Name: The Folk School
Address: PO Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK, 99708, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (907) 457-1219

The Folk School

Address: PO Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK 99708

Region: Fairbanks

Phone: (907) 457-1219

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The Folk School Fairbanks offers year-round classes and programs for all ages in traditional crafts, woodworking, outdoor skills, and hands-on arts and sciences. Take a fun, hands-on class while you are visiting Fairbanks! Or for a true Alaskan immersion experience, try one of our family friendly annual programs such as "Week in the Woods" or "Weekend on the River". Check out our calendar of upcoming classes and programs at https://folk.school/classes/upcoming-classes/

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General

Handicap Accessible:
Months of Operation:
- January through December
Payment Types:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- Checks
- Cash
Pets Allowed:
Seasons of Operation: Year-round

Events

Color Reduction Linocut

Cabin 66 - Pioneer Park
October 12, 2024 - October 13, 2024

This class will cover the basics of building a multi-color image using just one block. We will be working with linoleum, but the techniques and ideas transfer to any...

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Beginning Woodworking

Pioneer Park - Workshop
October 14, 2024

This is a multi-session program which will supply the foundation for more complex woodworking projects. Each student will produce a simple box with a self locating lid,...

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Braided Wool Chair Pads

Cabin 66 - Pioneer Park
October 15, 2024

In this class, students will learn the art of braiding wool for rugs by making a round chair pad. Students will keep all the implements needed for braiding rugs (paid for...

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Craft Night

Pioneer Park - The Folk School - The Workshop
October 17, 2024

Join us at The Folk School to create in a community of common interests. All types of portable, quiet crafts are welcome – this could be knitting, drawing, beading,...

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Sewing Basics Series

Pioneer Park - Cabin 66
Recurring weekly on Sunday until November 10, 2024

Learn the basics of machine sewing with a series of four projects that will teach you skills such as zippers, bag making, using interfacing, stacking fabrics for cutting,...

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Full Circle Dried Flower Wreath

The Folk School
October 26, 2024

Learn how to craft a full 10” wreath using 100% Alaskan grown materials from our farm! You will be provided a base frame, tools, and a selection of dried flowers,...

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Introduction to Sewing with a Serger

The Folk School
October 26, 2024

In this three-hour class, learn how to set up and operate your serger for adding speed and high-end finishing to your sewing projects. Once you get to know your serger,...

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Half Moon Dried Flower Wreath

The Folk School - Workshop
November 14, 2024

Learn how to craft a 15” Half Moon Wreath using an assortment of all Alaskan grown and harvested materials. You will learn how to shape and form a willow frame base, then...

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Easy Relief Printmaking

Cabin 66 - Pioneer Park
November 16, 2024

Everything we do in this class can easily be replicated at home or in the classroom, producing sophisticated results with low-tech equipment. You’ll be able to try...

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Indigo Dyeing with the Organic Vat Method

Pioneer Park - Workshop
November 16, 2024

Discover the magical properties of indigo, a rich blue dye that has fascinated cultures for centuries. Guided by experienced natural dye artist and facilitator Blaine...

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Wilderness First Aid

TBD
February 1, 2025

The course will introduce the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with accidents and injuries when 911 is not readily available. It will cover assessment and...

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Log Cabin Construction

Goldstream Valley (exact location TBA)
March 21, 2025

We will be building an 18X18′ (outside dimension) full scribe, one story log cabin. During the first few days of class students will practice safety and develop their...

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