24 Jun Online Registration For July 2025 – June 2026 Classes is Now Open!!
Browse our 2025 – 2026 classes digitally and register today!
We’re excited to announce that registration for July 2025 – June 2026 classes is now open, and the digital copy of our newest catalog is now available!
Live nearby? Now is the perfect time to register for our tuition discount programs. Create an account through Configio, our online registration platform, and upload your verification before registering for your class.
Printed copies of the catalog will start mailing out in early July. Don’t wait for yours to arrive! Sign up for our eCatalog today and receive an interactive digital copy immediately.
Also, go green and help us save resources! Visit www.folkschool.org/catalog to remove yourself from our physical mailing list to help us save on paper and waste.
Discount Program Information
Local Residents
25% off Tuition for
Local Residents
The Folk School offers 25% off tuition and a guaranteed available spot upon registration to people living in the following neighboring counties: North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Swain, Jackson, and Graham. Georgia: Fannin, Towns, Union, Gilmer, and Rabun. Tennessee: Polk.
DISCLAIMER: Those looking to receive this benefit are required to present one of the following, showing proof of local address including city and state: a valid driver’s license, voter registration card, tax bill, or utility bill. Memberships must be renewed every three years.
Active Military & Veterans
15% off Tuition for
Active Military & Veterans
The Folk School offers 15% off tuition and a guaranteed available space upon registration for active military & veterans.
DISCLAIMER: Must present proof of capital VA card or capital DD-214 form.
Teacher and Young Adults
15% off Tuition for
Teachers and Young Adults
The Folk School offers 15% off tuition and a guaranteed available spot upon registration for Young Adults (ages 18-25) and Teachers currently employed in a K-12 environment.
DISCLAIMER: Teachers must present either a current contract or current paystub showing their role as a full or part-time Teacher. Memberships must be renewed every three years. Young Adults are required to submit valid driver’s license or government- issued identification showing proof of age. Young Adult memberships end at age 26.
Scholarship Information
Applications for January – June 2026 class scholarships are now available. Applications will close on Tuesday, August 5.
The Folk School awards a number of scholarships each year, providing partial or full financial support for a weeklong or weekend class. Scholarships are awarded to folks who demonstrate financial need along with an admiration for the Folk School’s unique education model.
Lifelong learners, young adults, craftspeople who have never attended the Folk School, and anyone else facing financial hurdles are encouraged to apply.
Tuition-only scholarships cover the cost of tuition for any full-price, weekend, or weeklong class. We have a limited amount of scholarship funding each year and encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Once applications are submitted, they can take several weeks to be reviewed.
Full scholarships cover the cost of tuition, housing, and meals for any full-price, weekend, or weeklong class. Some of our full scholarship funds require an applicant to meet set criteria.
To view our available scholarship funds and their qualifications, visit our Scholarships page on our website, folkschool.org.
Scholarship applicants must be age 18 or older. Selection priority will be given to first-time students. We ask those who have been part of another Folk School opportunity in the last 12 months (such as Work Study, Student Host, Mentorship, or have attended as a previous scholarship student) to delay applying for support until 2027.
Please be advised that although scholarships have the potential to cover tuition, housing, and meals, they do not cover class material fees or transportation to and from the Folk School. For questions or concerns, please email barbie@folkschool.org.
The Folk School also offers a 25% tuition discount and guaranteed seats to residents of twelve surrounding counties, along with teachers, veterans, and young adults 18-25. Click here for more details.
Go Green! Sign up for our digital catalog.
Sign up for our fully digital catalog! It’s a responsible and environmentally friendly option and offers a better experience for those looking to take their next class here.
Our interactive digital catalog links directly to our registration system so you can secure your spot immediately. Better yet, our digital catalog often arrives weeks before our print catalog, helping you plan your next trip to the Folk School even sooner.
Use the link below to opt in to our digital catalog and remove yourself from the physical mailing list.
You can still register by phone.
Prefer talking to someone when signing up? Don’t worry! You can still register for classes by phone, and our office staff is happy to help with your request.
Give us a call at 828-837-2775 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one of our friendly office staff will be happy to assist you.
Explore our online registration portal.
Our registration portal makes signing up for a Folk School class easy. Register in minutes, pay your tuition online, and receive your materials list instantly. Still deciding on what to take? You can also browse and search for classes by subject area, date, instructor, and more.
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