Penland School of Crafts Annual Report Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008 Penland’s Mission The mission of Penland School of Crafts is to support individual and artistic growth through craft. The Penland Vision Penland’s programs engage the human spirit which is expressed throughout the world in craft. Penland enriches lives by teaching skills, ideas, and the value of the handmade. Penland welcomes everyone—from vocational and avocational craft practitioners to interested visitors. Penland is a stimulating, transformative, egalitarian place where people love to work, feel free to experiment, and often exceed their own expectations. Penland’s beautiful location and historic campus inform every aspect of its work. Penland’s Educational Philosophy Penland’s educational philosophy is based on these core ideas: • Total immersion workshop education is a uniquely effective way of learning. • Close interaction with others promotes the exchange of information and ideas between individuals and disciplines. • Generosity enhances education—Penland encourages instructors, students, and staff to freely share their knowledge and experience. • Craft is kept vital by preserving its traditions and constantly expanding its boundaries.

Cover Information Front cover: the Paul Hayden Duensing Letterpress and Print Studio on a beautiful summer evening. Inside front cover: Instructor Brian Ransom and students during a summer workshop in ceramic musical instruments. Inside back cover: student Pat Van Horn with the fantastic “faux hawk” she made during a summer workshop in hat making taught by Ignatius Creegan and Rod Givens. Title page: glass objects in the garden behind the Penland glass studio. Annual Report Credits Editor: Robin Dreyer; design: Leslie Noell; writing: Dan Bailey, Robin Dreyer, Susan Klaffky, Jean McLaughlin,Wesley Middleton, Katey Schultz; assistance: Mike Davis, Stephanie Guinan, Susan Klaffky, Susan McDaniel, Jean McLaughlin,Wesley Middleton, Nathalie Mornu photographs: Robin Dreyer, except where noted. Penland School of Crafts

Annual Report Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008

Penland School of Crafts receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

On the Cover

The opening, in June 2007, of the Paul Hayden Duensing Letterpress and Print Studio was a momentous occasion for Penland School of Crafts. Designed by Susan Cannon (Cannon Architects), the facility—which is shown in action on the cover of this report—was made possible through the leadership gifts of the Windgate Charitable Foundation and Robyn and John Horn.The Horn’s support, however, was far more than financial. John is a printer by trade, and he trained in an era when letterpress printing was the norm. He has been an advocate for the preservation of this craft, and has spent years collecting presses, type, and other equipment. The building saw its first use during the second session of summer , when it was filled with concurrent classes in letterpress and printmaking.The print class was taught by Georgia Deal; the letterpress class was co-taught by printer Steve Miller and poet Mary Wehner.The new building got rave reviews from everyone. A few weeks before those classes began, Robyn and John showed up with a huge trailer filled with equipment they were donating to the letterpress studio. John, Robyn, and the Penland facilities crew moved the gear into the studio, and then the Horns stayed for almost a week setting up and fine-tuning the equipment, sorting type and leading, and generally making the studio ready for the first students. The summer program was an exciting one and included a class in stone lithography taught by Phil Sanders.This exacting technique had not been taught at Penland in many years; its return to the program was made possible by the careful planning that went into the printmaking studio. In the winter of 2008, the studio was used for short-term residencies led by master printermaker Judith O’Rourke and letterpress printer Frank Brannon. These residencies were also made possible by the Windgate Charitable Foundation. The studio is named in honor of the late Paul Hayden Duensing, a friend of the Horns Cutting the symbolic ribbon at the who was a printer, a type designer, a mentor to many, and a beloved figure in the world dedication of the Paul Hayden of letterpress printing. John and Robyn returned to Penland in August, accompanied by Duensing Letterpress and Print studio Paul’s widow, Ginger, and several family friends for the dedication of the building, are (left to right) facilities manager which took place during the auction weekend and was followed by letterpress and Scott Klein; printer, instructor, patron screenprinting workshops for Penland donors. Robyn and John were back several weeks John Horn; program director Dana later when John taught an excellent introductory printing workshop. Moore; board chair Dan Bailey; director John and Robyn Horn are good company, and it was a great pleasure to see so much Jean McLaughlin; studio coordinator of them.When they drove down the hill at the end of seventh session, they left the staff Lisa Blackburn; and printer, instructor, a bit awestruck, not only by their generosity and good will, but by the depth of their and program advisor Steve Miller. commitment to Penland School and to the crafts of letterpress and printmaking.

Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ From the Director

Looking back on the activities of the twelve months presented in this annual report, I am reminded of the stories of creative development, artistic accomplishment, and delight in making that are told in so many different ways at Penland.You’ll find some of this year’s stories included in the comments of students, instructors, and donors that appear throughout this report.They tell us that the Penland experience is alive and well in all its richness, imagination, diversity of ideas and techniques, and strength of community. How do we describe an experience that is different for each individual? In the last year, we surveyed our students and instructors at the end of each session to learn more about their experiences with classes, studios, and housing at Penland. Our Artists for Penland committee, seeking to find ways of reaching out to and connecting with Penland affiliated artists across the country, also conducted an informal survey of past students and instructors to gain their insights into the meaning of their Penland expe- riences. From these responses and our conversations with students and instructors, we know that what is most valued about Penland is the outstanding quality of the instruc- tion, the school’s mission and core values, and the opportunity to renew old friendships and form new ones. I invite you to revisit Penland’s mission and educational philosophy stated on the inside front cover of this report.They remind us that the Penland experi- Jean McLaughlin kicking off Penland’s ence focuses on the highest quality craft education offered in a nonjudgmental environ- annual craft Easter egg hunt. ment that encourages mentorship, sharing and collaboration, serious effort, personal growth, shared successes, and a strong sense of community. It is a pleasure to present this annual report for ‒. Each of you who sup- port Penland assures that a meaningful opportunity for personal and artistic growth is available to thousands of artists, beginning to experienced, from around the country and the world. Whether you support our classes, programs, and studios through the annual fund, scholarships for deserving students, improvements to our beautiful and historic campus, or special initiatives, your gifts make it possible for us to provide the Penland experience for so many.We seek to use your gifts wisely and well to re-ener- gize that experience each year and to keep Penland a vibrant leader in the field of craft education.Thank you for your support.

Jean W.McLaughlin Executive director

Robyn and John Horn, setting up type cases in the letterpress studio.  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ From the Board of Trustees

As chair of the board of trustees of Penland School of Crafts, I am pleased to present this annual report for fiscal year ‒. In the pages of this report, you will find evidence of Penland’s careful stewardship of the many contributions made by supporters, artists, students, instructors, and volunteers to the school’s programs and annual activities. Your gifts to the annual fund, studio improvements, and scholarships; your partici- pation in our benefit auction; and your support of our classes and programs enable us to strengthen Penland and fulfill our mission each year.Through our workshops, resi- dent artist and core fellowship programs, community outreach, gallery exhibitions, and studio improvements, we serve artists and all who are interested with outstanding craft education and exceptional opportunities for personal and artistic growth. As part of our stewardship of your investment in Penland, the staff works each year from a board-approved strategic plan to achieve goals that strengthen each area of the school. Additional planning activities allow us to consider opportunities and chart a course for the future development of programs, core campus facilities, and our beau- tiful retreat environment.To this end, during the last year, our new land management task force met several times to consider our stewardship of the land.The task force has identified and designated areas across our -acre site for watershed management, forest management, forest preserve, agriculture and open space. This group has also considered the findings of last year’s housing study to help plan the best locations for additional student and instructor housing near the core campus. We deeply value your support.Your gifts have a powerful impact, sustaining innova- tive programming, developing our studios, and providing much needed scholarship support for deserving and talented students to develop their creativity and expand their artistic horizons.Thank you for making all of this possible.

Dan Bailey Chair, board of trustees

The long-term stewardship of Penland’s property is an important interest and a key responsi- bility of the board of trustees. 

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The core of Penland’s educational program is its workshops. These intensive Penland Workshops classes give students an opportunity to become completely immersed in their subject. 2007–2008 It is a special way of learning that facilitates great progress in a short period of time. Each Penland class becomes a tiny community within the community of the session. For a short period of time, people live and work together in an atmosphere of shared inter- Students: 1356 est, enthusiasm, and problem-solving—it’s an amazing way to learn. Instructors: 136 Penland offers classes in books and paper, clay, drawing and painting, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood, with occasional forays into Classes: 121 mixed media, teacher training, and other areas. Summer sessions are one, two, or two- and-a-half weeks long. In the fall and spring, Penland offers eight-week classes along with a few one-weekers. Some highlights of the ‒ program include a class in millenary (a.k.a. hat making) taught by Ignatius Creegan and Rod Givens that got everyone’s attention as increasingly elaborate hats started showing up for dinner (see inside back cover for a stellar example). An advanced textiles class, taught by weaver Catharine Ellis and tex- tile engineer Joy Boutrup explored many techniques along with the underlying science. Bluegrass wizard and master luthier Wayne Henderson taught guitar making and filled the wood studio with music. Photographer and conceptual artist Clarissa Sligh taught a class with meditation instructor Teresah Arthur that used visualization, meditation, dream work, and journal- ing to aid students in creating deeply personal images.A one-week fall workshop titled It’s for the Birds, combined the talents of architect and woodworker Dail Dixon and ornithologist Andy Kratter to create birdhouses that were both fanciful and functional. Renowned ceramist Shozo Michikawa taught Japanese ceramic techniques. Woodworker Peter Galbert and blacksmith Marc Maiorana led a pair of linked classes on combining steel and wood. Jeweler Susan Chin’s students used ebony and bone as the ground for design and embellishment using gold and other metals.What this year shared with every year at Penland was the evidence of an ongoing commitment to inno- vative and exciting educational programs.

Studio assistant Josh Copus working on a large vessel during a workshop titled Wild Clay, Precise Fire. Taught by North Carolina potters Naomi Dalglish, Michael Hunt, and David Stuempfle, the class focused on wood firing and locally produced clay. Josh lives in Asheville, North Carolina where he has helped start a co-op ceramics studio.

Students and special guests pouring iron during a sculpture workshop taught by LeeAnn Mitchell. Iron pours are infrequent and they involve smoke, fire, molten iron, and leather suits—so they tend to draw a crowd.  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Resident Artists

Resident Artists, 2007 Penland resident artists are full-time, self-supporting artists who live and work at Vivian Beer Penland for three years. Their primary responsibility during the residency is to make their own work.They welcome students, instructors, and the public into their studios. Angela Bubash The close proximity of other working artists—in the program and in the surrounding Jennifer Bueno community—creates an environment of inspiration, information, and stimulation. Thor Bueno Resident artists often settle in the area at the end of their residency, and the program has contributed significantly to the strong craft community that surrounds the school. Matt Kelleher In ‒, Vivian Beer,Thor Bueno, and Anne Lemaski all participated in an Anne Lemanski exhibition at the Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Anne’s spectacular installation, A Century of Hair, was featured in that show Jenny Mendes and then traveled to a show at the Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan,Wisconsin.Angela Shoko Teruyama Bubash was represented by the Snyderman Gallery at the prestigious SOFA Chicago exhibition. Jenny Mendes had a solo exhibition at the Signature Gallery in Atlanta, “The Penland residency was a Georgia. Jennifer and Thor Bueno created a mirrored glass installation at the Levine life-changing experience. I went Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Vivian Beer showed work at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts from making a few pieces a and at SOFA Chicago, and she and Anne Lemanski both appeared in the Penland seg- year to being a full-time artist. ment of the PBS series Craft in America. Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama participat- I loved being immersed in a ed in a number of exhibitions and were featured in Ceramics Monthly in an article writ- communal studio atmosphere, ten by writer and Penland staff member Katey Schultz. and I am happy to have become part of the Penland community at large.”

–Anne Lemanski

Penland resident artists (clockwise from left): ground: potter Matt Kelleher; bed: sculptor and furniture maker Vivian Beer, potter Shoko Teruyama; cab: jeweler Angela Bubash, ceramist Jenny Mendes; hood: sculptor Anne Lemanski; running board: glass artists Thor Bueno and Jennifer Bueno ; minibike: Pinkerton. 

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Core Fellowship Students

Core Fellowship Students, 2007 Shane Darwent Courtney Dodd Kristen Flournoy Dana Fehsenfeld Aran Galligan Alexandra Geske Andrew Hayes Kreh Mellick Jon Shearin

“The Penland core fellowship was an opportunity to realize Core fellowship students Dana Fehsenfeld and Shane Darwent (first two on left) and their dreams that few people get to fellow students signing a collaborative edition of prints. make into a reality. I have The Penland Core Fellowship Program is an extraordinary educational opportu- worked mostly in photography nity.The program provides two years of classes, room, and board to nine students who and printmaking; before I came live at Penland and also work part time for the school.They take seven classes each year, to Penland I didn’t know what mount a show of their work each fall, and have year-round studio spaces. Their jobs blacksmithing was, I didn’t include positions such as weekend cook, entertainment coordinator, and driver. The incredible variety of Penland’s workshops and the diversity of instructional styles know what glassblowing was, I allow fellowship students to explore many approaches to a particular medium or to try vaguely knew about pottery. out their ideas and sensibility in a range of media. Because core fellowship students are This program has changed my exposed to many different instructors during two years, the program can offer excep- perspective on everything. I can tional preparation for students interested in teaching. now see the interrelation of various disciplines and how they can come together in my own studio work.”

–Shane Darwent

The core fellowship students decked out for the opening of the 2007 Core Show, (left to right): Shane Darwent, Kreh Mellick, Andrew Hayes, Dana Fehsenfeld, Aran Galligan, Courtney Dodd, Kristin Flournoy, Jon Shearin, Alexandra Geske.  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Scholarships

Penland Scholarships Scholarship programs make Penland’s educational resources available to stu- 2007–2008 dents who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Maintaining and expanding Penland’s scholarships is an important ongoing goal of the school’s fundraising efforts. Penland scholarship programs are supported by annual fund donors, foundations, the Work-study scholarships: 211 Alvin Lehman Foundation Fund, the Claire Lucas Fund, the Windgate Charitable Special work-study Foundation, special scholarship endowments, the sale of student and instructor work at scholarships: 26 session auctions, and Penland’s general operating budget. Penland has a long-standing tradition of work-study programs, which make it possi- Full scholarships: 25 ble for the school to offer scholarships in greater numbers and help build community Studio assistantships: 153 by bringing students in different classes together through shared work. Higher Education Most work-study students receive room and board and pay a reduced tuition.A few Partner scholarships: 20 special scholarships cover all fees (some of these also have no work requirement). Special scholarships are paid for by endowments or annual funding and have been made Scholarships from outside possible by dedicated supporters of the school. See pages ‒ for details. sources: 12 Local standby program: 56 Percentage of students receiving some form of financial assistance: 37%

Students Victoria May, Ryan LeCluse, and Danny Whitmer, all of whom were enrolled in a lithography class taught by Phil Sanders. Victoria and Ryan were recipients of the Kenan Fellowship (see details below). Danny received a Kenan Fellowship in 2006 and returned in 2007 as a work-study student. Studio assistantships are also an important component of Penland’s scholarship pro- gram. Studio assistants are students who work in their class assisting the instructor and fellow students.This program has been an important component of instructor recruit- ment as many first-time instructors have previous experience as Penland studio assis- tants. Penland’s Higher Education Partnership provides full scholarships to students from selected colleges and universities, which recruit the students and share the cost of the scholarship.The William R. Kenan Jr. Fellowships, sponsored by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts in Winston-Salem, provide full scholarships for recent graduates of the high school visual arts program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.At Penland, these young artists have access to instruction in media not available in the UNCSA program.The Kenan Fellowship recipients have been uniformly excellent students who have made great contributions to their Penland classes.

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Annual Benefit Auction

22nd Annual Benefit Auction August 10–11, 2007

Works sold: 199 Average percent of retail value: 123 Contributing artists: 194 Volunteers: 181 Attendance: 498 Gross income: $476,500

Auction Sponsors Auction volunteer Elizabeth May, modeling a steel hat made by sculptor Elizabeth Brim, who is her aunt. Auction Sustainer ($15,000) Penland’s annual benefit auction, a gathering of artists and collectors from across Our State Magazine the country, provides funds to support the operations of the school while introducing new work to collectors and expanding public understanding of the depth and richness Auction Patron ($5,000) of contemporary craft.The 22nd annual benefit auction was held on August ‒, Expressions of Culture, Inc., 2007. The auction drew  attendees and was made possible by the contributions of producer of SOFA CHICAGO  artists and  volunteers. and SOFA NEW YORK Progress Energy Carolinas The opening event of the weekend was a luncheon for Lucy Morgan Leaders (see WNC Magazine page ) that was followed by the dedication of the Paul Hayden Duensing Letterpress and Print Studio and a hands-on workshop in silkscreen and letterpress printing.This Auction Supporter ($2,500) event attracted 143 of the school’s most generous supporters. A&B Construction Ceramic artist and educator Norm Schulman and his wife, photographer and com- Biltmore Wines munity volunteer Gloria Schulman, were honored at the benefit auction for their con- Blue Ridge Printing tributions to craft, craft education, and the community.Paying tribute to the Schulmans Wells Fargo Insurance Services of was world-renowned ceramic sculptor Jun Kaneko, whose work was also featured in North Carolina, Inc. the auction.

Norm and Gloria Schulman were honored at the 2007 Penland benefit auction. Internationally renowned ceramic sculptor Jun Kaneko spoke about the Shulmans during the auction. Left to right: Ree Schonlau Kaneko, Jun Kaneko, Gloria Schulman, Norm Schulman.  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Community Connections

Kids Camp Scholarship Donors

Elizabeth and James Bethune Kristin Hills Bradberry and John Bradberry Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Cristina Córdova and Pablo Soto Michelle and Duff Crane James Hiram and Elizabeth Creekmore Laura Edwards and Elaine Andrews Gusti and Daniel Frankel John and Linda Garrou Glen and Florence Hardymon Edwin F. Harris, Jr. and Susan Arrendell Steven and Ellen LeBlanc in honor of Billy Bernstein Julia A. Leonard A group of area artists taking part in a teaching artist certification seminar, which was led by teaching artist consultant Mimi Herman. This dramatic role-playing exercise took place Tom and Toni Oreck behind the Ridgeway building. Kaola and Frank Phoenix enland School is involved with a number of programs Harley and Helgi Shuford P that help support art St. Thomas Episcopal Church and education in the local community. The centerpiece of this effort is the Teaching Artist Initiative, a multi-part program that supplements the art education available in the local schools and provides training and teaching opportunities to artists. The program has several components:Teaching Artists in the Schools provides cur- riculum-integrated, arts-based workshops to third, fourth, and tenth grade public school students.The Dual Credit Craft Program is a series of workshops for Mitchell High students co-sponsored by Mitchell High School and Mayland Community College. In addition to developing creative and technical skills, dual credit students receive high school and college credit for their work. Ongoing teacher training is also part of the program. In fiscal year ‒ this took the form of a three-day work- shop designed to prepare artists to teach in K- classrooms.Taught by consultant Mimi Herman, it was attended by 22 area artists. Other community projects include Penland’s annual community open house, which was attended by about 500 people of all ages.The Mayland/Penland Business of Craft seminars are a series of short workshops geared toward helping artists run their busi- nesses. Kids Camp offers half-day art camps for children of various ages. In the summer of 2007, 42 students (39 percent of the total) received scholarship to attend Kid’s Camp, thanks to a generous group of supporters. Penland also welcomed a number of groups to the campus including a meeting of the Southeast Fiber Educators and stu- dents and staff of the Rolling Academy, which is a traveling school.

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The Penland Gallery and Visitors Center is the public face of the school, wel- Penland Gallery coming more than , visitors during ‒. The gallery presents work by 2007 Exhibitions several hundred artists who have been instructors, resident artists, or students. It also mounts four or five invitational shows each year and an exhibition each session of work A Cup of Tea by the current instructors.The gallery offers tours of the school, and the staff answers A diverse selection of teapots and thousands of questions about craft processes, artists, and Penland’s programs. teacups In addition to regularly scheduled twice-weekly tours of the Penland campus, the gallery offers tours to a number of art and education groups each year.These are some of the groups that visited Penland in fiscal year ‒: Appalachian State NEW University ceramics students, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Georgia State Welcoming instructors teaching at University ceramic students, Madison High School (NC) Art Club, North Carolina Penland for the first time in Folklore Society, Asheville Area Arts Council, Hendersonville (NC) woodworkers summer, 2007 group, American Style patrons, Knoxville (TN) Museum of Art. Resident Artists, 2007 Work by Penland’s current resident artists

The Power of Red Work in various media embracing the technical challenge and aesthetic power of the color red.

Oscar Bailey, 52 Years of Photography Photographs, plus kites and marble rollers, by esteemed artist Oscar Bailey

The closing exhibition of the 2007 Penland Gallery season was a 52-year retrospective of the work of photographer and kite-maker Oscar Bailey (he taught both of these at Penland). Oscar is an well-respected artist and an esteemed member of the nearby community. He taught photography for 16 years at University of South Florida before retiring to a windswept hill a few miles from the school—perfect for kite flying.

A platter made by Boris Bally from a recycled street sign and one made by Posey Bacopoulos from earthenware clay. Posey is among several hundred artists whose work is sold regularly at the Penland Gallery. One of Boris’s stop sign platters was included  in the 2007 exhibition titled, The Power of Red. Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Facilities

Sims Property Donors The big news on the Penland facilities front in fiscal year ‒ was the completion of the new letterpress and printmaking studio (see cover and page ).That Gifts of $5,000 and above project, however, is only the beginning of the story. Horner Hall got a tremendous Shelton and Carol Gorelick amount of attention.This building is the home of the Penland gallery and also has one Glen and Florence Hardymon floor of student housing. It is one of the historic buildings that were once part of the Steven and Ellen LeBlanc Appalachian School. Horner was repainted, and it was expanded with a newly construct- Charles L. McMurray ed lobby on the back of the building that created an accessible entry, two accessible bath- rooms (with black concrete counter tops, no less), and an open space that is used for Laura Taft Paulsen and gallery openings and other gatherings.This is the first phase of a planned expansion of William F. Paulsen the gallery.The second phase, which will begin as soon as funds are secured, will create Kaola and Frank Phoenix new gallery space and make possible a permanent historical exhibition. Rob Pulleyn The Farm House, one of Penland’s oldest buildings, also got a face-lift and a number of repairs critical to its preservation.These included repairs to the siding and founda- Gifts of $1,000–$4,999 tion and the replacement of one of the porches. With funding from the Steele-Reese Foundation, Penland rerouted a failing water line and replaced a primary septic field. Laura Edwards and Elaine Andrews The new waterline reduced the amount of water being pumped by thousands of gallons Lisbeth C. Evans and Jim Lambie per day, which also decreased the quantity of chemicals needed to treat the water. Bobby and Claudia Kadis Gardens were expanded, furnaces were replaced, many buildings were painted, the Dr. and Mrs. John E. Lee Pines got new ceiling fans and insulation, the Barns studio building got an accessible William States Lee Foundation bathroom, and the Penland well house is now home to a University of North Carolina William and Pat Williamson seismometer. Of importance to the school’s future is the purchase of the Sims property, which sits adjacent to Penland’s glass and wood studios and is surrounded by Penland land. In the Gifts below $1,000 spring of , the Sims family announced that they were ready to sell the property. Suzanne and Leslie Baker Development associate Mike Davis worked with director Jean McLaughlin and several William A. and Betty Gray Davis current and past board members to create a funding plan that would enable Penland to Gusti and Daniel Frankel purchase the site. Mike continued to work closely with the property owner and poten- John and Linda Garrou tial funders; the money was secured and the sale closed in January, 2008.At the spring board meeting, contributors and trustees gathered at the property to celebrate and to cut, not a ribbon, but the barbed wire fence surrounding the property.

Contributors and trustees cutting the fence at the newly-acquired Sims property, with music in the background (left to right): Shelton Gorelick, Kaola Phoenix, Dan Bailey, Bill Davis,  Glen Hardymon. Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Facilities

Penland Facilities Key Projects, 2007–2008

Completion of the Paul Hayden Duensing Letterpress and Print Studio

Expansion of Horner Hall

Renovation of Farm House

Water line relocation

Septic field replacement

New roof on the Pines

Renovation of third-floor dormitory in the Craft House

Horner Hall, home of the Penland Gallery, got a lot of love in 2007. The whole building was painted, and this expansion to the back of the building created an accessible entryway, a new lobby, and two accessible bathrooms, which are available to the public even when the gallery is closed.

More fence cutters: Bobby Kadis, Rob Pulleyn, Laura Taft Paulsen, Steven LeBlanc, Zanne Baker, John Lee.  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Lucy Morgan Leaders

Donor Profile: Cathy Adelman In 1998, Cathy Adelman volunteered at Penland’s Annual Benefit Auction and didn’t want to leave.With one class under her belt and her curiosity piqued, she found her way into a pop-up book class and she has been involved with Penland school ever since. “I grew up in Maine admiring and respecting the values underlying crafts- manship,” she says. “Penland offered the opportunity to experiment with those values.”

Five years later, she became the first graduate of the American Academy of Book Binding in Telluride, Colorado, and five years after that, she taught her first class at Penland.The recipient of several awards, her work has been shown in the United States, Canada, Estonia, France, England, Japan, and Italy. With the exception of one year, Cathy has attended a class every summer for the last  years. “I love the satisfaction of making.All ages and all walks of life connect around craftsmanship.”

Most recently, Cathy and her husband Alan have supported a Penland scholarship fund at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), an organization that empowers inner city youth to advance their lives and revitalize their communities through enrichment, personal development and leadership programs. In the summer of 2008, Cathy accompanied Lucy Morgan Leader Cathy Adelman (right), Ana Baranda, an HOLA scholarship recipient, on Ana’s first excursion away from teaching bookbinding at Penland. home, when she attended a Penland metals class taught by Marisela Gutierrez Campos. “Penland is a different world than L.A., where I live now,” says Cathy. “Being able to introduce a young person from South Central L.A. to Penland was a privilege. Penland is about craft and people. It doesn’t get any better than that.” –Katey Schultz

Lucy Morgan Leaders Craft Leader Penland’s Lucy Morgan Leaders are a special ($5,000–$9,999) leadership group of annual fund donors who Margaret F. Averyt contribute $1,000 or more each year to sup- Laura Edwards and Elaine Andrews port the annual needs of the school.These gifts Paulus Berensohn directly benefit studio operations, the core fel- Sarah and Louis Elson Linda and Randy* Fox lowship and resident artist programs, studio Dorothy S. Hines assistantships, and work-study scholarships. Thomas Johnson Lucy Morgan Leaders honor and continue the Steven and Ellen LeBlanc work of Penland’s founder, Lucy Morgan, by Dr. and Mrs. John E. Lee investing in Penland and helping all who come Jean W.McLaughlin and Tom Spleth here develop the ideas and skills needed to Kaola and Frank Phoenix grow personally and artistically. Harley and Helgi Shuford Hellena and Isaiah Tidwell

Bill Brown Visionary *Now deceased ($10,000 and above) Lutu and Tom Coffey Studio Sustainer Stephenie Ann Ellrich and Retha Jean Brannon ($2,500–$4,999) Susan Parker Martin and Alan Belzer Anonymous () Laura Taft Paulsen and William F. Paulsen Polly Allen Rob Pulleyn Elizabeth Aralia and Nicholas Graetz Ira and Phyllis Wender Frances and Tim Arnoult Suzanne and Leslie Baker Bank of America Matching Gifts Program  Lee Ann Bellon

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Lucy Morgan Leaders

“Penland is about craft and Cynthia Bringle Mrs. Hugh Chapman Bob and Peggy Culbertson Dr. Felicia R. Cochran people. It doesn’t get any Sue M. Daughtridge Dorothy and Clyde Collins better than that.” in honor of Bob Daughtridge Marilue M. Cook Dail and Artie Dixon Robert and Elizabeth Cooper -Cathy Adelman, instructor, student, Kent Stewart James Hiram and Elizabeth Creekmore Lucy Morgan Leader in honor of Catharine Ellis William A. and Betty Gray Davis Gusti and Daniel Frankel Rick and Dana Davis John and Linda Garrou Jan Detter Bill and Patty Gorelick Andy Dews and Tom Warshauer Shelton and Carol Gorelick Theresa and William A. DuPre Glen and Florence Hardymon Mignon Durham Mickey and Christine Johnston Richard and Bridget Eckerd Thomas S. Kenan, III and Chris Shuping H. Spencer Everett Richard Koopman, Jr. in memory of Bettie Ann Whitehurst Everett Barbara Laughlin Paul and Kym Farr Dr. Kent and Dr. Bob Leslie Alida Fish and Stephen Tanis Lincoln Financial Group Foundation Pepper and Donald Fluke Sara and Bob McDonnell Margaret Elizabeth Gant John and Tina McGuire Jean H. Gaskin Charles L. McMurray P. Edwin and Sue Glass Carlton and Catherine Midyette Adrienne and Harvey Gossett Pat Nevin Michael and Laura Grace Sandy and Anne Overbey Harriett Green Seymour and Marcia Sabesin Daniel Greenberg and Susan L. Steinhauser Barbara and Samuel Wells William and Pat Williamson

Artist Advocate ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous () Marla and Joel Adams Cathy and Alan Adelman John and Judy Alexander Patricia L. Amend and Stephen M. Dean Clay Andrews Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. B.C. Burgess Trust Mary Lou and Jim Babb Daniel W.Bailey and Emily Stanley Oscar and Sarah Bailey Joan Baxt Helga and Jack Beam Katherine M. Belk Edward and Angela Bernard Elizabeth and James Bethune Philip and Amy Blumenthal Jeremy and Anne Bonner Erskine and Crandall Bowles in honor of Patty Lingle Kristin and John Bradberry Trustee Harriett Green and others doing a Larry Brady, Jr. and Edward K. Jones little silkscreening during a hands-on Edwina Bringle workshop for Lucy Morgan Leaders that Harold P.and Kathryn Brown was part of the 2007 benefit auction. Charlotte V. Brown Claudia and Wayne Burke  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

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John and Diane Marek David Marshall and Alan Wiesenthal Katherine McCarty Carr and Chip McCuiston Ron and Susan Meier Sharon Mills Martha Morrill Elizabeth Mueller-Roemer and James Walter Crocker Brian H. and Lori Cahoon Neill Virginia E. Newell Vanessa and Eric Osborne Sheldon and Myrna Palley Edith Peiser Penland School of Crafts Fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation Gina Phillips Thomas R. Pittenger John D. Porter Printer and Penland instructor Steve Miller James R. Hackney and Scott Haight Deborah and Robert Rikoon with Lucy Morgan Leaders during the auc- Floyd and Diane Hale Russell and Sally Dalton Robinson tion hands-on workshop. Left to right: Anna and John Hammond Eric S. Rohm and Amy Hocket Steve Miller, Jim Hackney, David Larson, Robin Hanes Kristen Rolando Susan Larson, Jon Keenan, Gail McCarthy, Edwin F. Harris, Jr. and Susan Arrendell Tommie Rush and Richard Jolley Brian McCarthy. Marian S. Heiskell Harry Santen Anna Ho Lisa and Charles Shepherd Dwight M. Holland Christina Shmigel and Patrick Moreton Garnett L. Hughes and Donna Moran William and Catherine Sweeney Singer James and Peggy Hynes Patricia and Philip Smith Bobby and Claudia Kadis James W.M.Smith and Pam Troutman Reena and Pradith Kashyap A. Zachary and Emily Smith Scott Kildall David L. Staub and Susan Edwards Susan and Roger Klaffky Cynthia Taylor Ruth D. Kohler Jonathan and Gwen Van Ark Arthur and Anita Kurtz Tim Veness Susan and David Larson Charlene Diana Walker Levi Strauss Foundation Don and Karen Walker Carol and Seymour Levin Phil Wells and Jay Biles Mina Levin and Ronald Schwarz Rick and Brenda Wheeler Sandra and Leon Levine Rob Williams and Warren Womble Frank D. Lortscher Lauren and David Worth Isaac and Sonia Luski Michael Wright and Bob Glascock

Lucy Morgan Leader Char Walker working in the Penland glass stu- dio during the fall 2008  Concentration session. Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Scholarship Funds

Donor Profile: Jane Peiser Chr istopher Ellenbo

Jane Peiser helped establish the John Neff Scholarship fund  years ago. “John was the most creative kid I’ve ever known. Like most really creative people, life was g kind of tough for him,” she says. Jane was a Penland resident artist at the same time as en John’s father, Jack Neff.They were both working from their studios in The Barns and raising their families.

“John worked mostly in clay.He made sculptures that you wouldn’t believe—they were so spontaneous and wonderful,” says Jane. “Two or three of us initiated this scholarship fund when John died. I remember what it was like when I first came to Penland. I cracked an egg in the skillet one morning and was so excited about a piece I was work- ing on that I forgot about the egg, walked out the door, and went to the studio. I keep giving to this scholarship fund with the hope that people like John get chosen for it; people who can have those kinds of experiences.”

More than  years after her residency, Jane lives adjacent to the campus and contin- ues her work as a studio potter. She has taught and enrolled in several classes at Penland and has taken many budding artists under her wing. “I always encourage people to go to Penland,” she says.“When I was a resident artist, all I had to do was work. Bill Brown [Penland’s director at the time] understood that the residency was a time when you Jane Peiser in her studio, a stone’s throw really needed to get in there and understand whether or not this was something you from the studios of the Penland resident wanted to do for the rest of your life. At Penland, there were people who could help artists. Jane, who was once a resident me figure stuff out.With the help of those people, I was able to get to the point I am artist herself, helped create the endowment at now.” –Katey Schultz for the John Neff Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarships Jesse Doeinck These individuals made gifts in the 2007- Mignon Durham 2008 fiscal year to establish or increase the Gail Fredell endowments of named scholarship funds. Wolf and Nancy Gensch Katherine Gordon Shelton and Carol Gorelick Abby Watkins Bernon Scholarship Fund Pamela and John Helms Mary Gardiner Jones Dorothy S. Hines Mary D. Kahlert Dorothy D. Hodges in honor of Mary G. Jones Horne LLP Bobby and Claudia Kadis Carey G. Bringle, Jr. Scholarship Fund Varna Love Anonymous Susan Parker Martin and Alan Belzer Susan D. Proctor and the Estate of Andrew McDonald Carey G. Bringle, Jr. Frances Myers principal gift to establish the fund Lucille Owen Jacque Allen W. Charles and Connally Penley Sylva Billue A. Dorothy Proctor Cynthia Bringle Norm and Gloria Schulman Edwina Bringle Linda J. Shafer Robert Bruce Sandra N.Walton Susan and Philip Carter Otis Warr Richard Cate Jane Weir Lutu and Tom Coffey Paul Williamson Kate Condon Robert A. and Susan C.Wilson Foundation  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Scholarship Funds

Ann and Thomas Cousins William P.Daley Edith Franklin Andrew and Hathia Hayes Dwight M. Holland Bobby and Claudia Kadis Susan and David Larson Katherine McCarty Barbara Middleton Donald W.Pilcher Tut and Harry Riddick Michael Rutkowsky Joshua Shubin Dr. Jim Thompson Rick and Brenda Wheeler

Sarah Everett Toy Scholarship Fund Sarah and Louis Elson Mrs.William S. Lee Rudy Lopez attended Sharif Bey’s 2007 Richard J. Cunningham Memorial ceramic workshop with a special scholarship Scholarship Fund for Cherokee students. Named Scholarships Jane Comfort Brown These endowed and annually funded scholar- Bill Brown, Jr., and family ships were awarded in fiscal year 2007–2008. Paul H. and Ginger S. Duensing Endowed Scholarships Scholarship Fund Janet Taylor Acosta Memorial Scholarship Fund kin Robyn and John Horn Established in honor of Janet Taylor Acosta Principal gift to establish the fund Samuel A.Almon Scholarship Fund

Lisa Gluc Paul Aken Established in honor of Samuel A.Almon Nancy Bloch Milton Baxt Scholarship Fund Ginger S. Duensing Established in honor of Milton Baxt Schuyler R. Shipley Dr. Jerrold Belitz Scholarship Fund Established through a bequest from Mendes Family Scholarship Fund Jerrold Belitz Jenny Mendes Abby Watkins Bernon Scholarship Fund Principal gift to establish the fund Established in memory of Abby Watkins Bernon Joseph Mendes and Mollie Mendes Family Collins, Evans, Massey Scholarship Fund Charitable Fund Established in honor of Mr. and Mrs.T.Clyde Principal gift to establish the fund Collins, Jr., Lisbeth C. Evans, and William P.Massey John Neff Memorial Scholarship Fund Paul H. and Ginger S. Duensing Jane Peiser Scholarship Fund Established by friends and family in memory of Penland Vision Scholarship Fund Paul Hayden Duensing Judy and Jim Moore Eastern North Carolina Scholarship Fund Charles Chandler, who attended Vivian Principal gift to establish the fund Established by Lisa and Dudley Anderson and Beer’s 2007 workshop titled Hot Sheet Eastern North Carolina friends of the school Forming, was the recipient of the Pat Nevin Norm and Gloria Schulman Grovewood Gallery Scholarship Fund Scholarship, which targets students 60 Scholarship Fund Established by the Grovewood Gallery of years old or older. Lisa and Dudley Anderson Asheville in honor of Doug Sigler Jill Beech Huntley-Tidwell Scholarship Fund Philip and Amy Blumenthal Established by Hellena Huntley Tidwell and Cynthia Bringle Isaiah Tidwell Edwina Bringle Bobby Kadis Scholarship Fund Dorothy and Clyde Collins Established by the family of Bobby Kadis 

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LeBlanc Scholarship Fund William R. Kenan Institute Fellowships “The atmosphere is great! I would Established by Steve and Ellen LeBlanc Funded by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute stay up all night in the studio, and John and Ione Lee Scholarship Fund for the Arts the instructor, Sharif Bey, would Established by John and Ione Lee Isaac and Sonia Luski Scholarship stay up, too. He pushed me in ways Harvey and Bess Littleton Scholarship Fund Funded by Isaac and Sonia Luski Established by the Hellers of Heller Gallery and Joe McArdle Scholarship I had never been pushed before Harvey and Bess Littleton Funded by Dr. and Mrs. John E. Lee in artistically.” Lucy C. Morgan Scholarship Fund memory of Joe McArdle Established in honor of Penland’s founder McMurray Scholarship –Rudy Lopez, scholarship student John Neff Memorial Scholarship Fund Funded by Charles McMurray Established by friends of John Neff Patricia Nevin Scholarship David and Pat Nevin Scholarship Fund Funded by Pat Nevin Established by Pat Nevin Antony Swider Scholarship Betty Oliver Scholarship Fund Funded by the Winston-Salem Foundation Established by the friends and family of Sarah Everett Toy Memorial Scholarship Betty Oliver Funded by the family of Sarah Everett Toy Mark Peiser Scholarship Fund Sixteen Hands Scholarship Established by Judy and Jim Moore in honor of Funded by the artists of the Sixteen Hands Mark Peiser studio tour Penland Flameworking Scholarship Fund Established by Judy and Jim Moore Michael Pierschalla Scholarship Fund Established in memory of Michael Pierschalla Richard Ritter Scholarship Fund Established by Judy and Jim Moore in honor of Richard Ritter Lisa Gluckin School Teachers Scholarship Fund Established by friends and family of Dorothy Heyman Steele-Reese Scholarship Fund Established by the Steele-Reese Foundation Lenore G.Tawney Scholarship Fund Established by the Lenore G.Tawney Foundation Teacher Training Scholarship Fund Established anonymously Windgate Scholarship Fund Established by the Windgate Charitable Foundation Christy Wright Endowment for Glass Art Established by friends and family of Christy Wright

Annually Funded Scholarships Patricia M. “Patty” Babb Scholarship Funded by Jim and Mary Lou Babb Barbara and Ed Crutchfield Scholarship Funded by Barbara and Ed Crutchfield Dorothy Cheng received a Lucy Morgan Bob and Peggy Culbertson Scholarship scholarship to attend a metals workshop Funded by Peggy and Bob Culbertson taught by Angela Bubash titled The Contemporary Reliquary. Heart of Los Angeles Scholarship Funded by Cathy and Alan Adelman Higher Education Partnership Scholarships Funded by recipient colleges and universities, the UPS Foundation, and Penland School  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Circle of Hands

Donor Profile: Patricia N. Jay

After completing her first Penland class in 1994, Pat Jay knew she had come to where her heart was. “I found Penland to be a place so close to the core of my being that it helped affirm who I was and who I wanted to be,” she says.

Pat and her husband, Sidney, run the Concord, North Carolina franchise of Home Instead Senior Care, an organization that provides home care and elderly companion- ship. Over the years, her Penland experiences have been a part of a spiritual journey as she strives for balance between maintaining the business and entertaining her creative desires as a metalsmith.

“Penland is expansive and affirming. It bolstered me. I took heart in my experiences there and gained strength about who I am,” says Pat. Now with a metals studio at her home, she is able to make the work she loves any time of year. In , she volunteered at Penland’s Annual Benefit Auction and she still carves out time for summer classes.

Pat and Sidney have established a planned gift that will perpetuate the spirit of Penland Metalsmith and Penland supporter Pat Jay by assisting students like Pat—who came to Penland seeking skills and departed with a in her home studio. lasting impression of so much more. “Penland has been such an important part of my journey to find comfort with my work and my interests. I want to make a difference for others in the same way that Penland has made a difference for me.” –Katey Schultz

Circle of Hands Penland’s Circle of Hands includes donors who have chosen to make a legacy gift to the school through a bequest or other planned or deferred gift. Circle of Hands donors demonstrate their commitment to Penland’s future by establish- ing a gift process now that will benefit the school at a future time.These gifts often assure Bob Culbertson that the donor’s current support will continue. Theresa H. DuPre Mignon Durham We are grateful to our Circle of Hands donors. James R. Hackney If you are considering a legacy gift to Penland, Francesca Heller please call the development office so that we Patricia N. and Sidney L. Jay can include you in our Circle of Hands. Bobby Kadis John E. Lee Lisa and Dudley Anderson Bill Massey Anonymous Ann McAden Joe Bova Jean W.McLaughlin Ken Bova Dana Moore Larry Brady Sana Musasama Cynthia Bringle Rosemary Peduzzi Edwina Bringle Rosalind Rich Reiser Jan Brooks Hellena and Isaiah Tidwell Dorothy and Clyde Collins Julia Woodman 

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Principal Capital and Restricted Gifts

Principal Capital and “I found Penland to be a place so Other Restricted Gifts close to the core of my being that it Each year donors make special gifts for capital helped affirm who I was and who I or other restricted purposes. Principal capital wanted to be.” gifts are contributions of $10,000 or more given in support of capital projects (including –Patricia N. Jay payments of this size made on Preserve Penland Campaign commitments).We are grateful for the following gifts made during 2007–2008 (please see also page 12 for capital gifts to support the purchase of the Sims property).

Principal Capital Gifts (above $10,000)

Paul Hayden Duensing Letterpress and Print Studio Equipment Robyn and John Horn

Preserve Penland Campaign Gifts Bill and Patty Gorelick to name the Gorelick Social Hall in the Northlight building Shelton and Carol Gorelick to name the Gorelick Social Hall in the Northlight building Jack and Debbie Hawn

Information Technology Equipment Judy and Jim Moore

Other Restricted Gifts

Paula Garrett Fund Larry K. Sparks Artists, patrons, and volunteers min- Louise Morgan Memorial Gifts gling at the benefit auction art exhibi- Frances B. Cargill tion in the Gorelick Social Hall in the Mary Jane Hofmann and Northlight building. This multi-purpose Charles H. Hofmann, Sr. space is also used for slide presenta- Elizabeth and Raymond Kaplan tions, orientation meetings, movement Jay and Deborah Palmer classes, scholarship auctions, show and Laurel and C. Perrin Radley tell, and other gatherings. It is named Louise M. Runyon in honor of the generous Gorelick fami- Barbara and Joseph Wilcox ly: Bill and Patty Gorelick and Shelton and Carol Gorelick, who made major capital gifts to the Preserve Penland campaign.

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The Annual Fund Charlotte and C.W.Arrendell May 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008 Marilyn M. Arthur The Penland annual fund supports the annual Sheila and Kevin Avruch operations of the school, from utilities that Beverly and Gene Ayscue keep our buildings heated and lights on, to in honor of Jean McLaughlin Posey Bacopoulos propane for studio operation, to scholarship Hunter Bahnson assistance for many deserving students. The Charles E. and Anna Reamer Baker annual fund provides essential support each Beth Ann Ballek year and helps ensure the quality of the Randy Barba Penland experience for both students and Dorothy Gill Barnes instructors. Ruth and William Barnett Karene T. Barrow In 2007-2008, 787 donors to the annual The Barry Friedberg and Charlotte Moss fund contributed $440,047 to the school, Family Foundation Jean B. Bartlett providing critical support for our mission. Ann Batchelder and Henri Kieffer Penland is grateful for the support of our Anne and John Baum annual fund donors. The list that follows Hilda L. Bayliss names donors who have made gifts of $999 or Nicholas Q. Beaman below between May 1, 2007 and April 30, Jill Beech 2008. Gifts of $1,000 or more are listed in Jessica Beels the Lucy Morgan Leaders section,beginning on Andrea Bell page 14. Robert Bell, III and Robert Heffron An end-of-session show and tell; this one BellSouth Corporation took place in the letterpress studio. The Matching Gifts Center We have made every effort to recognize donors andirons in the foreground are by student Eleanor Bemis Tessa Wittman. who made gifts during this time frame. If your Barbara Benisch and Jacque Allen name does not appear as you believe it should, Peter Bernett please contact the development office so that Donald and Barbara Bernstein we may correct our records. Gifts made after William and Katherine Bernstein April 30, 2008 will be recognized in our next Wayne and Florence Berryhill annual report. Deirdre Bialo-Padin Frank Biddix Dolores Bilangi Anonymous () Charlotte and Charles Bird Karin Abromaitis Harold Black Roger and Deane Ackerman Bev Blitzer Deborah Ahalt Alan and Rosalie Blumenthal Susan L. Alban Anita and Henry Bodenheimer Katherine Albright Dennis Boitnott Merilee Allen James Bonner Stuart and Lisa Alperin Elizabeth E. and Henry M. Booke Sandra H. and Harlan D.Alpern Mary Beth Boone Renee B. Altman Henry and Sory Bowers Stuart A. Altmann Rosemarie G. Bowie Michael D. Andrew Karen J. Boyd Enid Angstreich Winifred Boyd Frank and Ranlet Bell Katherine Boyd Rankin Klaus Anselm in honor of Jean McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Shepard Ansley Holly Brackmann Judy Applebaum Elaine Bradley Nancy Archer Dorothy D. Bragdon Jean and Robert Arden Molly I. Brauhn Curtis E. Aric Frances Brenner  Harvard and Jean Armus David and Lisa Brewster

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Howard Brick and Debra M. Schwartz Elizabeth Conner “I have spent all day and night in in honor of Christina Shmigel and Philip and Paula Cook the print studio for almost two Patrick Moreton Cristina Cordova and Pablo Soto weeks and am still producing great Meredith K. Brickell and Ray Duffey Marianne and John Cordyack work. Being in this no-pressure Phoebe Briley Bruce Cosgrove and Anne Bryan Edward C. Brinkman Kenneth Cotner environment has helped me take Susan Broderick in honor of Kathryn Brown more chances with my work and David and Laura Brody Chandra Cox allowed me to pursue many differ- Ila J. Brooks Helen Romayne Cox ent directions at once. If it hadn’t Tama Brooks Linda J. Crabill Philip Broughton and David Smith Elizabeth B. Craven been for this scholarship, none of Jane Comfort Brown Cricket and Norris Crigler this would have been possible.” Jane Bruce Alfred and Ann Crompton Richard L. Bryson Rebecca M. Crowell –Ryan LeCluyes, recipient of a 2007 Kenan Leonard and Libby Buck M.J. Cunningham Fellowship Carol E. Bugarin Paula J. Curran James and Judith Bunn Jo Ann Czekalski and James P.Stokes Katherine D. Bunnell Whitson and Cathy Daily Susan E. Burnes Molly Damm Rachel Ballentine Burnette Faye Daniels John and Martha Burtis Dr. Lucy C. Daniels Joan Burton Linda Darty and Terry A. Smith Barbara A. Buttler Mike Davis Leslie G. Byers Joseph B. Davis Jr. and Dr.Ann Hoscheit-Davis Jeffery Byrd John and Terrie Davis J. David Caldwell William A. and Betty Gray Davis Bernard Y. Calvert, III in honor of Emily and Zach Smith and Sean Calyer Kay and Dave Phillips Joan and Joe Campbell Gloria De Luce Michael and Mary Jo Campbell Maggi Debaecke Alice Cappa Margaret DeMott Frances B. Cargill Ellen Denker Patricia Carlson Dianna Dinka Sallie Carrero Debra Diz and Mark Chappell Bill and Judy Carson Evelyn Dobbin Jillian Carway Kim L. Dolce Johannes Causey Patrick and Linda Dougherty Pamela K. Chastain Emily Arthur Douglass Norma Cheren Ruth L. Doyle Isabel Chicquor Dr.Alvin and Mrs. Rose Savage Anna Child Philanthropic Fund David and Sarah Chiles Donna Jean Dreyer Lucy and Bill Christopher Robin Dreyer and Tammy Hitchcock in memory of Clara “Kitty”Couch Frank E. Driscoll Sharon Church Ginger S. Duensing Charles and Emily Clark in honor of John and Robyn Horn Nancy Clark Judith Duff Susan and Tom Clark Duke Energy Matching Gifts Program John and Elizabeth Clay Noel L. Dunn and Mia Celena Morgan E. Clifford Rodney Durso Nelly Bly Cogan Lynn Duryea Margaret and Dan Cogswell Marilyn and John Dutton James and Marie Cohen Steven Dwyer Michael S. Cohen Lauren Dyer Julie Connaghan Stuart T. Dyer  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Annual Fund

Anita Eddy Amy C. Gilbert and Steven Newpol Mary Jane Edwards Jane Gish Sandra D. Ehrenkranz Donna J. Globus Lynn and Barry Eisenberg Patricia T. Glowa and Donald O. Kollisch Jon Ellenbogen and Rebecca Plummer Billie Goodloe Bert and Shan Ellentuck Jeffrey M. Goodman and Margot Atuk Catharine Ellis and Kent Stewart Cissel Gott Deborah Louise Ellis Louis and Marcia Gottlieb Dawn Enochs Dr. Brenda Graham Michele and Jacob Ensminger Maria L. Grandinette Susan J. Erickson Tina L. Granville Thomas W.Eshelman and Jeanne Finan Meredith M. Green in honor of Penland’s Core Fellowship Program Linda Greiss David and Yvonne Evans Gary and Patricia Griffin E. Graham and Kathleen Evans Suzanne Grinnan Gisela and William Evitt Elliott L. Grosh Exxon Mobil Foundation Sandra B. and Louis W.Grotta Cass and Andy Faller Joellen and William Grubbs Janice Farley Sivana Gur Bruce R. Ferguson Peggy F. Hale Jennifer Ferreira Robert W. Hamilton Neon artist David Smith doing a tube bend- in honor of Jean McLaughlin William S. Hammersley ing demonstration during the spring, 2007 Len and Joyce Fidler F. Borden and Ann Hanes glass class he co-taught with artist David Judith G. Fields Cheryl A. Harper Wilson. Jason Fiering Martha D. Harper Alan H. Fine Deborah M. Harris Ilene Fine Julia O. Harrison Maria Fire Lucia Harrison Arline Fisch Margaret Harrison Karen Fisher and Robert Warren Anthony Haruch Kathleen A. FitzGerald Sarah Harvey Flameworkers Reunion Ross and Phyllis Hatch in honor of Edwina Bringle Dennis and Marjorie Hatchell Regina Flanagan Michael Dwayne Hawks Heather and Barry Fletcher Barbara Hearn Dorothy Fligel Lindsay Hearn and David Joerling Donald D. Florang, Jr. Frederick Heath and Merrily Orsini Betty Foster Priscilla Heep Judy H. Foster Sarah Heimann Kate Fowle Meleney Francesca Heller Arthur L. Fox and Jeanne W.Fox Doug Heller Mary Francis Michael Heller Sandy and Arnold Frank Mary Jane Henley Gretchen Frederick and Joan Ferenczy Jane M. Herman Kathy Frost William and Janet Heston Jose Fumero and Herbert Cohen Howard and Carolyn Hicks Walter R. Futrelle Kristy Higby and Mark Flowers Janet R. Garner Linda and John Hillman Robert Garron and Rhonda DeMatteis William and Pat Hinton Ann C. Gaudreaux Alix Hitchcock and Marshall Tyler Martin Gellert Bonnie and Jeff Hitchcock Suzanne and John Gernandt Dorothy D. Hodges Diana Gibbs Gloria and David Hoeppner M. Lynn Gibbs Burton and Lynn Hoffman Martha Giberson Roald Hoffmann 

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Claire Holliday William A. Knight “One of the remarkable things about Bryant Holsenbeck Philip J. Koehler Penland is the diverse symbiotic in honor of Jean McLaughlin George and Cynthia Kokis community formed almost instantly Margaret E. Holt Laura Kolinski-Schultz in its studios. The chance to focus Philip C. Homes Robert Kornegay Heather and Santi Hoover Mirinda J. Kossoff intensely on craft and to learn from Patsy and Harold Hopfenberg Karen F. Krieger each other about art and life is a Martin S. and Irina Horn Suzanne Krill treasured experience. Who knew Robyn and John Horn Mary E. Kruger who would make up a community Heather Houston Elaine W.Lamb Neal Howard Delphia Lamberson and Hoke Smith Holt gathered to make birdhouses? Joan M. Hoyt Arlene Lane Nancy Hunnicutt Mary M. Law “Here's who came: Robert and Barbara Hunter Elizabeth and Kermit W.Lawrence, Jr. Patricia O. Hutton Amanda Lee A classics scholar who brought Ina Mary E. Lee Achilles with him. David and Robbie Irvin Alicia Leeke A retired Air Force officer who Frances and Wayne Irvin Julia A. Leonard drove in a small car from Margaret H. Irvin Dr. Kent and Dr. Bob Leslie Susan L. Iverson Marc Leuthold Colorado with a case of Fat Tire William K. Jackson Susan and Bob Leveille beer for the last day party. Florence K. Jaffa Allan L. Levine A figurative ceramic artist who Pat and Sid Jay Doug and Bingle Lewis Lydia Jeffries Tom Littleton abhorred straight lines. Lois Joerling Maria Litwinowicz A mechanical engineer/inventor. Nick Joerling and Lisa Bruns June D. Lockhart A retired Army Warrant Officer Arthur H. Johns, Jr. Thomas Loeser and Bird Ross who had walked the Joyce and Gilbert Johnson Ethan B. Loewenthal Paul and Sally Johnson Bill and Reidun Logan Appalachian Trail and run a few Dan and Jennifer Turner Joiner in honor of Christina Shmigel and marathons. Daniel and Ruth Jordan Patrick Moreton An airplane mechanic. Sanford and Lindsay Jordan David and Carol Lee Logan Sharon L. Jue Carol B. Lombardo A Penland veteran with a wonder- Mary Ellen Jutras Patricia and Webster Lonas ful portfolio of willow furniture. Lydia A. Kalyna Betty Helen Longhi A retired physician. Louis and Judith Kandl Nancy Lopez-Ibanez A Ph.D. student whose research Donna G. Kanich Laurel Lovrek Madelynn and Stephen Kannen Joe and Lorinna Lowrance considers a tropical fish able to Deena and Jerome Kaplan Adrian and Page Luxmoore change its gender. Brennan Kasperzak Mary Lynn A spirited, talented, and generous Ronald and Judy Katz David and Dorcas MacDonald Johanna M. Kearns Elizabeth MacDonald core fellowship student. Laura E. Kellar Richard A Malmgren, Jr. and Judith E. Burke Janet Kelman Sam Maloof “The class was taught by an archi- Diane Solomon Kempler Roger Mandel tect, a wizardly bird guy (ornitholo- Sally Kennedy Ann Manning Mrs. D.B. Kenney Lauren March gist) and, really, also by our studio Emily L. Keown Elizabeth and Mel Markowski assistant who is a talented musical Margaret E. Kepner Suzanne Marsh instrument maker/performance Madonna Kilborn Lambeth W. Marshall Joyce and Gary King Silvana G. Martins artist. It was a very rich stew.” Susan Kingsley Kathleen Martinson Karin and Jack Kirkland Rex Maruca –Dail Dixon, architect, woodworker, Lucy David R. Kivitz Elizabeth Massey Morgan Leader, and co-teacher of a Penland Susan and Roger Klaffky Elizabeth Matheson workshop on birdhouse design and construction in honor of Flameworkers Reunion Linda A. Mauck  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Annual Fund

Miriam Mosley and Robert Wood Leslie Muir Scott Mullennix and Hilary Wilson Pamela Myers and Paul Jeremias Tom Naess Odongo Steve Nelson Arnold and Jean Nevins New York Times Company Michael and Margaret Newman Lynn P.Nickerson B. E. Noel Craig Nutt John F. Nygren Diane T. O’Malley Bob and Becky Osterberg C. Lynne Osterman-Newman and Michael Newman Wendy Outland Richard W. McCanna James W. and Laura Page Long-time Penland instructor Doug Sigler Ron and Harriet McClain Sheldon and Myrna Palley working with one of his students in the Ruth McConnell Paul and Elmerina Parkman Penland wood studio. Maxine G. McCoy Sandra L. Patrick and Coleman Hockett John and Marjorie McCurrach Andra Patterson Robert L. McFerren Deborah Patton Duncan and Nancy McGehee Rosa V.Patton and Ron Rozzelle Bonnie and Chaffe McIlhenny in honor of Jean McLaughlin Salley McInerney Emily Pearlman Beverly McIver Brian S. Pearson John and Grace McKinnon Arnold Penland, Jr. Caroline E. McLaughlin and Roy Baroff Penland School of Crafts Fund Terry McManus a component fund of the North Carolina in honor of Jean McLaughlin Community Foundation John and Katherine Mecham Roi Malott Penton Elizabeth and Fred Menger Nan P. Perkins Alice Merritt Sarah Peter Nancy Merritt David M. Pfeffer Katherine W.Merten Margaret Phillips Daniel R. Mertz Nina Piccirilli Daenira and Robert Meyer Nicole S. Pietrantoni Ron Meyers Nancy M. Pike William P.Massey Jodi Pinault through the Michael Hooker Memorial Jean and Wesley Pittman Endowment at the North Carolina Community Leonard and Ling Poliandro Foundation Anne Ponder and Christopher Brookhouse Barbara Middleton Harold C. Poole, Jr. Laraine Hoyle Middleton Paul Popish Chris H. Miller Joseph L. Price Gail Miller Progress Energy Matching Gifts Program Sequoia Miller David F. Purser Robert and Karen Milnes Evelyn Pursley LeeAnn Mitchell and Jim Buonaccorsi Jane Quimby Terry L. Mock and Robert Travis Laurel and C. Perrin Radley Jennifer and Alexander Moeller Haywood Rankin and Sabine Schmid-Rankin Brandly Monroe Dr.Alan Rapperport and Sue Rapperport Gene and Susan E. Moore Ryann Rathbone  Donna J. Morris Theresa Reese Christine C. Moses Wendy S. Reid Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Annual Fund

Don Reitz Sally J. Shore “Being at Penland has been one of Ann and Foster Rennie Karen Shuler the greatest experiences of my life. I Grete E. Reppen Randy Shull and Hedy Fischer have learned so much. Prior to com- Susan Rhew William E. and Beverly D. Shurley ing here, I was in a period of stag- Joann Ricci Laura A. Siegel Neil Richter and Constance A. Schulze C. Miller Sigmon, Jr. nation and frustration. I was Sallie Ricks Annie Silverman burned out and would leave our Conny and James Riddell Maxine and Gary Silverstein shop as soon as I was done blowing. Tut and Harry Riddick Marian and Thomas Sinks Being at Penland has more than Rosalind R. Rieser Robin A. Sirkin Christina L. Rifkin Marsha Slater revitalized my motivation and also Lewis Riley Clarissa Sligh kick-started my creativity once Vernessa Riley-Foelix Stephanie Smart again.” in honor of Jean McLaughlin Bonnie and Jere Smith Lisa C. Robey Bryony A. Smith –Tanner Clark, recipient of the 2007 Richard Ann Robinson Dana Smith Lorraine and Johnie Robinson Debra Barnhart Smith Ritter Scholarship Bill and Joan Rocamora Patricia and Philip Smith John and Janis Rohde in memory of Malcolm McGuire Doris and Martin Rosen Paul J. Smith Wendy Rosen Phil and Sharon Smith Guy and Patricia Ross Sam and Cindy Smoak Geoffrey Roupas Anika Smulovitz Marie M. Runyon Ann C. Snell Lynette Russell Sydney R. Sonneborn Michael Rutkowsky Jeanne Ryder Ken and Sarah Sadler William and Helene Safire Andy Saftel and Susan Knowles Janice Salake Trish and Philip Salmon Judith and Jerry Salomon Arturo Alonzo Sandoval Erika Sanger and John Vasquez Miriam M. Sauls in honor of Jean McLaughlin Alvin and Rose Savage Dorothy and George Saxe Ronald and Jane Schagrin Mary Ann Scherr Alice and Bruce Schlein Stella Schloss Jack A. Schmidt and Shawn E. Messenger Glassblowers up to no good just before Liz and Frie Schulz Jean Sosin the 2007 Fourth of July parade. Pati Scobey and Tim Moore Shirley A. Sparr Bill and Judy Sears Melvin and Mary Stanforth Barbara Seiler Kathleen and Darwin Stanley Janet and William Sessoms Mary-Blue Ster Janice Shackleton B. Stewart in honor of Rosemary Peduzzi Douglas Stewart Charlotte J. Shane Steven Stichter Harold Shapiro Linda S. Stinchfield Douglas Sheafor Sue S. Stoudemire Sarah Shine in honor of Jean McLaughlin Terry and Paul Shipley Strickland Family Foundation  Arlene Shirken Linda S. Strong Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Annual Fund/Foundations/Government/In Kind

Studio  Gallery Womens Professional Forum Janice Summer of Greensboro, NC Madeline Sutter in honor of Jean McLaughlin Marilyn and Stephen Sward Gail Wood Frances T. Symes in honor of Jean McLaughlin Louise and Banks Talley Jean Woodall Amelia W.Tankard Julia and Richard Woodman Dan and Rebecca Terrible Kelsey R.Woodward Tilley Thomas Cynthia Wright Suan Ying Tillman Dr.Wallace C.Wu and Mona Wu Mariemma Tischer Gail Yanowitch Joe Todd Mary Jane Yates Nancy and Mark Tomasko Duane Young Eleanor and Jon Totz Deborah Zeitler Patti Tracey and Chris Hudson Paula W.Zellner Dennis R.Trombatore Maria Zmurkewycz Bob and Jane Trotman in honor of Christina Shmigel and Joseph Turner Patrick Moreton Dr. R. Gray Tuttle. III and Cynthia H.Tuttle Richard D.Tuttle and Holly M. Harper Foundation and Carl W.Tyler, Jr. Government Grants Betsy B.Vaden Alison J.Van Dyk Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Pat Van Horn Broyhill Family Foundation, Inc. Jamee L.Vasil Community Foundation of Caroline Vaughan Western North Carolina Deborah Velders Dover Foundation, Inc. in honor of Jean McLaughlin Fidelity Foundation Margaret vonRosen Marion Stedman Covington Foundation David and Cassandra Wagner Mitchell County Board of Education Karen Candice Wagner North Carolina Department of Commerce: Richard and Leah Waitzer Division of Tourism, Film, and Mr. and Mrs. George R. P.Walker Sports Development Susan and John Ward North Carolina Division of Cultural Student Stephanie Becker assembling the Janet Warner Resources: North Carolina Arts Council pages of a beautiful book she made in Cynthia Warrick Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Eileen Wallace’s fall, 2008 workshop in let- Patricia Way The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation terpress printing and book arts. Ardath and Reagan Weaver The Steele-Reese Foundation Martin and Barbara Webster Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Reid M.Weigner Windgate Charitable Foundation Steve and Rita Weisskoff Mary E.Wellehan In Kind Donations Arlette and Keneneth Werner David Wheeler $5,000 and above Linda D.Whelihan and Thomas V.Grasso Glen B. Hardymon Ann White Rosemary L. Peduzzi Steve and Charlotte White Michael and Geraldine Wiles $1,000–$4,999 Regina and William Willoughby Tom Burnett Teresa K.Wilpers in memory of his father,Thomas J.M. Burnett, Paula and Robert Winokur and in honor of his mother, Iris Willis Burnett Paul Wisotzky Mike Davis Pamela Wittfeld Haywood Park Hotel C. Lincoln and Denielle Wolfe Frank Kiker Robbie Wolff Shanna Leino  Kathryn S.Wollan Shoko Teruyama and Matt Kelleher

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Preserve Penland Campaign

Gifts of $1,500–$4,999 “We appreciate and enjoy art and Under $1,000 Anonymous craft in all media and try to support Anonymous Brian and Gail McCarthy artists as much as we can. Penland Ace Hardware Kaola and Frank Phoenix provides an environment where American Party Tent Rental Pamola Powell and Guy Lescault Alex and Jessica Bernstein emerging and established artists Bouchon Gifts of $999 and below and teachers of art and craft can Edwina Bringle Billie Abraham learn, experience creativity, and Cynthia Bringle Marilyn M. Arthur create and exchange ideas. It has Budweiser of Asheville Herb and Donna Babcock Jason Burnett Eve and Stephen Balboni raised the level of the public knowl- C & M Topline Erica Belser edge of art and craft. Having been John E. Clifford Mary Jane and Robert Bohlen at Penland several times as stu- Corner Kitchen Edward and Betty Brim Cosmic Hillbilly Victoria L. Brown dents, we have enjoyed the experi- EarthFare Michael and Mary Jo Campbell ence of working with artists, learn- Flying Frog Cafe Elizabeth Conner ing from them and observing the Grassy Creek Hardware Patti Connor-Greene and Dan Greene evolving creative process.” Greenlife Grocery Daria De Koning Hoss Haley and Leslie Noell Nancy Duggan Randy Hinson Madelyn Dzik and Matthew Shoulberg –Marcia & Seymour Sabesin, Lucy Morgan Molly and Hank Holt Lance and Barbara Ferguson Factor Leaders Ingle’s Markets, Inc. Jo Ann and Richard Fireman Lance, Inc Dr. Rufus Knott and Terry Flanagan-Knott Harvey and Bess Littleton Jim and Kathy Gallucci Ron and Susan Meier Sally Hakes Mountain City Roasters F. Borden and Ann Hanes Neon Designs Lalla Lee Dalton and W.M. Hanes, III Ophelia’s World Cuisine Howard Haswell John Powell Nancy Herman Ursula Schuler Linda and John Hillman Matthew Sherwood Randy Hinson Skyline Village Inn Dee Anna Holbrook Sysco Food Services Gene and Helene Hotaling Kenneth and Virginia Karb Karin and Jack Kirkland Preserve Penland George and Cynthia Kokis Campaign Contributions Betsy Kreutzberg The following donors continued to make Mec Lacewell and Larry Lacewell installment payments during 2007-2008 on Paula J. Lombardi their commitments to the Preserve Penland Jo J. McCullough Kirby and Risden McElroy campaign, which closed on April 30, 2005. Terrie McNamara The gifts of our Preserve Penland donors have Steve Miller and Desmond Lim supported campus improvements, scholarship Allison Mills endowments, and the annual fund. John M. O’Connor, III Lucinda D. Pittman Gifts of $10,000 and above Sam Reynolds Campaign contribution of $, and above are Sang Roberson listed with other principal capital gifts on page . Charlotte Rodman Margot Rossi Gifts of $5,000–$9,999 Gary C. Scales Lisbeth C. Evans and Jim Lambie Michael and Marjorie Sherrill Barbara Laughlin Dr.Alan Solomon and Andrea Cartwright Bonnie Stahlecker and David Morrison Grant and Terri Todd  Mary M.Wannamaker Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Art Donations

Donor Profile: Dan Finnegan

“Cynthia Bringle was the first proper potter I ever met,” says Dan Finnegan. “Meeting someone who was committed to making functional pots outside of an aca- demic setting was an important moment for me. She visited Arizona State University to give a workshop, and that’s when I first heard of Penland.”

Twenty years later, he was invited to teach at Penland. Known for creating community in his classes, he has a teaching style that emphasizes improving skills while finding a personal voice. “A big part of being a successful teacher at Penland is creating a micro- community in the classroom. I organized a daily afternoon tea party for my classes.We stopped everything in the studio and gathered around a table, drinking good English teas, eating biscuits, and talking.”

Seven years ago, Dan started LibertyTown Arts an arts center just outside of Fredericksburg,VA. In addition to his own work as a potter, he runs this center, which hosts workshops and special events and provides studio and sales space for more than  working artists. “One of the things that I enjoy about life as a potter is the steady pace that the studio requires. But I also enjoy the high energy that working as a com- munity brings,” he says. Dan Finnegan working in the Penland clay studio. His donations to Penland’s auctions help connect the community he lives in now with the Penland community he knows is alive and well a few hours south. “Donating a pot to the auction is a small way to express my admiration for what that spot on the moun- tain means to so many people.” –Katey Schultz

Art Donations Frederick Birkhill Penland benefits constantly from the extraordi- Joe Bova Elizabeth Brim nary generosity of its artist community. Each Cynthia Bringle year, many of Penland’s current and former Thor Bueno residents and instructors donate to the annual Devin Burgess benefit auction, and artists also donate to Art Juan Caballero-Perez for Penland, a web-based art sales program. Ken Carder and Lisa Stinson Lucy Morgan Leader art donors contributed Susan Chin work valued at $1,000 or more to benefit the Elin Christopherson school. Lisa Clague Hunt Clark James D.W.Cooper Lucy Morgan Leader Art Donors Cristina Córdova Junichiro Baba Vittorio Costantini Dan Bailey William Daley Alice R. Ballard Arless Day Boris Bally Michael Doerr Rick Beck Robert Ebendorf Vivian Beer Matthew Eskuche Scott Benefield Daniel Essig and Melisa Cadell Paulus Berensohn Chuck Evans Alex Bernstein Shane Fero Katherine Bernstein Arline Fisch William Bernstein Gail Fredell 

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Peter Galbert Other Art Donors “Teaching at Penland is a rare privi- Robert Gardner Hank Adams lege. The opportunity to exchange Glen S. Gardner Heather Allen-Swarttouw ideas, to pass on knowledge, to Marguerite Jay Gignoux Stanley Mace Andersen share that brief, intense time with Jenna Goldberg Linda Arbuckle Peter Gourfain Posey Bacopoulos openhearted and open-minded peo- Audrey Handler Brent Bailey ple is a powerful thing. I always Douglas Harling Kyle Bajakian leave exhilarated and exhausted, James Henkel Philip Baldwin and when I drive down the moun- Toby Hickman Doug Beube Rob Jackson Sharif Bey tain, I am already looking forward Cassandra James Deborah Brackenbury to coming back.” Mickey Johnston Edwina Bringle Richard Jolley John Britt –Dan Finnegan Jun Kaneko Angela Bubash Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama Jennifer Bueno Gail Kendall Jay Burnham-Kidwell Jeana Eve Klein Linda Casbon Tom Kreager Sam Chung Anne Lemanski Lisa Colby Kate Vogel and John Littleton Maggi DeBaecke David MacDonald Dail Dixon Marc Maiorana Sondra L. Dorn Laura Jean McLaughlin Jon Ellenbogen and Rebecca Plummer Jenny Mendes Catharine Ellis Clarence Morgan Tom Nakashima Mark Peiser Jane Peiser in memory of John Neff Noellyn Pepos and Dan Radven Flo Perkins Kenny Pieper Jana Pullman Richard Ritter and Jan Williams Holly Roberts Sue Roberts Tommie Rush Phillip Sanders Norm Schulman Christina Shmigel Brent Skidmore Tremain Smith Pablo Soto Tom Spleth Paul J. Stankard Billie Ruth Sudduth Fred Fenster Studio assistant and core fellowship stu- Toshiko Takaezu Angela Fina dent Jon Shearin demonstrating in the iron Steven Tengelsen Dan Finnegan studio for Penland instructor and Winston- Cappy Thompson Alvin Frega Salem State University faculty member Yaffa and Jeff Todd Terry Gess Sharif Bey and a group of his students from Jerilyn Virden Joanna Gollberg WSSU during a visit to Penland. Laura Wait Carmen Grier Julia Woodman Abie Harris Ann Hawthorne  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

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Ben Owen, III Winnie Owens-Hart Roger Parramore Neil Patterson Jeannie Pearce Donna Polseno Benjamin Porter Winnie Radolan Brian Reid John Reuter Sang Roberson Jim Romberg Mary Ann Scherr Kathrin Weber Scott Mark Sfirri Former Penland trustee Hellena Huntley John Horn Mark Shapiro Tidwell supporting Penland by raising her Judith Hoyt Jenny Lou Sherburne paddle at the annual benefit auction. Earl O. James Barbara Becker Simon Nicholas Joerling Laura Sims Robert Johnson Gertrude Graham Smith Deb Karash Vanessa Somers Karen Karnes Chris Staley Jon Keenan Sam Stang Lisa Klakulak David Stuempfle Michael Kline Lynn Sures Yih-Wen Kuo Janet Taylor Stacey Lane Peter and Donna Thomas Preston Lawing Matthew Thomason Shanna Leino Bob Trotman Julie Leonard Jack Troy Susan Leveille Ruthanne Tudball David Lewis Caroline Vaughan Suze Lindsay Holly Walker Joan Lyons Paul Andrew Wandless Marcia A. Macdonald Catherine White Warren MacKenzie Hiroko Yamada Linda McFarling Steve Yusko Kent McLaughlin Mary Ann Zotto Shozo Michikawa David Mohallatee Zack Noble Kathryn Osgood

Patrons visiting the studio of resident artist Jenny Mendes during the auction  weekend.

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Auction Participants

Penland’s 22nd Annual “Penland is running on all cylinders. Benefit Auction Auction Contributions There is a great director, a commit- In addition to providing significant resources below $1,000 ted staff, and a Board of Trustees Cathy and Alan Adelman for Penland’s annual operations, the benefit that truly cares about the mission. Jan and James Anderson auction is an opportunity for collectors and No organization I have ever had the art lovers to visit Penland and to see and Clay Andrews John S. Arrowood opportunity to work with as a acquire exceptional contemporary craft. Mary Lou and Jim Babb fundraising consultant spends a dol- Penland received the support of 194 artists Daniel W.Bailey and Emily Stanley lar as well as Penland does. It does who donated work and 181 volunteers who Erin Bailey made the weekend enjoyable for all.We thank Bank of America-Asheville what it says it is going to do: pro- our patrons, artists, and volunteers who make Ardis Bartle vide top studio craft education in the auction a memorable event,year after year. Helga and Jack Beam an environment that is life chang- Bill and Georgia Belk Acknowledgment of auction patrons who made Aaron Berger ing. I give to Penland because I contributions through the purchase of art Sanford R. Berlin and Leslie Kooyman believe in its mission, its people, above retail value, ticket purchases, artist Brooks Betts-Macduff and its stewardship.” sponsorships, and other outright gifts follows. Dorothy Blair Philip and Amy Blumenthal –Jim Hackney, Lucy Morgan Leader Auction Contributions Larry Brady, Jr. and Edward K. Jones $10,000 and above William and Robin Branstrom Suzanne and Leslie Baker Fleur and Charles Bresler Ann and Thomas Cousins Wade and Brenda Brickhouse Joe and Janice Brumit Auction Contributions Claudia and Wayne Burke $2,500–$4,999 Ellen and Robert Carr Lee Ann Bellon Pat Chaffin Marty Hayes and Michael Cucchiara Hugh Chapman Thomas S. Kenan, III and Chris Shuping Caroline Choi Steven and Ellen LeBlanc Dorothy and Clyde Collins Sharon Mills Jane and David Conlan Toby and Wayne Press Cristina Córdova and Pablo Soto Lynda Renegar Thorns and Perry Craven James and Jean Veilleux Arthur L. Criscillis Michael Wright and Bob Glascock Greg Cumbaa Robert S. Damsky Auction Contributions William A. and Betty Gray Davis $1,000–$2,499 Dinah Davis Lisa and Dudley Anderson Mary Douglas Ruth and William Barnett Nancy S. Dowdy Elizabeth and James Bethune Mignon Durham Dan Bloom and Barry Golivesky Laura Edwards and Elaine Andrews Rick and Dana Davis Bonnie Ewing Lisbeth C. Evans and Jim Lambie Paul and Kym Farr Christa Faut Suzanne and Elmar Fetscher Lillian and Greg Giornelli Gusti and Daniel Frankel Glen and Florence Hardymon John and Linda Garrou Robyn and John Horn Paco Gonzalez Bobby and Claudia Kadis Shelton and Carol Gorelick Potter Shozo Michikawa demonstrating in Jun Kaneko and Ree Schonlau Adrienne and Harvey Gossett the Penland clay studio during his workshop Catherine Schroeder and Phil McMillian Michael and Laura Grace titled Japanese Ceramics. Robert and Lisanne Smith Harriett Green Hellena and Isaiah Tidwell Sonya and Maurice Greenfield Rob Williams and Warren Womble Jean Greer and Scott Radway Lauren J.Worth and David Worth Edward and Susanne Gross  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Auction Participants

Del Martin Susan Parker Martin and Alan Belzer Leyla and Patrick Mason William P.Massey Mary Ann and C. Knox Massey, Jr. Knox and Jamie Massey Ken May and Martha Brim Brian and Gail McCarthy Sara and Bob McDonnell Amy K. McGrath John and Tina McGuire Susan and Loy McKeithen Charles L. McMurray Nathan and Carole Metzger Barbara Middleton The Mint Museum of Craft + Design David and Clemmer Montague Judy and Jim Moore Instructor Robert Dancik teaching an after- NC State University noon metals workshop for staff members. James R. Hackney and Scott Haight Marian Nisbet Left to right: Betsy DeWitt, Kate Boyd, Joy Hallinan Susan Owen Bryony Smith, Robert Dancik, Kim Linda and Lawrence Harper Charles and Eleanor Owen Oberheimer. Jerry W.Henry Greg Parker and Randy Dickerson Shirley Hise Katy Pattillo Dot Hodges Laura Taft Paulsen and William F. Paulsen Margaret H. Irvin Margaret A. Pennington and Jerry Pennington Joia Johnson Flo Perkins and William Agnew Dick and Donna Johnson Toni M. Perrone and Nina Cloaninger John and Kathy Johnson Peter and Nancy Philipps Mickey and Christine Johnston Laura and Stephen Philipson Jacqueline and Sean Jones Kaola and Frank Phoenix Sonny and Gloria Kamm Pamola Powell and Guy Lescault Ginger Kemp Rob Pulleyn Kay Kennerty Joe and Carol Reynolds Sandra Kidd Jay and Arthur Richardson Todd King Deborah and Robert Rikoon Virginia Kraus and Jay Westwater Doris and Martin Rosen Robert and Leslie Lacin Andy and Barbara Rothschild Stoney Lamar and Susan Casey Betsy and Mark Rowland Jane and Carter Lambeth Emily and Bill Rummel Susan and David Larson Tommie Rush and Richard Jolley Lorne E. Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Jim Samsel and Kim McGuire Barbara Laughlin Robert Shore and Brian Caldwell Elizabeth and Kermit W.Lawrence, Jr. Harley and Helgi Shuford Dr. Jennie Leslie Randy Siegel Dr. Kent and Dr. Bob Leslie C. Miller Sigmon, Jr. Mina Levin and Ronald Schwarz The Signature Shop & Gallery, Inc. Alvin and Helene Levine Donna Simpson Laura and Jon Levinson David L. Staub and Susan Edwards Frank D. Lortscher Lisa Stewart and Beth English Laura Luckett Ruth T. Summers and Bruce W.Bowen Isaac and Sonia Luski Christie Taylor Daylon Lutzenberger and Chuck Stephens Cynthia Taylor Susan S. MacLean John A.Thompson, Jr. John and Diane Marek Jonathan and Gwen Van Ark 

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Charlene Diana Walker Deanna Bell Bruce Greene Jane Weir Kyle Bell John Hartom Phil Wells and Jay Biles Lisa Blackburn Denis Hearn Ira and Phyllis Wender Bob Boardman Suzette Hearn Rick and Brenda Wheeler Judi Boardman Laura Hein Wendi Williams and Norma Bradley Megan Hicks Aprille Shaffer Shenan Bradshaw Patti Quinn Hill J.D. and Janie Wilson Katie Breckheimer Randy Hinson Karen S.Wilson Cynthia Bringle Coleman Hockett Jr Julia and Richard Woodman Edwina Bringle Pat Hreljanovic Donna and Thomas Wright Sharon Brown Mark Huffstetler Robert and Lucetta Zaytoun Lisa Bruns Bill Jackson Deborah Zeitler Cheryl Burnett Sue Jahnke Jason Burnett Patricia Jay Auction Bart Burris Charlie Jaynes Sponsors David Caldwell Tara Jaynes Jamie Campbell Leah Jobe Auction Sustainer Sharon Campbell Sandy Jobe ($15,000) Aaron Casp Sherrie Johnson Our State Magazine Charles Chandler Chris Johnston Deborah Chaney Aimee Joyaux Auction Patron Joyce Chisolm Alain Joyaux ($5,000) Ben Claus Matt Kelleher Expressions of Culture, Inc., Charles Coffey Noah Ketzenberger Studio coordinator, instructor, and fur- producer of SOFA William Neil Coleman Dan Klein niture maker Steven Tengelsen, with CHICAGO and SOFA Laurie Corral Frank Konhaus his contribution to the 2007 benefit NEW YORK Margaret Couch Cogswell Elaine Lamb auction. This unusual washstand was a Progress Energy Carolinas Catherine Coulter Stacey Lane collaboration of sorts. The late Jim WNC Magazine Victoria Cumbee John Leavitt McRae, who was a woodworker and a Ellen Denker Kent Leslie strong supporter of Penland’s wood Auction Supporter Karen Derksen Sarah Lewis studio, left a bequest to that studio ($2,500) Suzanne Dillingham Desmond Lim A&B Construction Artie Dixon Patty Lingle (the machine room, where Steven is Biltmore Wines Dail Dixon Molly Lithgo standing is named in honor of Jim) Blue Ridge Printing Courtney Dodd David Little and also asked that his tools and Wells Fargo Insurance Mary Douglas David Mack machinery go to the school. When Services of North LaRue Downing Silas Maddox Steven went to Jim’s studio to gather Carolina, Inc. Marsha Downing Elizabeth May up this equipment, he found this sink Mary Drobnis Maxine McCoy bowl turned from spalted maple along Merrick Earle Edward McKim with a few notes about using it as Veva Edelson Kore Loy McWhirter part of a washstand. Steven brought Auction Elaine Ellis Ron Meier the bowl back to the Penland shop, Volunteers Lee Ellis Sue Meier lovingly finished it, and then created Jack Abgott Brian Faini Kreh Mellick this special piece of furniture to hold Joanna Angell Kiki Farish Gail Miller it. The drawer under the bowl is Claire Ashby John Ferlazzo Heather Miller shaped like a horseshoe so that when Barbara Balzer Molly Fishman Steve Miller the plumbing is installed, the drawer Sue Baum Zoelle Fishman Brandon Mise will wrap around the drain pipe. Mark Flowers Michelle Moode Marie Beach Michael S. Foster Wick Mott Stan Beach Bobbie Fox Amanda Murdaugh Ninian Beall Collette Gabrielle Courtney Murphy Helga Beam Ruth Gaynes Shannon Myers Jack Beam Daniel Gottlieb Pat Nevin Ben Beckett Jo Ann Graham Pat O’Brien Murphy  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Volunteers

Julia O’Connell Laura Way Gloria Kosco Pat O’Donnell Alan White Abby Kuchta Susan Owen Allison White Susi Larkins Lauri Paggi Julia Woodman Anika Larkins Michael Panciera Richard Woodman Rob Levin Sharron Parker Laurel Lovrek Rosemary Peduzzi Community Amber Mahler Feather Phillips Susan McDaniel Lindsay Pichaske Open House John McGuire Rob Pulleyn Volunteers Heather McLelland Helen Purdum Jacque Allen Kreh Mellick David Ramsey Barbara Benisch Betsy Morrill Ann Reed Pat Bernard Gary Newlin Eric Reichard Billy Bernstein Zack Noble Neil Richter Katie Bernstein Lindsay Pichaske Jim Rientjes Julie Boisseau Kenny Pieper Richard Ritter Lisa Bruns Les Powell Phil Sanders Angela Bubash Micah Pulleyn Sara Sanders Thor Bueno Cameron Reed Justin Sanz Jamie Campbell Wendy Reid Bill Schmitz Margaret Cogswell John Richards Joe Schnaufer Dawn Dalto Carolyn Riley Valerie Schnaufer Shane Darwent Lindsay Rogers Gloria Schulman Velda Davis Linda Sacra Auction volunteers carefully packing sold Charles Schultz Marianne Degas Beth Schaible pieces for the trip home. Mary Gay Schultz Betsy Dewitt Jon Shearin Connie Schulze Courtney Dodd Brianna Sheehan Eric Schum Andy Dohner Gloria Schulman Kimberly Shelton Tracy Dotson Sharon Smith Ursula Shuler Dana Fehsenfeld David Smith Gordon Simmons John Ferlazzo Andi Steele and students Bryony Smith Devon Fero Wes Stitt Maryah Smith-Overman Sallie Fero Christa Sylvester Patty Snearly Kristen Flournoy Joy Tanner Russell Snipes Linda Forbes Amy Tavern Sylvia Spann Michelle Francis Joy Taylor Melissa Stapleton Gaetana Friedman Brandon Thompson Kerry Steinberg Jerry Friedman Summer Thompson Kathy Steinsberger John Geci Yaffa Todd Ruth Summers John Gernandt Jeff Todd Pat Thibodeaux Suzanne Gernandt Natalie Tornatore Mary Bailey Thomas Shannon Giarette Karen Walker Katie Tillman Lisa Gluckin Char Walker Terri Todd Andrew Hayes Amy Waller Teena Tuenge Miles Henry Wendy Werstlein Marsha Turin Christine Henry David Wilson Daniel Van Ark Suzanne Hobbs Gretchen Winger Gwen Van Ark Moe Hoxie Jon Van Ark Trista Hudzik Reynolds Kelsey Van Beever Jerry Jackson KC Wagner Ben Johnson Char Walker Carola Jones Don Walker Hal Keiner Karen Walker Ian Kessler-Gowell Caroline Rust Ward Liz Kohler 

Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒ Financial Information

Financial Statements 2007 – 2008 2006 – 2007 Contributions and grants 1,282,600 ,, (includes capital contributions) Auctions and special events 465,457 , Earned revenue (includes room and board) 1,462,009 ,, Income Tuition and fees 913,638 , Investment return (8.937) , Change in beneficial interests* 40,592 , Loss on disposal of fixed assets (1,043) (,) Other income 4,381 , Total income 4,188,697 ,,

Administration (includes 35% of total depreciation) 724,858 , Development 420.305 , Programs 1,688,915 ,,

Expenses Services 806.353 , Facilities (includes 65% of total depreciation) 924,954 , Total expenses 4,565,385 ,,

Change in net assets (376,688) ,

On April 30, 2008, permanently restricted funds totaled 5,577,301. *Beneficial interest in trust includes the John Evan Haun Endowment and the Winston-Salem Endowment.The change in beneficial interest in trust represents the change in value from May ,  through April , . A full copy of the audited financial statement is available from the director’s office.

Operating Expenses, 2007 – 2008 Operating Income, 2007 – 2008 Services and facilities expenses directly support the This chart reflects unrestricted operating income. The finan- operation of Penland’s educational programs. Tuition, cial statement above reflects all income, including board-des- room, and board revenues covered 38% of Penland’s ignated, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted operating expenses. The remainder was funded by funds which are not part of the annual operating budget. contributions, grants, sales, and other sources.

Facilities, 20% Endowment and • • other income, 11% Administration, 16% • Contributions, grants, • Development, 9% and auctions, 34% • Tuition, room, board, Services, 18% • • and student fees, 41%

Sales, 14% • • Programs, 37%

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Penland Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Nicholas Joerling May, 2007 – April, 2008 Artist, Penland, NC Steven R. LeBlanc Professor, University of Texas,Austin,TX Dan Bailey, chair Director, Imaging Research Center at University of Maryland, John E. Lee Glyndon, MD Retired physician,Atlanta, GA Laura Taft Paulsen, vice chair Julie Leonard Finance, PaulsenVentures, NewYork, NY Artist, educator, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Glen Hardymon, treasurer Susan Leveille Attorney, Kennedy, Covington, Lobdell & Hickman, Artist, owner, Oaks Gallery, Dillsboro, NC Mooresville, NC David R. MacDonald Shelton Gorelick, secretary Artist, professor, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Real estate and investment, retired, Charlotte, NC John E. Marek Suzanne Baker Collector, retired, Cherokee Food Service, Signal Mountain,TN Educator, collector, volunteer,Winston-Salem, NC Susan Parker Martin William (Billy) Bernstein Retired fundraiser, New York, NY Artist, Burnsville, NC Sara McDonnell Betsy Bethune Attorney, senior vice-president, Bank of America, Charlotte, NC Collector, art volunteer,Winston-Salem, NC Beverly McIver Kristin Hills Bradbury Associate professor,Arizona State University, Phoenix,AZ Fundraiser, endowment campaign director,Arts and Science Council, Charlotte, NC John O. McGuire Retired physician, glassblower,Asheville, NC Cristina Córdova Artist, Penland, NC B.E. Noel Artist representative, NewYork, NY Bob Culbertson President, retired,The Morehead Group, Kaola Phoenix Charlotte, NC Artist, Chapel Hill, NC Laura Edwards Rob Pulleyn President, New Rhythms, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC Artist, Marshall, NC Sarah L. Elson Tommie Rush Art consultant, collector, London, England Artist, Knoxville,TN Alida Fish Christina Shmigel Artist, professor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Artist, educator, Shanghai, China Gusti W.Frankel Buck Shuford Attorney,Womble, Carlyle,Sandridge,and Rice,Winston-Salem,NC President and CEO, retired, Century Furniture Industries, Inc., Hickory, NC John Garrou Attorney,Winston-Salem, NC Clarissa T. Sligh Artist, educator,Asheville, NC Harriett Green Director of visual arts, South Carolina Arts Commission, Hellena Huntley Tidwell Columbia, SC Arts management specialist,Atlanta, GA Edwin F. (Abie) Harris Ira T.Wender Architect, campus planner, Raleigh, NC Attorney, retired, NewYork, NY

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Penland Staff

Staff Betty McClure, office coordinator April 30, 2008 Susan McDaniel, director of finance Abigail McKinney, office coordinator Jean W.McLaughlin, executive director Wesley Middleton, development, grants Dana Moore, director of programs Amy E. Annino, gardener Elizabeth Morrill, school store Ray Bell, facilities Kimberly Oberhammer, kitchen, coffee house Rose Bishop, housekeeping Isaac Ollis, kitchen Lisa Blackburn, books, paper, and print coordinator Meg Peterson, community education Nathan Blank, iron studio coordinator Vivian Ray, housekeeper Susan Boettcher, accounting John Renick, head chef Katherine Boyd, development, special events Katie Schultz, coffeehouse assistant manager Mark Boyd, information technology and photo studio coordinator Bryony Smith, registrar, student affairs Nick Briggs, facilities Steven Tengelsen, wood studio coordinator Leah Buchanan, registration assistant Chris Thomas, kitchen Claire Burdulis, drawing, painting, textiles studio coordinator Natalie Tornatore, community education Kat Conley, store manager Simone Travisano, manager of studios Maurice Cordak, coffee house Adam Whitney, metals studio coordinator Mike Davis, development, individual gifts Betsy Dewitt, administrative assistant Day Dotson, kitchen Robin Dreyer, communications manager Susan Feagin, clay studio coordinator Sallie Fero, store Anna Gardner, housekeeper Lisa Gluckin, coffee house Kathryn Gremley, gallery manager Louise Grenell, gallery Carmen Grier, gallery Pearl Grindstaff, baker Slate Grove, glass studio coordinator Stephanie Guinan, development, database Michael Holland, cook Cheryl Hughes, housekeeper Jerry Jackson, deputy director Susan Klaffky, director of development and communications Scott Klein, director of facilities and grounds Stacey Lane, manager of community collaboration

Cynthia Lindeman, services manager Penland’s head chef John Renick, as a cross-dressed Kathryn Lynch, coffeehouse manager clown chef in the July 4 parade. Mary McBride, gallery  Penland School of Crafts Annual Report ‒

Penland Instructors

Instructors Glass Metals Textiles May, 2007 – April, 2008 Sean Albert Angela Bubash Ilze Aviks Devin Burgess Raïssa Bump Dorothy Gill Barnes Books Mary Van Cline Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez Melinda Barta Doug Beube Scott Darlington Susan Chin Joy Boutrup Elizabeth Hunter Earl O. James Jim Cooper David K. Chatt Hedi Kyle Kate Fowle Meleney Cappy Counard Ignatius Creegan Joan Lyons James Minson Robert Dancik Catharine Ellis Meg Peterson Sally Prasch Joost During Rod Givens Winnie Radolan David Reekie Robert Ebendorf Susan Hagen Lynn Sures Ché Rhodes Bobby Hansson Ana Lisa Hedstrom Laura Wait Emilio Santini Julia Harrison Jeana Eve Klein Eileen Wallace Barbara Simon Judith Hoyt Susan Lazear David Smith Stacey Lane Elin Noble Clay Pablo Soto Tom McCarthy Loretta Oliver Paulus Berensohn Sam Stang Bruce Metcalf Amy Putansu Sharif Bey Paul Stankard C. James Meyer Rowland Ricketts Fong Choo Cappy Thompson Kathryn Osgood Kathrin Weber Scott Naomi Dalglish David Wilson Dianne Reilly Takako Ueki Susan Filley Julia Woodman Sandy Webster Terry Gess Iron Hiroko Yamada Michael Hunt Brent Bailey Wood Gail Kendall Vivian Beer Photography Jon Brooks Yih-Wen Kuo Joseph Burwell Teresah Arthur Hunt Clark Leah Leitson Jim Cooper Kyle Bajakian Dail Dixon Kent McLaughlin Chad Gunter Pinky/MM Bass Gail Fredell Jenny Mendes Marc Maiorana Dan Estabrook Peter Galbert Shozo Michikawa LeeAnn Mitchell David Lewis Wayne Henderson Keisuke Mizuno Zack Noble Clarissa Sligh Terry Hunt Neil Patterson Peter Ross Jerry Spagnoli Andy Kratter Brian Ransom Caroline Vaughan Brian Reid Jim Romberg Doug Sigler Esther Shimazu Printmaking & Letterpress Anthony Ulinski Gay Smith Béatrice Coron Chris Staley Georgia Deal David Stuempfle John Horn Ruthanne Tudball Preston Lawing Hugh Merrill Drawing & Painting Steve Miller Kristy Deetz Bonnie O’Connell Suzann Denny Phillip Sanders Abie Harris Matthew Thomason Pinkney Herbert Mary Wehner Cassandra James Steve Johnson Tom Nakashima Holly Roberts Margaret Scanlan Christina Shmigel Instructor Gail Fredell bending wood. Virginia Wright-Frierson 

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