Participants will learn fundamental sketching & watercolor techniques, from mixing colors and controlling washes to layering and adding detail, while observing and sketching the local flora and fauna of the farm. Guided exercises will help you translate your observations into expressive, dynamic paintings, encouraging both careful study and creative interpretation. Along the way, you’ll develop skills in composition, color, and texture, using the shapes and patterns of leaves, flowers, and wildlife as inspiration. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with original watercolor artworks that capture the character of the farm’s landscapes, as well as the confidence to continue painting on your own.

All materials will be provided.

Please bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a hat, and a snack.

Accessibility: This workshop includes extended periods of walking, bending, and standing. Please inform staff of any necessary accomodations.

Join us for a hands-on experience that takes you from garden to pantry in one rewarding day. This workshop combines the satisfaction of harvest with the practical skills of food preservation, ensuring you can enjoy fresh flavors year-round.

Part 1: Harvest Experience We’ll begin by heading down to Live Earth Farm, where you’ll harvest vegetables at peak ripeness. You’ll gather a variety of seasonal produce that we’ll transform together in the kitchen.

Part 2: Kitchen Preservation Moving indoors, we’ll explore multiple preservation methods including water bath canning, quick pickling and lactobacillus fermentation. You’ll work with the vegetables you’ve just harvested, learning food safety principles, proper preparation methods, and storage best practices. Each participant will take home three jars of preserved goods along with recipes and confidence to continue preserving at home.

All materials will be provided, but bring your own jars if desired!

Please bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a hat, and a snack!

Accessibility: This workshop includes extended periods of walking, bending, and standing. Please inform staff of any necessary accomodations.

Explore the process of creating color directly from the land. Participants will learn how to sustainably and ethically gather flowers, plants, and vegetables from the farm, with an emphasis on seasonal materials and respectful harvesting practices. Guided by instructors, you’ll observe how different plant parts—petals, leaves, roots, and skins—produce a wide range of natural hues.

After gathering, the workshop moves into dye preparation, where you’ll learn the basics of extracting color, preparing fibers, and understanding how mordants and plant chemistry affect tone and longevity. Participants will experiment with dye baths using farm-sourced materials, gaining practical skills and insight into natural dye techniques that can be replicated at home. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with naturally dyed pieces and a deeper appreciation for color, sustainability, and the connection between art, agriculture, and the living landscape.

All materials will be provided, but bring your own garment if desired!

Please bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a hat, and a snack!

Accessibility: This workshop includes extended periods of walking, bending, and standing. Please inform staff of any necessary accomodations.

This hands-on candle-making workshop introduces participants to the basics of crafting simple, functional candles using ethically and sustainably sourced materials from the farm. Participants will explore natural scents, including essential oils, and learn safe pouring techniques, scent blending, and best practices for use and care. Each person will leave with a finished candle and the skills to continue making candles at home.

All materials will be provided, but bring your own jars if desired!

Please bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a hat, and a rain jacket (Farm Discovery Programs run rain or shine).

Accessibility: This workshop includes extended periods of walking, bending, and standing. Please inform staff of any necessary accomodations.

Discover the shapes, textures, and patterns of the farm in this printmaking experience. Participants will gather and work with materials ethically and sustainably sourced from the farm—leaves, flowers, spores, fibers, and other organic elements—to explore stamp-making, monoprinting, lithography, and layered compositions. Guided exercises encourage close observation of the farm’s flora & fauna, soils, and landscapes, allowing each particiapnt to translate local ecology into unique, textured prints that capture the character of the land.

All materials will be provided.

Please bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, a hat, and a snack.

Accessibility: This workshop includes extended periods of walking, bending, and standing. Please inform staff of any necessary accomodations.