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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
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Handicap Accessible:
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Months of Operation:
- January through December
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Payment Types:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
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- Cash
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Pets Allowed:
- Seasons of Operation: Year-round
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Handicap Accessible:
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Framing and Matting Pictures, Prints, and Paintings
The Folk School
March 28, 2023Instructors: Scott Holladay and Ethan Lauesen Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 28 & 30 and April 4 & 6, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bring one picture or print and one... -
Seat Making: Spring Packraft Series
The Folk School
March 31, 20234th Class in the Spring Packraft Series Instructor: Bruce Campbell Building your own packraft? If you have a new kit, or if you are restarting a kit you started and set... -
Chainsaw Sharpening and Maintenance
The Folk School
April 1, 2023Instructor: Brian Sprague This 3 hour session will provide a brief introduction to the essential anatomy and mechanical relationships of a chainsaw and quickly move into... -
Woodcarving for Kids
The Folk School
April 4, 20234 Session Course Instructor: Marianne Stolz Tuesdays, April 4 – 25, 2023 Join Master Woodcarver Marianne Stolz for a woodcarving class for kids aged 10 – 13.... -
Zipper Installation: Spring Packraft Series
The Folk School
April 7, 20235th Class in the Spring Packraft Series Instructor: Bruce Campbell Building your own packraft? If you have a new kit, or if you are restarting a kit you started and set... -
Craft Night
The Folk School
April 10, 2023Join 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,... -
Final Closure: Spring Packraft Series
The Folk School
April 14, 20236th Class in the Spring Packraft Series Instructor: Bruce Campbell Building your own packraft? If you have a new kit, or if you are restarting a kit you started and set... -
Sunday Social Knit & Crochet
The Folk School
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday until April 16, 2023In partnership with The Interior Knit and Crochet Community (IKCC) The Folk School is partnering with IKCC to hold informal monthly gatherings to knit and/or crochet at... -
Beginning Woodcut Printmaking
The Folk School
April 22, 2023Instructor: Sara Tabbert Saturday & Sunday, April 22 & 23, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm both days Spend a weekend making woodblock prints! We will work with quality... -
The Tomato Whisperer: Secrets of Growing Bountiful Tomatoes!
The Folk School
April 26, 2023Instructor: Elizabeth Eero Irving Have you been frustrated growing tomatoes? Do you have puny plants and poor production? Struggle no more! In this class, we’ll go over... -
Beginning Fruit Tree Grafting
The Folk School
April 27, 2023Instructor: Steve and Sarah Masterman This is a beginning fruit tree grafting class for those with no prior experience. We will begin with a presentation, and then... -
Beginning Fruit Tree Grafting
The Folk School
April 29, 2023Instructors: Steve and Sarah Masterman This is a beginning fruit tree grafting class for those with no prior experience. We will begin with a presentation, and then... -
The Tomato Whisperer: Secrets of Growing Bountiful Tomatoes!
The Folk School
April 29, 2023Instructor: Elizabeth Eero Irving Have you been frustrated growing tomatoes? Do you have puny plants and poor production? Struggle no more! In this class, we’ll go over... -
Basic Fly Casting
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May 15, 2023Instructor: Fred DeCicco Monday – Wednesday, May 15 – 17, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm each day Location: Pump House Restaurant back lawn (796 Chena Pump Rd.) In... -
Build a Traditional Komatik (Sledge) Using Natural Knees
The Folk School
May 17, 20233 Session Course Instructor: John Manthei Wednesday, May 17, & Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 2023 May 17th: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm; June 3 & 4: 9:00 am... -
Planting a Perfect Porch Pot: Sun Containers
The Folk School
May 20, 2023Instructor: Cyndie Warbelow Have you often admired the many gorgeous flower containers in Fairbanks in the summer time? Have you wondered what the secrets are to... -
Folk School Day Camp (Ages 7 – 12)
The Folk School
May 22, 20235 Day Camp Instructor: Bill O’Malley Dates of the class: Monday – Friday, May 22 – 26, 2023 Time of the class: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day Location:... -
Planting a Perfect Porch Pot: Shade Containers
The Folk School
May 23, 2023Instructor: Cyndie Warbelow Have you often admired the many gorgeous flower containers in Fairbanks in the summer time? Have you wondered what the secrets are to... -
Minimalist Sandals
The Folk School
May 25, 2023Instructor: Christine Fik If you are interested in (or already incorporate) minimalist or barefoot style into your running (or walking), come learn how to make your own... -
Folk School Day Camp (Ages 7 – 12)
The Folk School
June 5, 20235 Day Camp Instructor: Bill O’Malley Dates of the class: Monday – Friday, June 5 – 9, 2023 Time of the class: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day Location:... -
Easy Relief Printmaking
The Folk School
June 10, 20232 Session Class Instructor: Sara Tabbert Dates of the class: Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023 Time of the class: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm both days Are you... -
Lei Making
The Folk School
June 10, 2023Instructor: Rosario Andrade Learn to make lei! There are many styles of lei, but this class you will learn to make traditional Polynesian wili style lei. We will discuss... -
Walking Camp (Ages 7 – 12)
The Folk School
June 12, 20235 Day Camp Instructor: Bill O’Malley Dates of the class: Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16, 2023 Time of the class: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day Spend a week... -
Week in the Woods 2023
Tanana Valley Forest
June 23, 20232023 Session: June 23 – 28 Are you looking for a truly unique Alaskan adventure? Spend 6 days in the remote boreal forest outside of Fairbanks learning traditional...
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