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The Studio is an internationally renowned facility that offers glassworking classes for a variety of skill levels. Classes are taught by top artists and instructors from around the world, and are held year-round. Students enjoy the resources of The Studio, as well as the Museum’s collection and the Rakow Research Library. Spring and fall classes include ten-week sessions that meet once per week, as well as one-, two, and three-day workshops. Summer and winter intensive classes are one or two weeks in length. Scholarships are available. Other resources include studio rentals, artist residencies, livestreamed artist demos, and video resources. Opening in 2025, look forward to our new two-year education program, the Glassmaking Institute. Learn more or apply online at glassmaking.cmog.org.

Penland School of Craft is a national center for craft education dedicated to making lives meaningful through making. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Penland offers intensive craft workshops of various lengths throughout the year, led by guest instructors who are leaders in their field. The Penland experience includes demonstrations, discussions, presentations, studio visits, and individual work time. Makers of all levels can expect to make significant progress during their time at Penland. Glass workshops at Penland explore hot glass, flameworking, and kiln casting. Scholarships are available for all workshops. Penland also offers artists’ residencies and showcases some of the finest contemporary craft in the Southeast in its gallery.