TFS Print Sale 2026
Saturday, November 28th
10:00am—5:00pm
at the Folk School Cabin 66

We are showcasing the printmakers of Fairbanks with a print sale at The Folk School Saturday, November 28 from 10am to 5 pm. This coincides with the Handmade Holiday market at the Centennial Center, so there will be a large and enthusiastic audience in the park! 

We invite you to be a part of the fourth year of our print sale! You DO NOT need to have taken a class/ been involved with the Folk School to participate. (But you might want to take this opportunity to check out our print shop/class offerings!) 

Artists who submit prints for the sale will receive 60% of the sale price, the other 40% will go to The Folk School to support the Community Print Shop. 

Things to consider: 

• We welcome up to 30 prints per artist, handmade prints only, no reproductions. We would love your handprinted cards and clothing, as well as cyanotypes! 
• We suggest that all work on paper be packaged in clear plastic sleeves to avoid damage. Artists do not need to be present the day of the sale. 
• Please submit prints by November 24. (We set up the sale on Wednesday before Thanksgiving.) 

Please download and complete this Intake Form and submit it with your prints.

Print drop-off times:

Open Shop November 4 and 18 (Wednesdays, 5-9 pm)

Monday November 22, 4-7 

Tuesday November 24, 4-7 pm 

Or by appointment, please contact Sara Tabbert by email at sara@folk.school 

Unsold prints can be picked up the day of the sale or the following week. 

Please share this with any and all other printmakers you know who might want to participate.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing your work!

TFS Executive Director

Full time, salaried position
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Deadline: open until filled

Download the complete position description here.

About The Folk School

The Folk School’s mission is to perpetuate the joy of hands-on learning, with an emphasis on place and community. We work with community instructors to offer classes and programs for all ages in traditional crafts, woodworking, outdoor skills, and hands-on arts and sciences. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization primarily serving the greater Fairbanks community and the Tanana Valley. 

As a small organization, we value collaboration, self-motivation, and adaptability. Our work culture is built on transparency in communication, strong relationships, and mutual trust, creating a supportive atmosphere where everyone contributes to our shared mission.

Please visit https://folk.school/ or find us on Instagram and Facebook to learn more!

Position Overview

The Folk School seeks an inspiring, passionate and curious leader who is forward thinking and values relationship building to lead this dynamic organization during an extreme period of growth and transformation. Our next Executive Director will be responsible for building upon recently implemented systems and structural improvements, while leading an extremely talented and dedicated staff in the continued modernization of daily operations. Our successes in developing our programming mean that we are now outgrowing our facilities, and our next Executive Director will play a key role in charting our path toward a space that matches our needs.

The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of The Folk School, overseeing strategic direction, operations, finances, and community relations. They report to the Board of Directors and lead staff, instructors, volunteers, and the community to achieve the mission, sustain growth, and expand impact. The strongest candidates will possess a passion for lifelong learning, community-building, folk education, and environmental stewardship. This is a full time 40-hour per week position.

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TFS Community Engagement Coordinator

Part time staff position, hourly: 20-30 hours per week
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026
Start date: Immediately, with flexibility for the right candidate. 

Download the complete job opening here.

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Dear Folk School Community, I am writing to share with you that our executive director, Kelsey Bearden Eagan, has stepped away from The Folk School. While this change came sooner than expected, we fully support her decision to prioritize her health and we wish her the absolute best. read more…

Kids Woodworking Instructor Development Cohort

The Folk School is launching a pilot Instructor Development Cohort to grow an enthusiastic community of instructors dedicated to teaching woodworking to young people. This program is designed to build teaching skills, deepen craft knowledge, and expand opportunities for kids’ woodworking education in Interior Alaska. 

Download the Program Description here

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Dear Instructors,

We’re excited to announce that The Folk School is moving to new registration and payment systems behind the scenes. These changes will be a huge improvement over the previous, outdated systems, and we hope that you’ll find it easier, too. The new registration system, called Sawyer, allows us to automatically update rosters, manage waitlists, and allows instructors to login to see updates in real time. More information about that below. We’ll introduce you to the new payment system, Ramp, as we add your classes to the schedule. The main thing to know now is that you’ll be seeing emails coming from Ramp when we issue you a check.

What happens next?
If you are not currently teaching, there is nothing to do for now!
When we add your class to the system, you’ll receive an email from Sawyer with the subject line “The Folk School has invited you to join Sawyer for Business!” Click “Accept My Invite,” then enter your email address and create a password. Once you’re logged in, you will see a calendar and a menu on the left side with a tab called “Upcoming.” This tab is where you will access your classes.

For more information on logging in and using Sawyer, check out this article, and the FAQs at the bottom of this email. If you have any issues with your account, Katie Taskey (katie@folk.school) will be your point of contact for now while the rest of us learn alongside you.

Thank you all for your patience and support as we navigate these improvements, and thank you for being part of The Folk School community!

With gratitude,
Kadey

P.S. Here is a handy Instructor Guide to help you get started in Sawyer.

Sawyer Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my rosters?
Click “Upcoming” in the left side bar and navigate to the date of your class, then click on the colorful box with your class name. This should take you to the roster page. To download a PDF or a spreadsheet of your roster, click on “Roster Actions” in the top right corner below the “New Order” button, and then click on “Print Roster.” From there, you can select PDF for a list style roster, or CSV for a spreadsheet style roster.

During this transition, we are happy to download rosters for you until you get a hang of the new system.

How do I register a student in-person?
The Folk School staff member on site can register a student in-person using Sawyer.

How do I add or change my bio and photo?
You can add/edit a 500 character bio and profile photo, which will show up on all your class listings. To edit your profile, click on the colorful circle in the top right corner, and then click “view profile.”

How do I sign up for classes as a student?
In the left side menu, click on “Live View,” then “Activity Schedule” in the top left corner. Here you can register like a normal student.

Can I edit my own class?
Please do not edit any class details. Your instructor account technically has the ability to edit dates and capacity, but please direct any concerns to programs@folk.school instead of editing it yourself. Thanks!

Hi Folk School community!

My name is Iz, and I’m the Organizational Development Fellow at The Folk School. I’m originally from Fairbanks, and recently moved back in September through the Alaska Fellows Program (applications are open for next year’s cohort!). My main project has been switching the Folk School over to new digital systems that can keep up with our growing needs, so we can continue to offer more classes for you all! After months of research and planning, I am so excited to announce that we are launching a new class registration system in the coming days. 

You may have noticed that a few of our April/May classes now have a registration link that takes you to a website called Sawyer, our new activities registration platform. Later this month, we will be replacing our current calendar with Sawyer’s calendar, which will be embedded so you can search and browse right from our website. Please read the following information we’ve prepared about how to use the new system, so you’ll be ready to roll with these exciting updates! 

We decided to partner with Sawyer because it fills all our top priority needs, including easier class management for instructors, better student experience, and improved efficiency for staff, eliminating many cumbersome workarounds that have become unmanageable! While no system is a perfect fit for the quirky needs of The Folk School, we are excited about Sawyer’s potential to integrate well with our community and adapt with us over time. Plus, it came recommended by other folk schools! 

This change is huge for us! We are working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible, but change is a challenge, and we’re all new to Sawyer. Check out the FAQs below, and if you have any questions or feedback about the rollout, please reach out to us. 

Thanks for all your support in this process. 

Iz

Frequently asked questions:

Where do I learn more about how Sawyer works?

If you want to learn more, you can find resources on Sawyer’s website, including articles about creating and managing an account.  

How do I make an account, and can I register without one?

When you click the register button on a class for the first time, it will prompt you to enter a username and password for a new account. You can follow these instructions to verify your account. You will not be able to register without an account. 

You will fill out age and contact information for each student you are registering, whether for yourself or another person. Sawyer will remember this information within your account, so you won’t need to retype it every time you register for a class! Learn more about Sawyer’s privacy policy here.

After I created my account, I got a verification email from Sawyer that doesn’t mention The Folk School – what is this?

When you create your account, Sawyer will email you directly to verify your account. The email won’t include our name, but it’s connected to the account you created on our class page. Once you verify your account, you’ll be able to update your information and see any classes you registered for on your Sawyer calendar. 

When I click on the Sawyer link, I am only seeing memberships. Where are the classes?

If you’re looking at a membership page, all you have to do is click on the “Activity Schedule” tab in the top left corner. 

How do I register a youth and adult co-learning pair for the same class?

After you click the “Register” button, click the drop-down menu under “Who is attending?” and you will see a list of student profiles associated with your account. Click the check boxes next to the names of both the adult and youth attending the class. Click the plus sign next to “Add participant” if you’d like to add a student who you have not registered before in Sawyer. Then click “Add to cart.”

Participants you register for a class will be associated with your account going forward. 

Will The Folk School still use a sliding scale for class tuition? 

Yes! We will keep using our sliding scale policy, which you will see in the form of a discount code for Extra Support, or add-ons for True Cost and Pay-It-Forward. The base price you will see on the class listing is the Community Supported tier. 

How do I access The Folk School’s Extra Support sliding scale tier when I register for a class?

Use coupon code extra-support-2026 at checkout.

How do I pay with cash, check, or redeem Folk Bucks with the new system?

You can still pay by cash, check or Folk Bucks. Please call us at 907-415-8586 or email us at registrar@folk.school for help with registration if you want to use any of these payment methods. 

Why am I being charged a Sawyer Booking Fee?

This small non-refundable fee goes directly to the Sawyer platform to support their company’s operating costs. The amount is dependent on the size of your order, but will never exceed $3.99.

As an instructor, do I need to make an account? Where is my class roster?

Yes! The instructor portal allows you to see your upcoming schedule, rosters, message students, and more. If you have trouble accessing your account we can send you a PDF of your class roster.

We are looking for our next Programs Coordinator! 

Help The Folk School continue the mission of providing the Fairbanks community with experiences that build community and skills people can bring into their everyday lives. 

See the Programs Coordinator Position Description here. 

This unique opportunity has so much to offer! If you are interested, take a look at the full Job posting, and email our Executive Director Kelsey Bearden if you are interested or have any questions.

Printmakers –

We are showcasing the printmakers of Fairbanks with a print sale at The Folk School Saturday, November 29 from 10am to 3 pm. This coincides with the Handmade Holiday market at the Centennial Center, so there will be a large and enthusiastic audience in the park!

We invite you to be a part of the third year of our print sale! You DO NOT need to have taken a class or been involved with the Folk School to participate. (But you might want to take the opportunity to check out our print shop/class offerings!)

Artists who submit prints for the sale will receive 60% of the sale price, the other 40% will go to The Folk School to support the Community Print Shop.

Things to consider:

• We welcome up to 30 prints per artist, handmade prints only, no reproductions. We would love your handprinted cards and clothing, as well as cyanotypes!
• We suggest that all work on paper be packaged in clear plastic sleeves to avoid damage.
• Artists do not need to be present the day of the sale.
• Please submit prints by November 25.

Unsold prints can be picked up the day of the sale or the following week.

Download the submission document here: [Word] [PDF]

2025 Print Submission Form 2025 Print Submission Form

Print dropoffs:

• At Print Shop Open Studio on November 13 and 20 (Thursdays, 5-9 pm,) 
• Monday November 24 4-7
• Tuesday November 25 4-7 pm

Or by appointment, please contact Sara Tabbert by email at sara@folk.school.

Please give this information to any and all other printmakers you know who might want to participate. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing your work! 

UPDATE, 12/2/2025: Our phones are back! We have a new phone number, 907-415-8586. Please change your records.

We’re sorry to report that The Folk School’s phones are down, and have been for a few weeks.

Until we can get this resolved–likely by going to an entirely new service that doesn’t rely on old copper lines in Pioneer Park–please email us either using the form on the Contact Us page, or directly to info@folk.school.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience!