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.










Tuesday, August 2, 2011

“Villages Folk School enriches life in Van Buren County”





     Art and the process of “being creative” is only the beginning of what the folk school offers to its students. While people from outside our county and state find the beauty of our region appealing and the classes at the folk school inspiring, our main purpose is to provide a better quality of life for those who live in Van Buren County. We offer our classes as a place for you to “plug-in” and learn to be both creative and productive at the same time.
    
     We encourage each of our Van Buren County residents to come experience the Villages Folk School and our artist instructors. It is a chance for you to ‘live the arts’ with those who make their living as a professional artist. It may sound like something you could never do, but the surprise that awaits you is the fact that each of us has the ability to be creative and the Villages Folk School will provide the catalyst for that to become a reality in your life.

     Go to our website, www.villagesfolkschool.com, and see for yourself the many classes that are available to you. Call our office at 319-592-3700 and Gloria will help you with any questions you might have regarding classes and registration. The time is now so don’t hesitate. Classes are coming up in August and offer many options for your enjoyment.

The August schedule is:

7 Step Chair Caning

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Barn Quilt Painting

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Blacksmithing: Forge Welding

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Painting the Landscape

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Bonaparte Pottery Experience

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     We hope to see you soon at the Villages Folk School where there is something for everyone. Make it a family experience and enjoy the arts together.

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