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Join us July 5th-9th (7-9 yr olds)

July 12th-16th (10-12 yr olds)

for a creative, science-infused outdoor art camp in Saugerties NY!

This 5-day immersive experience, led by Muriel Stallworth, will provide inspiration and opportunity for art-making while igniting curiosity and fostering an enduring bond with the land. By learning how to source from nature the materials they need to make art, students will connect with ancient knowledge and develop a unique set of skills that may enhance their appreciation of art history, develop a connection to local communities of the past, and support artistic creativity.

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

-Learning to notice and keep a record using all your senses
-Keep a nature journal: draw from observation, make texture rubbings, collage natural elements, press plants, spread pigments, etc.
-Practice botanical drawing
-Fabricating your own art materials from elements of nature:
-Manufacture inks from plants
-Manufacture crayons using invasive plants and harvested pigments
-Create tempera paints and watercolor using foraged materials
-Make paper sheets from mushroom
-Fabricate quills and pens using wood sticks or feathers

Each 5-day camp runs 9 am-3 pm @ $375 per child (sliding scale options available!)

Location:

White Feather Farm

1389 Rt 212

Saugerties, NY 12477

Email elizabeth@whitefeatherfarm.org to register!

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Join us July 26th-30th (12-16 yr olds)

for a science/culinary oriented-cooking workshop!

In this 5-day intensive, we will be teaching theories behind the sourcing of our food, on safely enjoying uncooked and non-processed food, and exploring the inner chef in all of us!

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:
-Foraging safe wild edible plants and collecting foods grown and produced at the farm
-Tasting foods and learning to recognize flavors

-Preparing/cooking simple dishes
-Discovering the nutritious value of some foods

-Exploring the benefits of a natural, pesticide-free food production loop
-Experimenting with natural flavors and textures to create your own culinary dishes with few ingredients
-Acknowledging sustainable food practices of past cultures and beneficial plant partnerships-Exploring cooked vs. raw foods
-Cooking by the fire

This 5-day workshop runs 9 am-3 pm @ $375 per child (sliding scale options available!)

Location:

White Feather Farm

1389 Rt 212

Saugerties, NY 12477

Email elizabeth@whitefeatherfarm.org to register!