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The Folk School
- Address: PO Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK 99708
- Region: Fairbanks
- Phone: (907) 457-1219
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General
- Seasons of Operation: Year-round
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Payment Types:
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Baking in a Dutch Oven – Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls & Bread
The Folk School
September 21, 2019Instructor: Bruce Campbell This class will give participants an opportunity to learn heat control with a Dutch Oven using charcoal. We will learn to judge the amount of... -
Charitable Gifts: What Should You Know
The Folk School
September 28, 2019Free Workshop Instructors: Todd Rengo and Kevin Pilon of Thrivent Financial https://folk.school/events/event/charitable-gifts-what-should-you-know/ This workshop will... -
Preparing for Retirement: 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly
The Folk School
September 28, 2019Free Workshop Instructors: Todd Rengo and Kevin Pilon of Thrivent Financial https://folk.school/events/event/preparing-for-retirement-5-keys-to-retiring-fearlessly/ This... -
Hot Strings Music for Kids
The Folk School
October 4, 2019Instructor: Ryan Edwards Fridays, October 4 – November 29, 2019, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm each session (with a performance on Sunday, December 1, 3:00 pm) Open to... -
Introduction to Spinning – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 8, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Susan Willsrud Tuesday & Thursday, October 8 & 10, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm both days Learn how to create your own... -
Principles of Woodworking
The Folk School
Recurring weekly on Tuesday until December 17, 2019Instructors: John Manthei and Scott Holladay October 7 – December 19, 2019 Mondays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm This... -
Drop Spindling – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 9, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Dwayne Eager Almost all cultures have had some method of spinning before they invented the spinning wheel. Learn how to spin... -
Knit the Kit: Bridget Cowl – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 10, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Christie Shell Learn to knit Calypso’s NEWEST Knitting Kit – the Bridget Cowl! Perfect for beginning and experienced... -
Kid & Ewe (You) Spin! – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 12, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Mina Doerner Kid & Ewe (You) Spin! is intended for child and adult co-learning teams. Each team will be introduced to the... -
Lucet & Kumihimo Cord Making – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 12, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: John Ziv You will learn how to make a single strand braided cord, as well as decorative cords for everything from shoelaces and... -
Needle Felted Earrings – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 12, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Darcel Daigh Come learn how to needle felt and treat yourself with a few sweet pairs of one-of-a kind earrings! This is a good... -
Needle Felted Masks – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 12, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Darcel Daigh Create your own needle felted animal or fantasy mask just in time for Halloween! No experience is necessary. I... -
Drop Spindling – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 13, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Dwayne Eager Almost all cultures have had some method of spinning before they invented the spinning wheel. Learn how to spin... -
Inkle Loom Weaving – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 13, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Kaari Parrish Learn the basics of weaving an “inkle”, a narrow band useful for trim, straps, leashes, and many other things.... -
Lucet & Kumihimo Cord Making – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 13, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: John Ziv You will learn how to make a single strand braided cord, as well as decorative cords for everything from shoelaces and... -
Wet Felted Slippers – Fiber Festival
Pioneer Park - Centennial Center
October 13, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Darcel Daigh Would you like custom fit merino wool slippers that are soft as a cloud? Learn how to make your own in this super... -
Core Spinning – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 14, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Susan Willsrud In this class, you will learn how to make unique, colorful yarns using wool, mohair and silk. You will spin a... -
Beginning Coiled Basketry – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 15, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Susan Miller Tuesday and Thursday, October 15 & 17, 2019 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm both days Learn the basics of creating... -
Hand Carved Birch Bowl
The Folk School
October 18, 2019Instructor: Chris DuBois October 18 – 20, 2019 Friday: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm In this class you will learn the... -
Kid & Ewe (You) Spin! – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
October 19, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Mina Doerner Kid & Ewe (You) Spin! is intended for child and adult co-learning teams. Each team will be introduced to the... -
Tarot: Step 1
The Folk School
October 21, 2019Instructor: Wren Helmericks Monday and Wednesday, October 21 & 23, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm both days Tarot cards are a flexible and versatile tool for building... -
Basic Home Maintenance
The Folk School
October 26, 2019Instructor: Jim Richardson 4 Saturdays, October 26, and November 2, 9, & 16, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm each session This course is designed to give you a working... -
Dyeing a Cotton Color Wheel – Fiber Festival
The Folk School
November 9, 2019Fairbanks Fiber Festival Class Instructor: Karen Malone In this class we will be dyeing 12 Kona 100% cotton fat quarters using Procion MX dyes and mixing the three... -
Wilderness First Aid
The Folk School
February 15, 20202 Day Course - OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION Instructor: Deb Ajango Saturday and Sunday, February 15 & 16, 2020 8:30 am – 5:30 pm both days One of the major benefits...
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