As a seasoned woods walker, and wild food forager, I have found that Morels have three growth patterns. They can just grow singly, or in a small cluster. However, the third way is what causes morel frenzy in the first place, and that is the “Mother Load.” The motherload isContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Nestled in the backwoods of Barneveld, Wisconsin is a cute little barn that houses Botham Vineyards & Winery. Bright green trees loom over the little gravel road like something out of a fairytale as you pass by the vineyards and little house on the hill. DrivingContinue Reading
Dodgeville is geographically located among sandstone bluffs, steep hills and gently rolling farmlands. The surrounding area is referred to as “unglaciated” because it was untouched by the glaciers that shaped much of the region’s topography. It is also referred to as the “driftless region” because the absence of glaciers meantContinue Reading
By: Matt Schumann – On July 2nd I took a drive west from my apartment in Madison, WI, and headed into the rolling suburbs past the city limits. Throw a rock south of the “Beltline” (Madison’s Hwy 12, 18, & 14 combo that swoops under the city’s southern border runningContinue Reading
Carl’s earliest memory of being in a canoe was on the Sugar River, near Brodhead Wisconsin sitting on the bottom of his family’s first canoe, just a little in front of his Dad, who was paddling stern. his brother was in front of the center thwart and Mom was paddlingContinue Reading
Learn to make, and take home your very own gourd or tack head banjo, or akonting. Here’s a remarkable opportunity to work with a banjo building master, and come away with your own hand-made banjo. Students will produce a functional piece of art, while learning about the history of theContinue Reading
In this firing workshop, participants will focus on 4 low fire techniques including Raku, Barrell, Saggar, and Pit firing. We will discuss the various histories of each of these techniques, along with examining historical and contemporary trends. We will glaze and fire multiple times, experimenting with each technique including paperContinue Reading
About the Workshop My journey began with a summer workshop in 1972, taught by Peter Sohngen. Since the early 80’s, I have shared MY aesthetic and techniques in over 300 workshops. This workshop is different; it is about you and your relationship with clay. This journey is YOURS. – StevenContinue Reading
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Finnish folk culture with Lauluaika, meaning “Song Time” in Finnish. The festivities kick off with a dance workshop at 4:00 PM, followed by a potluck and evening dance at 6:00 PM. Lauluaika will lead the dance workshop and provide enchanting musicalContinue Reading
Portals to a Spiritual Realm: The Role of Art in Indigenous Cultures. In this three-day immersive workshop, you will learn from artist Richard Wehrs about historical sacred objects and make clay faces and figures of your own! Learn about historical sacred objects AND make clay faces and figures of yourContinue Reading
Some of the vendor list!Tranont – Wellness ProductsThirtyOnePink zebraJ A S boutique – Hand made jewelry baked goodsYoung Living Essential OilsS and C Resale – clothing & accessoriesColor Street – nail color stripsPaparazzi $5 jewelryUdder Brothers Creamery & driftless area beef. Make sure to look for S and C ResaleContinue Reading
Calling all artists, musicians, and enthusiasts! Folklore Village presents its monthly Open Mic nights, where talent meets community in a welcoming environment. From aspiring artists to seasoned performers, all are encouraged to share their talents at our in-person Open Mic events, held on the third Tuesday of every month. Sign-upsContinue Reading
Saturday Night Socials harken back to the early days of Folklore Village, when Jane Farwell organized evenings at her farm featuring folk dance and music, games, food, and fellowship, all put on by volunteer power. We continue to host a few Socials a year, some in Farwell Hall and someContinue Reading
Dust off your dancing shoes and mark your calendars for the Barn Dances at Folklore Village!Join us for a night of lively music and traditional dancing in the picturesque setting of Folklore Village’s barn. Let loose and enjoy an evening of community and celebration as we kick up our heelsContinue Reading