Within the close-knit fiber of the Villages of Van Buren County lies a culture that brings the arts to life. For those of us who live here it may not be as obvious, but for those who journey to the lush hardwoods and twisting river valley of Van Buren County, Iowa it leaves a lingering presence and peacefulness experienced only by thoughts of years gone by.


Out of this culture has grown such artists as Wendell Mohr and many with such gifts and talents have chosen to make their homes amongst this peace and tranquility.


The Villages Folk School, with its campus spread throughout the valley like splotches of paint on an artist's palette, offers
others a chance to capture, if only for a brief moment in time,


the joy of experiencing the arts in this way.










Wednesday, December 1, 2010

“Villages Folk School making plans for the year 2011”






     The Villages Folk School is busy planning the class calendar for next year as well as the first annual Villages Folk School Writer’s Conference. The event is planned for September 23, 24, & 25, 2011. The three-day conference will include key note addresses by Robert Dugoni, multiple New York Times Best Selling Author; Elizabeth Lyons, Owner/Editor of Editing International; Noah Lukeman, Literary Agent and Best Selling Author; as well as workshops with panels comprised of leading scholars in the field of writing from around the country. Contact us to obtain your registration form and reserve your spot for the conference. Key note addresses, break-out sessions, and free time for reflection and enjoying the surrounding area all await you at the Villages Folk School Writer’s Conference 2011.

     Although the year 2010 is nearing an end, the folk school classes are still offering opportunities for you to participate. Taking the time to make something that becomes a keepsake or a special gift for friends and family is often a challenge so why not join one of our artist instructors and share in this rewarding experience that produces a high quality result.

     Go to our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com to see a calendar for the remainder of this year and our new class schedule for 2011, then give us a call at 319-592-3700 to register for one of our exciting classes. Gloria and I are available to answer any questions you may have about the school and our classes.

     For those of you who may not have access to the website, here is a list of our classes coming up: Beginning Blacksmithing by Bill Printy and Mark Heisdorffer, Dec 4-5; Keepsakes-Gift Making by Sandi Dimmitt, Dec 4; Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting, Dec 11-12; Container Candles by Joy Hanson, Dec 18.

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