23 Jul Our Traditional Craft Mentorship Explores Timber Framing
Traditional Craft Mentorships bring skilled practitioners of Appalachian craft together with emerging artists for a period of focused creative study in small groups. This program aims to support emerging artists through mentorship, shared studio practice, and relationship building. It helps preserve and promote traditional craft and ensure that traditional skills are passed down to future practitioners.
Quotes from the Class
I don’t think you ever stop learning, and this has been a great learning opportunity for me—not only as a timber framer, but as a teacher. I’ve enjoyed that a lot, and I’ve also enjoyed getting to meet these guys and making friends with them. – JOHN CAMPBELL
I have a continued appreciation for what can happen when you bring eight people together to work on a huge project like this over two weeks. It’s a lot of really amazing work. – BOZENA SCHEIDEL
The Folk School has been really welcoming. I heard somebody describe it as being like coming to your grandmother’s house, and that’s the overall feeling I get from Appalachia
in general. It feels important to be learning a craft at a Folk School that’s been around for 100 years. – KATHRYN STRUBLE
John Campbell Instructor
Joel Fian Assistant Instructor
Photos from the Timber Frame Construction
About our Traditional Craft Mentorship Program
Our Traditional Craft Mentorship Program is an opportunity for emerging artists to spend time at the Folk School learning from accomplished craft makers, instructors, and mentors. Small groups of participants join in focused sessions that enhance their interests, knowledge, and skills in traditional Appalachian craft, music, or dance.
Alongside craft instruction, mentors will delve into the historic and cultural context of their subject area. Participants can expect to learn new techniques and come to understand the relevancy of their craft in the Appalachian region.
For application dates and contact information, please visit our Mentorship page using the button below.
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