WoodFest
August 27 - 29
Formerly known as "Holzfest," festival celebrates all forms of wood creations with skilled wood crafters and industry vendors sharing their best works and ideas!
Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center
noon-6pm FRI; 10am-6pm SAT; 10am-5pm SUN
Admission: Free
800-579-2294
Old World Crafts & Education
The Amana Arts Guild offers a rich diversity of programs and activities providing a wide range of cultural experiences in all area of the arts. Established in 1978 as a non-profit organization, the Guild continues to expand its list of programs and serves as a valuable resource for the Amana community, the state of Iowa, and the entire Midwest region.
Our educational program includes seasonal classes
and summer (July) workshops for children and adults. They include
but are not limited to: painting, blacksmithing, basketry, tinsmithing,
woodworking, rug weaving, and photography.
The Amana Arts Guild encourages
efforts of all citizens in the preservation of local cultural
heritage. In addition it offers the public
a variety of seasonal events including; a Festival of American
Basketry, a Festival of the Arts, a Fall Fiber and Clay Art Show,
a Communal Meal Celebration as well as Biannual Song and
Poetry Festival. Each year the Guild presents a "Friends
of the Arts Award" to individuals who have made important
contributions
towards growth
of artistic life in Amana.
The Guild maintains an arts
center in High Amana as well as a wagon and blacksmith shop
in West Amana.
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