Support Photography, Storytelling, and Writing

Originally constructed in the 1950s as a residence, Orchard House overlooks an orchard in the front yard and a rolling pasture leading to the creek in the back. Harvest Room, where we host our photography, writing, and storytelling classes, offers students a quiet classroom space with high-speed internet and Mac and PC computers. The studio’s large central table is ideal for coming together to review images or discuss your latest draft. In addition to the Harvest Room, Orchard House includes student housing.

With your support, the Folk School can ensure that our photography, storytelling, and writing 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 technology. Your gift today will make an immediate impact.

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.

Rachel Watson headshot

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.

Locate & Contact

Please contact Development for more information.

John C. Campbell Folk School

Development Office

Mackenzie Harkins, Development & Fundraising Supervisor

1.800.FOLK.SCH (365-5724) x 111

Mailing Address
One Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902

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