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Fall at the Folk School
Folk Music Week & Watercolor Workshop
October 17-21
Join one of three watercolor classes or mix and match your musical interests at our "build-your-own schedule" Folk Music week. Click here for a watercolor brochure and here to learn more about our music classes.
Old-Time Music Weekend and Traditional Crafts
November 5-9
We're welcoming back several artists and introducing a few more! Back by popular demand are: James Bryan, Bettye Kimbrell, Jim & Joyce Cauthen, and Adam Hurt. New this year we'll have Tena Payne teaching pottery, Chris Hale teaching rustic furniture, and Luke Richardson on harmonica. See our schedule page for more details.
The Alabama Folk School began offering workshops for adult students to learn about folk art as well as more contemporary art in 2008. Since that time we have been privileged to provide quality instruction from master artisans. Here's a sample of our past classes and instructors:
- Mary Ann & China Pettway, Gee's Bend Quilters
- James Bryan, Fiddle
- Bettye Kimbrell, Quilting
- Orrin Star, Mandolin
- Bill & Mary Ann Smith, White Oak Basketry
- Terry Hale, Glass Beads
- Herb Trotman, Banjo
- Linda Munoz & Rhys Greene, Mosaics
- Jim Cauthen, Fiddle
- Joyce Cauthen, Rhythm Guitar
- Marilynn Brandenburger, Illustrated Journal in Pencil and Watercolor
- Click HERE to see a full listing of past offerings
- Click HERE to see a full listing of current offerings
Here’s what our students have said about the Folk School:
"Truly enjoyed the instruction and hospitality at this first-rate folk school. Memorable experience that has inspired me to continue to study folk art." Allison Barnes (Southern Living magazine), Birmingham, AL
"Incredible, knowledgeable instructors!" Lynn, Jasper, AL
"A breath of fresh air and respite in a hectic world. Very enriching experience on many levels--super instructors! Great organization. Thanks." Martha Jane, Birmingham, AL
"I love the Folk School. It has been a very therapeutic activity for me. I especially enjoyed having my daughter share the experience with me." Cathy, Fayette, AL
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