John C. Campbell Folk School

• Woodturning

  Weeklong and weekend classes (woodworking, woodturning, woodcarving among 50+ subjects)

  weeklong or weekend · every skill level

  Materials: material fees not included in tuition, $0 to over $300.

  $650 weekend, $950 weeklong

• Online classes through Lessonface

Ages: 18+.

Booking on Lessonface (online classes).

• Local resident discount

  • 25% tuition discount
  • guaranteed seat

• Active military and veterans discount

  • 15% tuition discount
  • guaranteed seat

• Teacher and young adult discount

  • For 18-25 for young adults
  • 15% tuition discount
  • guaranteed seat

• Olive's Porch community workshops in downtown Murphy, NC

• Olive's Porch retail shop showcasing the work of Appalachian artists

Payment

cash, check

Financial aid

Scholarships and special work-trade programs (Work Study, Student Host)

Booking

A deposit is required to reserve a spot: $195 weekend, $285 weeklong

Cancellation

Cancel or transfer more than 60 days before class: 50% of the deposit; within 60 days: 100%

Refunds

No tuition, deposit, housing, meals or shuttle refunds after the start date of a class

Scholarships

Available

Accessibility

Public facilities have wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms; studios and housing wheelchair/walker accessible; terrain hilly and uneven

Lodging

On-campus student houses; housing rates include all meals

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