All Hail the Tinsmiths
Tinsmithing. It doesn’t have the glamorous appeal of blacksmithing, with roaring fires and...
Read MoreOct 28, 2021
Tinsmithing. It doesn’t have the glamorous appeal of blacksmithing, with roaring fires and...
Read MoreAug 16, 2021
Charity Hall is a full-time metalsmith and studio artist with an MFA in Metal Design from East...
Read MoreJan 13, 2017
Unsure of what a hobo nickel is? Look no further! Read an interview with Tom Patterson who teaches a class in Hobo Nickel Engraving at the Folk School. Tom has been a hand engraver and metalsmith for more than 50 years. Enjoy our interview!
Read MoreOct 11, 2016
Kay Patterson teaches many times throughout the year at the Folk School in a variety of subjects including Jewelry, Metalwork, Felt Making, Enameling, and Shoe Making. I sat down with Kay to learn a little bit more about her life, inspirations, and her crafts. Enjoy our interview!
Read MoreEmbrace your creative potential, and join us for a life-changing Folk School experience. Our new January–December 2022 Catalog is now available. View the eCatalog online. To receive a printed catalog in the mail, complete our Request a Catalog form on our website.
Our online Craft Shop is now live! Support our vision, mission, and values by purchasing handcrafted items. Our online selection of items will continue to grow, so check back regularly for new items, interviews and more.