Driftless Folk School

Thursday, April 13 2006 @ 06:51 PM EDT

Contributed by: Admin

If 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:



"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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