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Enrich the resiliency and vibrancy of individuals and communities through joyful learning, creative cultural expression, and appreciation of folklife



The Arbutus Folk School mission is:

Enrich the resiliency and vibrancy of individuals and communities through joyful learning, creative cultural expression, and appreciation of folklife

Our philosophy and programming as a folks school focuses on serving that mission.

The Arbutus Folk School, is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Olympia, Washington. The school provides enlivening learning experiences through a wide-range of activities focused on fostering appreciation, knowledge and access to craft, music, community, celebrations and lore.
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Arbutus brings together highly skilled teachers and artisans of crafts and cultural traditions to offer rich, positive experiences that inspire lifelong learning. Students will be able to explore the richness and variety of the Northwest’s unique heritage and explore art activities which have served Northwest communities from one generation to the next.