The North House Folk School in Grand Marais is undergoing a $5 million campus expansion, part of a growth in traditional folk schools around the state as more people yearn for off-screen experiences working with their hands.
An interesting article about the revival of traditional crafts here in Minnesota. I am interested in doing a course or two. I feel the need to use my hands instead of just being on a screen
I’ve never heard of “folk schools” before
Me either. They look awesome. What a good way to learn a new skill with a mixed age group.
I took classes at John Campbell Folk School a couple times and would recommend it, it’s a great community. I’d like to try going to the folk school in MN sometime too, I’ve heard good things about their Automata class.
I have never heard of the John Campbell school but looks cool