Crafts, Herbs & Music Workshops

Craft workshops are held throughout the regular Folk Center season (mid April through October - check our calendar for dates). Classes in Pottery, Furniture Making, Blacksmithing and Fiber Arts as well as others are available in addition to craft classes offered during the annual Ozark Folk School in March. Most classes are suitable for beginning to intermediate students. Instructional events are 2 -5 days long, depending on the specific event. Classes are limited in size so each participant will receive individual attention from their instructor. Classes generally begin at 10:00 am each morning and continue until 5:00 pm, with a lunch break at mid day. Tuition for class includes admission to the Folk Center Craft Grounds and evening music concerts. Room and meals are not included in tuition. There is a newly renovated lodge and a full service restaurant on the park grounds. Don't forget to make reservations when you register for a class.

For information on instructors and tuition check our Calendar of Events or contact the park at 870-269-3851 or e-mail and ask to be put on our mailing list.

Gardening and Herb workshops are held throughout the regular Folk Center season (mid April through October - check our calendar for dates). Fees for these workshops are listed in the class descriptions below.. There is a newly renovated lodge and a full service restaurant on the park grounds. If you wish to stay overnight, you should see our lodge rates and make reservation when you register for class. Classes are subject to instructor availability and park events. Classes begin at 10:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Organic Gardening workshops are also offered during Ozark Folk School in March.

For additional information or to set up your workshop call 870-269-3851.

Music workshops are held throughout the regular Folk Center season (mid April through October - check our calendar for dates). Classes in Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer, Autoharp, Clawhammer Banjo, and Resophonic Guitar as well as other instruments are available in addition to music classes offered during the annual Ozark Folk School in March. Dulcimer and Autoharp classes are offered at all playing levels. Instructional events are 2 -4 days long, depending on the specific event. Classes are limited in size so each participant will receive one-on-one attention from their instructor. Classes generally begin at 9:30 am each morning and continue until 4:30 pm, with a lunch break at mid day. Tuition for class includes admission to the Folk Center Craft Grounds and evening music concerts. There is generally a discount for registering early. Room and meals are not included in tuition. There is a newly renovated lodge and a full service restaurant on the park grounds. Don't forget to make reservations when you register for a class.

For information on instructors and tuition contact the park at 870-269-3851 or e-mail and ask to be put on our mailing list.