I've had much of this post written since last October. Then I kept thinking of more photos to add.
Now that I'm about to return to the Folk School, I decided to put the pedal to the metal and
publish this post. Please scroll all the way down to see all of the photos.
Lucky me! I finally got to attend a workshop at the school I've been dreaming of for years! Wanting to learn a new skill, I enrolled in "Moccasin Making", held Oct. 14 - 20, 2018. I was duly impressed by everyone at the school. Not only do you meet new people, you get to see, and hear about, the
projects of students in other classes. In addition, you're treated to lively music and dance
performances.
The two women teaching my workshop, Peggy Patrick, and Kay Patterson, were wonderful teachers. Spirited and highly competent, they provided a great atmosphere for imparting their knowledge of leather and shoe making.
I loved the Folk School! I promptly signed up for another weeklong workshop (in late June, 2019). I hope to teach at the Folk School in the future!
You'd be hard pressed to find a more beautiful setting than that found at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C.
Some scenes from the John C. Campbell Folk School:
Looking east from the dining hall.
Taking in the trees.
Classroom where my workshop took place.
Starting my second pair of moccasins.
Photo (below) by Kay Patterson.
Modeling my first pair of moccasins.
Next two photos by Kay Patterson.
Everyone in the class did a great job! Our work
was displayed to all on the final day of class.
Most of the workshops were represented in the
the student exhibit. The fiddle students played
at the final gathering.
Most of the workshops were represented in the
the student exhibit. The fiddle students played
at the final gathering.
