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.










Thursday, August 18, 2011

“Back to school time in the Villages”

 


     Teachers, students, and parents are busy preparing for the school year to begin and here at the Villages Folk School we continue our preparation for another month of classes. The folk school offers classes year round and allows time for each of you to come enjoy instruction in the arts. “Not knowing how” has become a thing of the past in the Villages as each of our artist instructors offers you beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in the art of drawing, painting, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, knitting, and the list goes on and on. We encourage you to take a class at the Villages Folk School and find out what everyone is talking about. Our students come from Iowa and the surrounding states but you have only to drive across the county and join us for a class. Our desire is to offer each person in Van Buren County a chance to live the arts with one of our many gifted artists. Help us make this a reality and register for a class today. You will find our class schedule online at www.villagesfolkschool.com or give us a call at 319-592-3700 for assistance.

     We ask you to help support our work as we grow the Villages Folk School by becoming a friend of the folk school. Sponsorship is easy by clicking on the link provided on our website. The level you choose is your decision but we want you all to know that we appreciate each and every one who chooses to support us.

     If you have questions that have not been answered on our website please give us a call at the office, 592-3700, and Gloria will be happy to assist you.

     Don’t let time slip away, join with us today and become a part of the Villages Folk School as we strive to improve the quality of life in Van Buren County. Visitors always comment on the beauty of our scenic river valley and the wildlife here in our county but we believe you, the people, are what make this a great place to live.

     The Villages Folk School offers you the opportunity to learn from a gifted artist and find your way in the world of art right here in Van Buren County.

Our classes available in August and September are as follows:

Bonaparte Pottery Experience

20-Aug-2011 21-Aug-2011

Raku Pottery

3-Sep-2011

Bonaparte Pottery Experience

3-Sep-2011 4-Sep-2011

Still Life Workshop in Pastel & Oil

10-Sep-2011 11-Sep-2011

Chair Caning with Fiber Rush Weave

17-Sep-2011 -

Sculpture Portrait in Three Dimension

17-Sep-2011 18-Sep-2011

Pulp Play (Paper) & Journal Making

22-Sep-2011 23-Sep-2011

Beginning Blacksmithing

24-Sep-2011 25-Sep-2011

     Your very own experience in the arts awaits you at the Villages Folk School so what are you waiting for? Call us today at 592-3700.



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