Story of the Penland Weavers

Story of the Penland Weavers

Appalachian School (Penland, N.C.)

Artisans

Arts and crafts movement

Handicraft

Handicraft -- Social aspects

Handicraft -- Vocational guidance

Handicraft industries

Missions

Penland School of Crafts

Penland School of Handicrafts

Penland Weavers and Potters

Pewtercraft

Pottery

Weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern

This 43 page booklet tells of the founding of the Appalachian School near Penland, N.C., the organization and early years of the Penland Weavers and Potters, and the establishment of Penland School of Handicrafts, now known as Penland School of Crafts. The pamphlet provides useful information towards understanding the complicated relationships between the various institutions, as well as their impact and involvement with the local community. Also described is the curriculum in various craft media as well as the production and sale of hand woven items, pewter ware, and pottery. The booklet was written by Bonnie Willis Ford (1907-1976) a Mitchell County native and long-time employee of the craft school who played an integral role in the school's administration. This scanned copy of The Story of the Penland Weavers is the third printing, published by the school in November, 1941. The first printing occurred circa 1935 and the second in July 1936. There was also a fourth printing in April 1954 which is different in layout from the 1941 printing; but, does not contain any additional text.

Ford, Bonnie Willis, 1907-1976

Penland School of Handicrafts

Penland School of Crafts Records

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1941

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Mitchell County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

9" x 6"(dimension)

Craft Revival