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

Fertile Ground for Curious Minds and Active Hands...

Learn a New Skill

Classes for All Ages in Traditional and Emerging Disciplines

Join a Vibrant Community

Read about The Folk School's Vision and Origins

Deepen Your Learning

Summer Camps and Semester-Long Programs

Why a Folk School?

A Letter from Folk School Founder John Manthei

Upcoming Classes and Events

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Harvest wreaths class coming up November 11th with

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