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. 

Storage Basket Making Class
January 18th
This basket, made of reed from the rattan vine, measures 7” by 7” square at the base then turns out round at the top...
Bobbin Lace Making Class
January 25th
This is your opportunity to learn a beautiful and relaxing craft and keep this ancient art alive...

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