The John C. Campbell Folk School, in Brasstown, North Carolina, offers creative, learning vacations for adults in a beautiful natural setting. With classes in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing, the Folk School offers more than 800 weeklong and weekend classes year-round. Within the craft discipline alone, the school offers more than 34 class categories from Basketry to Woodworking to students of all skill levels.
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Discover why Rand McNally Atlas named the Folk School one of the top 30 U.S. destinations for a day’s visit in their Best of the Road listing. The Craft Shop carries the juried work of over 300 fine craftspeople and artists. The History Center features an array of craft items and photographs - including an extensive collection by famed photographer Doris Ulmann – and guides visitors through the school’s fascinating 80-year history. |
Numerous walking trails meander the 300-acre campus, including the Rivercane Walk, a creekside trail with art honoring the strong Cherokee heritage of the Appalachian area.
The free Friday night concert series features some of the finest regional and national acts performing old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music. Community dances are usually held every other Saturday evening and offer contra and square dancing to live music. Visitors can also explore the various campus studios for a sense of the fun and creativity that happens at the Folk School. |
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For more information and a list of our classes and events.....
Visit our web site at........ FolkSchool.org
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC 28902
828-837-2775
1-800-FOLK-SCH
