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.
2022 Recap
We had another strange year at Village Productions (probably like everyone else) and wanted to share our successes with those friends and contributors. Our mission states that we: 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.
VP started out 2022 with high hopes as our Senior Center returned for its 5th year of operation. The meals (thanks to Roxanne) and the presentations have been a big hit with the more mature crowd and the vaccines rolled out in early 2021 with the hope of normal programming. As we ended 2022 we’ve had a mix of indoor and outdoor classes, special accommodations and modified events where we managed to offer an array of activities.
As for the building, we followed up with the progress made in 2019 and 2020 where volunteers ripped out the front façade of the building and replaced all the rotten framing with new lumber and then added new windows, a new door and insulation. Next, the old acoustic ceiling was pulled down and the original tin ceiling was restored through meticulous patching. Then cellulose insulation was added above the tin ceiling to buffer noise from the studio and the ceiling and walls got 3 coats of new paint. Finally, we trimmed the room with new baseboard, added quilts as acoustic buffers to the walls and several other minor touch-ups. 2022 saw VP get funds from the State of Ohio to re-point the mortar joints on the building. That job was handled by SF Restoration out of Jackson Ohio and they did a wonderful job at bringing back the beauty of the VP building that should last for another 100 years. A grant from the Sister’s Health Foundation allowed for continuing improvements in the kitchen (new refrigerator, freezer, stove and FRP on the walls). Also, the rear stairs in the building were completely upgraded by Johnson Builders and look beautiful. The coup de grace was the completion of the exterior stairs that are as solid as they are handsome. Thanks to Rhodes Manufacturing and Brian Yoho for the great job. We can’t wait to have an Open House to celebrate all the work that has happened over the last 3 years.
With the pandemic some events moved forward like Greens at the Grange, VP Annual Holiday Concert/Movie and numerous other small activities. Greens at the Grange roared back as a big success with over 200 people attending and great decorations produced everywhere. But we had to cancel Farm to Table, VP Spring Concert and rentals in the newly remodeled first floor meeting hall. We appreciate the terrific support that was evident at all these events from attendees and volunteers alike. These events fund our scholarships, building repairs and other costs of operating a small, non-profit.
Probably the biggest attraction of the year was the holiday window displays in the VP first floor windows. If you loved the village train display and the world of nature then you’ll be excited to know that plans are already being made for next year. Thanks to all the volunteers that worked on the displays: Chuck & Carol Blyth, David Flagner, Gary Goosman, Barb Klaer, Mary Nossek, Kathleen O'Toole, Randy Purdy, Marci Shubert, Cathy Sitko, Charlotte Wachtel, Mary Ann Westendorf, and many more.
Marci Shubert has headed up a plastic collection drive that ultimately resulted in 2 new benches for the front of the VP building. When a new awning is added there will be a delightful sitting area at the front of the building where people can relax or watch one of the many parades in Amesville.
We look forward to the continued success of the senior center, classes, special workshops, community gatherings, building rentals, free public wifi, books available from the Athens County Public Library and many other services provided to residents in and around Amesville.
So, the entire Board of Village Productions is thankful for all the great community support we receive and looks forward to another fantastic year in the “Best Small Town in Athens County”.
You can support all this good work by buying an annual membership at Village Productions. For just $350 for an individual or $500 for a family you can attend ALL the classes you want during 2023. All our teachers are local and every dime stays in the Amesville community. What a great way to support our community and help create a healthier lifestyle! Visit our website, http://www.village-productions.org/ for a calendar of classes and events, check often for updates and how to become involved with VP. Happy, Healthy New Year to All!
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.
2022 Recap
We had another strange year at Village Productions (probably like everyone else) and wanted to share our successes with those friends and contributors. Our mission states that we: 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.
VP started out 2022 with high hopes as our Senior Center returned for its 5th year of operation. The meals (thanks to Roxanne) and the presentations have been a big hit with the more mature crowd and the vaccines rolled out in early 2021 with the hope of normal programming. As we ended 2022 we’ve had a mix of indoor and outdoor classes, special accommodations and modified events where we managed to offer an array of activities.
As for the building, we followed up with the progress made in 2019 and 2020 where volunteers ripped out the front façade of the building and replaced all the rotten framing with new lumber and then added new windows, a new door and insulation. Next, the old acoustic ceiling was pulled down and the original tin ceiling was restored through meticulous patching. Then cellulose insulation was added above the tin ceiling to buffer noise from the studio and the ceiling and walls got 3 coats of new paint. Finally, we trimmed the room with new baseboard, added quilts as acoustic buffers to the walls and several other minor touch-ups. 2022 saw VP get funds from the State of Ohio to re-point the mortar joints on the building. That job was handled by SF Restoration out of Jackson Ohio and they did a wonderful job at bringing back the beauty of the VP building that should last for another 100 years. A grant from the Sister’s Health Foundation allowed for continuing improvements in the kitchen (new refrigerator, freezer, stove and FRP on the walls). Also, the rear stairs in the building were completely upgraded by Johnson Builders and look beautiful. The coup de grace was the completion of the exterior stairs that are as solid as they are handsome. Thanks to Rhodes Manufacturing and Brian Yoho for the great job. We can’t wait to have an Open House to celebrate all the work that has happened over the last 3 years.
With the pandemic some events moved forward like Greens at the Grange, VP Annual Holiday Concert/Movie and numerous other small activities. Greens at the Grange roared back as a big success with over 200 people attending and great decorations produced everywhere. But we had to cancel Farm to Table, VP Spring Concert and rentals in the newly remodeled first floor meeting hall. We appreciate the terrific support that was evident at all these events from attendees and volunteers alike. These events fund our scholarships, building repairs and other costs of operating a small, non-profit.
Probably the biggest attraction of the year was the holiday window displays in the VP first floor windows. If you loved the village train display and the world of nature then you’ll be excited to know that plans are already being made for next year. Thanks to all the volunteers that worked on the displays: Chuck & Carol Blyth, David Flagner, Gary Goosman, Barb Klaer, Mary Nossek, Kathleen O'Toole, Randy Purdy, Marci Shubert, Cathy Sitko, Charlotte Wachtel, Mary Ann Westendorf, and many more.
Marci Shubert has headed up a plastic collection drive that ultimately resulted in 2 new benches for the front of the VP building. When a new awning is added there will be a delightful sitting area at the front of the building where people can relax or watch one of the many parades in Amesville.
We look forward to the continued success of the senior center, classes, special workshops, community gatherings, building rentals, free public wifi, books available from the Athens County Public Library and many other services provided to residents in and around Amesville.
So, the entire Board of Village Productions is thankful for all the great community support we receive and looks forward to another fantastic year in the “Best Small Town in Athens County”.
You can support all this good work by buying an annual membership at Village Productions. For just $350 for an individual or $500 for a family you can attend ALL the classes you want during 2023. All our teachers are local and every dime stays in the Amesville community. What a great way to support our community and help create a healthier lifestyle! Visit our website, http://www.village-productions.org/ for a calendar of classes and events, check often for updates and how to become involved with VP. Happy, Healthy New Year to All!
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