Celebrating Heritage, Changing Lives
We are improving lives by addressing critical issues surrounding literacy, food insecurity, and access to traditional arts.
MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF Central Appalachia
Who We Are
Honoring the past, improving the present, and planning for the future of central Appalachia.
Since our founding in 1902, Hindman Settlement School has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region. The Settlement’s work today includes education and service programs that address the critical needs of youth and families while promoting the rich traditional arts of Appalachia.
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“Poetry is always looking for voices from the wilderness, and with her country music cool, Southeastern Kentucky’s Marianne Worthington is a fitting, masterful voice for Appalachia.” -Foreword Reviews
Don’t miss your chance to study with Marianne Worthington in one of two poetry sections at the Workshop this July. Apply by May 1 at www.Hindman.org/workshop!
"April is the cruelest month," according to T.S Eliot. That may be so, but when Jonathan and Jenny are together in the What’s Cookin’ Now! kitchen, we are surely not to be left disappointed! Join us on Thursday, April 6th to see what’s cookin’!
Make plans to join us April 21-23 for the Spring Troublesome Creek Writers Retreat facilitated by best-selling author Silas House.
This relaxing weekend offers the opportunity to write, read, and fellowship away from the hustle of everyday life. The weekend’s writing prompts will focus on sense of place and the natural world.
An extremely limited number of spaces are available. Register today at Hindman.org!
Last week Traditional Arts Education Director Sarah Kate Morgan dropped into The Sapling Center – Knott County to offer instruction in weaving using small handheld looms. Teens enjoyed learning this new skill and expressing themselves with their color choices and patterns.
We are excited to continue growing our partnership with the youth drop-in center and will be back in the coming weeks to share more Appalachian art and craft experiences!
Thank you all for the awesome opportunity! We look forward to even more fun activities! 💚
It’s screening day on campus!
Each month we hold one or more dyslexia screenings for children who have been referred to our program. A screening is the first step in enrolling in our after-school or summer tutoring program and provides valuable insight for parents and teachers as they strive to help students overcome barriers to reading.
For more information or to make an appointment for a future screening, call our office at (606) 785-4044.
"As an Appalachian who currently lives outside the region, the Workshop helped me reconnect with home and identity. I found my people there. You don’t have to explain Appalachia to anyone there. There’s just a baseline of understanding — of complications, of identity, of place. Coming to the Workshop has reinforced and validated why it matters to me to write about this region." -Chelyen
Reconnect this summer at the 46th annual Appalachian Writers’ Workshop. Apply by May 1 at www.Hindman.org/workshop!
We are less than a week away from the start of Katey Schultz’s class, "Deep Revision." With this class you’ll come away with systematic tools to address areas of improvement, as well as a re-invigorated understanding of the joys of revision. Class starts March 27th. Sign up today at www.hindman.org/themakery!
We are less than a week away from the start of Katey Schultz’s class, "Deep Revision." With this class you’ll come away with systematic tools to address areas of improvement, as well as a re-invigorated understanding of the joys of revision. Class starts March 27th. Sign up today at www.hindman.org/themakery!
🚨 OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS 🚨
Ironwood Writers Studio, a weeklong residential gathering of young writers, is slated for June 19-24 at Hindman Settlement School. Registration is open now through June 1!
Learn more at Hindman.org/ironwood and share with a high school writer in your life!
Quick question: Is this opportunity available for high school writers coming from out of state? I know some young writers here in Tennessee who would be quite interested.
