Support Quilting

The quilting studio in the Louise Pitman Fiber Arts Building is an expansive, well-lit space with plenty of tables, chairs, sewing machines, and wall boards. Quilters easily design and create masterpieces from colorful fabrics in this ample space. Picnic tables outside offer students a pleasant spot to sew in warmer weather. When a quilting class is not in session, this studio is used for other classes, such as doll making or surface design.

With your support, the Folk School can ensure that our quilting classes continue to thrive and provide opportunities for the hundreds of students who pass through our programs each year. Your donation to this studio can provide general operating support or focus on equipment needs, like new computers or quilting machines. Your gift today will make an immediate impact.

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Week or Weekend Scholarships

The Folk School awards several scholarships each year, providing partial or full financial support for a weeklong or weekend class. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate financial need along with an admiration for the Folk School’s unique education model.

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Textiles & Natural Fibers Coordinator

Allie Dudley

Allie is a textile artist working primarily in weaving and stitching. After completing a degree in Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Chicago, they turned towards textiles, taking a historical angle, and focusing on traditional tapestries, Appalachian coverlets, and antique stitching samplers. Allie’s weavings have been included in international shows, including the Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award Finalist Exhibition at the Australian Tapestry Workshop, and they are a member of the South Arts 2021 Emerging Traditional Artists Program cohort. Allie now lives in Brasstown with their goats.