A Weekend Driving Tour Original works of art made by regional artists at our charming shops, galleries and studios. · Start anywhere you like… Plot your own course Featuring Paintings, pottery, folk art, jewelry, glass, mixed media, metal, photography, handcrafted furniture, fiber, wood, and much more!
Celebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 27th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning at 11:45 a.m. If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn at 11:30 a.m. The procession will move from the Festival Barn, past the garden and down to the field outside the Craft Shop for the Maypole dance around noon. After the Maypole ribbons are tied there will be a simple circle dance, open to any attendees, followed by a performance by the Brasstown Morris Dance Teams. Festive dress & nature-themed costumes encouraged.
Join us May 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Friends & Family Day! Kids and adults of all ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on craft, music, and dance activities. Discover all the Folk School has to offer with tours of our studios, demonstrations, and the chance to make something new. Volunteer For This Event:
We are happy to be together again for our annual Empty Bowls event here at John C. Campbell Folk School. We are excited to continue this tradition and raise awareness about hunger in our communities. All profits from the event will benefit food banks that serve Clay and Cherokee counties: the Sharing Center in Murphy, Matt’s Ministry, Cherokee County Food Bank, and Clay County Food Pantry. The 2023 event generated over $14,000, and we hope to raise even more this year.