It was an exciting weekend at the Villages Folk School as Gin Lammert taught her folk school class, Still Life Workshop in Pastel & Oil, in the historic Vernon schoolhouse. The building, constructed in 1868, became the home and studio of Wendell Mohr and his family in 1970. Wendell’s paintings reflected his love for people and his life experiences. He was well known to Van Buren County artists and although I never met the man, my conversations with those artists reveal the passion and love he had for painting and teaching. His daughter, Paula Mohr, told me how she looks forward to art classes being held in her late father’s studio. It is my hope that the students who come for our folk school art classes will also appreciate the history of the studio in which they learn and in doing so continue the legacy of Wendell Mohr.
Our folk school classes will continue through the winter and we encourage you to check our calendar for a class that might interest you. Our calendar is available at www.villagesfolkschool.com or you may call our office at (319) 592-3700. Contact us today for more information on the Villages Folk School.
List of coming classes:
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
Bonaparte Pottery Experience
1-Oct-2011 2-Oct-2011
Chair Caning with Flat Reed Splits
15-Oct-2011 -
Painting the Landscape
15-Oct-2011 -
Spring and Fall Birdwatching
22-Oct-2011 -
Rug Weaving Workshop
22-Oct-2011 23-Oct-2011
Natural Dyes in My Backyard
27-Oct-2011 28-Oct-2011
Container Candles
5-Nov-2011 -
Shaker Boxes
12-Nov-2011 13-Nov-2011
7 Step Chair Caning
19-Nov-2011 -
Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting
19-Nov-2011 20-Nov-2011
Join us for a fun weekend at the Villages Folk School.
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