The Weekly Vista

Indulge your creative self; take a craft class at Ozark Folk School

- OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK

Mountain View — Connect with the artisan inside yourself in the creative space of the Ozark Folk Center State Park in beautiful Mountain View.

While craft classes are taught year-round, we dedicate a special week for the creative focus of Spring Ozark Folk School. Held this year from March 15-19, 2021, choose from more than 20 craft classes taught by master craftspeop­le with decades of experience. Classes include blacksmith­ing, pottery, soap making, herbal remedies, leatherwor­k, letterpres­s printing; stained glass; and more.

These classes in traditiona­l and contempora­ry crafts are for students 16 and up. Registrati­on is available now. Visit OzarkFolkC­enter.com and click on the Events tab for a complete list of classes, registrati­on deadlines and class fees, or call 870-2693854 for more informatio­n or to register by phone.

“Part of our mission at the park is to perpetuate the tradition of folk crafts by passing on our techniques and knowledge from one person to another. Our classes offer you a chance to explore your chosen craft hands-on, from a skilled craftspers­on and teacher,” said Jeanette Larson, craft director at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.

Classes are limited in size from one to four students per class to make sure every person has the time, attention and space to learn in their own style. Currently, face coverings are required, social distancing will be maintained, and sanitizer is available in every class.

The Cabins at Dry Creek, located in the park, just down the hill from the craft workshops, offer special rates on rooms for Ozark Folk School students staying more than three days. Check out the rooms at OzarkFolkC­enter.com under the Stay & Eat tab. Book your stay when you call to register for your class to get the discount or by calling the Cabins office directly at 800-264-3655.

 ?? Courtesy photo ?? Crafters and aspiring craftspeop­le can learn to make pottery by hand or on a wheel during Ozark Spring Folk classes. Just one of twenty craft classes available.
Courtesy photo Crafters and aspiring craftspeop­le can learn to make pottery by hand or on a wheel during Ozark Spring Folk classes. Just one of twenty craft classes available.

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