Okanagan Folk School

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Okanagan Folk School Inspiring Hands, Hearts & Minds. Main School located in Peachland, BC Located in Peachland, B.C., a lakefront community situated in the Central Okanagan.

The Okanagan Folk School (OKFS) is a BC Non-Profit Society, unique for its dedication to teaching the arts, crafts, and cultural heritage of the Okanagan region. Made up of local artisans, craftspeople, and volunteers, we offer non-competitive education focusing on the student. Our mission is to create a strong community in Peachland dedicated to the joy of teaching, learning, and enriching the lives of our local citizens as well as folks from around the world. This will have Peachland become a significant, year-round, centre of learning in Western Canada. This mission also includes holding community events and seasonal celebrations and activities for children and families.

Fabulous new designs by Fat Marmot Knits just arrived Okanagan Folk School and new spurtles carved by our local wood car...
10/23/2026

Fabulous new designs by Fat Marmot Knits just arrived Okanagan Folk School and new spurtles carved by our local wood carver Lyle Archampbault.
Come and check out these beautiful Okanagan creations

Some of my favourite things here at the Okanagan Folk School. 2027 calendars by Andrew and Arlene Simpson.New gift bags ...
10/15/2026

Some of my favourite things here at the Okanagan Folk School. 2027 calendars by Andrew and Arlene Simpson.
New gift bags , broaches and patches by Fat Marmots and new knitted gems from Margie Thurmeier

New book arrival. Are you a book club? come and choose a book and meet the author.We have more to select from.
10/11/2026

New book arrival.
Are you a book club? come and choose a book and meet the author.
We have more to select from.

10/11/2026
Beautiful day in Peachland. StrollAlong the waterfront and slip in to say hi!Busy weekend - Red Carpet Story Slam Satur...
09/17/2026

Beautiful day in Peachland. Stroll
Along the waterfront and slip in to say hi!
Busy weekend - Red Carpet Story Slam Saturday night ( sold out) and authors pop up Sunday 11am to 2pm

Local Author pop up this Sunday Okanagan Folk School in Peachland 11 to 2pm.Visit the Peachland Farmers Market too.Tea/c...
09/15/2026

Local Author pop up this Sunday Okanagan Folk School in Peachland 11 to 2pm.
Visit the Peachland Farmers Market too.
Tea/coffe and cake

Vote for Hearty Arty, the Our SPACE scarecrow. Arty has a burrowing owl on his lap and is woven out of local grassesPeac...
09/10/2026

Vote for Hearty Arty, the Our SPACE scarecrow. Arty has a burrowing owl on his lap and is woven out of local grasses
Peachland Fall fair this weekend

Just Arrived, Andrew Simpson’s new Peachland calendar available here Okanagan Folk School. We are open Wednesday to Sund...
09/10/2026

Just Arrived, Andrew Simpson’s new Peachland calendar available here Okanagan Folk School. We are open Wednesday to Sunday 10 till 4pm

Come and join us our local authors pop up on Sunday September 20th 11am -2pm
09/10/2026

Come and join us our local authors pop up on Sunday September 20th
11am -2pm

It’s back to school time, need a friend to make the transition easier. The rabbit made by Margie Thurmeier has a back pa...
09/03/2026

It’s back to school time, need a friend to make the transition easier. The rabbit made by Margie Thurmeier has a back pack, the girl bear has a rabbit in her pocket. All clothing can be removed and reclothed again. Back pack filled with a treasure? Maybe a gift for teacher? Tegre Ciancone Or for another occasion. Come into Okanagan Folk School for that special local artisan gift

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5684 Beach Avenue
Peachland, BC

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