Contact Us
Email: Info@ArbutusFolkSchool.org
Message phone: (360) 350-0187
Board of Directors
President: David Paul, Retired school administrator. Prior board service includes Council for Exceptional Children (30 Years – Current), Washington State Special Education Coalition (3 Years – Current), Maritime Heritage Foundation (Seattle) (6 Years).
Secretary: Mary Soltman, Retired, Dean of Humanities and Communications at South Puget Sound Community College
Treasurer: Candace Wood, CPA/MBA Business owner (Back Office Services) former Chief Financial Officer for Community Youth Services, artist, fan of craft beer and the great outdoors
Mary Linders, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, supporter of traditional music
Willie Smyth Retired Washington State Folklorist
Celia Nightingale, Washington Dept of Labor and Industries
Staff
Executive Director: Stacey Waterman-Hoey
Stacey left a career of 18 years in energy and climate policy to focus on developing this school. She is motivated to build vibrant, resilient communities through sharing the skills and cultural knowledge that sustained communities for many generations. She is passionate about elevating craft as an avenue for sustainable economic development, community resiliency and cultural preservation.
Pamela Davis, Program Administrator
Ivy Ayers, Administrative Manager
Mailing Address
Mailing Address:
120 State Avenue NE, #298
Olympia, WA 98501
Visit Us
Facility Physical Address (no mail please):
610 4th Ave E.
Olympia, WA 98501
Our current open office hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 10-2 pm. Since we have very limited staff, we recommend calling the facility before coming to be sure we are there. We are closed on major holidays.