Uplands Lifelong Learning Institute is pleased to present our next short course:
Whittling on the Land:
Historical Perspectives on Local and Regional Folk Art
Presenter: Jan Laude
Dates &Time: Monday’s 1:00-2:15 March 3, 10, 24 and 1:00-3:00 March 17
Location: Pleasant Hill Community House
Note: Class size limited to 15. Registration is first come, first served.
Content: Week 1 explores these questions: What is Folklore? and What is Folk Art? Week 2 examines local folk art wooden doll traditions with examples from the Pioneer Museum and corresponding regional traditions from the novel The Dollmaker by Harriette Simpson Arnow (1954). In week 3 the movie “The Dollmaker” will be shown. The final week will be a discussion of insights gained about the Folk Art wooden doll traditions in the local and regional area. Note: Reading The Dollmaker, is not required, however, it would add to your understanding and enjoyment of the course. This classic Appalachian work of literature is approximately 600 pages long.
Presenter: Jan Laude’s academic background in Folklore includes an MA in Folk Studies from Western Kentucky University and a PHD from Indiana University with a double major in Folklore and American Studies and a minor in Women’s Studies. Jan also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University. While working as a folklorist, Jan explored numerous avenues of American women’s Folklore via teaching, research and writing. Jan is looking forward to sharing her knowledge of, passion for and delight in Folklore with all class members.
To Register: Send your request to register with your check payable to ULLI and your email address to ULLI Registrar PO Box 621 Pleasant Hill TN 38578. You may also email ullipleasanthill@gmail.com requesting registration. You will receive confirmation by email.
Course charge: $10 for ULLI members; $20 for non-members. Become a member: $50 annually with checks mailed to ULLI PO Box 621, Pleasant Hill 38578.). As always donations are appreciated.
