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Embracing Appalachian Home Life with Jason Lonon, Blacksmith & Woodworker

Jul 30, 2020

Jason Lonon is a professional woodworker and blacksmith. Since 1997, he has studied, practiced, and taught traditional woodworking, carving, and blacksmithing and is a regular instructor at the Folk School. In his blacksmith shop, Jason specializes in making traditional woodworking tools, and for fun he carves wooden bowls and spoons. On August 17, 2020, Jason will be the panelist for our next Appalachian Traditions Discussion. Enjoy our interview!
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I Made a Classic Appalachian-style Ladderback Chair with Lyle Wheeler

Jun 3, 2020

Lyle Wheeler, a longtime Folk School instructor in both Woodworking and Blacksmithing, is a treasure of the Folk School. The week I spent years ago, building a ladderback chair with Lyle, changed the way I think about craft and my own capabilities as a maker. I am excited that later this month Lyle will be giving a Zoom presentation on June 15 as part of the Folk School’s Appalachian Traditions Discussion series. I encourage you to tune into his talk, and learn from this wonderful self-proclaimed “all-around “good ol’ boy” from Millers Creek, North Carolina.”
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The Folk School on WREK Radio Atlanta

Mar 1, 2018

Did you get a chance to listen to the interview about the Folk School with Pattie Bagley, Mark Hendry and Jack Smoot on The Avenue Lounge Show on WREK Radio 91.1 FM, Atlanta, GA? If you missed the live show modern technology has preserved the interview for all to enjoy, at any time, here on Soundcloud. Learn about some Folk School history and also about Pattie, Mark, and Jack’s personal stories and experiences.

Canoe Donated to the June Gala & Benefit Auction

Apr 7, 2016

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Contemporary Coffee Table with John Campbell

Mar 19, 2016

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Set Your Table for a Fall Feast

Oct 12, 2015

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JCCFS Represents at the 75th National Folk Festival

Sep 17, 2015

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Pack Your Woad, Kilts, & Bagpipes

Aug 7, 2014

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Have a Seat… Make a Chair

Mar 9, 2014

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Terry Chapman Carves a Carousel Horse at the Folk School

Jul 1, 2013

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Dexter Dockery’s Graceful Birds Are Now Gracing The Craft Shop

Apr 24, 2013

We love to see smiling, Dexter Dockery, who began carving at age 18 and is a lifetime member of the Southern Highland Handcraft Guild, come into the Craft Shop with his graceful, hand-carved birds.
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