From Scratch weekend is a workshop designed for true beginners. If you’re interested in learning a new instrument or craft, this is the weekend for you! This year’s offerings include classes with expert musicians, artists, and the return of beginner ceramics. With more than 1,140 acres of forest consisting of breathtaking canyons, waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and glistening streams, there’s plenty of exploring to do during your free time. Take a hike, go canoeing, or pick a porch and rocking chair to relax.

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Classes: $220.00 - $255.00

• Mandolin: Ben Ayers
• Banjo: Bailey Hill
• Fiddle: Gretchen Priest
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One of our most popular events is back with great workshops in bluegrass music, traditional crafts, and a Gee's Bend quilting retreat. This four-day workshop series provides a truly immersive experience with a fun and enthusiastic community of musicians and artists.

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• Guitar II: Jim Hurst
• Fiddle II: Fred Carpenter
• Mando I: Jason Bailey
• Gee's Bend Quilting: Mary Ann Pettway & China Pettway
• Bark Basket Weaving: Sarah Bell
• Natural Dyes: Aaron Head
• Blacksmithing Hand-Forged Heads: Quinn McKay
• Foraged First Aid: Cameron Strouss

Join us for Youth Folk Camp – our only Alabama Folk School workshop series designed for rising 5th-12th graders. YFC is a unique combination of summer overnight camp and folk school instruction in music, farming, craft skills, and more! Campers choose one major and minor class for the workshop, all taught by experienced farmers, musicians, and artists. Some experience with violin, guitar, or banjo is recommended for music majors. Campers who choose farming for their major should select a different subject for their minor.

• Ages: rising 5th - 12th graders

• Cost: $425 (need based scholarships are available)

• Registration closes July 7th, 2025 at 5:00 pm

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Quilters, writers, and blacksmiths pursue their work in an encouraging atmosphere while music students fully immerse themselves in old-time study, their days and nights filled with instruction from expert musicians, jam sessions, and an instructor concert. Participants will choose one workshop for the entire event. Afternoon mini classes give participants a chance to take part in learning something totally new. With more than 1,140 acres of forest consisting of breathtaking canyons, waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and glistening streams, there’s plenty of exploring to do during your free time. Take a hike, go canoeing, or pick a porch and rocking chair to relax.

Read About Classes & Instructors:

• Banjo I: Carter Laney
• Banjo II: Joe Newberry
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