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, December 13, 2011

“Simple treasures bring lasting pleasures”

   

     A gift made with your own hands will bring years of pleasure to the recipient and become something they will treasure forever. The Villages Folk School has two classes that will still give you time before Christmas to complete that special gift. We want you to enjoy this season by joining our talented instructors in a class that will inspire you to complete a wonderful gift for your friend or family. Joy Hanson will teach you how to make a beautiful quilt while you enjoy a peaceful weekend at the Bentonsport Mason House Inn on Dec 17th and 18th. Another class you might enjoy is Jolene Tedrow’s “Beveled Glass Angels” where you will create an elegant work of art using beveled glass, solder and copper foil. This class will be held on December 17th at the Congregational Church parsonage in Keosauqua.

     Creating works of art can be fun for everyone and we encourage you to take one of our many classes here at the Villages Folk School or perhaps you would like to make it possible for your family to enjoy. You can do that by giving them a Villages Folk School “gift certificate” good for any class they might want to experience. Call us today at (319) 592-3700 or go to our web site at www.villagesfolkschool.com for information about purchasing a gift certificate.

Our classes for the remainder of December and for January are as follows:

Christmas Cards & Favors

8-Dec-2011 -

Hand Piecing, Appliqué & Quilting

17-Dec-2011 18-Dec-2011

Beveled Glass Angels

17-Dec-2011 -


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 -



Come enjoy one of our classes as we celebrate the Christmas season.

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