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Minnesota is a hotbed for folk arts schools

Weaver Christine Novotny sits at the loom in her workshop. (Jon Kalish)
Weaver Christine Novotny sits at the loom in her workshop. (Jon Kalish)

There are more than 60 folk arts schools in North America. The Midwest, particularly Minnesota, is a hotbed for these schools.

Jon Kalish visited the North House Folk School in Minnesota.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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