Turning to the Future encour­ages and supports students and instruc­tors in reach­ing for and attain­ing the highest levels of skill in the use of the lathe. The contest is open to eligi­ble students in North America.

Share ways in which artists can make their prac­tices and studios more eco-friendly! This acces­si­ble resource, for all artists, across media, will provide adopt­able ideas for improv­ing the eco-foot­print of art making.

Learn wood­turn­ing with a profes­sional teacher/​woodturner/​woodworker. This inter­ac­tive demon­stra­tion into the impor­tant elements of safe and success­ful wood­turn­ing starts with an intro­duc­tion to the lathe and accessories.

This is an hourly posi­tion, 36 hrs per week for 10 months per year, renewable yearly.

We are looking for a new wood studio coor­di­na­tor to join our team at Penland.

We’re inter­ested in culti­vat­ing and show­cas­ing work that strength­ens the role of craft in contem­po­rary culture. We exhibit tradi­tional and contem­po­rary fine craft by emerg­ing, mid-career, and estab­lished craft artists.

20% tuition discount for all current TFS members who regis­ter for a work­shop in Furni­ture Design & Woodworking.