The Learning Council
A community organization supporting life long learning and education as a resource for everyone. Sign Up for Our NewsletterSupport Us!The Learning Council is purchasing a building in Downtown Paonia!
We need your help to create an educational community hub for the whole valley to enjoy!
Vision
The Learning Council is an educational hub for the North Fork Valley, connecting learners and educators to meet specific needs and empower personal growth. The outcomes of our programs encourage learners to give back to the community through service. Responding to the needs of our community we offer a variety of classes and learning opportunities for all ages and skill levels, continually broadening our course selection.
Mission
The Learning Council is a community organization supporting lifelong learning and education as a resource for everyone. The Learning Council provides complimentary educational opportunities, celebrating the arts and agriculture, stimulating creativity, enriching local culture, and bolstering community health and vitality.
Diversity Statement
We believe in lifelong learning and education as a resource for everyone. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.
Our Sponsors
Upcoming Events
We’ll be back in February (same place/same time).
Also, a special shout out to everyone who participated in the show last on Nov 26, 2021.
Between the KNVF takeover and seeing our collective artwork on the wall – it’s hard not to feel the power of our community! Truly grateful! Here are photos, in case you missed it.
Programs
The Learning Council strives to provide educational opportunities to people of all ages and abilities with a focus on community-building and cultivating classical arts, agriculture and practical arts.
Branches
(Activities We Do)
Umbrellas
(Organizations We Sponsor)
Featured Activity
Community Lunch
Our cooking class utilizes local organic foods, to turn students on to the vitality, nutrition and flavor of our local bounty, while supporting local farms. The class prepares a community meal ($10 suggested donation or 1 hour of work in the kitchen).
We offer weekly meals attracting more community members each time, as well as, people from neighboring communities. We serve a minimum of 50 people each week lunch. This class teaches practical skills, service, and has a mentoring system where students will share their knowledge with each other while working together on a dish.