Last weekend J40 was filled with traffic from Pittsburg to Lebanon and beyond as visitors traveled to each destination on Kim Blair’s J40 Farm Crawl. Folk school instructors were demonstrating their crafts at “Bloom and Bark” owned and operated by Tim and Kim Blair. This annual event gives visitors an opportunity to not only sample and purchase some of the products but to learn more about the history and process involved in producing them.
Pat and George Crawford demonstrated the art of making brooms and grinding corn meal. Her corn meal cookies dating back to our early settlers were delicious. George cut and tied brooms and was always willing to share the history of his process with every interested visitor.
Verne Ramsey sold honey straight from his working hives and shared with visitors his love for beekeeping. Vern and his wife Doris have worked the bee hives for 30 years and marked their honey in southeastern Iowa. Verne also teaches the art of chair caning for the Villages Folk School.
Our folk school offers a wide variety of classes which will give you the opportunity to choose something suited to your desires. The artist instructors who teach the classes will take you through the basics and on to intermediate and advanced study. Go to our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com and learn more about our classes and instructors. A day at the Villages Folk School awaits you and we look forward to your visit. Find the class that interests you and register for the time of your life. For more information or for help with your registration process give us a call at 319-592-3700.
Classes for the next month are as follows:
7 Step Chair Caning
13-Aug-2011 -
Barn Quilt Painting
13-Aug-2011 -
Blacksmithing: Forge Welding
13-Aug-2011 -
Painting the Landscape
13-Aug-2011 -
Bonaparte Pottery Experience
20-Aug-2011 21-Aug-2011
See you soon at the Villages Folk School!
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