John C Campbell Folk School Announces Ground Breaking

John C Campbell announces they have broken ground on the Jewelry Studio expansion. An additional 600 square feet will be added to the main room, which will include a new, handicap accessible bathroom. The existing bathroom will be converted into storage space. The studio will also benefit from more cabinet space for jewelry, kaleidoscope, and stained glass tools.


The total fund raising goal for this project is $45,000 with $17,220 currently raised. Resident Artist of Jewelry, Barbara Joiner, is coordinating an ongoing raffle to help raise funds. Items to be raffled include a hand built dulcimer by local instructor, Jack Smoot, and fine jewelry pieces by local artists.

There will be four more drawings and two names will be selected each time. Drawing dates are:
February 14, April 1, June 19, July 28, Raffle tickets are $2 a piece or three for $5. Please contact Barbara Joiner at 828-837-9778 if you would like to purchase tickets or make a donation.