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.










Monday, November 7, 2011

“Create your own holiday gifts”




     As we approach the holiday season the thoughts begin to turn towards giving and those special people in our lives. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could create something made especially for them with our own hands? Our talented artist instructors have scheduled classes for this season that will help you create a holiday gift for that special someone in your life. Call our office at (319) 592-3700 or go to our web site at www.villagesfolkschool.com and register for one of those classes. Each class is designed to help you complete a project that is ready for use or for giving. Whether it is Shaker Boxes, Container Candles, Chair Caning, Crocheting, or Quilting the folk school has a class designed just for you.


Here are the dates for each of those classes:

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

Container Candles

3-Dec-2011 -

Beginning Crocheting

3-Dec-2011

Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting

17-Dec-2011 18-Dec-2011


     The work of folk school artist, Gin Lammert, will be the feature exhibit at the Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium in Bonaparte, Iowa from November 5th through December 5th. Stop in to see her wonderful collection of pastel paintings entitled “Along the Mormon Trail”. Meet this gifted artist at a special reception to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11th.

     The Villages Folk School invites you to “live the arts” with us here in scenic Van Buren County. Make this holiday season a time to enjoy the arts “hands on” by taking a class at the folk school or by visiting the Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium where you can see paintings by Gin Lammert and bronze sculptures by Chris Bennett.
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