Bob Rotche
03-26-2011, 4:58 PM
Hi all-
Just wanted to report back on my time at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the mountains of North Carolina (about 1 1/2 hours south of Asheville). In a word, it was AWESOME!!! Spent 4 1/2 days doing nothing much more than working on bowl turning with 2 experts. Teacher for the week was Dale Larson and assistant was Warren Carpenter, both excellent turners. Facilities were outstanding as you will see in the attached pictures and it is just a fun and relaxing place to be. There are classes going on in just about any art and craft you can think of (changes each week) and people are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everyone is there to learn new skills, meet new people and get away from the daily grind of real life. It is truly like going to camp for adults. Meals are served family style and food is excellent.There are a variety of cottages and cabins to stay in on their 300 acre campus or you can camp if you prefer. I learned a ton, had a great time, and discovered how much better a Powermatic 3520B is than what I am using now! (I see a new lathe in my future...) I'm already trying to figure out when I can go back! I can't recommend the school highly enough.
Just wanted to report back on my time at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the mountains of North Carolina (about 1 1/2 hours south of Asheville). In a word, it was AWESOME!!! Spent 4 1/2 days doing nothing much more than working on bowl turning with 2 experts. Teacher for the week was Dale Larson and assistant was Warren Carpenter, both excellent turners. Facilities were outstanding as you will see in the attached pictures and it is just a fun and relaxing place to be. There are classes going on in just about any art and craft you can think of (changes each week) and people are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everyone is there to learn new skills, meet new people and get away from the daily grind of real life. It is truly like going to camp for adults. Meals are served family style and food is excellent.There are a variety of cottages and cabins to stay in on their 300 acre campus or you can camp if you prefer. I learned a ton, had a great time, and discovered how much better a Powermatic 3520B is than what I am using now! (I see a new lathe in my future...) I'm already trying to figure out when I can go back! I can't recommend the school highly enough.