Support Book & Paper Arts

Our Book and Paper Arts Studio is a haven for students eager to learn the process of old and new bookbinding techniques, papermaking, printmaking, calligraphy, and marbling. With space to work independently or as a group, the window-filled studio welcomes students by allowing them to learn and engage in their preferred craft.

With your support, the Folk School can ensure that our book and paper arts classes thrive and continues to provide opportunities for the hundreds of students who pass through our program each year. Your donation to this program can provide general operating support or focus on specific needs, like new marbling tables or printmaking materials. 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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2D Coordinator

Rachel Watson

Rachel is an interdisciplinary artist working in alternative and traditional photography, printmaking, jewelry, woodworking, book arts, textiles, and installation. After completing her MFA at the University of Georgia in 2020, she digitized the 7,000-piece collection at Newcomb Art Museum in New Orleans. Originally from Northeast Georgia, Rachel has traveled the world learning alternative photography processes and participating in photography and printmaking conferences. Rachel is the owner of Elf School, a historic school in Hayesville, NC, where she hosts open studios, events, and artist residency programs. She hopes to continue her art practice while sharing her passion, skills, and experience with others at the Folk School.

Creative Program Advisor in Book & Paper Arts, Calligraphy, Marbling, Printmaking

Dea Sasso

Dea is a professional hand bookbinder, sole proprietor of Light of Day Bindery since 1988, and custom leather designer since 1970. She works on private collections; repairs and restores old books; and designs and creates new books, editions, and miniatures. She has been teaching in art institutes and privately since 1991. Dea has an MSPH and has studied and worked for numerous nationally known hand binders and conservators. She is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and the Guild of Book Workers.