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August 2010

Remembering our friend Dee

by Keather on August 13, 2010

in In Loving Memory

A one-of-a-kind friend and weaver, Dee Richards, has left us.  She leaves behind memories full of warmth and wit.  A memorial fund has been set up in her name here at the Folk School to buy something special for the weaving studio in her memory.  Those interested in making a donation of any amount should [...]

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This Week at the Folk School August 1-7

by Taylor, Summer Intern on August 12, 2010

in This Week at the Folk School

Jewelry students of all skill levels learned to create wire-wrapped adornments: pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets. Many students chose to enfold precious stones in gold or sterling silver. When drawing in only black and white, shades play a huge role in the definition of objects. So for the drawing class, this was definitely an area [...]

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Cheese making is whey cool!

by Emolyn Liden, Writer, Student & Instructor on August 2, 2010

in Studio Tours

The Cooking Studio is a nice place to be during the summer.  The windows along two sides of the building look out to the fields and herb garden.  Inside the kitchen is bright and clean and, while class is going on, full of hustle and bustle.  I stopped in during Mary Lou Surgi’s cheese making [...]

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