These are topics that may be chosen for future classes at the Folk School. Contact us if you are interested in a particular topic, have an idea for a topic not listed, or if you are interested in teaching a class.

Basketry

Market Basket

Egg Basket

Recycled Basket

Building Trades

Faux Finishes

Plasterwork

Timber Framing

Fiber Works

Hook Rugs

Painted Floor Cloths

Weaving

  • Basic
  • Mug Rugs
  • Place Mats
  • Advanced

Spinning

Felting

  • Hats
  • Bags
  • Scarf Dyeing
  • Natural Dyes
  • Silk Scarves
  • Batik
  • Felted Scarves
Folklore

The Art of Storytelling

Furniture Making

Chair Caning

Gardening

Bird Environments

Natural & Native Plants

Heirloom Trees, Flowers, &Shrubs

Historic Gardens

Fruit Trees

Vegetable Gardens

Sustainable Gardens & Drought Gardens

Herbs: Folklore & Medicines

Genealogy

House Histories

Researching Your Family Tree

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Genetic Genealogy: Using DNA Testing

Glass Art

Copper-Foil Stained Glass

Handmade Toys

Corn Husk Dolls

Sock Monkeys

Jewelry

Art Clay

Beading

Leather Work

Beginning Leatherwork

Shoemaking

Metallurgy

Copper Works

Music

Beginner Fiddle

Beginner Guitar

Hammer Dulcimer

Historic Organs

Song Writing

Dancing, Reels

Painting Traditions

Furniture Painting

Painting

Paper Works

Book Making

Book Repair

Marbling: Paper and Fabric

Paper Making

Photography

Early Photography: Kodak “Brownie” Camera

Nature & Architectural Photography

Dating & Identifying Vintage Photographs

Pottery

Hand-Built Pottery

Soap Making

Milk Soaps

Raw Soaps

Textiles

Crochet

Knitting — Basic Techniques

Knitting — Sweaters and Socks

Needlepoint

Quilting

Wallpaper Band Box

Woodworking

Woodcarving

Wood Epoxies: Window & Door Repair