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HI Penland Line GIFTS OF ALL KINDS Penland School has a long tradition of support by individuals who come and give their labor and skills for construction projects, studio upkeep, and the building or repair of equipment. The names listed on these pages attest to the equally strong tradition of financial support through the gifts of friends. These two traditions came together this fall in the Metals Studio. Some much-needed changes and repairs are underway in that studio and will be finished this winter thanks to an anonymous gift of money earmarked for metals plus the hard work and planning given by Sissy Marshall. A jeweler by trade. Sissy lives in Wilmington, NC, where she works in ajewelry store doing repair and re-sizing. But during the fall Concentration, she gave two weeks to Penland and set in motion the winter schedule of repairs which is now in the hands of Larry Cate, Penland’s studio technician. This meant more than making lists. In consultation with Marvin Jensen, who was metals studio coordinator for a number of years, and Doug Harling and Alice Carroll, who currently serve as studio coordinators. Sissy identified the priorities for the studio. She also developed a new system for the sale of metals, worked with Kat Conley to develop a manual for studio assistants, and worked on the metals cabinet. When students arrive for the spring Concentration, they will find a revamped soldering area with increased space, more torches, and exhaust fans; a locked cabinet for stakes in the lower metals studio; new equipment and tools. They will also find that the buffing and polishing room has been brought up to code and will have a new exhaust system. Fortunately for Penland, the story of Sissy Marshall can be repeated twelve times over with different names for each studio. Our thanks to each and every one of our volunteers and to all of the donors who make the difference between what is just hoped for and what can actually happen. EIGHTH ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION Once again the Benefit Auction exceeded previous years, this time topping SI 2(),(){)(). The Auction is made possible by the generous gifts of art work from 150 current and former mstructors and Penland Residents. There were seventy pieces auctioned under the tent by Fred Kessler, Doug Sigler, and Cynthia Bringle and eighty were presented for sale in two silent auctions, one on Friday evening and one on Saturday morning. The events of the Auction weekend are the result of the hard work of Penland staff. Core students, and a cadre of instructors, students, and neighbors who volunteer their time. The Auction Patrons underwrite the event assuring that every dollar which comes from the art svill be used for maintaining and equipping the facility. As we honor gifts in kind, we want to give a resounding cheer of thanks for the artists, patrons, auctioneers, volunteers, and all those who bid on and buy work. PENLAND DOCENTS Another group of volunteers who work for the school faithfully throughout the year under fhe direction of Janet Frazier, are just now ending another season of service at the Penland Gallery. Our thanks to the docents who have told the Penland story to groups of people of all ages, from all walks of life. In addition to the regularly scheduled tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, there have been some two dozen special tours. The docents also help with Gallery ®pen houses and are part of the volunteer cadre for the Auction. ANNUAL FUND 1994 The coupon below highlights three projects planned for this winter. The renovation of the Craft House has already begun and will include new insulation, all new plumbing, and refurbishing. The new glass facility is described on page one. The third project is the construction of two units of housing containing two rooms each which would meet all ADA standards for accessibility for people with disabilities. You may also direct your gift for general operating expense which includes all other kinds of facility maintenance. We thank you for your support. - ■■ fTT .-.ay'-"'? II it ■ ' -I'iriMi-i ^•|li * dim ^ ^ v 'V'-dr il^l'|•tT^il^^lll ftllt ^ SCHOOL fi The Craft House will have a major renovation this winter supported with gifts from Friends of Penland A GIFT THAT COUNTS FRIENDS OF PENLAND Penland School of Crafts • Penland, North Carolina 28765 O S35 / Subscriber O SlOO / Sponsor O S500 / Benefactor O S5() / Contributor O S250 / Patron O SI,000 / Advocate O Other Please use my gift for: O Gla.ss Studio O ADA Housing O New Member O Renewing Member O Craft House Renovation O General Operation Name Address City State Zip Q Check enclosed (payable to Penland School of Crafts) Please charge my gift to O VISA O MC Account No. Exp. Date Q My employer will match my gift. Company forms are enclosed. IVnlaiui School \\ a (jx-cxcinpt educational iiuticution. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. All Friends of IVnland receive the Penland publications.
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