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< Previous10 1010 Tuition, Housing & Meals Tuition Rates 20252026 Sunday–Saturday $830 $870 Sunday–Friday$695$730 Weekend (Friday–Sunday) $450 $475 Long Weekend $605 $635 Weekend + Week $1,275 $1,340 Week + Weekend $1,130 $1,185 Note: Material fees are not included in the tuition amount. Classes with materials fees of $100 or more are indicated with the S symbol. Guest Fees Guests accompanying students, but not taking a class, are charged normal housing and meals rates, plus a $75 guest fee ($30 for weekend). Campground Rates Per Site 12 full hookup RV sites (max 34-foot). Two primitive tent sites. Four partial hookup sites (electric & water) for tent or van camping. Bath house available. All sites include parking for one vehicle. Picnic pavilion. Dump station for registered campers only. Long Class Sun–Sat Sun–Fri Weekend Weekend Year (6 nights) (5 nights) (2 nights) (3 nights) RVs/Campers, 2025 $240 200 80 120 no meals 2026 $250 210 85 125 Tents, 2025 $125 105 45 65 no meals 2026 $130 110 50 70 Meal Rates for Campground and Off-campus Students All meals are included in all rates listed on this page, except the Campground Rates. If you are staying at the Campground or off-campus, we invite you to sign up for meals at these rates: Long Class Sun–Sat Sun–Fri Weekend Weekend Year (6 nights) (5 nights) (2 nights) (3 nights) All 2025 $330 270 115 165 Meals 2026 $345 285 120 175 Lunches & 2025 $220 195 80 120 Suppers 2026 $230 205 85 125 Welcome 2025 $115 115 60 75 Supper & 2026 $120 120 65 80 Lunches Housing & Meals We have several types of housing, from dormitory-style to private rooms. See folkschool.org/housing. Rates are per person and include all meals. One set of linens (sheet set, blanket, bath towel and washcloth) is provided per session, with towel exchange offered upon request. Due to limited housing, confirmation of housing assignments cannot be made prior to arrival. You will be notified if your requested housing is not available. Disability requirements take priority, so please register early. If you have accessibility needs, please make these clear when registering. Long Class Sun–Sat Sun–Fri Weekend Weekend Year (6 nights) (5 nights) (2 nights) (3 nights) Dormitory 2025 $600 495 210 295 • 4-5 twin beds 2026 $600 495 210 295 • All meals Double Room 2025 $710 590 255 355 • Shared in-hall bath 2026 $745 620 270 375 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Double Room (Mill House) 2025 $740 615 265 370 • In-room bath 2026 $775 645 280 390 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Double Room 2025 $830 685 295 415 • In-room bath 2026 $870 720 310 435 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Double Room 2025 $905 750 335 450 • In-room bath 2026 $950 790 350 475 • Queen bed • All meals Single Room 2025 $870 720 320 435 • Shared in-hall bath 2026 $915 755 335 455 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Single Room (Mill House) 2025 $905 750 325 450 • In-room bath 2026 $950 790 340 475 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Single Room 2025 $995 825 370 495 • In-room bath 2026 $1,045 865 390 520 • 2-twin or 1-queen bed • All meals Single Room 2025 $1,100 920 400 555 • In-room bath 2026 $1,155 965 420 585 • Queen bed • All mealsAcceptance Policy The Folk School is an equal-opportunity institution and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religious affiliation, nationality, or ethnic origin. We strive to create an environment in which everyone feels welcome, respected, and free to learn and create. We ask that all who come here do so with tolerance and community-building in mind. Age Requirements Students must be at least 18 years of age (21 for some cooking classes, as noted in the class description). No one under 18 may take a class without approval. Exceptions are Little/Middle Folk School and Intergenerational Week, which are designed especially for young people. No one under 18 may stay on campus without being enrolled in a class, unless they are accompanied by an instructor or have been given prior approval. Accessibility The Folk School’s terrain is hilly and uneven. All public facilities at the Folk School have accessible entrances and restrooms. Studios and housing facilities are accessible. If you have mobility restrictions, please contact us to discuss housing and access to studios and other facilities. CAMPUS POLICIES Drugs, Alcohol, and Firearms: Alcohol is not permitted in studios or public areas. The use of illegal drugs is prohibited. Firearms are not permitted on campus. Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside any building at the Folk School. There are no indoor smoking facilities. Personal Property: The Folk School is not responsible for the security of property belonging to students and instructors. Studio Safety: The Folk School is not responsible for injuries sustained as a result of improper or careless use of studio tools or equipment. Pets: Students and instructors are not permitted to have pets on campus, including emotional support animals. Service animals are an exception. However, well-behaved pets may be allowed in our campground with advance permission from the Folk School. Pets will not be permitted outside the campground area and must always be leashed and under the owner's control when not in an RV. Pets cannot be left unattended in the campground, except inside an air-conditioned RV, while students and instructors are in class or participating in other campus events. All pet waste must be promptly removed. Allowing a pet to cause a disturbance will not be permitted. All pets are required to have documentation of current rabies vaccinations. If, at any point, a pet becomes aggressive or the Campground Pet Policy is not followed, the Folk School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to ask the guest to leave the campground without a refund Cell Phone Usage: We ask that phone conversations take place in private. Please refrain from cell phone use in studios during class, at the Dining Hall, or during other group gatherings. Unacceptable Behavior: The Folk School reserves the right to dismiss any student, without refund, for behavior that is disruptive to the community living and learning environment and to refuse future registrations from such student. Note: Please refer to our code of conduct at folkschool.org/policies. Important Topics How to Use This Catalog Class Schedule Information: You may use the Subject Listing (pages 18–29) to search for a class by media, or the Class Descriptions section (pages 30–92) to view detailed class information for weeks and weekends. We typically offer four class lengths: • Our standard sessions run Sunday evening through Saturday breakfast. • Sessions preceding weekend classes and events run Sunday evening through Friday lunch and are noted as “Sunday–Friday Session.” • Weekend classes run Friday evening through Sunday lunch. • Long weekend start days vary. See sample calendar on page 8. Occasionally we offer more in-depth Week+Weekend, Weekend+Week, 2 Week or Long Session classes. These appear in highlighted boxes throughout our Class Descriptions section. Registration Information: See pages 9–11. Tuition: Tuition amounts appear on each page (pages 30–92). For Week+Weekend and special dance weekend classes, tuition amounts appear in highlighted boxes on those pages. Note: Materials fees are not included in the tuition amount. Classes with materials fees of $100 or more are noted with the S symbol in the class descriptions. Housing and Meals: Visit folkschool.org/housing for photos and detailed information. If you need additional information about a class or would like help in planning your stay, please call us. We are available by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. closed from noon-1 p.m. for lunch (Eastern time). 1-800-365-5724 or 828-837-2775 • registration@folkschool.org Visit folkschool.org/experience for more information. 11 DatesTuitionAdditional fees Session type12 100 Years of Legacy Building TWO WOMEN, ONE DREAM In Western North Carolina, the Folk School serenades the mountains with the song of tradition. Listen between studio walls, you’ll hear it: the echo of laughter, the hum of spinning wheels, the whisper of a pencil sketch. Here, community isn’t an ideal, but an everyday practice; 100 years of singing behind the plow is just the beginning of the tune. In 1925, the Folk School began its work. Olive Dame Campbell served as the school's director with Marguerite Butler as her assistant. Olive led the school through its early years until 1946, weathering the Great Depression and World War II. Georg Bidstrup arrived from Denmark in 1926 to manage the school farm. In 1936, he and Marguerite were married. Together, they were instrumental in developing the school dance program. Leon Deschamps also arrived in 1926. Over his 19-year career at the Folk School, Leon spearheaded campus-wide projects, most notably the construction of Springhouse, the Dairy Barn, Mill House, Tower House, Hill House, Rock House, and the History Center. Louise Pitman joined the school in 1928 and spent 17 years developing the fiber arts program. She also served as the Director of Handicrafts, managing the business side of craft. By the 1930s, Oscar Cantrell was teaching blacksmithing at the Folk School. After WWII, he taught ironwork to returning veterans under the GI Bill. In 1935, Murrial (Murray) Martin was hired to run the carving program. She expected to stay at the Folk School for only a short time, but she became a longtime Brasstown resident and celebrated her 100th birthday at the Folk School in 2002. The late 1960s ushered in financial uncertainty, but creativity prevailed. What began as a modest holiday sale grew into a beloved annual celebration known as the Fireside Sale. As the needs of the community shifted, campus drifted away from agriculture, centering on homesteading and craft. In 1980, Gus and Maggie Masters repurposed the dairy barn into the Francis Whitaker Blacksmith Shop. Masters also established the first Fall Festival. Craft remained the heartbeat of campus under Jan Davidson’s direction in the digital age of the 2000s. New studios emerged for painting, woodturning and book & paper arts. Davidson Hall was constructed, providing space for music, dance, cooking, and more fiber arts. Since the early years, much has changed, but our commitment to traditional craft and community has remained the same. For 100 years, the Folk School has transformed lives and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Our vision has remained unwavering: A community that awakens, enlivens, and enlightens the world. In 2023, Bethany Chaney stepped into leadership, the first woman in four decades to guide the school. With her came a renewed vision, looking toward the future with clarity, never losing sight of the past. We invite you to join our community, celebrating another 100 years of singing behind the plow. Visit folkschool.org to learn more about Folk School history. LOOKING FORWARD We have a great lineup of events planned for 2025–2026 to honor our anniversary. The year-long celebration will begin at Fall Festival 2025. Visit our website at folkschool.org/100, where we’ll be adding event details, themes, presentations, and much more. Join Us for the Folk School's Centennial Celebration Marguerite ButlerOlive Dame Campbell13 1940s & 1950s 1940 Hiwassee Dam generates power in the region. 1941- Student enrollment decreases due to the war effort’s need for human resources and building materials. Jean Ritchie visits the Folk School to visit her sister, May, who was married to Leon Deschamps. 1946 The Oscar Cantrell Blacksmith is built by a team of Quakers from the American Friends Service Committee. Olive Dame Campbell retires, and Dagnall Folger becomes director of the Folk School. Postwar, the Folk School becomes an approved veterans’ training site through the GI Bill. Men learn blacksmithing and woodworking skills. 1947 Open House is constructed and used for dances and community meals. 1952 Georg Bidstrup becomes director. 1954 Olive Dame Campbell dies. 1945 1960s & 1970s 1967 John Ramsay becomes director. Fireside Sale begins as a holiday craft sale. The NC Arts Council provides support for courses in woodworking, pottery and enameling. 1973 Gus & Maggie Masters assume leadership, end the farming operation, and convert buildings into craft studios. 1974 The Folk School holds its first Fall Festival. 1976 Esther Hyatt Manchester becomes director. 1980s & 1990s 1980 A homesteading program is established to teach back-to-the-land skills. The Francis Whitaker Blacksmith Shop is established, and with 13 forges, becomes the largest teaching blacksmith shop in America. The campus became a Historic District on the National Registry of Historic Places. The 1971 milking barn becomes the Festival Barn. 1982 Marguerite Butler Bidstrup dies. 1983 Bob Fink becomes director. 1985 Bob Grove briefly serves as interim director until Ron Hill fulfills the position. 1989 A folklore program is established through grants from the NC Arts Council. 1991 Bob Dalsemer joins staff as Music and Dance Coordinator and introduces Friday night concerts along with Tuesday and Saturday night dances. Perry Kelly serves as director for a year. The Olive Dame Campbell Dining Hall is built. Jan Davidson becomes director. 1999 Davidson Hall is constructed with the Cooking Studio, Music Studio, and Wet Room Studio. 2000s 2003 The Folk School's Junior Appalachian Musicians Program begins. 2006 The Painting Studio and Willard Baxter Woodturning Studio open. The Rivercane Walking trail is created, featuring the work of Cherokee and local artists on exhibit along the trail. Field House is built, and the Clay Spencer Blacksmith Shop opens. Historic Hill House is renovated. 2017 The Book and Paper Arts Studio opens. Jan Davidson retires, and Phil Mattox fulfills the position temporarily. Jerry Jackson becomes director. 2022 Olive's Porch opens in Murphy, NC. 2023 Bethany Chaney becomes director. Later Years of the Folk School: 1940s to PresentWhy We Need Your Help Personal growth and interpersonal connection: These are important things that fulfill us, but in today’s world they can seem increasingly difficult to achieve. The Folk School is here to help transform lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. This takes lots of shapes at the Folk School; experiences here are individualized. But by consistently providing a non-competitive, supportive, and collaborative environment, we enable creative exploration that results in a sense of personal challenge, growth, and accomplishment. When you financially support the Folk School, you are helping make the world a more caring and creative place. Tangibly, that means maintaining and equipping studios, housing, the dining hall, History Center, Craft Shop, Log Cabin Museum, trails and gardens. It means supporting a traditional Appalachian concert and dance program. It means enabling scholarships for people who would otherwise be unable to attend. And it means reaching out to area youth with programs like Little Middle Folk School and our Junior Appalachian Musicians program. 14 Include the Folk School in your estate plans. We also invite you to join our Olive Dame Campbell Society by including the Folk School in your estate plans. Estate gifts benefitting our endowment help ensure the Folk School’s future when a crisis such as a pandemic or economic downturn occurs. It’s our safety net as well as supporting our operating budget. For more information or to notify us of our inclusion in your will, please visit folkschool.org/plannedgifts. We appreciate your support and are glad you're part of the Folk School family. Interested? Please contact our Development Office, at giving@folkschool.org or 800-FOLK-SCH, x. 139. Join the Olive Dame Campbell Society Annual Fund We use this money where it is most needed. Program Support Donate to one of our many program areas. Specific Needs Support for specific studio, housing, operational, and campus needs. folkschool.org/giving Donate a Scholarship Our scholarship program helps those who would otherwise be unable to attend have meaningful experiences. Recipients might be young people without ample financial resources, people burdened by the weight of medical debt, or those challenged by a significant life event who need respite. Types of scholarship donations: Individually Funded Scholarships Provide a single scholarship for tuition, housing, and meals with a gift of $1,800. Learn more at folkschool.org/scholarship-gifts. Endowed Scholarships If you are interested in this option, please contact our Development Office, at giving@folkschool.org or 800-FOLK-SCH, x. 139. Applying for Scholarships Each year, the Folk School awards a limited number of scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial limitations. Scholarships provide partial or full financial support for tuition, housing and meals. Learn more at folkschool.org/programs/scholarships. • View specific needs by studio • One time or reccuring gift options by credit card • Read stories about the beneficiaries or recipients of your generous contributions Check out the Giving webpage What is the Folk School Fund? It’s how you support the Folk School!15 Nestled in Downtown Murphy, a black awning suspends itself over a rock wall, inviting passersby to enter “A Folk School Experience.” Established in April of 2022, Olive’s Porch is just that. Named after Folk School Founder Olive Dame Campbell, Olive’s Porch was established in response to community listening sessions. Caroline Teal is the Ventures Manager, regularly initiating partnerships with organizations. “We have community partners we do programming with, we provide the space for their events or gatherings occasionally. The biggest partners we have are Texana and REACH,” Teal said. “We also partner with HIGHTS, which is Helping Inspire Gifts of Hope, Trust and Service.” Planted in the vibrant downtown art scene, Teal and her team extend the opportunity for anyone to step into a world of creativity. You’ll find them at the Murphy Art Walk, offering demos and announcing upcoming workshops. For those unsure of what class to take, lack availability, or would simply like to try a new craft— Olive’s Porch opens its doors to anybody ready to embark on a creative journey. On-campus, Programming Director Darcy Holdorf conducts outreach for programs like Bridging and Bonding Through Craft. Dawn Murphy from the Folk Education Association of America and African American Craft Alliance Founder, Dr. Diana Baird N'Diaye, established the program, encouraging intercultural discussion and unity with a week of music and storytelling, “We have cultural responsibility for carrying forth certain traditions. We think about that and really try to align it with our strategic plan.” Holdorf said. Valuing cross-culture understanding, Holdorf also collaborates with the Texana Community Development Center, nurturing meaningful relationships through staff supported get-togethers endorsed by years of networking. With strong connections locally, a potentially everlasting collaboration extends into the future. James “Bud” Smith is a woodcarver and scholar renowned for his expertise and talent. A carver for over 50 years, Smith teaches at many institutions including the Folk School, instructing Cherokee Mask Carving. As an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Smith finds cultural significance working with natural material and he’s partial to carving birds. “The Folk School is unique. It celebrates crafts. Most of the other institutions I teach at, or have taught at are more focused on the art. I have a whole lot more beginners at the Folk School than I do at other places; it's unique in that aspect,” Smith said. Art connects people. In the case of Smith he finds a block of wood can be a launching pad for dialogue and bonding. Having a goal or creative outlet dampens the intimidation of initial interaction, providing a space for communication and relatability. “Places like the Folk School, Olive’s Porch, the co-op and our museum that have classes, bring the community in and give them a space to escape the rest of the world and explore creativity. That’s a good thing,” Smith said. Craft is a powerful tool for bringing people together, sparking creativity, and building lasting relationships. Including other communities and fostering personal growth contributes toward a vibrant society, bursting at the seams with joy and kindness. The Folk School is not just about enriching lives—it's building a stronger, more connected community for everyone to share and enjoy. Crafting Connections: Building Community at the Folk School Places like the Folk School, Olive’s Porch… bring the community in and give them a space to escape…Student Host Program Student Hosts hold a unique, key role at the Folk School for several months. They develop relationships with and often act as a link between staff, students, and instructors. Serving as ambassadors, hosts help students feel welcomed and comfortable as they adjust to the housing, dining, studio, and community experience at the Folk School. They are responsible for: welcoming groups at orientation, setting up tables/chairs for events, giving announcements and serving at mealtimes, opening and closing duties in Keith House, and serving students and instructors on a variety of needs when staff are away. Student Hosts have a private room and share common spaces with their co-host. Hosts have the opportunity to take classes every week. The role is well suited for someone comfortable balancing daily work commitments while also engaging in the experience of being a student and community member. The Work Study program offers a unique opportunity to learn, volunteer, and participate in the Folk School community for nine weeks. Participants spend four weeks taking classes and five weeks in service of the Folk School. Most participants spend work weeks contributing primarily to garden and grounds projects with occasional support given to the dining hall, programs, archives, and events. Work Study students have roommates and share a house with up to 10 session participants. Locally based participants may choose to reside in their home and commute. There are many ways Work Study students immerse themselves in the community through dances, concerts, Brasstown carving, demos, and other social gatherings. WHAT'S COVERED The cost of housing, Dining Hall meals, and class tuition is covered as part of these programs. Material fees vary for each class and are the responsibility of the student. A modest meal stipend is provided for weekends when the Dining Hall is closed. For application dates and contact information, please visit our website folkschool.org/workexchange. The Traditional Craft Mentorship Program is an opportunity for emerging artists to spend time at the Folk School learning from accomplished craft makers, instructors, and mentors. Small groups of participants join in focused sessions that enhance their interests, knowledge, and skills in traditional Appalachian craft, music, or dance. Alongside craft instruction, mentors will delve into the historic and cultural context of their subject area. Participants can expect to learn new techniques and come to understand the relevancy of their craft in the Appalachian region. For application dates and contact information, please visit our website folkschool.org/tcmp. Traditional Craft Mentorship Work Study Program 1617 From his early interest in drawing to his early career in marketing, Ghermayn Baker has always been a creator. His story is familiar to many who have sought the traditional path of school, then work, then success, but it is also one that took an unexpected turn toward craft when he felt the effects of corporate hustle on his physical health. "I knew I needed to take a break and get creative,” Baker said. “Three weeks after leaving my job, I broke my foot. I honestly consider it divine intervention.” During that time, his wife, Christina, was consulting for a vintage furniture store that wanted to expand its online presence. While browsing the store’s inventory, Baker saw potential. “Their storage units had a lot of rattan and wicker furniture. So much of it was damaged, and they were struggling to work through it. There was a clear need, and that piqued my interest.” One book and two practice chairs later, he taught himself how to cane. “I can sit down and get into a zone. I enter a meditative state, which is vital for this work. It helps me feel present and connected in a way I haven’t felt before.” In November 2022, the couple launched Point by Point Studio, specializing in repair and restoration of woven furniture. Through his new venture, Baker joined The Furniture Society and received one of their Educational Grants. The grant led him to the Folk School in May 2024 where he explored rib structured baskets under the guidance of Mary Doornbos and Gina Myers. “When I’m working on chairs, I’m often reproducing something specific,” he said. “With baskets, I’m starting with nothing and creating a form.” Traveling from Southern California to Western North Carolina was a welcome opportunity to spend a week with people who share his interest. And though Baker was familiar with the basics of basketry, he wasn’t familiar with the process of foraging his own supplies. “There’s something powerful about resourcing it yourself. You’re connected to the people who were there before.” Connection is one place where Baker sees diversity in craft. “Being in a a space with people who want to make things transcends any other kind of natural identity barrier. I enjoy meeting people who are intergenerational, from different parts of the county, with different backgrounds.” He also recognizes the difference between pursuing craft as an interest and pursuing it as a vocation. “It (craft) can be seen as a hobby versus something that can be an economic provider for a family. There are many people who have sustained their lives from craft.” Because his career moved from corporate to craft as a young professional, Baker understands the need to expand to larger audiences. “Focusing on instruction and instructors who can provide different perspectives is a key element to increasing the diversity of people who want to invest. I see it in the work study students at the Folk School. There’s a cultural shift and it isn’t about running away from something but running toward something. When I did it, I was just leaving the corporate world. Now I’m building a new world.” Step in a New Direction: Ghermayn Baker Changes Course through Craft Experience Ghermayn Baker will return to the Folk School the week of Nov. 16-21, 2025, to teach his first class, Weave Your Own Chair Seat. Basketry Jul 13-19 Cattail Basketry • Frea Wild .........................................................32 Jul 20-26 Appalachian Ribbed Baskets–From Fundamentals to Fun • Tony Stubblefield ........................................................................33 Jul 27-Aug 1 Sweetgrass Creations (Sun-Fri) (Intergenerational) • Lynette Youson ...........................................................................34 Aug 24-29 Baskets of the Folk School (Sun-Fri) • Pattie Bagley ...............42 Sept 14-20 Extraordinary Painted Paper Baskets • Nancy Hinds ................45 Sept 21-27 White Oak–Tree to Basket • Billy Ray Sims & Micah Wiles ....46 Sept 28-Oct 3 Twist & Twine with Irish Waxed Linen (Sun-Fri) • Joanne Howard ...........................................................................48 Oct 12-18 Honeysuckle Baskets • Angela Eastman .....................................50 Oct 19-24 Gourd Basketry (Sun-Fri) • Fonda Haddad ................................51 Oct 24-26 Decorative Weaving on River Stones (Weekend) • Pattie Bagley ................................................................................52 Oct 26-Nov 1 Willow Wicker Hamper • Talcon Quinn .....................................53 Nov 9-15 Basket & Broom Sampler • Bev Larson ......................................56 Nov 21-23 Creating with Pine Needles (Weekend) • Carmen Haynes ........58 Dec 7-13 Twill Basketry • Pattie Bagley ......................................................60 Jan 11-18 Weaving Green Willow From the Ground Up (Week + Weekend) • Mark Hendry ..............................................64 Jan 22-25 Creating with Pine Needles (Long Weekend) • Carmen Haynes ...........................................................................65 Jan 25-31 Wild Winter Vine Basketry • Mary Doornbos ...........................66 Feb 1-7 Shaker Baskets • JoAnn Kelly Catsos .........................................67 Feb 8-13 TOTE-ally Awesome (Sun-Fri) • Pattie Bagley ..........................68 Feb 13-15 Miniature Baskets with Iris and Daylily Leaves (Weekend) • Angela Eastman ..........................................................................69 Mar 8-13 Small Gems (Sun-Fri) • Judy Zugish ..........................................74 Mar 13-15 Hiking Stick Weave (Weekend) • Judy Zugish ...........................75 Mar 22-28 Kudzu Basketry • Delia Fian ........................................................77 Mar 29-Apr 4 Cannon County Style, White Oak Egg Basket • Sue Williams & Michelle Hennessee ........................................78 Apr 12-18 Cherokee-style Picnic Basket • Betty Maney .............................80 Apr 26-May 1 Sculptural Basketry (Sun-Fri) • Sarita Westrup ........................82 May 1-3 Double Wall Open Bowl Basket (Weekend) • Susan B. Taylor ...83 May 3-8 Basket Weaving with Color (Sun-Fri) • Peggy Adelman ..........84 May 14-17 Folded Bark Baskets (Long Weekend) • Andrew Lee .................85 May 17-23 Baskets from Your Backyard • Mary Doornbos .........................86 May 24-29 Extraordinary Painted Paper Baskets (Sun-Fri) • Nancy Hinds ................................................................................87 Jun 7-13 Willow Backpack Baskets • Frea Wild ........................................90 Jun 21-27 Sweetgrass Creations • Lynette Youson ......................................93 Blacksmithing Jul 11-13 Functional & Decorative Forgings (Weekend) • Josh Cooper ..31 Jul 13-19 Ironwork for the Home & Garden • Greg Price .........................32 Jul 20-26 Tools! Tools! Tools! • Lucas House & Matt McLean ..................33 Jul 27-Aug 1 Starting with Fire (Sun-Fri) (Intergenerational) • Kenneth Thomas .........................................................................34 Aug 1-3 Make a Hacksaw (Weekend) • Craig Hines .................................36 Aug 3-9 Unlocking the Potential–Power Hammer Tools and Techniques • Abraham Pardee ..........................................................................37 Aug 10-16 It’s Time to Try Blacksmithing • John Zeigler & Lance Zeigler....38 Aug 17-23 Traditional Joinery Techniques • Jennifer Horn ........................40 Aug 24-29 Basic Skills Boot Camp & Tool Making (Sun-Fri) • Mark J. Hopper ............................................................................42 Aug 29-Sept 1 Electric and Gas Welding (Long Weekend) • JR Lodico ............43 Sept 7-13 Foundational Techniques • David Cayton & Johnny Davis .....44 Sept 14-20 Thank the Gothic Blacksmiths • Jack Brubaker ........................45 Sept 21-27 Critters • Joe Miller ......................................................................46 Sept 28-Oct 3 Axes–From Forge to Finish (Sun-Fri) • Cameron Plunkett .....48 Oct 9-12 Forging Carbon Steel Skillets & Pans (Long Weekend) • Cole Aurichio ..............................................................................49 Oct 12-18 Organic Blacksmithing • Mike Dixon .........................................50 Oct 19-24 Yard Art (Sun-Fri) • Julie Clark...................................................51 Oct 24-26 Bold Blacksmithing Basics (Weekend) • Jesse Bolding .............52 Oct 26-Nov 1 Forge Welding for the Artist-Blacksmith • Tal Harris ..............53 Nov 2-8 Copper Ore Iron–Mixed Metal Kitchenware • Lance Ellis ........54 Nov 9-15 Mini Grille–Processes for ABANA Level III • Ron Nichols ......56 Nov 16-21 A Light in the Dark (Sun-Fri) • Nicholas Kimball ....................57 Nov 21-23 Forging a Throwing Axe (Weekend) • Brock Martin ................58 Dec 4-7 Forged Ornaments (Long Weekend) • Addison de Lisle ............59 Dec 7-13 Holiday Iron Trinkets • Allan Kress ............................................60 Jan 11-18 Axes Through the Ages (Long Session) • Elmer Roush & Chris Maybury .................................................64 Jan 22-25 Forged Animal Heads (Long Weekend) • Jody Durham ............65 Jan 25-31 Basic Handmade Padlock • Thomas Boucher .............................66 Feb 1-7 Mechanics of Blacksmithing • Matt Jenkins ..............................67 Feb 8-13 Of Fire and Forge (Sun-Fri) • Herb Gravitt ................................68 Feb 13-15 Forging for Fun (Weekend) • Jeff Jarrett ....................................69 Feb 15-21 Forged Tools of the Trade • Terry Sheridan ...............................70 Feb 22-28 Motion & Balance • Bill Price ......................................................71 Mar 1-7 Smithing Made Simple • Caitlin Morris .....................................72 Mar 15-21 Forging Iron, Forging Knives • Robert Schulz ..........................76 Mar 22-28 Medieval Household Iron • Beth Holmberg ...............................77 Mar 29-Apr 4 Blacksmithing 102–The Next Step! • Sean Fitzsimmons .........78 Apr 5-11 Forge Welding for the Artist-Blacksmith • Tal Harris ..............79 Apr 19-25 Pictures in Steel • Jason Bivens ..................................................81 Apr 26-May 1 Not So Traditional Joinery (Sun-Fri) • Nicholas Ireys .............82 May 1-3 Tool Making (Weekend) • Forrest White .....................................83 May 3-8 Foundational Techniques (Sun-Fri) • David Cayton & Johnny Davis ..................................................84 May 17-23 Build a Table • Mike LaMarre ......................................................86 May 24-29 Forging a Chef's Knife (Sun-Fri) • Cameron Plunkett ..............87 May 29-31 Forging Ferrous Metal (Weekend) • Andy Phillips ....................88 18 See more photos of instructor and student work at www.folkschool.org/classes Subject Listing Subject Listing “It is the most magical place in NC! Come learn, create, make and enjoy the beautiful campus.” —May ChappellMay 31-Jun 6 Beginning Blacksmithing & Bronze Casting • Walter Ware ....89 Jun 7-13 Chest Hardware–Forge That Missing Piece! • Pat McCarty .....90 Jun 21-27 Iron & Timber–A Table-making Journey • Lance Ellis & Kurt Krieger .........................................................93 Jun 28-Jul 3 Form & Function (Sun-Fri) • Derrick Bliss ................................94 Book Arts Jul 11-13 Gelatin Printing Meets Drum Leaf Binding (Weekend) • Jessica White ...............................................................................31 Aug 1-3 Exploring Metal Embossing (Weekend) • Sherrie Avitan .........36 Aug 17-23 Exotic Leathers for Bookbinding • Jon Buller ...........................40 Aug 29-Sept 1 Eco Printed Papers and Simple Books (Long Weekend) • Joyce Tromba ..............................................................................43 Sept 28-Oct 3 Leather Work and Bookbinding–Tooling, Embossing and Dyeing (Sun-Fri) • Sara Dismukes ............................................................48 Oct 12-18 Traditional Handbound Book with Your Marbled Papers • Anne Murray ...............................................................................50 Oct 26-Nov 1 Box Making–Creative Containers • Nathalie Ryan ...................53 Feb 13-15 Wild Impressions–Nature-Inspired Artist Books (Weekend) • Lauren Koch ................................................................................69 Feb 22-28 Book Arts–Sample Techniques and Structures • Judith Beers ...71 Mar 8-13 Batik from Cover to Cover (Sun-Fri) • Emily Ayers .................74 Apr 5-11 Pulling it All Together • Ann Bailey ...........................................79 Apr 26-May 1 Taste of the Folk School–All About Bees (Sun-Fri) (Multi-Studio) • Jennifer York, Megan Lambert, Nancy Simpson & Deb Dewitt ......................................................82 May 3-8 Miniature Books & Marbling, Too! (Sun-Fri) • Dea Sasso .......84 May 14-17 Pockets in Books (Long Weekend) • Sigrid Hice ........................85 May 24-29 Sewn-board Binding with Marbled Papers (Sun-Fri) • Silvana Martins ...........................................................................87 Broom Making Jul 6-11 Natural Forms Broom Making (Sun-Fri) • Chris Robbins ........30 Aug 24-29 Natural Dyed Linen Whisk Brooms (Sun-Fri) • Rose Fairley ..42 Nov 2-8 Witch & Wizard Brooms • Bev Larson & Marvin Daniels ........54 Nov 9-15 Basket & Broom Sampler • Bev Larson ......................................56 Feb 15-21 Appalachian Broom Making and Beyond • Marlow Gates ......70 Mar 1-7 Natural Forms Broom Making • Chris Robbins .........................72 Mar 15-21 Spring Flower & Wood Spirit Brooms • Bev Larson & Marvin Daniels ...................................................76 Calligraphy Sept 7-13 Incredible, Indelible Italic! • Michael Smith ..............................44 Oct 9-12 Gold Leaf for Everyone! (Long Weekend) • Stephen Filarsky ...49 Nov 16-21 Uncial Letters, Celtic Knots & Beastly Borders (Sun-Fri) • Sharon Coogle .............................................................................57 Jan 25-31 Calligraphy Tool Extravaganza • Ann Bailey ............................66 Feb 15-21 Letter Play & Mark-making • Sharon Coogle ............................70 Chair Seats Aug 1-3 Simple Woven Chair Seats (Weekend) • Barbara Kroeplin .......36 Aug 17-23 Handwoven Chair Caning • Brandy Clements & Dave Klingler .....40 Sept 7-13 Handwoven Chair Seats • Rebecca Julliette-Duex & Hannah Watson .............................44 Nov 16-21 Weave Your Own Chair Seats (Sun-Fri) • Ghermayn Baker ....57 Feb 22-28 Recycle That Chair • Ed Harris ....................................................71 Apr 19-25 Hand Cane Seat Weaving • Deborah Palminteri & Mitch Palminteri .............................................................................81 May 29-31 Rush Seat Weaving (Weekend) • Deborah Palminteri & Mitch Palminteri .............................................................................88 Clay Jul 6-11 Colored Clay–Layers Revealed (Sun-Fri) • Naomi Lindenfeld ......30 Jul 27-Aug 1 Coil Creatures (Sun-Fri) (Intergenerational) • Xan Peters........34 Aug 1-3 Raku (Weekend) (Weekend) • Harry Hearne & Julie Hearne ....36 Aug 10-16 The Art of Throwing and Raku Firing • Harry Hearne & Julie Hearne ....................................................38 Aug 17-23 Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing • Brant Barnes & Karen Barnes ...................................................40 Aug 29-Sept 1 Clay Pots & Colorful Spots (Long Weekend) • Mark Errol ........43 Sept 7-13 Wheel Throwing–Beginning & Beyond • Elise Delfield ...........44 Sept 21-27 Wheel Thrown Garden Totems • Julie Hearne & Harry Hearne .....46 Sept 28-Oct 3 Raku–Alternative Firing Techniques (Sun-Fri) • Joe Frank McKee .........................................................................48 Oct 9-12 Cone 6 Reduction Firing (Long Weekend) • Josh Floyd ...........49 Oct 12-18 Beautiful Textured Mugs • Ros O'Brien ......................................50 Oct 19-24 Hand Building Large Vessels (Sun-Fri) • Sam Oliver ...............51 Oct 26-Nov 1 Impossibly Beautiful Dolls–Moveable Porcelain Figures • Yana Bondar ................................................................................53 Nov 9-15 Masking, Pouring, and Marking–Strategies for Glazing • HP Bloomer .................................................................................56 Nov 16-21 Essentials of Wheel Throwing (Sun-Fri) • Austin Lindsey ......57 Dec 4-7 Piles of Tiles–A Surface Design Exploration (Long Weekend) • Susan Bach ..................................................................................59 Dec 7-13 Handbuilding for the Holidays • Zan Barnes & Karen Barnes ...60 Jan 11-18 Jars of Distinction (Long Session) • Steve Loucks & Lynnette Hesser ...............................................64 Jan 22-25 Develop Your Own Glaze (Long Weekend) • Steve Loucks & Lynnette Hesser ...............................................65 Jan 25-31 "Figure" It Out • Judy Robkin ......................................................66 Feb 8-15 Handbuilt Pots with Image Transfer (Week + Weekend) • Susan Feagin ...............................................................................68 Feb 15-28 From Form to Surface (2-Week) • Carrie Creech .......................70 Mar 1-7 Beautiful Textured Plates, Bowls, & Platters • Ros O'Brian .....72 Mar 15-21 Folding Forms From Soft Slabs • Mary Kay Botkins ................76 Mar 29-Apr 4 Magical Creations in Clay • Mariella Owens .............................78 Apr 5-11 Soft Altering for Fresh & Lively Pots • Gay Smith ...................79 19Next >