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Open Studios are an affordable way to have access to tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio manager.  It's a great way to finish what you worked on in class, or start a brand new project. 
Stained Glass
Open Studio
Students who have completed a Stained Glass 101 course or have approval from the Stained Glass Instructor, we offer access to our glass studio for personal use.  This 3-hour session is offered around the same time as the broom making classes.  The Open Studio will be available on a few weekday evenings and a Sunday morning.  Stained Glass will be available for purchase.

Example of Glass Studio Equipment:
  • Glass Ring Saw
  • Bandsaws
  • Grinders
  • Foilers
  • Numerous hand tools
  • Soldering stations
  • Cam station
  • Light boxes
This class requires prior experience working with stained glass & glass crafting equipment.  Interested people must fill out a VERY short form (LINK) in order to receive a special code for registration.  You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.
3hr Open Studio Fee: $50  Location: Folk School
If you already have a PreReq Code please click below to register.
Blacksmithing
Open Studio
Students who have completed a Blacksmithing 101, Intro to Bladesmithing course or have approval from the Blacksmith  Instructor, we offer access to our Blacksmithing Studio for personal use.  This 3-hour session is available on a few weekday evenings.  Metal and additional coal will be available for purchase (1 bucket of coal supplied).

Example of Blacksmithing Studio Equipment:
  • Coal forges
  • Multiple Weight Anvils
  • Leg Vices
  • Forge Tools
  • Knife Grinders
  • Knife Sharpeners
  • Metal Drill Press
  • Various Smith Tools
This class requires prior experience working with steel and judging appropriate temperatures for forging. Interested people must fill out a VERY short form (LINK) in order to receive a special code for registration.  You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.
3hr Open Studio Fee: $50  Location: Folk School
If you already have a PreReq Code please click below to register.
Broom Craft
Open Studio
Students who have completed an Introduction to Broommaking course or have approval from the Broom Craft Instructor, we offer access to our broom shop for personal use.  This 3-hour session is offered around the same time as the broom making classes.  The Open Studio will be available on a few weekday evenings and a Sunday morning.  Broom materials will. be available for purchase.

Example of Broom Shop Equipment:
  • 1870’s Broom Kick Winder
  • 1890’s Broom Kick Winder
  • 1860’s Shaker Broom Stitcher
  • 1870’s Shaker Broom Stitcher
  • Floor Bobbins
  • Broom Hand Tools
  • Broom Corn 
  • Broom Handles (short & long)
This class requires prior experience working with broom corn & broom making equipment.  Interested people must fill out a VERY short form (LINK) in order to receive a special code for registration.  You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.
3hr Open Studio Fee: $50  Location: Folk School
If you already have a PreReq Code please click below to register.
Leather Craft
Open Studio
 Students who have completed an Introduction to Leather Craft course or have approval from the Leather Craft Instructor, we offer access to our leather studio for personal use.  This 3-hour session is offered around the same time as the leather crafting classes.  The Open Studio will be available on a few weekday evenings and a Sunday morning. Leather will be available for purchase.

Example of Leather Shop Equipment:
  • Cowboy Leather Sewing Machine
  • Strap Cutter
  • Belt Punch w/plates
  • Dyeing Station
  • Multiple Hand Tools 
  • Leather Sewing Station
  • Leather 
  • Sew Thread
This class requires prior experience working with leather & leather crafting equipment.  Interested people must fill out a VERY short form (LINK) in order to receive a special code for registration.  You will only have to fill out this form ONCE.
3hr Open Studio Fee: $50  Location: Folk School
If you already have a PreReq Code please click below to register.

Our Mission: The Michigan Folk School is committed to creating a community engaged in authentic, hands-on experiences through the teaching and sharing of traditional folk arts, crafts, music, and skills in an inspiring natural setting and to promote the preservation of forest and farmland.

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2230 Platt Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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