• Kaleidoscopes ...Rooted in Geometry & Science Yet Unfolding Into Ever-Changing Beauty & Magic
Mirror, Magic, Motion–A Kaleidoscope Making Adventure November 20-22, 2026

Mirror, Magic, Motion–A Kaleidoscope Making Adventure November 20-22, 2026

Mirror, Magic, Motion–A Kaleidoscope Making Adventure
November 20-22, 2026

Curious about how kaleidoscopes come to life? Spend a joyful weekend discovering just that! Learn to cut mirror and glass, shape stringers, design magic chambers, and add playful touches like patterned ends and creative exteriors. Whether you love precision, color, or the pure delight of that first turn, you’ll leave with a scope (or two or three) that’s uniquely yours. Come ready to experiment, create, and laugh. All levels welcome; bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

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John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902

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