Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving Eve

Tuesday, October 25th would have been Francis Cloud Schellinger’s 100th Birthday. Francis’ legacy looms large at the Avon Hills Folk School (AHFS). Some would say he is at least part of the inspiration and we often find ourselves asking, to ourselves or out loud, “What Would Francis Do?”

Volunteers Needed. No experience necessary. Just passion.

“I never even knew you guys existed.”

This is a comment we often hear from people as they first learn about the Avon Hills Folk School. In some ways this has been on purpose as we were not yet ready for lots of people to know about us.

When I finished the Timber Framing Class at Avon Hills Folk School, the instructor, Clark, asked what part of it made the biggest impression on me. I hesitated. As Inigo Montoya once said, “Let me explain…No, there is too much. Let me sum up.”

Paradise Lost

We’ve all heard it. Most of us have said it. “When I was a kid we made our own fun.”

Garden Hod Class Reflections

Young Jack went to war. And came back. 

Avon Hills Folk School is grateful for the support of the Central Minnesota Noon Optimists Club.

Special thanks to Shane Mahon who taught the class attendees the process of melting solid pewter to a molten liquid at 500 degrees fahrenheit! Wow!

2021 has been one of change, growth and excitement for the Avon Hills Folk School (AHFS). I thought I’d take a moment to finally sit down and send out what has turned out to be a “not so” brief update on all that has been accomplished this year and what’s to come for our young and aspiring non-profit.

Mark your calendar for September 17-19, 2021!

We are so very excited to have the details ready to share about our 5th Annual Adult Hand Camp! It’s looking like it’s going to be one of our best weekends yet! We’ve got wonderful artists, teachers, and creatives lined up and can’t wait to welcome you!