Folkways Program

Hart Square Foundation’s classes and workshops offer opportunities to learn about folklife, arts, traditions, and culture. This program was established in 2021 as a way to develop and foster ongoing partnerships with folklife artists and practitioners across the region. Hart Square Foundation works to partner with highly specialized artists, storytellers, and instructors.

Learning the “old ways” of art forms such as quilting, canning, banjo playing, and bobbin lace not only helps preserve the traditional way of doing something but also informs new material culture traditions. These courses highlight the creativity in everyday life that fills our existence with meaning.

We invite each participant to experience this art in a nurturing environment. We hope learning in our community will spark a love for preservation, self-reliance, and creativity. 

Barn Quilt Squares Class
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Each student will be taking home a completed 2x2 ft barn quilt square...
Corn Husk Nativity Class
December 14th
Capture the spirit of the season with your hands and heart in this special Christmastime workshop.
Log Chapel Pottery Class
December 14th
In this pottery class, we will create textured log cabins with traditional features using slab construction...
Barn Quilt Squares Class
December 14th
Each student will be taking home a completed 2x2 ft barn quilt square...
Corn Husk Nativity Class
December 21st
Capture the spirit of the season with your hands and heart in this special Christmastime workshop.

Past Classes

 March 2022 - Spoon Carving with Sam Tallman

April 2022 - Survival 101 with Spencer 2 Dogs Bolejack

May 2022 - Salt Making with Jim Bordwine

June 2022 - Leather Working with Rachel Jackson

July 2022 - Gourd Crafting with Judi Fleming

August 2022 - Canning with Jan Stewart

September 2022 - Natural Dyeing with Sue Helmken