Winemaking, fiber arts, garlic braiding, poultry processing, the list goes on and on. During Open Farm Week 2024, you'll have the opportunity to learn how our farmers and food producers grow food and make products from our working landscape. Go behind the scenes, join a workshop or take a class. Learning something new and seeing something for the first time is exciting and makes Vermont Open Farm Week a can't miss experience. Below are a few highlights, for more classes and workshops during the week go here.
1. Explore Fiber Arts
Weaving with Wool at Cynefin Farm , | Saturday, Aug. 10th, Townsend
Create Your Own Wool Pot Holder / Hot Pad at Cynefin Farm | Sunday, Aug. 4, Townsend
Bast Fiber Spinning and Weaving at Mountain Heart Farm | Sunday , Aug. 11, Danby
If you have been waiting to explore fiber arts, now is the time to explore weaving and spinnin. Head to the farm, and get hands-on with wool and flax.
2. Learn how to make wine with local grapes.
How to Grow Grapes & Make Wine at Shelburne Vineyard | Friday, Aug. 9, Shelburne
Have you thought of growing wine grapes in Vermont, or wanted to learn how to make wine at home? Join the folks at Shelburne Vineyard for this course to learn all about cold climate winegrowing and the basics of home winemaking!
3. Use the power of the sun to make a garden-inspired photograph.
Sun Printing (Cyanotype Class) at Sweetland Farm | Saturday, Aug. 10, Norwich
Did you know that Cynotypes were first developed in 1842? They are one of the earliest forms of photography. Learn the very simple and fun process of cyanotype with local artist Emil O’Melia! Bring home art from the farm.
4. Have fun with garlic and flowers!
Garlic Braiding Workshop at Milkweed Farm | Tunbridge, Sunday, Aug. 4
Garlic Braiding Workshop and Tour at Last Resort Farm | Saturday, Aug. 10th, Monkton
Flower Design Workshop at Chandler Pond Farm | Sunday, Aug. 11
Use garlic and flowers from the garden to decorate your home. Let your creativity run free !
5. Learn what it takes to process farm-raised poultry
Chicken Processing Workshop at Merck Forest & Farmland Center | Sunday, Aug. 4, Rupert
Hands on Turkey Processing: Bring your Holiday Meal from Field to Table with Green Mountain Girls Farm | Wednesday, Aug. 7, Northfield
Are you curious about what it takes to process farm raised poultry? Do you want some processing tips & practice or perhaps you just want to be more intimately involved in bringing your food from the field to your table.
