"This Week at the Villages Folk School"

     Raymond and Connie Morris are looking forward to sharing with you an exciting day of Bird Watching. Many varieties of birds can be seen in Van Buren County because of our rich habitats. You will learn to spot different birds by silhouette, plumage, flight pattern, or even some by their distinctive calls or songs. Maybe you are an avid bird watcher or perhaps would like to become more adept at sighting and recognizing the different species. Don’t miss this opportunity! The group will meet on Saturday, May 22nd at the Mt. Sterling community building. Call our office at 319-592-3700, Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to register.

     Did you ever wish you could be more personalized with the cards you send to friends and family. Well, now you can by taking part in the Beginning Card Making class being taught by Debra Herrick. Learn to use different techniques that will have you creating cards that become unique and personal. This class will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Opera House in Bonaparte. You must register by calling the Villages Folk School office or by printing and mailing your completed registration. The registration form can be printed from our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com. This is also a great place to find out about the many exciting classes being offered at the Villages Folk School.

     Following is a list of classes coming up in June: 7 Step Chair Caning, Barn Quilt Painting, Basic Native American Craft Work, Beginning Hammered Dulcimer, Bonaparte Pottery Experience, Clothing First Aide-Mending Patching, Painting the Landscape, Story Telling For All Occasions, Greeting Card Variations, Beginning Blacksmithing, and Sculpture Portrait in Three Dimensions. These classes are all an opportunity for you to experience the joy of living the arts with one of our highly skilled artists. Their gifted abilities and passion for the arts are now being offered to you in a classroom environment that will teach you the basic skills needed to begin the process of developing your own love for the arts. The Villages Folk School offers this incredible chance for you to get away from the day to day schedule and experience for a moment the thrill of living the arts here in Van Buren County.

     Call now to register at 319-592-3700 or visit our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com.

     Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us for an exciting class as you begin to live the arts in the Villages of Van Buren County.