Classes for the Villages Folk School began this past weekend in the village of Cantril. Betty Printy had a full student roster for her “Artisan Bread Making Made Easy” class and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Especially after their stop at the Dutchman store for
ingredients. My visit to the class was timed to perfection as I entered into a kitchen filled with the aroma of fresh baked bread. Some students were proudly sharing their finished loaves of bread as others awaited the oven timer with great anticipation. Of course, I simply had to sample some of their fresh-baked delicacies so that I could offer my approval of their job well done. My comments could only be made after tasting several of their unique recipes. Oh well, I’ll diet next week!!
I left the bread baking class and traveled to the library where Verne Ramsey was giving his expert instruction on the process of 7-Step chair caning. His students were busy concentrating on their individual chair projects but took a moment to acknowledge my arrival and share their appreciation for the value of Verne’s professional course instruction and the opportunities that the Villages Folk School offers to the public. I spoke briefly with them and went on my way.
The Villages Folk School offers many unique and rewarding classes, but most importantly, it does so in a campus of villages spread through-out the lush Des Moines River Valley. A place where time slows to a crawl and allows you to experience the simpler things in life. Step back from your busy life and come enjoy something you have always wanted to do. Pick your class, register with our folk school office, reserve your B & B and look forward to the time of your life.
Call our Villages Folk School office 12noon-4pm, Tuesday – Friday at 319-592-3700 or email us at
villagesfolkschool@gmail.com You will find more information on our website at
http://www.villagesfolkschool.com/.
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