Students from Corydon, Bettendorf, Pella and Keokuk enjoyed a stay in Van Buren County while attending a Villages Folk School class at the Iron & Lace in Bentonsport. Bill Printy and Mark Heisdorffer taught their students the basics of working with iron in a Beginning Blacksmithing class held in Bill’s academy. Each of the students receives not only classroom instruction but hands-on training at the forge. With Bill and Mark giving individual attention to the students as they work the forge and anvil, the process becomes a unique learning experience. The first day includes classroom instruction scheduled in such a way as to give time for testing what they have learned at their own forge. Bill and Mark move about the shop that includes five forges and offer constructive critique as the students test their skills with the hammer. The second day is an open workshop allowing the students to further apply what they have learned by spending the day at the forge.
Our folk school classes offer you a chance to experience art with an artist instructor while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of historic Van Buren County. Register today at www.villagesfolkschool.com or call our office at (319) 592-3700. The class calendar is available on our web site but for those without internet access the following is a list of our upcoming classes.
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-filled weekend at the Villages Folk School.
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