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Donate to Photography, Writing & Storytelling!

General Studio Support

Experience the transformative power of storytelling, photography, and writing, and support the Harvest Room in Orchard House at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Nestled in Orchard House, surrounded by the beauty of an orchard and a tranquil pasture, this revitalized studio becomes the backdrop for inspiring narratives to unfold.

Imagine a space where students gather, their creative energies flowing, as they share captivating stories and craft vivid imagery. Equipped with high-speed internet, modern Mac and PC computers, and a spacious central table for collaborative discussions, the Harvest Room becomes a sanctuary for storytellers, writers, and photographers to explore their unique voices and bring their narratives to life.

In addition to nurturing artistic expression, Orchard House provides comfortable student housing and fosters a supportive community where storytelling thrives. By supporting the Harvest Room in Orchard House, you empower students to become the authors and documenters of their own tales, offering them the tools and space they need to develop their skills and unleash their imagination.

Join us in embracing the power of storytelling, photography, and writing, and supporting the Harvest Room in Orchard House. Together, let’s create a vibrant community of creatives at the John C. Campbell Folk School, where narratives come alive and inspire the world.

Week or Weekend Scholarships

Our scholarship program helps those who would otherwise be unable to attend have joyous and enlivening learning experiences. Examples of recipients might be young people without deeper financial resources, people burdened by the weight of medical debt, or those challenged by a significant life event who need respite. Imagine helping a passionate, burgeoning creative who’s poised to become a professional artist.

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Explore The Studio

Harvest Room In Orchard House

Originally constructed in the 1950s as a residence, Orchard House overlooks an orchard in the front yard and a rolling pasture leading to the creek in the back. Harvest Room, the Photography & Writing Studio, offers students a quiet classroom space with high-speed internet and Mac and PC computers. The studio’s large central table is ideal for coming together to review images or discuss your latest draft. In addition to the Harvest Room, Orchard House includes student housing.

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Book & Paper Arts, Printmaking, Marbling, Calligraphy, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Photography, Writing Coordinator

Rachel Watson

Rachel is an interdisciplinary artist working in alternative and traditional photography, printmaking, jewelry, woodworking, book arts, textiles, and installation. After completing her MFA at the University of Georgia in 2020, she digitized the 7,000-piece collection at Newcomb Art Museum in New Orleans.  Originally from Northeast Georgia, Rachel has traveled the world learning alternative photography processes and participating in photography and printmaking conferences. She is currently renovating Elf School, a historic school in Hayesville, NC, where she plans to build studios and continue her art practice while sharing her passion, skills, and experience with others at the Folk School.

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Locate & Contact

Please contact Development for more information.

John C. Campbell Folk School

Development Office

Barbie White, Development Manager

1.800.FOLK.SCH (365-5724) x39

Mailing Address
One Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902

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