WHO WE ARE
Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten is a program of Living Arts School.
With multiple locations in Colorado, Living Arts School is Colorado’s folk school. A folk school, also known as a craft school, is a place for “folks” of all ages to pursue a unique and life-changing education–one that focuses on the renewal of traditional living skills, crafts and music, and in deepening our relationship with the natural world. The modern-day application of these practices represents a return to a simpler, more creative way of life. When we take the time to make something with our hands, or to be in nature, we find a delightful surprise: We are, through the process, more connected to ourselves, to our earth and to each other in the spirit of community.
Our Mission
As Colorado’s folk school, the Living Arts School is committed to creating a haven for “folks” of all ages to pursue a unique and life-changing education–one that focuses on the renewal of traditional living skills, crafts and music, and in deepening our relationship with the natural world. We believe that it feels good and is meaningful to make things for ourselves and each other, and that we make new connections to ourselves and our environment by spending time in nature. We seek to enrich our community’s natural, cultural and artistic legacy, and to support a movement of the people towards heart-centered resiliency and awake, aware living.
Diversity, Equity, inclusion statement
At Living Arts School & Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten, we are striving to be anti-racist in thought, deed, and action:
We stand against all policies, attitudes and behavior that are barriers to love for all people.
We humble ourselves when we acknowledge and correct our racism.
We value and accept our children, youth, families and staff as individuals. We celebrate our differences.
We embrace our ethical responsibility to advance equity and overcome racist.
“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories. These are the moments when the world is made whole. In my children’s memories, the adventures we’ve had together in nature will always exist. ”