Ozark Folk Center Artisans Give Back to Visitors
Ozark Folk Center State Park artisans have come together to say “Thank You” to the fine folks who visit the park. They will be holding a drawing to give away one handcrafted item to one lucky visitor each day they are open for the month of September. The Craft Village is open Tuesday – Saturday.
“Every one of the 21 studios at this unique Arkansas State Park features a craftsperson demonstrating, creating and selling their fine and functional crafts in air-conditioned comfort,” said Jeanette Larson, Crafts Director. “Crafts showcased in the park include wood carving; soap making; pottery; candle making; weaving; gunsmithing; leather work; basket making; quilting; broom tying; printing; painting; stained glass; scrimshaw; copper flame painting; knife making and more. Take the time to visit with our crafts people and learn about their work.”
Items being given away in the drawing include a basket made by Sharon Fernimen; jewelry made by Linda Widmer; a broom hand tied by Shawn Hoefer; a basket of handmade bath and body care made by Linda Odom in her Apothecary Shop; flame painted copper made by Skip and Rachel Mathews; and much more.
You must be over 18 to participate in the drawing. Admission to the Craft Village is $12 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are free. There are combination tickets for the day at the park and the evening show; family passes and season passes available too.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park is located at 1032 Park Avenue in Mountain View. Follow the signs to the Ozark Folk Center State Park, less than a mile from the Courthouse Square in downtown Mountain View. The park may also be reached by taking Hwy 5/9/14 (Sylamore Ave) to Jimmy Driftwood Parkway, which leads directly to the park entrance.
The mission of Ozark Folk Center State Park is to perpetuate, present and promote the Ozark way of life in an educational and enjoyable manner; through craft demonstrations, musical programs, the Heritage Herb Garden, workshops and other special events. For more information on this and other events visit www.OzarkFolkCenter.com or call 870-269-3851.
