sits on steps. (Bayard Wootten/Penland)
Penland Experience Postcard 4
The Edward F. Worst Craft House was built by the Penland community in 1935. It is one of the largest log structures in the Southeast.
Penland Experience Postcard 5
A colorful collection of student work from Penland’s basketweaving class. The school has taught basketweaving since the 1930s.
Penland Experience Postcard 6
Each spring Penland hosts an Easter egg hunt using eggs made by students, instructors, and community members. (Private Collections)
Penland Experience Postcard 7
Calling all alumni!!! Penland School of Crafts is celebrating 75 years of work and fun. Alumni can add their own personal info to the new Penland Experience web site. Click on Online Reunion to join.
Penland Experience Postcard 8
July 3, 2004 - January 30, 2005
The Mint Museum of Craft + Design in Charlotte, N.C. presents work from the Penland School of Crafts.

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