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Instructor Profiles

Justin Polley
Culinary Arts / Trailer Craft

My Philosophy...
 All ships rise in the tide, we learn more working together.  I peddle my knowledge wrapped in the art of food and drink, woodworking and carpentry, welding and metalwork, and leather smithing.  
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My Story...
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ith over 20 years of restaurant experience this restauranteur turned builder can teach you how to prepare a decadent meal and how to build the table to enjoy it from. In addition he has spent a great deal of time working towards being a certified welder. Also, having a considerable amount of leather working under his belt (that he made).
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Classes I Teach
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Building a Teardrop Trailer 
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Knife Sharpening Demystified

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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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Email

registrar@MiFolkSchool.com
734-436-8973

Campus Address

7734 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Business Address

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
2230 Platt Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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  • Home
    • Contact Us >
      • Show Your Interest
    • General policies & information
    • Mailing List Sign-Up
    • Staebler Farm County Park & Campus
    • Our Other Facilities
    • Instructor Portal
  • Learn
    • Instructor Profiles
    • gift certificates
    • Calendar
    • Categories >
      • archery
      • blacksmithing
      • boats & trailers
      • broom craft
      • bushcraft
      • children's classes
      • community learning
      • fiber
      • food
      • gardening & farming
      • glass
      • health & home
      • home improvement
      • homesteading
      • jewelry & metalwork
      • leather
      • millinery & dressmaking
      • sailing
      • woodworking
    • Open Studio
  • Teach
  • Finding Flow
  • Donations