
The Folk School
- Address: PO Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK 99708
- Region: Fairbanks
- Phone: (907) 457-1219
- Visit Website
- Send Email
-
About +-
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/
-
Amenities +-
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
-
Handicap Accessible:
-
Events+-
-
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...
-