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Addictive Argyle: Hat Project
$389
Knitting & Crochet
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Knitting & Crochet
Instructor: Harry Wells
Studio/Location: Wet Room
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Straight needles size 5 - 16" Circular needle size 5 and dpns, size 5 - DK wt wool yarn 4 colors. - 100 grams of main color - 25 grams of CC #1 (for diamond) - 25 grams of CC #2 (for diamond) - 15 grams of CC #3 (for criss-cross). The Criss-cross color should contrast with all the other colors. - 10 knitting bobbins (EZBobs recommended, size small), highlighter tape or post-it notes, medium size tapestry needle that will work with DK weight yarn, stitch markers. Homework to Complete Before Class: This is ribbing for your hat. On straight needles, size 5, using MC from supply list, CO 107. Work in K1 P1 rib for 1.5”, ending with completed RS row. (When working the ribbing: On RS, you begin and end with K1. On WS, you begin and end with P1.) Also, make two stockinette swatches with any worsted wt wool yarn: CO 16 sts and work 20 rows. Bind off and block. You will use these swatches to practice the seaming.
Instructor Materials: - Laptop, projector, webcam, and table tripod - Handouts for students
Equipment Needs: Wet Room - Tables & chairs - A projection screen, and shades or blinds on windows to better see images on the screen - Flipchart & pens or whiteboard & pens
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Fees: $5
Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902
Description

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Fanciful Fascinator (Demi-Chapeau) Headwear
$389
Hat Making
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 3
Session Hours: 22.50
Program Area: Hat Making, Unique Offerings
Instructor: Jan Wutkowski
Studio/Location: Quilting Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Basic sewing kit - Sharp craft scissors - Variety of needles - Sewing thread - Long bead-head pins - Variety of fabric remnants
Instructor Materials: The supply fee includes the fascinator 'base' and the millinery materials needed to complete the piece--straw, feathers, stiffeners, etc
Equipment Needs: Quilting Studio - Whiteboard - Large mirror, if possible - Large table per person - 1-2 ironing boards/irons
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $25
Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Inkle Weaving Basics
$389
Weaving
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Weaving
Instructor: Angela Schneider
Studio/Location: Weaving Studio
Student Materials: The studio is well stocked with all needed supplies. You may prefer to bring your own tools: - Note-taking supplies - Colored pencils (optional) - Sewing gauge (preferred), or small ruler - Scissors - You may bring your own inkle loom and belt shuttle, if you have them.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Assorted smooth yarns - yardage requirements are small.
Instructor Materials: - Instruction booklets for students
Equipment Needs: Weaving Studio - Tables - Inkle looms - Belt shuttles
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $10-$20
Weaving Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Introduction to Macro Photography
$389
Photography
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Photography
Instructor: Larry Winslett
Studio/Location: Harvest Room
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Camera of your choice (all formats are welcome, but digital preferred). Also bring your camera owner's manual. - A method of macro photography -- either macro lens, extension tubes, or close-up filters - 28mm or wider lens (also good for close-ups) - Spare camera batteries / memory cards - Tripod - Cable release - Polarizing filter - An absorbent cloth - Camera bag or pack for carrying your equipment - Proper clothing for late summer outdoor photography. Remember to bring rain protection for you AND your equipment. Bug spray is a good this time of year also. - Also a good idea: hat, sunscreen, and knee pads for getting down low to shoot - Notebook and pencil - Laptop with basic image-editing program -- Photoshop Elements is fine. (If you can't bring your laptop, the studio has 4 new Macs with Photoshop for shared student use, but to use one of these, you MUST bring a flash drive to save your work.)
School Materials: No vehicle -- staying on campus.
Instructor Materials: - Handouts - Materials for demonstrations - Personal laptop and projector
Equipment Needs: Harvest Room - Projection screen. (There is one in the studio - but there is also a NEW wall-mounted monitor with Apple TV.) Will use the monitor, so the only equipment needed is an HDMI cable.
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Materials Fees: $15
Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Italian Liqueurs and Gelatos
$389
Cooking
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
21+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Cooking
Instructor: Wally Maria Mazzucco
Studio/Location: Cooking Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - A few half-pint and pint size jars with sealable lids, and a small box & packing supplies to transport your liqueurs home, about a dozen jars in total - Notebook and pen - Closed-toe shoes to wear in the studio; no sandals - Head covering (hat or bandanna) - some instructors request - Camera (optional)
School Materials: MATERIALS Pantry staples
Instructor Materials: - all ingredients - recipes - instruction
Equipment Needs: Cooking Studio - Flipchart & markers
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $70-$80
Cooking Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Letterpress Cards and Stationery
$389
Printmaking
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Printmaking
Instructor: Jessica White
Studio/Location: Book & Paper Arts
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Small book or journal for note-keeping - Pencil - A favorite quote, short poem, or phrase (3-5 lines of text) - Printing apron or clothes that can get inky/dirty
School Materials: MATERIALS - Paper towels Print Shop Materials: - Ink - Palette knives - Wood and metal type - Typesetting tools - Clean up materials (solvents, gloves, & rags)
Instructor Materials: Printing paper and cardstock, additional wood type and ornaments for printing, linoleum blocks and lino cutters.
Equipment Needs: Book & Paper Arts Studio - Tables & chairs - Book Arts studio standard equipment (see inventory) - Book Arts tool kits
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fees: $35
Book & Paper Arts Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Scandinavian Ale Bowl
$389
Woodturning
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Woodturning
Instructor: Phillip Fuentes
Studio/Location: Woodturning Studio
Student Materials: Please note these IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR YOUR SAFETY: - Wear closed-toe shoes only. - No loose, flowing clothing. - Long hair must be tied back. - We recommend that you leave jewelry at home; no jewelry on hands/arms while turning. - Safety glasses &/or face shields are to be worn while turning. These are available at each turning station, or you may bring your own. - Dust masks are available in the studio -- or if you prefer, bring your own dust shield. - Ear plugs are also available in the studio -- or bring your own hearing protection of choice. TOOLS: - If you have small carving gouges and/or a sloyd knife (such as Morakniv/Frosts model 120 or 106, Del Stubbs sloyd, or similar knife), you may wish to bring these. The instructor will have an assortment of carving tools to loan. - Each turning station has a PowerMatic 3520B lathe (3520C by class time), large/small chucks, and all necessary lathe equipment. Tool rolls are available and contain 9 tools: roughing gouge, 3/8" & 1/2" spindle/bowl gouges, scraper, parting tool, skew, and bedan. If you prefer, you may bring your own. Label all personal tools with your name or initials.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Glue - Sandpaper Instructor will bring finish.
Instructor Materials: - Green & dry wood - An assortment of carving tools for students to use - Food-safe finish
Equipment Needs: Woodturning Studio - lathes, student tool sets, and other equipment
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $60-$75
Woodturning Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Simple Woven Chair Seats
$389
Chair Seats
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Chair Seats
Instructor: Barbara Kroeplin
Studio/Location: Rock Room
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - stools or chairs in good repair, surface finished, ready to work on - scissors - flat screwdriver - pliers - standard size staples - full size staple gun - 2" pony clamp ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FEE: Please contact instructor after registering so she will know how much cane to provide. (828)494-7335
Instructor Materials: -1/4" cane at a cost of $62.50 for 2 hands (???) needed for each surface
Equipment Needs: Rock Room
Skill Level: All Levels
Rock Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902
Description

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Tool Time with Eric and Andy
$389
Blacksmithing
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Blacksmithing
Instructor: Andy Dohner & Eric E. Smith
Studio/Location: Blacksmith Shop
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Closed-toe, leather work shoes - Cotton clothing; long pants/no cuff - Safety glasses* - Ear protection* - Apron & gloves (optional) * The school has generic ear plugs and safety glasses available. However, you are encouraged to bring your own high-quality, well-fitting ear and eye protection. The Folk School Craft Shop also sells high-quality safety glasses. FUEL FEE: $11 - $22, which includes bags of coal, along with oxygen, acetylene, argon, & propane MATERIALS (steel, etc): $50 (varies with market price and number of tools student makes)
School Materials: MATERIALS - Bags of coal for students to purchase for use in class - Mild steel stock
Instructor Materials: We will bring all the tool steel needed for the class.
Equipment Needs: Blacksmith Shop Forges, anvils, hammers, tongs, and other standard shop equipment & tools (see inventory)
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $61-$72
Blacksmith Shop
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Weekend Tinsmithing
$389
Metalwork
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Metalwork
Instructor: Michael Houser & James Kuchinick
Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following if you have them: - Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) - A favorite old piece of tinware to share with the class, if you have one
School Materials: MATERIALS - Cardboard boxes -- 4 or 5 for tin snippets, too sharp to go in trash bags. - Good supply of Band-aids
Instructor Materials: - All required tools that are not in the studio supply - Sheets of tinplate - Soldering materials - Misc. patterns, tin samples, and reference books
Equipment Needs: Jewelry/Metals Studio - Tin tools in studio
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $25-$125
Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Wood Spirits
$389
Woodcarving
Brasstown
Weekend
Ages
18+
Aug
12
Fri
-
Aug
14
Sun
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Woodcarving
Instructor: Vic Hood
Studio/Location: Woodcarving Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Carving glove &/or thumb guard. These are available for sale in the Folk School Craft Shop, and there are some in the studio. (optional) The following are recommended to be brought, but not required, as some carving tools are available for use at the Folk School: - Mallet (optional) - Basic carving tools (set of 6) (optional) If you are thinking about purchasing a set for your own use and have questions, you may contact the instructor directly. Label any personal tools you bring with your name or initials.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Sandpaper
Equipment Needs: Woodcarving Studio - Workbenches & stools - Access to studio's carving tools -- knives, gouges, v-tools, etc. - Carving gloves, for students who don't bring their own
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $20-$30
Woodcarving Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Beginning Clawhammer Banjo
$693
Music
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Music
Instructor: Charlie Beck
Studio/Location: Music Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - a banjo - extra strings - strap - tuner (there is a free tuning app for smartphones called Panotuner that works fine) - capo - recording device (smartphone or other) is optional - finger pick optional
Instructor Materials: Written examples of what we cover. Lists of great banjo players and songs for enjoyment and learning.
Equipment Needs: Music Studio - Chairs without arms - Music stands - Flipchart & markers
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fees: None
Music Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Beginning Weaving: The Basics
$693
Weaving
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Weaving
Instructor: Angela Schneider
Studio/Location: Weaving Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Notebook & pencil/pen The studio has all the basic tools and supplies necessary.
School Materials: MATERIALS - 3/2 perle cotton for sampler - Other yarns for projects
Instructor Materials: - Full-color booklet with instructions and drafts
Equipment Needs: Weaving Studio - Looms, reeds - Shuttles & bobbins - Warping boards - Lease sticks, packing paper - Bobbin winders - Basic tools: tape measures, scissors, tapestry needles, etc. - Sewing machine with straight and zigzag stitches - Washing machine, dryer
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fees: $35-$85
Weaving Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Deep Relief Woodcarving
$693
Woodcarving
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Woodcarving
Instructor: Randy Walters
Studio/Location: Woodcarving Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Pencil with large eraser - Straight edge (flexible ruler) - Camera (optional) Woodcarving tools, if you have them: - Mallet and/or power carver, if needed (auto-mach or equivalent, with drop cord) - Various sizes of gouges and v-tools - A stop-cutting tool - from a standard straight-blade knife, a chip-carving knife, or a large handle X-acto with a replaceable 1/2" and 1/4" straight blade (from any hobby store) - Wood burner Instructor's carving tools and Foredom will be available for you to use during class. The studio also has tools and equipment.
Instructor Materials: - Blank/patterns - Lap boards - Paints/brushes - Stain - Finish
Equipment Needs: Woodcarving Studio - Tables - 2 students per 6 foot table - Chairs - Electrical outlets - Lighting
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Fees: $45
Woodcarving Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Glass Beads for Beginners
$693
Flameworking
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Sessions: 7
Session Hours: 52.50
Program Area: Flameworking, Beadwork
Instructor: Marjorie Langston
Studio/Location: Enameling
Student Materials: Please note the following: - Wear natural fiber (cotton) clothing for fire resistance. - Long hair must be tied back. Bead tool kits provided by the Folk School contain standard tools. You can bring your own tools if desired; please label them for safe return. All glass and other items for surface decoration can be purchased from the instructor. FOLK SCHOOL FEE: $14 per student covers fuel cost and miscellaneous supplies. INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIALS FEE: $75
School Materials: MATERIALS - 8 oxygen - Propane (using fuel supply system)
Instructor Materials: Bead release - Glass - Glass nippers - Various other tools - Mandrels
Equipment Needs: Enameling Studio - Three big plastic bins from glass storage, plus stackable, individual kits of torch connections (1/student, plus instructor) - Folding stools (from storage) - Sheet metal for tables (now permanently attached) - Safety glasses - Kilns (especially Bead kiln)
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fees: $89
Enameling Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Hats: Felts, Feathers, Flowers
$693
Hat Making
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 7
Session Hours: 52.50
Program Area: Hat Making
Instructor: Jan Wutkowski
Studio/Location: Quilting Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Basic sewing kits - Sharp craft scissors - Variety of needles - Tape measure - Long bead-head pins - 3/4" elastic - Variety of sewing thread colors - Apron or an old shirt
School Materials:
Instructor Materials: -felt hat bodies (for sale) - feathers (for sale) - steamers - hat blocks
Equipment Needs: Quilting Studio - Electrical outlets for steamers - Access to water - Large tables for each participant - Whiteboard and markers - Large mirror, if possible
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $95
Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Playing with Paint
$693
Painting
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Painting, Mixed Media
Instructor: Bradley Wilson
Studio/Location: Painting Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: Acrylic Paints: Titanium white, Cadmium red hue (light or medium) or Napthol crimson, Cadmium yellow hue (med), ultramarine blue, burnt umber, pthalo green, yellow ochre. Also ANY other colors you want to bring. Please bring 2 ounce tubes or larger. Other Materials: - Gloss or matte medium - At least five (5) 12" x 16" (or larger) stretched canvases or canvas boards - Brushes: 1" nylon bristle brush (can be a simple house painting brush or an "artist" brush, #4 round brush, #3 or #4 liner brush, Any other brushes you may want to bring - Disposable paper palettes - Palette knife(s) any size or style - Cotton rags or a roll of paper towels - Plastic cups for water - Spray bottle - Any other materials you want to bring Basic brush sets are available in the studio.
School Materials: MATERIALS ***The Folk School has a USFS Special-use Permit. Please contact the Programs Department to obtain a copy for use during your session.*** Brush sets
Instructor Materials: All other materials.
Equipment Needs: Painting Studio
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $20
Painting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Printmaking and Watercolor
$693
Printmaking
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Printmaking, Painting
Instructor: Pam Beagle-Daresta & Pebbie Mott
Studio/Location: Book & Paper Arts Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - sketchbook - favored drawing watercolor tools if you desire (not required) - studio apron and gloves (no latex) that fit and will be comfortable to wear while working All materials will be provided and included in a materials fee.
School Materials: ***NOTE - Painting Studio in use this week so brush sets will not be available.*** MATERIALS - paper towels
Instructor Materials: - will provide all required materials and hand tools (PBD) - studio print tools including presses/blankets, drying rack, paper towels, paper to cover tables and inking plates. Watercolors, brushes and paper will also be provided, as well as spray bottles and water containers (CJ)
Equipment Needs: Book & Paper Arts Studio - tables & chairs - Book Arts studio standard equipment (see inventory) - etching presses/with blankets - Plexiglas inking plates - paper towels - paper to cover tables - drying racks - push pins - masking tape
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Fees: $120 - $130
Book & Paper Arts Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Sweetgrass Creations
$693
Basketry
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Basketry
Instructor: Lynette Youson
Studio/Location: Rock Room
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Old towel to protect your lap - The studio has basketry tool kits, but if you have your own tools and wish to use them, feel free to bring (label with your name or initials).
Instructor Materials: All materials and tools for Sweetgrass basket weaving.
Equipment Needs: Rock Room - Tables, chairs and access to water - Basketry tool kits
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $175
Rock Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902
Description

Please call (1-800-365-5724) to register for all 2022 classes.

Today's Tinsmithing
$693
Metalwork
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Metalwork
Instructor: Michael Houser & James Kuchinick
Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: If you have tools that you think are appropriate, please bring them. Also, if you have any old tinware that you wish to share or that are in need of repair, bring them along as well.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Cardboard boxes -- 4 or 5 for tin snippets, too sharp to go in trash bags. - Good supply of extra Band-aids
Instructor Materials: All materials needed (tinplate, solder, etc.), along with required tools not in the studio's supply
Equipment Needs: Jewelry/Metals Studio - Tin tools in studio
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $50 - $125
Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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Turning Lidded Boxes
$693
Woodturning
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Woodturning
Instructor: Phillip Fuentes
Studio/Location: Woodturning Studio
Student Materials: Please note/bring these IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR YOUR SAFETY: - Wear closed-toe shoes only. - No loose, flowing clothing. - Long hair must be tied back. - We recommend that you leave jewelry at home; no jewelry on hands/arms while turning. - Safety glasses &/or face shields are to be worn while turning. These are available at each turning station, or you may bring your own. - Dust masks are available in the studio -- or if you prefer, bring your own dust shield. - Ear plugs are also available in the studio -- or bring your own hearing protection of choice. TOOLS: * Each turning station has a PowerMatic 3520C lathe, large/small chucks, and all necessary lathe equipment. Tool rolls are available and contain 9 tools: roughing gouge, 3/8" & 1/2" spindle/bowl gouges, scraper, parting tool, skew, and bedan. If you prefer, you may bring your own. (Label all personal tools with your name or initials.)
Instructor Materials: - Wood blanks - Specialty tools - Finish
Equipment Needs: Woodturning Studio - Dremel - Foredom - Woodburner - Some extra tools as needed per project
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $45
Woodturning Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

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What's in Your Writing Folder?
$693
Writing
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
14
Sun
-
Aug
20
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Writing
Instructor: Dana Wildsmith
Studio/Location: Harvest Room
Student Materials: IMPORTANT: Class will meet Sunday evening to start (locals, please attend). Bring a short sample of your writing to read at this first meeting as a way of introducing yourself to the class. Also bring your writing tools: - Paper - Pen/pencils The Folk School has a computer lab equipped with 4 new Macintosh computers with Microsoft Word for shared student use, along with a printer/copier with wireless printing capability from laptops. If you plan to use a Folk School computer, you must bring a storage device (flash drive) to save your work. If you prefer to bring your laptop, you may (especially if you're used to PCs vs. Macs). Please have complete knowledge on how to use it. Remember to bring your computer accessories. Paper and toner are provided in the studio for photocopies for class critiques. There is no Folk School materials fee, unless large volumes are copied, and no fee from the instructor.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Printer paper & backup toner (stocked in studio) - Bright permanent markers, along with one sheet of large posterboard
Instructor Materials: - Handouts of successful poems, essays, & short stories - Handouts regarding editing, publishing, helpful excerpts form published works
Equipment Needs: Harvest Room - Computers for those who may need them. (Note: There are now 4 new Macs, + 1 for the instructor.) - Printer/copier - White board with erasable markers - Stapler, box of staples, scissors, and pencil sharpeners
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fees: $0 - $15
Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

Please call (1-800-365-5724) to register for all 2022 classes.

Animals and Imagery of Scottish Myths
$693
Clay
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
21
Sun
-
Aug
27
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Clay
Instructor: Judy Brater
Studio/Location: Clay Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Set of basic clay-working tools (available at pottery supply companies or the Folk School Craft Shop). Please label personal tools with your name or initials. - 2-3 work towels - Work apron, if desired, or clothes you can get dirty - Dust mask for mixing glazes - Packing material to transport your pieces home Materials fee will include 1 bag of clay per student, glaze, & firing costs.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Clay - Several Highwater clays are kept in stock, but specific clay bodies can be ordered with enough lead time and high enough enrollment - Studio glazes
Instructor Materials: I will bring many tools and hump molds that I use in my studio to share with students.
Equipment Needs: Clay Studio (See inventory)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Fees: $25
Clay Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

Please call (1-800-365-5724) to register for all 2022 classes.

Beginning Jewelry - Mixed Metal Magic
$693
Jewelry
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
21
Sun
-
Aug
27
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Jewelry
Instructor: Una Barrett
Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - 1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels - A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. - Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) - Particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) is needed when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. - Earplugs or 3m noise canceling ear muffs - Personal sketchbook or notepad for taking notes and designing - Apron or Over shirt - Cabochons or stones that you may have in your personal collection (stones will also be available for purchase from the instructor) MATERIALS FEE to be paid to the instructor may vary based on price of metals/stones at class time.
School Materials: - Sandpaper - Hydrogen peroxide - Vinegar
Instructor Materials: - Separating disk and mandrel - Flex shaft mandrel assortment - 22g-20g sterling silver sheet - 22g-18g jewelers bronze sheet - 22g-18g copper sheet - Assorted fine silver and sterling silver wire - Assorted brass, bronze, and copper wire - Brass brazing rod - Wire solder (brass/copper color match) - Additional supplies, metal, and stones will be available for purchase from Instructor
Equipment Needs: Jewelry/Metals Studio - Basic studio/soldering equipment and supplies - Student tool kits - Drill bits
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fees: $180
Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

Please call (1-800-365-5724) to register for all 2022 classes.

Build a Hammered Dulcimer
$693
Instrument Making
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18+
Aug
21
Sun
-
Aug
27
Sat
AM
09:00
-
PM
04:30
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Instrument Making, Woodworking, Music
Instructor: Jim Miller
Studio/Location: Woodworking Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Long pants and closed-toe shoes to be worn in the shop. IMPORTANT: Students will purchase and bring a 15/14 hammered dulcimer kit (and optional stand) DIRECTLY from Grassroot Dulcimers (www.grassrootsdulcimers.com). Prices may vary by order time. Additional hammers will be available in class for $10 per set.
School Materials: MATERIALS - Glue - Sandpaper - Finish
Instructor Materials: Students will purchase kits directly from Grassroots. Instructor will not be bringing kit materials.
Equipment Needs: Woodworking Studio with workbenches. - See inventory for available equipment, and let us know if there are particulars needed.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Materials Fees: $315-$345 (includes pre-ordered kit)
Woodworking Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902
Description

Please call (1-800-365-5724) to register for all 2022 classes.

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