Peters Valley School of Craft

New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania


Two galleries display a lovely array of contemporary American crafts, ranging from pottery to scarves to handmade homewares. If you need a unique keepsake from the region, it's hard to find a better spot for your souvenir. This is a school, and from May to October they offer 125 intensive craft workshops; check the website or call for more details.


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