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The Folk School Fairbanks offers year-round classes and programs for all ages in
traditional crafts, woodworking, outdoor skills, and hands-on arts and sciences.

The Folk School Fairbanks offers year-round classes and programs for all ages in traditional crafts, woodworking, outdoor skills, and hands-on arts and sciences.

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Fertile Ground for Curious Minds and Active Hands...

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The Art-O-Mat has arrived at our cabin, and will b The Art-O-Mat has arrived at our cabin, and will be here through February! If you stop by for a class or event, be sure to bring $5 cash to purchase an original piece of art from this repurposed cigarette machine! 

#artomat #repurposed #smallart #folkschool
It’s been a wonderful year at The Folk School, f It’s been a wonderful year at The Folk School, full of learning, creativity, laughter, friendship and so much more. Thanks to all our incredible instructors of 2022- we could not do this without you.
We recently experienced a technical glitch, and our year end letter went out without the second page, but please consider a donation to help us continue to bring awesome classes and events to our community. Link to donate in our bio. Happy new year.

#happynewyear #2023 #folkschool #handsonlearning #woodcarving #packraft #birchbark
One of the best things about having a #printmaking One of the best things about having a #printmakingstudio is that the prints hang to dry after class is over, so I get to see the work even if I don’t make it to the class!

#collagraph #collagraphprint #communityprintshop #folkschool #folkschoolclasses
The light this afternoon! #fairbanksalaska #winte The light this afternoon!

#fairbanksalaska #winterwonderland #supportyourlocalnonprofit #givingtuesday
So many great prints this weekend in our Easy Reli So many great prints this weekend in our Easy Relief Printmaking class with @saratabbert !

#reliefprinting #folkschool #etchingpress
Our Fall Fundraiser online auction is open for bid Our Fall Fundraiser online auction is open for bidding until Saturday 8:00 pm AKST, and our BIRCH BARK CANOE is included this year- check it out! Link in profile.

#supportyourlocalnonprofit #onlineauction #birchbarkcanoe #fundraiser
Our Community Printmaking Studio is opening soon! Our Community Printmaking Studio is opening soon! Come by Friday Nov 11, 4-7 pm, and talk to @saratabbert about joining our community!
We will also have our Fall Fundraiser Auction items on display, and @inkandwoodak will be printing custom t-shirts (BYO)!

#printmaking #communityprintshop #etchingpress #basementartstudio
Folk School instructor and fiber enthusiast Bonni Folk School instructor and fiber enthusiast Bonni Brooks @bonniweaves is always ready to share her love of weaving with others! 

The @fairbanksfiberfest was a great success last weekend, and we are already looking forward to next year!
@calypso_farm @fairbanksweaversguild
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P.O. Box 83572, Fairbanks, AK 99708
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  • HOME
  • CLASSES
    • Upcoming Classes
    • Calendar
    • Instructors
    • Become an Instructor
      • Propose a Class Idea
      • Complete Class Proposal Form
      • Teaching Details
    • Class Policies
    • Scholarships
  • PROGRAMS
    • Week in the Woods
    • Woodworking Programs
      • Community Workshop
      • Woodworking for Kids
    • Weekend on the River
    • Boatwright Series
    • Wood Fest
    • OneTree
  • ABOUT US
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Supporters
      • Sponsors
      • Partners
    • Vision and Planning
    • Anti-Discrimination Statement
    • The Folk School in the Media
    • The Folk School Library
    • Visitor Information
    • Contact Us
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    • Donate to The Folk School
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