About Village Productions
Christine Far opened the Village Production Studio in 1993. As director, teacher and choreographer she utilized local talent, students and volunteers to create over 20 original dance theater productions until her departure in 2005. Village Production is alive and well today in thanks to Christine and her many talents.
Since the beginning, Village Productions has provided a variety of services for people in the greater Amesville area. Village Productions offers classes, workshops, special events, concerts, and lectures. We open the facility for use by supporters and the local community.
Classes are provided in movement, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and more. They are structured to have an experiential component, and are taught by local artists and professionals. They strive to connect children and adults to their personal awareness and hidden talents.
Special events, lectures and performances bring together the people that live in and around Amesville. The hope is to create new relationships, entertain people with novel presentations, and build a sense of community that will carry over into all aspects of civic engagement in the area.
By offering recreational and cultural opportunities for children in rural Athens County, Village Productions believes we can introduce a diversity of new ideas and experiences to those children. We believe those experiences will build skills, self esteem, knowledge about their local and global culture, and a strong connection to the Amesville community.
Christine Far opened the Village Production Studio in 1993. As director, teacher and choreographer she utilized local talent, students and volunteers to create over 20 original dance theater productions until her departure in 2005. Village Production is alive and well today in thanks to Christine and her many talents.
Since the beginning, Village Productions has provided a variety of services for people in the greater Amesville area. Village Productions offers classes, workshops, special events, concerts, and lectures. We open the facility for use by supporters and the local community.
Classes are provided in movement, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and more. They are structured to have an experiential component, and are taught by local artists and professionals. They strive to connect children and adults to their personal awareness and hidden talents.
Special events, lectures and performances bring together the people that live in and around Amesville. The hope is to create new relationships, entertain people with novel presentations, and build a sense of community that will carry over into all aspects of civic engagement in the area.
By offering recreational and cultural opportunities for children in rural Athens County, Village Productions believes we can introduce a diversity of new ideas and experiences to those children. We believe those experiences will build skills, self esteem, knowledge about their local and global culture, and a strong connection to the Amesville community.
Mission Statement
Village Productions' mission is to provide learning opportunities through the living arts. Our goal is to create classes and programs in movement, music, crafts, nature, ecology and life skills that support healthy development of children, families and individuals. Our objective is to support and strengthen the Amesville community.
Village Productions (VP) is a private, non-profit community-based organization. It has three major program sections: Children’s Programming, Adult Education, and Community Events.
We're Making Some Big Improvements!
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Charles G. O'Bleness Foundation for awarding us a grant for much needed improvements to Village Productions. We're excited about the renovations to the first floor of our building. It's almost finished, but close enough for your next event! Click first floor calendar link above showing availability and rental application.
2020 Recap
Despite a crazy year, we made the best of it!
VP started out 2020 with high hopes as our Senior Center returned for its 3rd year of operation. Delicious breakfasts and the presentations by local historians, writers, astronomers, and many others, have been a big hit with the seniors. With the upgrade to the HVAC systems in the building we started off classes with a more efficient studio. Then the pandemic hit.
After being closed for most of the spring we decided to move classes outside for the summer. Classes were in Gifford Park - thanks to the Village of Amesville for its support. Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and other classes were taught by our wonderful teachers and all found the practice of yoga under a blue sky to be a delightful experience.
As for the building, we followed up with the progress made in 2019 replacing the front façade of the building and added new windows, a new door and insulation. The original tin ceiling was restored and it is stunning. Insulation was added above the tin ceiling to buffer noise from the studio and the ceiling and walls got 3 coats of new paint. Hundreds of hours of volunteer work have given us a fresh new look.
We then moved ahead using the generous donations and grant money we received and got our architectural drawings from RVC approved by the State of Ohio to move ahead with replacing our ancient fire escape and replace the rear stairs in the building. The rear stairs replacement started in November and should be completed in the next few weeks. We are seeking bids for a new egress to replace the old fire escape and hope construction will begin in January.
So, as 2020 draws to a close we thank our loyal members who stuck with us and a community that continues to be supportive.
If you would like to become a member, the cost is $350 for an individual or $500 for a family. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation send your kind support to Village Productions, PO Box 32, Amesville, Oh 45711. Have a safe and healthy 2021!
Village Productions' mission is to provide learning opportunities through the living arts. Our goal is to create classes and programs in movement, music, crafts, nature, ecology and life skills that support healthy development of children, families and individuals. Our objective is to support and strengthen the Amesville community.
Village Productions (VP) is a private, non-profit community-based organization. It has three major program sections: Children’s Programming, Adult Education, and Community Events.
We're Making Some Big Improvements!
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Charles G. O'Bleness Foundation for awarding us a grant for much needed improvements to Village Productions. We're excited about the renovations to the first floor of our building. It's almost finished, but close enough for your next event! Click first floor calendar link above showing availability and rental application.
2020 Recap
Despite a crazy year, we made the best of it!
VP started out 2020 with high hopes as our Senior Center returned for its 3rd year of operation. Delicious breakfasts and the presentations by local historians, writers, astronomers, and many others, have been a big hit with the seniors. With the upgrade to the HVAC systems in the building we started off classes with a more efficient studio. Then the pandemic hit.
After being closed for most of the spring we decided to move classes outside for the summer. Classes were in Gifford Park - thanks to the Village of Amesville for its support. Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and other classes were taught by our wonderful teachers and all found the practice of yoga under a blue sky to be a delightful experience.
As for the building, we followed up with the progress made in 2019 replacing the front façade of the building and added new windows, a new door and insulation. The original tin ceiling was restored and it is stunning. Insulation was added above the tin ceiling to buffer noise from the studio and the ceiling and walls got 3 coats of new paint. Hundreds of hours of volunteer work have given us a fresh new look.
We then moved ahead using the generous donations and grant money we received and got our architectural drawings from RVC approved by the State of Ohio to move ahead with replacing our ancient fire escape and replace the rear stairs in the building. The rear stairs replacement started in November and should be completed in the next few weeks. We are seeking bids for a new egress to replace the old fire escape and hope construction will begin in January.
So, as 2020 draws to a close we thank our loyal members who stuck with us and a community that continues to be supportive.
If you would like to become a member, the cost is $350 for an individual or $500 for a family. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation send your kind support to Village Productions, PO Box 32, Amesville, Oh 45711. Have a safe and healthy 2021!
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