Support Cooking

Davidson Hall’s Cooking Studio, founded by Nanette Davidson, previous Resident Artist in Cooking, has led students through a culinary journey since its creation. The studio features industrial appliances, extensive spices, and a wood-fueled hearth, further opening the cooking possibilities in the space. This space provides unforgettable experiences for instructors and students alike.

With your support, the Folk School can ensure that our cooking programs continue to thrive. Your donation to this program can provide general operating support or focus on specific needs, like updated appliances or new cookware. Your gift today will make an immediate impact. 

Support the Cooking Studio

Week or Weekend Scholarships

The Folk School awards several scholarships each year, providing partial or full financial support for a weeklong or weekend class. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate financial need along with an admiration for the Folk School’s unique education model.

Support a Cooking Scholarship

Cooking, Gardening & Homesteading, Nature Studies, and Soap Making Coordinator

Susannah Thompson

Susannah found the Folk School while looking for contra dance in western NC. Shortly after moving to the area, she earned her striped tights and wooden clogs as a member of Dame’s Rocket, one of the Brasstown Morris Dance teams. She has also been a teacher for over 20 years. In forests and on camera, in school libraries, and in the kitchen, she enjoys creating new adventures for students of all ages. She started teaching at the Folk School in 2017 and is best known for her British Baking class. When she’s not in the cooking studio or on the dance floor, you can find her searching for salamanders, paddling local lakes, or assisting with wildlife monitoring projects.