John C. Campbell Folk School

Larry Randolph

2024-05

Great place to come and learn a new craft or art! Woodturning courses are great with the instructors and equipment to make a fantastic week or weekend.

Monica Mcguiness

2024-04

I did a silversmith class here and it was wonderful. The philosophy of this school is amazing and so inclusive. From beginner to master they have something for everyone. Just a magical place.

Amber Cornett

2023-10

John C. Campbell Fall Festival is an annual celebration which falls on the weekend of October 6th-8th of every year. Rich in local folk heritage and a mecca for regional crafters, makers, welders, dancers, storytelling, quilting, etc. Appalachian folk school which offers classes, as well as, opportunities for those artists seeking to refine their abilities.

Jeff Priore

2024-01

Love this place and everything about it - I'd event updates via text. The Christmas Craft Sale is the best one I've ever been to.

Katuschka Rakovec

2022-05

I had the absolute best week here! I love the diversity of class offerings they have in terms of range of subject matters. I took a week long jewelry making class and left inspired, challenged, and excited. I was an absolute rookie and left with legit pieces I am proud to wear. I stayed off campus because I brought along my dog so I can’t speak to the accommodations of meals. However, the instruction I received was EXCELLENT and I will undoubtedly be returning!

M Theresa Brown

2024-04

I taught aweeklong Ecoprint on Leather Maker's workshop and the whole experience was fabulous! From the workshops to the setting to the wonderful atmosphere! Experience a week learning, meeting new people, being with friends...you can go with room and board options and experience the whole package!

Frank Pace

2023-11

I went to the fall festival craft show. This is the best quality craft show I have seen since moving to N.C. 4 years ago.

Leslie McConachie

2023-10

Great festival. 250 vendors/artists. Music was good. Demonstrations were educational and entertaining: blacksmithing, woodworking, spinning, carving and more.Especially loved the artists, photographers, cloggers, JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians), vegetarian food, pottery, yarn/textile artists,and Elderberry vendor.Will return next year!!

Chef Jeffrey A. Kaufman

2023-08

Its an amazing experience, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and with the most interesting, unique, and motivational people. Fun and interesting, never a dull moment. A great retreat or get away, where you can learn, be entertained, and enjoy the surroundings, the people, and all the time you spend there.

Wolf kens

2023-12

Good time had by all. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Shuli Stock

2024-04

Wonderful opportunities for learning and enjoying a community of folks interested in the arts and cultural history of this beautiful area

Richard Adelman

2023-06

Just spent a week at JCC Filk School and had a great experience. My wife and I have been going for about 10 years. They definitely had some challenges when emerging from Covid, but happily, everything is back to normal. Good food, with a lot of options for people with gluten, dairy or vegan preferences. The community atmosphere is amazing. People are so relaxed and friendly, which I attribute to the instructors, staff and management. They are really carrying out the mission of the folk school and live by their principles. So much music and art everywhere. Can’t wait to go back in July.

Charlotte Eller

2024-02

Lots of good classes if you want to learn about old school history crafts and forging

Marcus Keely

2017-05

The John C. Campbell Folk School is one of the most unique, warm, and inviting places on the planet. There's something here for everyone: dances, concerts, classes, food, and (most importantly) friends.Things to check out when you visit: a contra dance at the Keith House, the Brasstown River Walk, all of the craft studios...

Barbara Allison Bailey

2023-05

Fall Festival had countless craft and art vendors, all were delightful, engaging, and the music and dance performances were unique and refreshing. We drove 2 hours from Atlanta and was worth it! Going to sign up for their classes in 2023!

Stacie Dinatale

2024-02

The craft store is a must visit! The entire campus is a hidden treasure.

May Chappell

2023-06

It is the most magical place in NC! Come learn, create, make and enjoy the beautiful campus. I would come here anytime and can’t wait to be back.

Joseph Harvey

2024-02

Awesome place! So much to learn in a beautiful setting

Jessica Billings

2022-05

I took a weekend class here and the instructor wasn't super informative. I overheard him saying that you can't learn anything over a course of a few days like it was a waste of time, which was pretty frustrating because I spent around $300 on the class. This place seemed more geared to a certain atmosphere like viewing things from a historic perspective with a communal vibe. If your looking to get some in-depth teaching, I'd look elsewhere. If you want history and a relaxed atmosphere with very light emphasis on teaching then it you would enjoy it.

Sandy Kehne

2022-05

Love taking their classes! Camp for grown-ups. I've attended four sessions so far, and plan to try to keep taking at least two or three a year. Great instructors, lots of interesting people to meet, good food, and a beautiful setting.

Claudia Lawhon

2023-06

Must see if you're near Murphy NC.Beautiful campus, with a gift shop of items made in the classes.You can also visit the classes..Everything from wooden bowls to hand loomed rugs.

Jeannie Medlen

2023-05

I love everything Appalachian and the Pressley’s are my favorites. Tipper is so sweet and talented, her garden and cooking is amazing. I wish I lived closer to them. I am from Huntsville Alabama. Keep up the good work and I will always be a fan. Love, Jeannie

Kay Huey

2023-05

If your looking for a relaxed fun learning experience, this is the place! The morning song was one of my many favorite experiences. The staff is great and the rooms are clean. You will leave with news friends.

Christian Sieg

2020-05

This is a MUST see for everyone visiting the area. The school has a Wonderful gift shop with lots is crafts from both local artists, teachers and students. Each fall they have the absolute best art and crafts show in the country with an open house at the school, with demonstration s by the teachers for all the different classes. The best part is that the art show is in the surrounding woods during fall with the fall leafs falling . Come for a visit or come take a class for week!

Lea Vollmer

2023-05

Wonderful place to relax, enjoy great food and learn from some of the best teachers. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artisan, therr is always something new to learn. Highly recommend.

Cathy Stiles

2021-05

This is a beautiful place surrounded by mountains, woods and fields. The school is closed now but opening in May. We took a walk along the river and also around the buildings on campus where various arts are taught. It's an amazing school!

Michael R

2022-05

The Craft Gallery reorganization looks beautiful. The school is a treasure.

Lucia Pollard

2020-05

My husband and 2 friends n I spent 5 hours touring the studios on a rainy November day in 2019. It was so inspiring and exciting to see all the creative juices flowing up there that we talked about coming back to a work study session all the way home 2 days later. As soon as the new year came I put in an application to come in 2020. Imagining the 9 weeks being surrounded by such creative minds leaves me anticipating being up there this year.

Mac Tinius

2023-05

Really, really nice place (the outside &open house at least - didn't go in the buildings). Beautiful view of the mountains. Great contra dancing. And it's free but they take donations

Patti Peeples

2023-05

So Disappointed :-(I have wanted to attend John C Campbell folk School for 25 years. Finally, I rewarded myself with an 11-day Pottery Hand Building course right after I retired. Cost approached $2000 but I saved up for it because it was a dream. Unfortunately, the instructor (M Hamlin) was not suited to teaching. While an accomplished potter, he lacked skills to teach beginners and failed to “meet students where they are” in their skill set. He intimidated me (and I am not easily intimidated) and publicly humiliated me around other students. The food at JCC was quite atrocious. Heavily red meat based and canned or processed food. Clearly the pandemic has affected their ability to offer lovely dining services which was their prior reputation. It’s unfortunate. Accommodations were clean, pleasant and as expected. The grounds are lovely. The staff was good how ever we had trouble getting basic things like water or coffee in our studio due to understaffing. Some of our equipment was failing and supplies were more limited than anticipated by the instructor. They also failed to send a review opportunity which was informative (they don’t want to know?). I have thought hard about leaving this negative review; I don’t want to be harsh and I don’t want to undermine an artists career but it is important for people to know the limitations of the John C Campbell Folk School. I think I will go to Penland and do much better research on the teacher artists in the future.