Jane Wells Harrison will offer a compact three-day workshop , suitable for all levels, on using encaustic paint to create lustrous and layered works of art. The workshop will be held on April 20, 21 and 22, 2017 and will cover studio requirements, safe practices, paint and medium characteristics and behavior, tools and various methods. …
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UPDATE: There are still a few rooms left. Reserve yours today ! Dorm rooms on the historic Patterson School Campus, 25 miles west of Wilkesboro, are available for rent during Merlefest. Each rustic room has two twin beds, with bathroom facilities down the hall, for $100 / night per room, with a minimum 3-night stay …
The Patterson School Foundation has chosen a new fulltime Farm Manager to manage the 1400 acre property and to assist with a new Incubator Farmer Program which will begin this spring. Ian Driscoll is a 2014 graduate of Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC with a major in History and Political Science. He lives and …
We have known for some time now that the veranda needed repairs, but once we started, we soon realized it practically needed to be rebuilt. The 6x6in inner column supports have now been replaced with treated wood. The columns will be rebuilt around the supports. The ceiling rafters, etc. will be replaced as needed, and …
The Patterson School Foundation will participate in the High Country Farm Tour for the third time this year, sponsored by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA). This is the 10th year of the tour, which coincides with BRWIA’s mission of … “supporting women and their families with resources, education and skills related to sustainable food and …
Having been invited to write the 2016 end-of-year newsletter for Patterson School Foundation, I will begin by introducing myself. I am the most recent member elected to the PSF Board of Trustees, joining eleven others, including my son Jesse Plaster, architect, who serves as Facilities Director for the campus. My great-grandfather Hugh A. Dobbin was Patterson …
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UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that Ben Loomis has been hired as our new Program Director. The Patterson School Foundation has received a $20,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation which will allow us to hire a Program Director. This is a full time position for at least one year, which will be …
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Our Chamber of Commerce is promoting Giving Tuesday today, as a reminder of the benefits that non-profits provide. All donations to Patterson School Foundation are fully tax-deductible. Please help us restore and resurrect this beautiful, historic campus. Donate today !
After researching and examining many different solar farm opportunities and locations, a small spot conveniently near the campus was finally chosen in the area where the old tennis courts were located, between Stoney Gym and the pond.. Our new solar garden is convenient to the many Patterson Science Center students who will experience “hands on” …
UPDATES: BBQ Supper has SOLD OUT ! All ticket sales will end this Saturday Nov 12th at Noon. Purchase Now ! Purchase tickets via PayPal. NOTE: If you need more than 4 tickets, fill in the dollar total in the Other Amount field below.
