by Cory Marie Podielski | May 9, 2017 | Craft, Folk School
A magical reunion happened in a recent Quilting class: “Playful Piercing” taught by Nancy Hinds. Nancy has been teaching at the Folk School for over 20 years, so it’s not unusual for her to have students return year after year to study with her, but...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Jan 13, 2017 | Craft, Featured Artists, Folk School, Interview
Tom Patterson has been a hand engraver and metalsmith for more than 50 years. Starting in his father’s shop at age 14, he has been a lifelong student of metals and their manipulation. Currently, Tom continues his studies from his home studio in the mountains of...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Dec 9, 2016 | Cooking, Craft, Featured Artists, Interview, Seasons
The month of December is a special time at the Folk School. Events, parties, food, themed classes, concerts, dances and performances unite the community in the holiday spirit. When the wreaths, garlands, and handcrafted ornaments appear in early December, we know the...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Oct 11, 2016 | Craft, Featured Artists, Interview
Kay and Tom Patterson are teaching Hand Engraving in the Jewelry Studio this week. You can find Kay teaching many times throughout the year at the Folk School in a variety of subjects including Jewelry, Metalwork, Felt Making, Enameling, and Shoe Making. She also...
by Cory Marie Podielski | Sep 1, 2016 | Cooking, Craft, Featured Artists, Interview
Are you ever inspired during the holiday season and decide to try your hand at making a gingerbread house from scratch? Annnnnd then your dreams of edible decorative glory come crashing down when your gingerbread house looks more like a shanty shack than a storybook...
by Cory Marie Podielski | May 31, 2016 | Craft, Featured Artists, Interview
I first met Tim Ryan on a misty morning in the Folk School Garden when I was a Work/Study in 2011. My immediate impression of him was that he was a very witty & interesting character with lots of fantastic stories. Tim is involved in the Folk School in so many...
