If you find yourself in Cleveland, Tennessee (or are looking for a really good reason to go to Cleveland, Tennessee), the Young Guns and Ol’ Geezers Pottery Exhibit is a not-to-be missed show at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. Mike Lalone, our Resident Artist in Clay has curated a wonderful exhibit showcasing the work [...]
by Sue Fruchey, Marketing Assistant and nature enthusiast on April 7, 2009
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Let’s face it. A lot of us are online today (and we rely heavily on our computers for information and networking). We also know that Facebook isn’t just for teens anymore. At the Folk School, we think it’s a great way to stay connected with your fellow students after your class ends. We developed a [...]
by Jennifer Carrier, Buyer for the Book Room on March 1, 2009
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Storey Publishing has just released Folk School instructor Margaret Radcliffe’s latest book, The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques (hardcover, $29.95), which is an absolute brilliant combination of yarns, textures, colors and stitches. The winning ingredient is the enormous amount of inspiration for knitters of all levels. A stroll through the hundreds of beautifully rendered [...]
by Jennifer Carrier, Buyer for the Book Room on February 11, 2009
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We just received a new book: Banjo Camp!: Learning, Picking & Jamming with Bluegrass Old-Time Greats, by Zhenya Gene Senyak is an armchair adventure for banjo players. Not only is the John C. Campbell Folk School highlighted as one of the camps to attend, but it includes quotes from Folk School Director, Jan Davidson and [...]
by Sue Fruchey, Marketing Assistant and nature enthusiast on January 29, 2009
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At the beginning of this month, a new student house opened its doors. Located next to Bidstrup House, near the trail that leads to Orchard House, the new building is being referred to as the “Field House,” but naming opportunities still exist for its more permanent title.
In addition to featuring beautiful views all around, the [...]