Folk School Classes with Spring on the Horizon

     For the second time already this year I had the joy of driving to Betty Printy’s studio in the village of Bentonsport. A much different look as I drove through the countryside on this trip. The birds were plentiful and I watched as an eagle spread his wings and soared on the wind across the rushing waters of the Des Moines river. Every trip through this beautiful river valley brings a different and wonderful experience. How soon we forget the hustle bustle of the city traffic as we drive for miles without meeting a single vehicle. To capture a phrase from the “Field of Dreams” movie, “Is this Heaven? No this is Iowa.” The feeling of peace that is forever present in the winding river valley of Van Buren County Iowa can only serve to provide a constant reminder of time gone by and surely is a catalyst that fuels the creative juices of the many artists who live and work here.

One such artist is at work today preparing to teach one of the Villages Folk School classes. This is the second group of students this year to take the Artisan Bread Proofing Basket class. It is always a pleasure to watch and listen as the classes progress. This day was no exception. The students were anxiously preparing as I arrived. Betty had begun to speak to them and lay out the schedule of events for the day. I am beginning to see familiar faces as some students are taking multiple classes to experience all that the folk school has to offer.

It is interesting to see how each student takes the class instruction and applies their own creative ideas that result in a unique piece of art. I too was experimenting today with the idea of creating some movie footage of the classes.

                                                                       

                                                                                    

Be sure to keep watching our blog here at http://www.villagesfolkschool.blogspot.com/ to see our class  pictures and hopefully soon to view the classes in  movie format.

                                                                            

Watch for our upcoming classes and register to experience something you have always dreamed of doing. Who knows? . . . the Villages Folk School may just prove to be your “Field of Dreams”.

The following classes are coming up in March:

Basic Native American Bead Craft 20-Mar-2010

Basic Native American Leather Craft 20-Mar-2010

Be a Good Egg (with Natural Dyes) 20-Mar-2010

Scrimshaw for Flatlanders 20-Mar-2010

Artisan Bread Making Made Easy 27-Mar-2010

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                  {SPECIAL EVENT WEEKEND
         AT THE ADDIE MAE FUDGE FACTORY}

Addie Mae Fudge will host three classes on March 26 & 27th



A Twist in Time Spinning I & II 26 & 27-Mar-2010

Beginning Knitting 27-Mar-2010

Needle Felting 27-Mar-2010

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Primitive Sign Making 27-Mar-2010

Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting 27 & 28-Mar-2010

Chair Caning with Fiber Rush Weave 27-Mar-2010



To find more information about our classes visit our internet web site at www.villagesfolkschool.com or call our office anytime Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at 319-592-3700.

Sign-up for one of our exciting classes and get ready for the time of your life as you experience “Living the Arts” with one of our talented instructors.