John Vruwink

John Vruwink taught all facets of art for over 30 years at Central College in Pella, Iowa, and is now retired. He received his B.A. from Central College and his M.F.A. from Drake University. He also studied at the Rietvelt Academy in Amsterdam and The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. His work has been shown at the Des Moines Art Center, The Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York City, and the Brunnier Art Museum in Ames in addition to several other venues throughout the Midwest. He began the glass studio at Central College.

John ’58 graduated from Central with degrees in art and biology. John returned in 1965 and taught art for 37 years.

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From: https://civitas.central.edu/2016/08/now-john-carol-vruwink/

John ’58 and Carol Dulmes Vruwink ’60 graduated from Central with degrees in art and biology. John returned in 1965 and taught art for 37 years. Carol also joined Central’s faculty, teaching accounting for 23 years.

After retiring, John and Carol lived on an acreage between Pella and Knoxville for 10 years. While there, they volunteered at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge and developed an art gallery at Second Reformed Church. Carol also served as treasurer for Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. In 2010, the Vruwinks moved to North Carolina to be closer to family.