Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Gen Z, Millennials Crowd Folk Schools for Classic Crafts

7/20/2026

38 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Millennials and Gen Z are flocking to folk schools to learn traditional crafts once called “grandma hobbies.”
Ten participants under 35 attended a two-day quilting workshop at Green Door Folk School in Traverse City, Michigan, in May 2026 and stayed in on-site Airbnb units.
John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina has a waiting list for its teen program, mirroring an influx of younger volunteers at Ely Folk School in Minnesota.

1 of 1

Story summary

Millennials and Gen Z are flocking to folk schools to learn traditional crafts once called “grandma hobbies.”
Ten participants under 35 attended a two-day quilting workshop at Green Door Folk School in Traverse City, Michigan, in May 2026 and stayed in on-site Airbnb units.
John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina has a waiting list for its teen program, mirroring an influx of younger volunteers at Ely Folk School in Minnesota.