Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Choose from a large selection of handmade bowls and enjoy all-you-can-eat homemade soups! Homemade bread, dessert, and drink included.

$30 suggested donation for a handmade bowl to keep or a goodwill offering for a disposable bowl. 

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa.

Classes are held in a peaceful rural setting, so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village life. 

• Soap Making with Tonya Kisling
• Rug Weaving Class with Teri Showman
• Rug Weaving Workshop (Multi-Day) with Teri Showman (Nov 9th & 10th)

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for November Classes

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa.

Classes are held in a peaceful rural setting, so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village life. 

• Glass Blown Ornament Making with Tim Blair
• Rug Weaving Class with Teri Showman

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for November Classes

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa.

Classes are held in a peaceful rural setting, so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village life. 

• Leather Christmas Ornament with Stuart Holmes
• Christmas Stained Glass with Kolby Freeman

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for November Classes