Peters Valley School of Craft
Fine Arts SchoolsNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
Peters Valley School of Craft is a nonprofit, tax-exempt fine arts education institution based in Layton, New Jersey, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Founded in 1970, the organization provides hands-on, immersive workshops for adults and youth across disciplines including blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, fine metals, photography, woodworking, and printmaking. In addition to classes, it runs artist residencies, outreach programs, public lectures, and gallery exhibitions. In the broader field of craft education, Peters Valley positions itself as a national thought leader. Through its programming, it supports artists and learners seeking skill development, creative exploration, and community engagement.