Folk School

Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell

Lost Arts…Found Here!

***June 22-27, 2009 and August 1-5, 2009***

“Art enables us to lose ourselves and find ourselves at the same time.”
Thomas Merton

Join us this summer for an adult experience at Camp McDowell! Find your creativity among the lost arts of mosaics, Shaker boxes, woodcarving, organic and wildflower gardening, French hand sewing, banjo, bass, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, autoharp and Appalachian dance. Fine tune your skills in photography, pottery, glass bead-making, and more! Whether the kids are at camp or you need time for a camp of your own, you won’t forget the time you spend among this special community of art and nature enthusiasts.

Here’s what our students said about the Folk School’s session in February:

"A breath of fresh air and respite in a hectic world. Very enriching experience on many levels--super instructors! Great organization. Thanks." Martha Jane, Birmingham, AL

"Wonderful gift to myself -- I left inspired and renewed after meeting so many wonderful, diverse, and multigenerational Alabamians." Sonya, Birmingham, AL

"This has been a wonderful experience, and I've learned far more than I ever expected." Karen, Birmingham, AL

Our space is limited so that our instructors can give ample attention to each student. Register today to secure your first choice of classes! (Choose one class per session.) If your child or grandchild is attending Camp McDowell this summer, be sure to claim your discount— $100 off the June session or $75 off the August session. If you have a group of 5 or more please call to find out about group rates! All rates include well-prepared meals, hotel-style lodging, AND tuition.

Each workshop begins with a wine and cheese social, includes time in class each morning and afternoon, free time for hiking or relaxing, social time in the evening while musicians play, a folk school community dance on the last evening, and a student art exhibition. We hope you’ll join our folk school family this summer!

Check out our website for details: www.campmcdowell.com/folkschool or contact Danielle Dunbar, (205) 563-9990.