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Basketry (33 classes)
Beads (23 classes)
Blacksmithing (49 classes)
Book Arts (16 classes)
Broom Making (5 classes)
Calligraphy (4 classes)
Chair Seats (8 classes)
Clay (35 classes)
Cooking (36 classes)
Dance (9 classes)
Dolls, Bears, & Figurative Sculpture (9 classes)
Drawing (15 classes)
Dyeing (17 classes)
Enameling (19 classes)
Felt Making (11 classes)
Folklore (2 classes)
Gardening (14 classes)
Genealogy (1 class)
Glass (28 classes)
Jewelry (33 classes)
Kaleidoscopes (10 classes)
Knitting (13 classes)
Lace (2 classes)
Leather (2 classes)
Marbling (6 classes)
Metalwork (19 classes)
Mixed Media (24 classes)
Music (52 classes)
Nature Studies (26 classes)
Needlework & Thread Art (12 classes)
Painting (45 classes)
Paper Arts (14 classes)
Photography (17 classes)
Printmaking (8 classes)
Quilting (32 classes)
Rugs (13 classes)
Sewing (2 classes)
Soap Making (4 classes)
Spinning (8 classes)
Stone, Sculpture & Mosaics (9 classes)
Storytelling (8 classes)
Surface Design (14 classes)
Unique Offerings (24 classes)
Weaving (27 classes)
Woodcarving (41 classes)
Woodturning (50 classes)
Woodworking (47 classes)
Writing (21 classe

Upcoming Local Events

Our mountain vacation home is located just minutes from Hiawassee,
Georgia where you can conveniently enjoy all of the wonderful events at
the
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.  Since its opening in the 1970s,
the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds has served as the host for premier
events in the North Georgia mountain region. Year round events include
art festivals, world-class bluegrass and country gospel concerts and rock
‘n’ roll performances along with conventions such as the Official Fiddler's
Convention and dance shows.  Also in the area is the
John C. Campbell
Folk school
, a wonderful place to learn and be entertained by
experiencing an arts and crafts getaway.  The school is listed in the "100
Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life" Book by National Geographic.  So, as
you enjoy a relaxing stay at our mountain home, don't forget to attend
the following events:


Upcoming Events

Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens

Located within the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, the Hamilton
Rhododendron Gardens is open year-round and boasts one of the
largest collections of hybrid rhododendrons in the state of Georgia. With
more than 3,000 plants in bloom from early April to late May, visitors are
invited to tour the gardens along their pine bark trail on the shores of
Lake Chatuge. Admission is free of charge, but a $3 donation is
requested.


Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival  -  June 13-14, 2008   
Take in the beautiful mountain scenery while enjoying music and crafts at
the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia.  
    
Features    
*  Irons In The Fire
* Donna Hughes
* Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers
* Cherryholmes
*  Trees Leave
* Lovell Sisters
* Tim O'Brien
* The Greencards
* The Infamous Stringdusters
* Tim O'Brien & The Infamous Stringdusters
(will be performing together)
* Sam Bush

2008 Georgia Mountain Fair - July 16-27
Tickets are $9 with $2 parking, and children under
10 are admitted for free. Groups Rate for groups of 10 or more available
at $8.00 per person.
Features carnival rides, music with Aaron Tippin, "Irons in the Fire",
Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives, Little" Jimmy Dickens, & Jim
Ed Brown, Bellamy Brothers, crafts and exhibits.

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival - October 10 - 19, 2008
10 Day event with exciting musical performances, flower show,
educational demonstrations, and the official Georgia State Fiddler's
Convention. Special Guests include Tommy Cash and Helen Cornelius.

2008 4th of July Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
9:45 P.M.
Gather everyone together for an Independence Day  celebration at the
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with a fabulous Fireworks Display!  The
Fairgrounds will shoot off thousands of pyrotechnics and light up the
mountain sky for a show you will not forget.

John C. Campbell Folk School
The John C. Campbell Folk School offers year-round week-long and
weekend classes for adults in a wide variety of topics including crafts, art,
music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and
writing.  Over 800 courses are offered each year, taught by resident
artists that are experts in there field.
Here is a sampling of the courses offered in 2008.