Update:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Folk Arts in the Classroom program has moved to an online format, with at-home art kits, video sessions with folk artists, and more. Vesterheim is excited that this important education opportunity for K-12 educators has been able to continue. Museum staff created educational videos about folk art in the collection, facilitated an online hands-on kolrosing workshop with woodworker Harley Refsal, and provided materials for follow up. This fantastic educational opportunity will help teachers throughout Iowa introduce their students to folk art.