The Peters Valley Experience

Peters Valley School of Craft champions the unifying power of art, craft, and creativity; celebrates the diversity of our shared humanity; and condemns racism and violence in all forms.

Explore your Creative Potential: The rural, wooded setting of Peters Valley creates a unique opportunity for immersion learning. Nestled in the midst of the beauty are state of the art studios managed by Artist Fellows with the assistance of a Studio Assistant. We are an inclusive, supportive community that welcomes you to explore and create.

Community & Collaboration: Workshop participants range in age from 18 to 80+, beginner through advanced, from all walks of life. All studios break for lunch at the same time and everyone comes together at our dining hall to share in their experience. Visiting other studios in the evening is encouraged and the Friday night instructor presentations give everyone an incredible insight into the process and inspiration of the visiting instructors.

Our Campus: Our dormitories, studios, dining hall, office and gallery are housed in mostly historic farm houses and structures; some of which are only partially accessible. The terrain is natural; paths and driveways and some roads are not paved. There are no streetlights in the park which allows for gorgeous night skies. Our campus is surrounded by waterfalls and hiking trails, and just 2 miles from the Delaware River.

Lodging & Meals: On-campus lodging is offered in one of our historic homes. Shared and single rooms are available with everyone sharing bathrooms and common areas. The housing is “no-frills” but clean and comfortable. Linens and towels are provided. Our Dining Hall serves three meals a day, and always offers a vegetarian option. Lunch is included in the cost of tuition and meal plans are available for breakfast & dinner.

Safety: Your personal safety and comfort are our priority! Both in the studio and out, we strive to make all of our visitors feel safe and welcomed. Many of our staff live on campus and are here to help you with anything you might need. We follow the guidance of the State of NJ Dept of Health and the CDC recommendations and adhere to the Federal guidelines for all COVID-19 procedures. We will reach out prior to your arrival with the most up to date procedures and protocols.

Helping You Plan: Please visit our website or call us (973) 948-5200 for complete information on lodging, meals, accessibility, transportation or any other questions you may have. We are always here to help and want your Peters Valley experience to be amazing!