"An Exciting Line-up of Classes Scheduled in June!"

     The month of June is gearing up to be one of the finest schedules of classes this year. We are anticipating a larger turnout as students break for the summer, so get your reservations in early to experience one of these great classes. To register, go to our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com, print the registration form, complete and mail it to our folk school office with your deposit. Or simply call Gloria at the office and she will gladly help you with your registration. She may be reached at 319-592-3700, Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. If she is busy when you call, please leave a message and she will promptly return your call. We look forward to having you join with one of our talented artist instructors to discover the creative arts.

     The class schedule is provided for you on our website with more detailed information about the classes and the instructors, but for your convenience here is a list of the June classes:

June 5th

7 Step Chair Caning—Repair the seat in that old rocking chair!

Barn Quilt Painting—Learn how to layout and paint your own barn quilt.

Basic Native American Craftwork—Leather and bead craft will be taught.

Beginning Hammered Dulcimer—Learn to play the dulcimer!

Clothing First Aide-Mending Patching—Learn simple steps for mending your clothing.

Painting the Landscape—Learn how to capture a sense of natural light from one of the Midwest’s premier landscape artists.

Story Telling for All Occasions—Learn the art of storytelling.

June 5th & 6th

Bonaparte Pottery Experience—Make pottery from 150 year old molds and join in an Archaeological dig that may uncover more molds from the 1860’s.

June 6th

Greeting Card Variations—Learn upscale card making and complete five new card patterns.

June 12th & 13th

Beginning Blacksmithing—Learn the fine art of turning a piece of iron into something usable for your home.

June 19th & 20th

Creative Writing-Intro to Publishing—Learn the basics of writing short stories and poetry with an emphasis on preparing the work for publishing.

June 26th & 27th

Sculpture Portrait in Three Dimension—Learn the basics of clay sculpture from a gifted classical sculptor.

     Living the arts at the Villages Folk School prepares you for a life of creativity in whatever you choose to do. We invite you to come experience this for yourself.


Call 319-592-3700 today and register for a thrill of a lifetime!