Announcing Our New Music & Dance Coordinators: T-Claw Crawford & Charmaine Slaven!
We are thrilled to announce two new members of the Folk School family. As we move forward with new...
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Category: Staff
Welcome Our New Gardener, Jason Ebinger
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Gardener, Jason Ebinger! Jason has an extensive history managing farm and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Folk School. We look forward to seeing how the garden flourishes this year. Read more to learn about Jason and his goals in this position.
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Our Programs Team is Growing
As we prepare for our reopening May 2, we are excited to welcome a variety of new staff members to our Programs team. We’re also happy to announce a few of our previous Programs staff members have transitioned into new roles.
Learn more about our new hires and see what they’ll be working on in the coming months. And make sure to introduce yourself on your next visit if you see any of these familiar faces on campus!
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Coming Full Circle: An Interview with Lindsey Liden, Resident Artist in Woodworking
Lindsey Liden is a 7th generation Brasstown native and his family has been associated with the Folk School since 1925. After time traveling, studying, and exploring, he has resettled down in Brasstown and has recently built his woodworking shop, Mulheron Craft, on his family’s farm in Brasstown. Lindsey enjoys making handmade banjos and fine furniture. He is also a regular instructor and our Resident Artist in Woodworking. Enjoy our interview!
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The Importance of Carrying on Tradition: Interview with Gina Myers, 3rd Generation Cherokee Potter
Gina “Swimmer” Myers sat down with Tammy Elwell recently for a conversation about her craft. Gina comes from a long line of established Cherokee potters, the granddaughter of renowned Cherokee potter Amanda “Sequoyah” Swimmer. Her craft has been inspired by the strong women in her life and her commitment to the stewardship of traditional Cherokee crafts.
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Welcome Allie Dudley, Resident Artist in Weaving, Rugs, Thread Art, Lace and Beading
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Allie Dudley, our new Resident Artist in Weaving, Rugs, Thread Art, Lace, and Beading! Allie is a fiber artist and teacher who works primarily with weaving and embroidery, whose tapestries and other works have been included in several international fiber shows.
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Remembering David Brose
David A. Brose passed away peacefully at home in Geisky Creek, N.C., on Friday, January 22, 2021, at age 69. He served as folklorist at John C. Campbell Folk School in 1991-2019 and was a special part of our community. Read more…
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REACH at the Forge: Piloting Blacksmithing Classes for the Future
In December of 2020, Lynda Metcalfe and Elizabeth Belz came together to teach two 2-hour long blacksmithing classes in the Clay Spencer shop to 7 staff and residents from the Cherokee and Clay County Women’s shelter, REACH.
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New Year, New Hope: A Letter by Folk School Director Jerry Jackson
2021 brings renewed hope for getting people back together again. Considering these past months of uncertainty and isolation, we need each other now more than ever—working, learning, and creating together in the vital place that is John C. Campbell Folk School.
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Farmer Teddy on Insect & Weed Management
Join Farmer Teddy in the Folk School Garden to hear how he controls weeds and manages insects organically.
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Farmer Teddy Talks About Melons
Hang out with Farmer Teddy in the Folk School melon patch and learn about cantaloupes. Learn about harvesting and how to look for the indications of a ripe melon.
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Sweet Corn Talk
It’s time to harvest sweet corn in the Folk School garden. Come along with Farmer Teddy as he shows the best way to pull corn.
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A Look at Our Dye Garden
Welcome to the new Folk School Dye Garden. Natural dye comes from the leaves, flowers, or roots of plants. In this video, we will take a look at Nankeen cotton, indigo, coreopsis, yarrow, French marigolds, madder, chamomile, and purple gromwell.
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Late June Tour of the Folk School Garden
Enjoy a full tour of the late June Folk School Garden. The tour includes a look at butternut squash, cantaloupe, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, grain corn, sweetcorn, pumpkins, gourds, basil, strawberries, and our cut flower garden.
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Growing Tomatoes: Pruning & Trellising
Farmer Teddy discusses companion gardening in the June garden at John C. Campbell Folk School.
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