Learning Mountain Arts & Craft
“HE WHO LAUGHS MOST,
LEARNS BEST”
–JOHN CLEESE
An Incredible Learning Experience!
The Blue Ridge Mountains have always been and continue to be a place to learn traditions and find inspiration to create new things to share with others.
Below are some recommended resources for leaners of all ages.
All Ages
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), Black Mountain, NC
Martha Spencer (music and dance)
The Forest Therapy School (forest therapy guide training)
The Swannanoa Gathering, Swannanoa, NC
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Adults
Augusta Heritage Center, Elkins, WV
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Penland School of Craft, Penland, NC
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Youth
The Crooked Road's Traditional Music Education Program
Handmade Music School, Floyd, VA
Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)
Mountain Music School, Big Stone Gap, VA