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"How many of you remember the first time you saw a horse?" Join Jennifer Canfield for a workshop about the human-horse connection, the agricultural aspects of horse keeping, behavior and the predator/prey dynamic, our expectations, the importance of keeping in the moment, and how being with horses enhances our human to human relationships. Long-time horse owner, Jennifer halted her breeding program in 2004 in favor of advocating for unwanted horses. “Each life is precious. As humans we need to be…

Learn about healing herbs that can be grown in your own backyard! Karen and Cortney Whitmore (mother and daughter) will lead a workshop detailing the medicinal plants and herbs that they have been cultivating in a home garden for many years. Participants will gather at the Farm Arts Collective greenhouse for registration and then go up the hill to the Whitmore’s homestead. The tour will be highlighted by a special reading of Gerrard’s Herbal (circa 1636) accompanied by the gentle…

Join chef Cheryl Perry of Red Barn Studio for a lively walk through Narrowsburg Farmers Market, where she'll take you through the market and show you how to shop like a chef. You’ll never look at fresh produce the same! Then, we move on to the Narrowsburg Union kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where the Cheryl teaches you how to turn the bounty from the market into creative and delicious dishes. Enjoy a relaxed culinary experience filled with inspiration,…

POSTPONED Due to Low Registration--look for a new date in November Join Dirt Diva owner and operator Adrianne Picciano for a hands on seed saving demonstration with helpful tips on how to save and preserve seeds from a variety of flowers, vegetables, and plants. All participants will artfully design their seed packages and leave with a selection of seeds for the following season. *We honor a sliding scale for all events. Please email us at info@FarmArtsCollective.org for details.    …

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT Join the Fermenting Frenzy, a workshop dedicated to fermenting a variety of vegetables. A host of fermenting experts in sauerkraut, kimchi, and roots will lead participants in a hands on workshop. We will be in touch with all registered participants with a list of  what we will be fermenting  prior to the workshop. Vegetables from Willow Wisp Organic Farm will be available for purchase (wholesale prices) at the workshop. Participants should bring 5 of…

It’s all about the soil! Join soil expert, Roger Hill of Treeline Farm, in Bethany, PA, and experienced garden designer Adrianne Picciano (Dirt Diva) for a workshop on soil management for gardens via Zoom. Roger works closely with Willow Wisp Organic Farm on soil health, and he brings a deep knowledge and passion for soil chemistry to the workshop. Adrianne has developed hundreds of gardens for homeowners across the region and shares her practical knowledge about creating and caring for…

Expand your salad and salad dressing repertoire! Finally, a chance to get DRESSED UP!!! Join Mark Hitzges, personal chef (and Willow Wisp Organic Farm team member) and Farm Arts Collective's Tannis Kowalchuk for an interactive workshop on how to make three distinct salad dressings. This will be a fun and informative workshop on classic and innovative home made salad dressings. Registration is required and donations are always greatly appreciated. Here is a list of ingredients so you can whisk along…

Fermentation is a gas! A hands on experience in fermentation including the chemistry, health benefits, and a practical how-to-make classic and unique fermentations from cabbage to kombucha. The workshop invites all participants to follow along with the teachers, Tannis Kowalchuk, Mark Keoppen, Wendy Townsend, Eva Barnett in the preparation of 3 unique fermentations in the workshop.  This is what do you need to bring: Cutting Board Medium or Large Mixing Bowl Large Sharp Knife 3 cleaned quart-size ball jars w/lids Dish…

Stay warm this winter.  Michael Chojnicki, Architect, and Stephen Stuart, lifelong advocate of energy efficiency will discuss the importance of enhancing and maintaining a healthy home in this online workshop via Zoom. They will explore the various principles guiding energy efficiency, as well as review approaches to winterizing homes using “no and low” cost ways to lower your home’s energy use and save money. Discussions will include home energy audits, the principles of energy efficiency along with a simple awareness…

Please join us on Saturday, February 20 from 11:00am to 12:00 pm for a FREE (donations greatly appreciated) virtual presentation on “Climate Change & Our Diet" presented by The Climate Reality Project, The Philadelphia Chapter and Boyer Sudduth Environmental Consultants. We will first hear about the climate crisis from Chapter member and Damascus, PA resident, Bob Ellis, followed by Mary Ann Boyer's presentation: “More Plants, Less Waste: How Our Diet Affects Climate Change" with Sustainability Intern, Samantha Friborg. Please register for this free virtual event by…

Join us on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30pm at Farm Arts Collective for a magical midsummer night of flora and conversation with Mimi McGurl, a walkabout and a short performance. We will begin with a walk through the Willow Wisp flower field, and then enjoy refreshments and a conversation with Farm Arts Collective ensemble member (and gardener), Mimi McGurl, in her presentation entitled Queer Plants and Gardens. In it she asks: Is there such a thing as a queer plant?…

Join us on Saturday, July 10 at 10:00am at Farm Arts Collective on Willow Wisp Organic Farm for a FREE Farm Day Workshop for Kids un collaboration with The Cooperage Project's At the Farm series. The day includes, a breathing warm up with the Cooperage Project, a farm tour of Willow Wisp Organic Farm with Farm Arts Collective perfarmers Tannis and Jess, some hands in the dirt experience, a vegetable puppet show from the Farm Arts Collective performance, Stone Soup Cooking…

Are you interested in knowing more about using herbs? Have you wanted to start an herbal practice but don’t know where to start? Do you have a long-standing practice? Awesome! Pull up a chair! CommuniTea Conversations is for you!   Join Kendra, Owner of The Herbal Scoop, on Monday, July 19 at 7:00pm at Farm Arts Collective as we gather together to unlock the benefits of a summer herbal practice. We will discuss what herbs can support our body (physically, mentally,…

This workshop is SOLD OUT!  Please contact Jess@FarmArtsCollective.org to be put on the waiting list. Join Flower growers Tannis Kowalchuk and local guest grower-designers for a tour around the flower field on Saturday, August 21 at 9:00am.  Participants will cut and design their own creations with growing and designing tips from the experts. Bring your favorite clippers, and a vessel for your design to take home at the end of the workshop. Tickets for this workshop are $20.     

Join animal farmer Mark Keoppen at his farm where he is raising pigs, chickens and lamb organically.  He will take participants on a tour of his operations, we will visit the animals and learn best practices for the health and welfare of animals that we eat.  Topics will include food, required shelters and space, land use, processing and details to help interested individuals get started raising animals in a humane manner. Tickets for this workshop are $20. Get your tickets…