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, December 19, 2011

“Christmas wishes from the folk school”

 
     The Villages Folk School board and staff wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. As our thoughts turn towards the Christmas season we hope all of you will enjoy a safe and joyous time with your friends and loved ones.

     Our folk school classes slated for January 2012 may be seen by logging into our web site at www.villagesfolkschool.com and clicking on the calendar. Gift certificates are still available for those last minute presents and will be great stocking stuffers. We encourage you to experience a day with one of our artist instructors. Why not get some of your friends to come with you and spend the day learning the art of artisan bread making in Betty Printy’s historic Bentonsport home. If learning to quilt sounds like fun, Joy Hanson will teach you in her class at the historic Mason House Inn.

     Living the arts in the Villages of Van Buren County is not just a one-day experience, it’s a way of life for many of our folk school instructors.

January classes for the new year are as follows:


2012 Schedule

Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting

7-Jan-2012 8-Jan-2012

Artisan Bread Making Made Easy

14-Jan-2012 -

7 Step Chair Caning

14-Jan-2012 -

Intermediate Knitting

14-Jan-2012 -

Container Candles

21-Jan-2012 -

Rug Weaving Workshop

21-Jan-2012 22-Jan-2012

Artisan Bread Making Made Easy

28-Jan-2012 -


Join us at the Villages Folk School as we share with you the thrill of living the arts by learning to be creative.

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