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The Folk School
- Address: PO Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK 99708
- Region: Fairbanks
- Phone: (907) 457-1219
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Handicap Accessible:
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Months of Operation:
- January through December
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Payment Types:
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- Mastercard
- American Express
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Pets Allowed:
- Seasons of Operation: Year-round
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Root Stitched Birch Bark Baskets
The Folk School
September 30, 20233 Session Course Instructor: John Manthei September 30 and October 7 & 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each session In this class we will use spruce root to stitch... -
Root Stitched Birch Bark Baskets
The Folk School
September 30, 20233 Session Course Instructor: John Manthei September 30 and October 7 & 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In this class we will use spruce root to stitch together birch bark... -
Tapestry Weaving Skill-Building Workshop
The Folk School
September 30, 2023Instructor: Bonni Brooks The Tapestry Weaving Skill-Building Workshop provides ongoing instruction and support for weavers working with their own designs. Each session... -
Intro to Lace Knitting with the Alder Creek Cowl - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 10, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Lynn DeFilippo The Alder Creek Cowl is the perfect first lace project for the beginner knitter or those new to lace knitting.In... -
Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Flowers and Natural Dyes – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 12, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Blaine Lunsford Bundle dyeing is a technique that involves wrapping fabric with plant materials, such as petals and leaves, and... -
Drop Spindling - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 14, 2023Instructor: Dwayne Eager Almost all cultures have had some method of spinning before they invented the spinning wheel. Learn how to spin fiber using a drop spindle. This... -
Intro to Crochet: Beginner Granny Square - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 14, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Danielle Symons In this class, you will learn the basics of crocheting a granny square. The “Granny Cluster” includes the chain... -
Beginning Crocheting for Parents and Children - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 15, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Shana Eager Would you like to learn to crochet along with your child? This class is designed for parents/caregivers to learn... -
Felted Flower Fun - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 15, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Renae Bookman In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft stunning needle-felted flowers that burst with color and personality. Get... -
Indigo Dyeing with the Organic VAT Method - Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 15, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Blaine Lunsford Discover the magical properties of indigo, a rich blue dye that has fascinated cultures for centuries. Guided... -
Kippered Salmon and Gravlax Making
The Folk School
October 16, 2023Instructor: Chase Hensel Do you have some fish in your freezer that has been there a while? Maybe you had a great year of fishing, and have a freezer full of Alaska’s... -
Lock Spinning with Mohair – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 17, 2023Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Becky Hammond Learn how to lock spin! Lock spinning is a creative spinning technique that allows you to spin directly from the... -
Mediums, Solvents, and Varnish for Oil Painting
The Folk School
October 18, 2023Instructor: Scott Holladay Mondays & Wednesdays, October 18, 23, & 25, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Oil Painting Materials Series – These three workshops (Making... -
Birch Bark Canisters
The Folk School
November 4, 2023Instructor: John Manthei Saturday and Sunday, November 4 & 5, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm In this class, students will make airtight, durable, birch bark boxes that are... -
Printmaking for Classroom Teachers
The Folk School
November 5, 2023Instructor: Sara Tabbert This printmaking class is designed specifically for K-8 classroom teachers. During this 2 session course, you will learn simple printmaking... -
Stamped Cards and Wrapping Paper
The Folk School
November 6, 2023Instructor: Sara Tabbert Spend an evening using simple materials and basic printmaking techniques to make stamped cards and gift paper for the holidays! You will head... -
Sensational Sourdough
The Folk School
November 11, 2023Instructor: Naomi Morris Come learn the steps of making and keeping a sourdough starter and then put that starter to good use with a sourdough bread recipe. During this... -
Mammoth Ivory Jewelry
The Folk School
November 15, 2023Instructor: Chase Hensel Mammoth ivory, the fossil tusks of long dead ancient pachyderms, is hard and polishes to a beautiful luster. Unlike walrus ivory, it is legal for... -
Stamped Cards and Wrapping Paper
The Folk School
November 20, 2023Instructor: Sara Tabbert Spend an evening using simple materials and basic printmaking techniques to make stamped cards and gift paper for the holidays! You will head... -
Making Simple Wooden Tongs: A Delightful Way to Spend an Afternoon
The Folk School
December 2, 2023Instructor: John Manthei Spend a fun afternoon making simple wooden tongs and tinkering with the design. There are tongs for a million different jobs and just about as... -
Easy Relief Printmaking
The Folk School
December 9, 20232 Session Class Instructor: Sara Tabbert Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Are you curious about printmaking but intimidated by all the...
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