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  •  Driftless Folk School   
     Thursday, April 13 2006 @ 06:51 PM EDT
     Contributed by: Admin
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    Viiroqua NewsIf you're looking for a fun way to get in touch with rural traditions and technologies in Viroqua this summer, check out the classes offered by the Driftless Folk School
    A sample of classes they have planned:

    • Pickling Homegrown Produce
    • Blacksmithing
    • Baking Sourdough Bread
    • Basics of Green Woodworking
    • Mud Ovens for the Backyard
    • Introduction to Photography


    "The mission of the DFS is to support healthy, sustainable communities and personal development by providing creative and meaningful educational opportunities and inspiring lifelong learning for individuals and families. Goals; We strive to accomplish our mission by offering experiences in agriculture, natural history, arts and crafts,and traditions of rural Wisconsin and other cultures. This includes; * practical guidance for farmsteading practices and land stewardship. * a noncompetetive and supportive learning environment. * family activites, childrens workshops. * traditional and contemporary skills that have proven to be sustainable. * nourishing organic meals and other social activities. * a context for dialogue and exploration of issues meaningful to human life."

     



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