Students will explore natural dyeing with plants found on the farm: madder root and black walnut. They will learn the process from gathering to preparing the dye bath, using mordants and examining the effects on different fibers. Students will be encouraged to bring a garment from home to dye and natural fibers for dying will be provided.

Students will gather fall vegetables from the garden for a farm to table snack and with extra to take home.

$65 per student (Mordants, dyes and fibers will be provided)

Suggested for ages 7 & up

Work in the market garden watering, weeding, harvesting and then prepare a farm to table snack. Students will then create artwork using the vegetables and flowers they found in the garden as inspiration.

Suggested for Ages 4 & up

$50/student

This course is geared towards middle grade students who are interested in art and design.  We will explore different techniques for designing on paper such as ink, printing, and collage.  Then students will get an introduction into book binding by assembling journals made from handmade paper.

Ages 10 & up

$50/student

S.T.E.A.M. concepts of the Fibonacci sequence, symmetry, patterns in nature, and life cycles will be explored. We will take a nature walk on the farm to gather materials for the day’s activities. Then, students will create a texture painting using found objects. Lastly, students will build their own bird’s nest to take home.

Ages 5 & up

April is National Poetry Month. Join us for fun with painting our own versions of Sharon Creech’s famous, Love That Dog poem. Then we will look to Japan and create a Haiku. We will use a collage technique to illustrate our Haikus with blossoming tree branches. Finally, we will set a stage and perform from a selection of well known poems.

Ages 5 & up

Students will become little elves hammering, sanding and painting to create a wooden toy of their choice. A fire and hot cocoa will keep everyone warm. Then the group will take a winter walk to feed the wild birds and pet the farm animals.

$50/student

Ages 4+

Students will explore natural dying with plants found on the farm: madder root and black walnut. They will learn the process from gathering to preparing the dye bath. A craft will follow involving their dyed fiber.

Students will gather fall vegetables from the garden and create a fall inspired snack to enjoy together and a visit with the farm animals will round out the day.

$50 per student

Ages 4+

Work in the market garden watering, weeding, harvesting and then prepare a group meal. After lunch, students will create artwork in their handmade artist notebook, using the vegetables and flowers they found in the garden as inspiration.

Class is open to children ages 4+

$30-45/student