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. 

Morning Handbuilt Jack-o-Lantern Pottery Class
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This irresistible jack-o-lantern is sure to make all who see it smile...
Afternoon Handbuilt Jack-o-Lantern Pottery Class
September 30
This irresistible jack-o-lantern is sure to make all who see it smile...
Open Hearth Cooking Class
October 14th
The contemporary art of open-fire hearth cooking is an exploration and discovery of historic foodways...
Plein Air Painting
October 14th
Painting “en plein air” or “in open air” challenges an artist to capture the changing natural light conditions...
Hand-Built Pottery Snowman Class
November 11th
Hand-Built Angel Wall Art Pottery Class
November 14th
Inspired by the season, this pottery angel is something to celebrate...
Corn Husk Nativity Class
December 9th
Capture the spirit of the season with your hands and heart in this special Christmastime workshop...
Voice Workshop
December 9th
The voice is everyone’s first instrument, and this workshop will get folks singing outside the shower...
Ottawa Valley Stepdancing Workshop
December 9th
The Ottawa Valley Stepdance style is unique to that region of Canada....
Corn Husk Nativity Class
December 16th
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