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Advanced Blacksmithing Course

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

2-Week Course Following the tradition of Francis Whitaker, students will have the opportunity to focus on fine ornamental iron work for a personal, predesigned project. In addition to working on individual projects, students will share and learn from the techniques used in their fellow classmate’s work. Students must be able to perform a dropped-tongs forge weld, make upset square corners, and freehand scrolls. Predesigned projects must be submitted to instructors before class begins. Please […]

$1,584

Traditional Coopering Class

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Subject: Woodworking Skill Level: All Levels Duration: September 22-28 Cost: $792 + $65 materials fee   Coopering is the ancient art of making wooden vessels such as barrels, butter churns, buckets, canteens, pitchers, piggins, etc. using only wood for staves and wood white oak bands with no nails or glue. Learn how to use the […]

$792

Windsor Woodworking Fundamentals

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Subject: Woodworking, Woodturning Duration: November 17-22 Cost: $660 + $80 materials fees Skill Level: All Levels   The Windsor stool originated in England in the early 18th century. It is characterized by its turned legs, spindles, and seat style. They were originally made from local hardwoods, such as ash, maple, and oak. Often used as […]

$660