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, July 20, 2011

“A weekend with Gin Lammert at the Villages Folk School”

   




     Take any weekend; set aside some time for yourself; register for a folk school class in the fine arts; experience the passionate, creativity of Gin Lammert. Learning to paint is not only a step by step process through time honored skill sets but with Gin Lammert you look through the basics of art and experience the ability to release yourself onto the canvas. It is a gift that Gin will share with you here at the Villages Folk School.

     Gin Lammert is best known for her years of creating custom portrait work for clients that live across the United States. Her landscape and still life paintings are included in both private and corporate art collections in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Since the beginning of her art career, Gin has taught basic drawing techniques to students in private lessons and group workshops that have been held across the state of Iowa. She recently has expanded to include her accumulated knowledge of soft pastels and oils for those interested in her method of painting. “Creating beautiful, joyous works of art that reflect my surroundings, dreams, and that invoke fond memories has become my passion and why I paint. It’s my way of providing food for the Soul.” ~Gin Lammert

     We at the Villages Folk School are proud to have Gin Lammert as one of our artist instructors and look forward to your attendance and one of our many classes.

     Go to our website at www.villagesfolkschool.com to find out more about our classes and our artists. Our July and August schedule is filling up quickly so get your registrations in soon. Coming up at the Villages Folk school:

Portrait Workshop in Pastel & Oil

23-Jul-2011 24-Jul-2011

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



     Call us today at 319-592-3700 and discover for yourself the thrill of ‘living the arts’ at the Villages Folk School.

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