Building and enriching community in the Avon Hills of Central Minnesota
What is a Folk School?
Folk schools, originating in 19th-century Denmark, emphasize hands-on, intergenerational, and non-competitive learning for its own sake. They aim to preserve traditional skills lost to modern efficiency, valuing the satisfaction of craftsmanship and the sense of community it fosters. Folk schools serve as a response to cultural and technological changes, striving to retain creative, hands-on knowledge, while building and enriching our community in the process.
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Upcoming Courses and Events
Introduction to Bargello: Embroidered Bookmark
April 24, 2025
Learn a new embroidery technique and create your own Bargello bookmark. Dating back to as early as the 17th century, Bargello is a great beginner needlepoint method that uses long stitches on a grid to form designs that are geometric in nature, but they also tend to create the look of movement or optical illusions. Each participant will receive supplies to create their own bookmark, and enough knowledge to continue the craft after the class. No previous sewing or needlepoint experience necessary.