BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PN Farm - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pnfarm.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PN Farm REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20231227T045558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T212734Z UID:10000054-1725701400-1725724800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Betsy Jager DESCRIPTION:“Those who dwell among the beauties and systems of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” – Rachel CarsonWe’re so excited to welcome Ridgefield artist\, wildlife photographer\, teacher and observer extraordinaire to the farm! Spend the day on Plas Newydd Farm\, connecting with nature.  Nature journaling is the process of being present in a space\, looking carefully at the world around us\, documenting and expressing what we see and wonder. Whether you are a new or veteran nature journaler\, come with an open mind\, love of nature\, and permission to question and create. You do not have to be an artist to benifit from nature journalling. We often see beautiful pages of botanical drawings on Pinterest and other social media and feel intimidated. The benefits and essence of nature journalling lie in the process and time spent slowing down to look carefully and build a connection to the world we live in. We will spend time building your  skills from wherever you are in your artistic process\, filling your tool box so you can feeling more confident in expressing your ideas the way you see them. The day will be a balance of building skills to better capture what we see\, and active exploration and observation out in the field. We will work on drawing techniques used for observation\, layout/design\, color\, and use of watercolors. We believe strongly that nature journaling is one of the most intimate and accessible ways to be in a landscape. You don’t need to be an “Artist” to join us — just come with a willingness to learn\, a desire to observe the world around you and an interest to wonder! Please bring a lunch and refillable water bottle and anything you need to be comfortable outdoors in early September. Coffee\, tea\, and light snacks will be provided. We plan to be out on the farm as much as possible for this workshop\, so come prepared for the weather! If you have mobility or other accessibility issues\, please reach out to Abby at arts@pnfarm.com to discuss how we may be able to support you for this field-based event. Additionally\, please feel free to reach out to Abby if you need to access a full or partial scholarship from the Spirit Lake Scholarship Fund in order to attend the class and/or purchase supplies. A note on materials: There are two ticket types for this class\, depending whether you need materials or you will provide your own. Please read the following\, and choose the ticket that best reflects your needs. 1) Workshop cost + materials includes the workshop cost and all materials needed. They will be ready for you when you arrive and you take them home with you to continue your nature journalling. 2) Workshop cost only (no materials provided) is just the workshop\, and assumes that you have or will get your own materials. We do have limited loaner supplies on hand\, so if you need just one or two things from the list\, or you aren’t sure about making an investment just for this class\, please email Abby to discuss and she will guide you to the best ticket option for you.   Materials List:Mixed Media Sketchbook with thick pages\, that will accept pen and watercolorSuggestion: Canson Mixed Media 9×12Quality Watercolor Set with an assortment of colorsSuggestion: Winsor & Newton Cotman Field Set 14 colorsWatercolor Brush The brush (size 4) that comes  in your travel set is a nice universal size. If you want to expand your collection It is nice to have a larger brush (size 6 or 8) for washes and large areas and smaller brush (size 2 or 3) for smaller details. Single brushes can be purchased at Blick Art supplies online or in person.  Amazon has the set below that has an assortment.Suggestion: Winsor & Newton Cotman 4-Brush SetMicron Pen 01 or 02 (waterproof ink pen). These can easily be purchased as a single at Blick Art Supplies\, Craft Warehouse\, etc.Suggestion: Amazon pack of 3Mechanical PencilSmall lidded jar for water This could be a jelly jar\, plastic water bottle and leak proof water container.  Small rag or towel for dabbing your brush OptionalRulerNon Photo Blue Pencil Betsy has always found art and nature to be powerful and driving forces in her life.  She was a native to the Pacific Northwest\, before traveling to Los Angeles\, CA for school where she attended both Otis Parsons School Art and Design and Whittier College. It was in school that she decided to combine her passion for art with the need to share that through education. She majored in both printmaking and child development\, continuing on to recieve her Masters in Education with an emphasis on art education. She continued on to teach graduate courses in art education and worked at the LA County Museum of Art before returning home to the beautiful PNW.  When she returned\, she continued teaching and running her own art studio\, bringing art to both children and adults. Drawing and painting have always been a huge part of her life and how she documents and shares the natural world around her. While raising her family\, photography began to take on a greater and greater role in how she captures the world around her\, especially nature.  Now she is an avid wildlife photographer that loves to immerse herself in nature and bring its beauty to others.  Many years ago\, she was introduced to the fabulous work of John Muir Laws\, the guru and driving force of nature journalling. She was instantly drawn in\, seeing an intersection of all the things she loves.  Personally\, she loved the stillness and connection to nature it provided—a perfect platform for closer\, more thoughtful observation and questioning.  Even more importantly\, she was drawn to the important role nature journalling can play in helping people connect with the preciousness and fragility of our rapidly changing world. She believes the most powerful way to inspire people to care for our earth is the help them build meaningful connections with nature\, whether you bring nature’s story to people through photography\, or bring people to nature to connect with its smallest pieces through nature journalling.     URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/naturejournaling/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Crafting,Drop-in,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_7297-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20240530T180219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T174736Z UID:10000060-1723881600-1723917600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Exploring Transitions -- A multi-disciplinary workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Vancouver artist Sharon Svec as we engage with the land and the changing seasons to explore the theme of transitions from many angles. Through a multidisciplinary arts approach\, workshop attendees will discuss transition\, reflect on transition\, plan an output based on their discussion/reflection\, and execute the output. Participants will have the option to have a recorded live performance at the end of the session. This workshop will serve to support personal\, as well as ecological transition\, with a focus on seasons\, cycles and natural patterns. Participants whose art-form requires specific tools/instruments will need to provide their own for this workshop. Please feel welcome to contact Sharon at sharon@smsvec.com for questions.Please note: This will be an all-day outdoor workshop\, so please come prepared to be in the weather. We will provide light snacks\, water\, tea and coffee throughout the day\, and will have a shade canopy and camp chairs as needed. Participants should pack a lunch\, water bottle\, extra snacks\,  a notebook and writing/drawing tool\, and articles of interest with consideration to transition (whatever has meaning to you and makes you think creatively).Please get in touch via email to arts@pnfarm.com if you have any accessibility needs that we need to be aware of\, or if you would like to access a full or partial scholarship through the Spirit Lake Scholarship Fund. We would love to work with you to make all PN Farm Arts Initiative workshops as accessible as we can\, so don’t be shy about getting in touch!About your instructor: Sharon is an artist with experience in design\, textiles\, communication\, theater and dance. Born and raised in the wilds of Southern Illinois\, she has a great affinity to the natural world. Sharon earned degrees in Visual Communication and Professional Media Practice from Southern Illinois University while side-hustling as a thespian\, receptionist and cartographer. Some of her most favorite creative experiences include the direction of “Onryo of Refuse\,” a butoh inspired performance in 2010\, and having been invited to exhibit her tapestries at the European Roma Institute of Arts in Culture in Berlin (2023). She currently works in the fields of art and design. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/exploring-transitions-a-multi-disciplinary-workshop/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Landscape,Multi-disciplinary,Nature journaling,Sharon Svec ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SSvec-Nature-Tap.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20231227T031909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T021859Z UID:10000040-1716022800-1716134400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Inspired By Place: Open Air Monotypes on the Farm DESCRIPTION:NEW TIME and PRICE! — Now just 2 days!With Nanette Wallace and Lisa Ellis. In this two-day workshop we will create monotypes outdoors\, inspired by our surroundings at the beautiful Plas Newydd farm. This large family farm located alongside the Lewis River has a diverse landscape\, with rolling fields\, mature forests\, old barns\, wild flowers and plenty of watery goodness to draw inspiration from\, and a lovely farmhouse for us to take refuge in. Inspiration can take many forms when working in and around nature\, and any direction that inspires you will be supported in this workshop\, representational or non-representation. We will create one of a kind prints on paper\, monotypes\, with an emphasis on light\, value\, impulse\, experimentation and joy! We will apply and remove ink onto printing surfaces\, (aka plates) with brayers\, cotton cloths\, brushes\, and other tools to make original singular images printed on paper. This workshop will include a combination of instruction\, demonstration and individual work time. A range of additive and reductive monotype techniques will be covered. The workshop is open to all levels\, 18+; no prior experience is necessary. Workshop materials will be included with the exception of paper. Each participant will begin with some paper to experiment with\, and additional paper will be sold on a per-sheet basis. Each sheet is large enough to print 2 to 12 monotypes\, depending upon the size of your plate. Sheets of high quality printmaking paper cost up to $7.50 each\, plan to budget $15 (or more) for additional paper. We will provide an optional material list prior to the workshop; recommended papers will be listed on the materials list if you prefer to bring your own.The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day (Saturday & Sunday). Light snacks\, coffee\, tea and water will be available free of charge. Participants should plan to bring lunch for each day\, comfortable shoes for walking and standing\, and layers of clothing for working outside in the fickle spring weather.  A $50 materials fee is included in the cost of the ticket for basic materials. See above for more detail on additional materials. Scholarships are available if cost is a barrier! Please email arts@pnfarm.com to inquire. We received a generous gift to seed our scholarship fund\, and don’t want to turn anyone away if we can help it!*** Please note — Ridgefield is about 45 minutes from most parts of Portland\, and an easy\, pleasant drive against most of the traffic of morning and evening commutes. If you’d like to stay in the area for the weekend\, please reach out to Abby at abbyb@pnfarm.com for advice about local accommodations.   URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/monotypes-with-nanette-wallace/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Forest Walk,Landscape,Lisa Ellis,Nanette Wallace,Painting,Printmaking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NanetteWallace_Playa2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20231227T045811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T162814Z UID:10000055-1715432400-1715446800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:World Collage Day! Drop-In Collage Party DESCRIPTION:May 11 is World Collage Day\, and we want in on the celebration!Bring your collage supplies or come empty handed! We will have materials\, inspiration\, and a few collage artists on hand to guide your creative cut and paste!More details to come\, but RSVP today to save your spot. A suggested donation of $25 will be accepted at the farm\, but please feel welcome with or without the donation! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/farm-arts-drop-in-art-day-3/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Crafting,Drop-in,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20231227T020906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T235828Z UID:10000033-1709978400-1710000000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Farm Arts Open House\, Take Two DESCRIPTION:Come spend a day on the farm celebrating the arts\, and some of Ridgefield and Clark County’s most creative souls. All ages are welcome!There will be mini-workshops\, tasty food\, an art showcase\, and maybe even a farm tour. It’s not to be missed! Come learn about what’s in store for our second year\, and learn how you can be a part of things! We hope to see you! (The thing about beginnings is that it’s hard to say exactly when a thing gets started! December was the anniversary of the first paid arts workshop on Plas Newydd Farm. January is the anniversary of our giant planning meeting back in 2020\, before the world shifted under our feet pandemic-style. But March? March of 2023 saw the first two workshops under the official banner of the PN Farm Arts Initiative\, with Roxanne Bash and Christopher Luna paving the way for all the good that came after. Plus\, it’s Abby’s birthday month! So plenty to celebrate here\, with our second attempt at an Open House!)Here’s a tentative schedule. The blocks may move around\, and there may be additional offerings\, but here’s what it’s looking like at the moment!10 am: Book Arts with Jody & Alan Adams 11 am: Poetry Workshop with Christopher Luna 12 pm: Dried Flower Cards with Barbara AW Wright 1 pm: Weaving with Elliot Gajan 3 pm: Origami with Phuong Tran\, Megan Dudley\, and Bonnie Donovan URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/farm-arts-open-house-take-two/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Book arts,Crafting,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7587.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T073000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230818T012713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T053404Z UID:10000021-1704508200-1704526200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Ecopoetics with Daniela Naomi Molnar DESCRIPTION:***Canceled***Ecopoetics with Daniela Naomi MolnarWhat does it mean to write WITH a place\, to consider a place as a wise collaborator rather than a backdrop? Through guided prompts and examples\, this class will explore how place can be a medium that twines with the medium of language within the vessel of a poem. You will learn how to braid your own voice with the voices of the earth in the inspiring company of others. You’ll also get an introduction to the vast world of contemporary and historical ecopoetics\, a field that is fascinated by how places are made by poems and how poems make places. If weather allows\, we will be outside for part of the day. No previous experience is required though a familiarity with writing and/or reading poetry will be helpful. Please bring writing materials and a bag lunch\, and come ready to spend some time outdoors.  Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided throughout the day.Please let us know at arts@pnfarm.com if you have have accommodation needs\, or if cost is a barrier. Daniela Naomi Molnar is an artist\, poet\, and writer collaborating with the mediums of language\, image\, paint\, pigment\, and place. She is also a wilderness guide\, educator\, and eternal student. Her book CHORUS was selected by Kazim Ali as the winner of Omnidawn Press’ 1st/2nd Book Award. Her work is the subject of a front-page feature in the Los Angeles Times\, an Oregon Art Beat profile\, an entry in the Oregon Encyclopedia\, a feature in Poetry Daily\, and has been recognized by numerous grants\, fellowships\, and residencies. Her next book\, Light / Remains\, is a hybrid of poetry\, essay\, and art\, out in 2025 from Bored Wolves Press. She founded the Art + Ecology program at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and helped found the backcountry artist residency Signal Fire. She can be found in Portland\, Oregon or exploring global wildlands. www.danielamolnar.com / Instagram: @daniela_naomi_molnar URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/ecopoetics-with-daniela-molnar/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Daniela Molnar,Forest Walk,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_6789-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T080000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20231112T020544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T104800Z UID:10000022-1702087200-1702108800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Farm Arts Open House DESCRIPTION:Come spend a few hours in good company\, celebrating light and peace. We so need art—and each other—in these tumultuous times.Please join us on Saturday\, December 9th between 10 am and 4 pm for a drop-in open house. We will have warm drinks\, snacks\, and an array of hands-on arts and crafts activities\, including wreath-making\, origami\, writing\, book arts and more. Come for an hour\, or come for the whole day!Learn about what we’ve been up to this year\, and get a sneak preview of what’s coming your way in 2024.Please RSVP to ensure we have enough cookies! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/farm-arts-open-house/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Book arts,Crafting,Drop-in,Forest Walk,Open House,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7587.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T080000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230807T222435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T042244Z UID:10000018-1697857200-1697875200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Mushroom Spore Printing -- UPDATE! DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP UPDATE — NOW JUST ONE DAY! Join us on October 21st  from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm!In this collaboration with the fungal world\, Ridgefield artist Barbara AW Wright will share mushroom knowledge and teach her method for creating art from mushroom spore prints. In the morning\, we will use Barbara’s prepared spore prints to make our own unique collages\, and after lunch Barbara will lead participants on a foraging expedition to gather mushrooms from the farm\, so you can bring home a kit to keep the work going in your home studio!All materials will be provided\, and a materials fee will be included in the ticket cost. Please plan to bring sturdy walking shoes\, clothes that match the weather\, and a sack lunch. Coffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. If you have mobility support or other needs\, please let me know at arts@pnfarm.com and I will work to accommodate you as best I can!If you are a Ridgefielder\, you know Barbara’s passion for creating arts opportunities for young people. For this workshop\, we are excited to welcome area high school students and arts educators to join us free of charge. Please send an email to arts@pnfarm.com if you are a young person\, parent\, or teacher\, and we’ll save you a spot! A portion of the proceeds from regular ticket sales will go towards the PN Farm Arts scholarship fund\, so we can continue to make our offerings accessible! Barbara AW Wright is a Ridgefield-based artist and arts champion. A former cartographer and educator\, Wright turned her skills to natural science illustration after retiring\, and enjoys sharing what she knows.  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/mushroom-spore-printing/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Barbara Wright,Foraging,Forest Walk,Landscape,Mushroom Spore Printing,Printmaking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fungal-Universe-XVI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T053000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230807T230802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T230802Z UID:10000019-1697167800-1697175000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time DESCRIPTION:If you pay attention\, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds\, branches and leaves marking seasons with color\, fullness\, sway.  — Abby Braithwaite\, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone TreeCanopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests)\, these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm\, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land\, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds\, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants\, swat mosquitoes\, and dodge raindrops!Part nature journaling\, part phenological record-keeping\, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. Bring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses. $10 per person. If cost is a barrier\, get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com and you will be welcome! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/61810179562__0C7742F9-10D2-46BA-881D-A4A1BCFFD3F3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T090000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230801T020921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T082259Z UID:10000017-1695438000-1695459600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Sun Transformations: Cyanotype Workshop DESCRIPTION:RAIN DELAY — THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED AND WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN NEXT SUN SEASON! Join us for this all-day workshop exploring the captivating process of cyanotypes! We will use our imaginations\, chance\, and the magic of the sun to create stunning blue and white works of art. Cyanotype is an alternative photo process which uses chemicals and sunlight to create wonderfully mysterious pictures when rinsed in water! Also known as “sun prints”\, this accessible medium involves placing objects and materials onto treated paper\, becoming blue wherever the sun’s rays have reached it. This process is filled with surprises\, so bring your curiosity\, trust and openness with you to this workshop!Facilitator Rachel Mulder (she/her) is an artist and printmaker who indulges in experientiality. She will share this much-beloved practice with you in a hands-on\, exploratory way. We will begin with a wandering tour of the farm where we can gather plant materials and inspiration. Then Rachel will provide a brief demo and share some examples of her work. Each participant will get to create several smaller cyanotypes for the first half of this workshop using high quality hand-coated watercolor paper. After lunch\, we will discuss our experiments from the first half\, Rachel will offer additional techniques to explore\, and participants can create more works. Larger sheets of treated paper will be offered\, including a large scale collaborative piece for us to indulge in!We will utilize plant friends and other natural objects found on the farm\, as well as fabrics\, and an assortment of random objects. Feel empowered to bring your own special treasures\, as long as you don’t mind them baking in the sun for a bit.Ticket price includes $25 materials fee. Snack offerings of coffee\, tea and baked goods\, with gluten and dairy free options and fruit will be available throughout the day.  Please Bring:  Sack lunchWater bottleSturdy shoes for walking (electric cart or car available for the tour if needed for accessibility)Any treasures you want to use in your cyanotypesAccess notes: Masks strongly encouraged while indoors\, and Rachel will be wearing hers at all times. The main workspace where we begin our works of art will be indoors\, and we will venture out into the sun to expose and rinse our cyanotypes. Please dress appropriately for hot weather\, sun\, and clothing that will not mind potential water splashes. The space is NOT fully wheel-chair accessible. Please contact Abby at arts@pnfarm.com with accessibility questions as we will endeavor to accommodate you. **We aim to make this an accessible workshop\, so please get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com if the cost is a burden! Rachel Mulder lives in Portland\, Oregon\, with her two cats\, Opal and Tomasina. She was born in rural Wisconsin and when she was small she spent a lot of time sitting in the grass staring\, obsessing about animals\, watching cartoons and peeling her skin off. A process-oriented artist\, her work vacillates back and forth between meticulous obsession and playful experimentation. She makes drawings using a variety of media that often yield printmakerly textures – residual effects from earning her BFA in Printmaking at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2007.  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/sun-transformations-cyanotype-workshop/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Cyanotype,Forest Walk,Rachel Mulder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNF_Cyanotype3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T053000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230512T094621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T225255Z UID:10000015-1694143800-1694151000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time Art Walk/Roll/Ride DESCRIPTION:If you pay attention\, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds\, branches and leaves marking seasons with color\, fullness\, sway.  — Abby Braithwaite\, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone TreeCanopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests)\, these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm\, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land\, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds\, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants\, swat mosquitoes\, and dodge raindrops!Part nature journaling\, part phenological record-keeping\, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. Bring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses. $10 per person. If cost is a barrier\, get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com and you will be welcome! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-art-walk-roll-ride-2/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Painting,Phenology,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/61810179562__0C7742F9-10D2-46BA-881D-A4A1BCFFD3F3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230512T011949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T224249Z UID:10000013-1692234000-1692356400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Color in Plein Air DESCRIPTION:*** This workshop is sold out. Email arts@pnfarm.com to be added to the waiting list. ***This two-day workshop will explore the fundamentals of plein air painting\, with a focus on strategic color concepts to capture the light\, atmosphere and emotion of the landscape. Participants will paint throughout the diverse Plas Newydd Farm property while considering the formal aspects of painting – color\, composition\, movement\, and space. Scott will lead participants in plein air sessions\, as well as color lectures and exercises.Please note this is a two-day workshop\, running from 8am-6pm both days. Please contact Abby at arts@pnfarm.com if you would like to be steered to nearby accommodations. Students should bring plein air gear\, water\, and a sack lunch. We will provide light snacks throughout the day.  Scott Gellatly is a Portland-based artist and instructor whose work straddles the line between representation and abstraction. His work has been exhibited nationally and was most-recently featured in the February/March issue of Plein Air Magazine. www.scottgellatly.com MATERIALS LISTThis workshop will be focusing on plein air painting in oil or acrylic. Color Palette:Titanium White (150ml or 3 @ 37ml)Cadmium Yellow LightIndian Yellow (Gamblin oils)\, Indian Yellow Hue (Golden acrylics)Cadmium OrangeQuinacridone Red (Gamblin oils)\, Primary Magenta (Golden acrylics)Ultramarine BlueCobalt Teal or Turquoise (Gamblin oils or Golden Acrylic)Painting Panels:Ampersand Gessobord panels are my favorite\, and they work well for both oils and acrylics. Their flat\, 1/8” panels are sturdy and easy to travel with. You can easily make your own by cutting hardwood/plywood panels and apply 2 – 3 coats of quality acrylic gesso to the surface. 1 @ 12” x 16 Panel taped out into a 2 x 2 grid with masking tape. 3 – 4 @ larger panels in sizes between 9” x 12” to 12” x 16”. Wet-panel Carrier:These are more important for oil painters\, as the slower drying rate of oils means you will need to safely transport your finished pieces. I recommend RAYMAR wet panel carriers\, as they are lightweight. Refer to their chart on their website listing the various sized panels their carriers will accommodate. For example\, their 10” x 12” carrier will accommodate panels that share the 12” dimension (including 9” x 12”\, and 6” x 12”). In lieu of a pre-made wet panel carrier\, a couple clean pizza boxes will work just fine. Easel:The main consideration with a plein air easel is that it is lightweight\, but large enough to support the size of paintings we’ll be doing in class. I recommend the UGO Pochade Boxes. They come in three different sizes – the middle and largest sizes will work well for the size of panels listed above. Unless your outdoor easel is equipped with legs\, you will need a tripod. I’ve used the MeFOTO Backpacker for years\, as its sturdy and lightweight. Palette:If the palette is not already part of your plein air easel\, consider using a class palette approximately 9” x 12”. Hardware store glass\, backed with foam core with duct tape around the perimeter is a cost-effective option. Oil/Acrylic Painting Brushes:Filbert or Flat\, three different sizes. Recommended brand: Princeton Aspen Other Materials:Painting medium for oil painting: Gamblin Solvent-Free GelMetal Palette knife\, “teardrop shape” such as RGM S.026Backpack to carry plein air gearCamping stool if you prefer to sit.SunscreenWide-brimmed hatBug sprayAdditional InformationPlease feel free to reach out anytime with any questions you may have regarding the supply list. I have a limited number of materials available to borrow if there is a financial barrier to acquiring what is needed for the class. My email address is scottgellatly@hotmail.com. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/color-in-plein-air/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Abstract art,Landscape,Painting,Scott Gellatly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wetland-Mirror-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230427T012708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T005531Z UID:10000012-1690081200-1690110000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Wild Colors with Daniela Molnar DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the world to become your palette? This workshop will introduce you to the vibrant world of natural pigments in our ecosystem. You’ll learn how to ethically forage pigments and transform them into any type of paint or ink. You’ll also learn about pigments as a way to creatively engage with ecological issues\, including climate change. This course is appropriate for all skill levels. No experience of any kind is necessary. Ticket price includes $15 materials fee. Attendees should bring outdoor attire (including sunscreen and mosquito repellent)\, water\, and a sack lunch. Light snacks will be provided.Daniela Naomi Molnar is an artist\, poet\, and writer working with the mediums of language\, image\, paint\, pigment\, and place. She is also a wilderness guide\, educator\, and eternal student. Her work is the subject of a recent Oregon Art Beat profile\, a front-page feature in the Los Angeles Times\, and an entry in the Oregon Encyclopedia. Her visual work has been shown nationally\, is in public and private collections internationally\, and has been recognized by numerous grants\, fellowships\, and residencies. She founded the Art + Ecology program at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and co-founded the backcountry artist residency Signal Fire. Her book CHORUS was selected by Kazim Ali as the winner of Omnidawn’s 2022 1st /2nd Book Prize. A cornerstone of her practice is to be resolutely non-competitive\, non-expert\, and committed to always changing. She can be found in Portland\, Oregon\, exploring public wildlands\, or at www.danielamolnar.com / Instagram: @daniela_naomi_molnar URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/wild-colors-with-daniela-molnar/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Crafting,Daniela Molnar,Painting,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0231.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T060000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230228T081227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T081731Z UID:10000011-1686366000-1686376800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Wander and Wonder: Writing in the Woods with Jennifer (JP) Perrine DESCRIPTION:Wander and Wonder: Writing in the Woods with Jennifer (JP) Perrine This class\, held outdoors in the woods here on Plas Newydd Farm\, will guide you in practicing skills associated with shinrin-yoku\, or forest bathing—a gentle\, meditative approach to being with nature. The class will include several invitations to explore your senses and your relationship with nature\, time for written reflection\, and opportunities to share your writing. You’ll learn approaches to writing and to being with nature that you can use every day to foster relaxation\, connection\, and wonder.  All forest bathing and writing prompts may be practiced seated\, standing\, or walking/rolling. The class will be entirely outdoors\, so please dress appropriately. No prior experience with writing is required.Please bring: a filled water bottle or two snacks and/or lunch\, if you’d likea notebook and pens/pencils or other writing materialscomfortable walking shoessunscreen and/or bug spray\, if desireda camp chair or stool if you’d prefer not to sit on the ground (We’ll provide cushions in case you want to sit on the ground without getting dirty.) Workshop Leader:\n\n\n\nJennifer (JP) Perrine is the author of four books of poetry: Again\, The Body Is No Machine\, In the Human Zoo\, and No Confession\, No Mass. Their poems\, stories\, and essays have been described as “muscular\,” “hard-working\,” “disciplined\,” “grimly witty\,” “scientific\,” “ecstatic\,” “sensuous\,” “mythic\,” and “full of surprises.” A 2022 Oregon Humanities Community Storytelling Fellow and a 2022-23 Independent Publishing Resource Center Artist-in-Residence\, Perrine lives in Portland\, Oregon\, where they cohost the Incite: Queer Writers Read series\, teach writing and gender studies\, and serve as a wilderness guide. Their writing classes—which range from Surrealist writing games to poetic constraints to nature writing–foster play\, experimentation\, and creativity. In all their classes\, their goal is to help us build relationships with our inner wisdom\, with each other\, and with the more-than-human world.   URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/jennifer-jp-perrine/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Jennifer (JP) Perrine,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0042-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T043000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230224T032141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T031654Z UID:10000010-1683426600-1683433800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Poetry on the Porch with Armin Tolentino DESCRIPTION:Join Clark County Poet Laureate Armin Tolentino for a morning of generative poetry on the porch (weather permitting!). Check back soon for more details. This workshop is free\, but participants are invited to make a donation to NAACP Vancouver’s ACT-SO program for youth. ACT-SO allows students to compete in STEM\, humanities\, business\, performing\, visual and culinary arts for scholarship awards. More info on the program and donations can be found here.Please bring pen and paper and comfortable shoes for walking. Coffee\, tea and light snacks will be provided.Armin Tolentino serves as poet laureate for Clark County Washington and is the author of the collection We Meant to Bring It Home Alive (Alternating Current Press). He is a phenomenal clapper\, a passable ukulele player\, and a bumbling\, but enthusiastic\, fisherman. More info at www.armintolentino.com.  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/poetry-on-the-porch-with-armin-tolentino/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:2D,Armin Tolentino,Forest Walk,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1043-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230216T033453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185956Z UID:10000009-1682132400-1682161200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Intro to Block Printing DESCRIPTION:(Price includes a $50 equipment fee)\n\n\n\n\nBlock printing is a relatively low-cost\, low-barrier\, and easy way to begin making art that is part of a rich tradition of printmaking\, spanning multiple cultures throughout the world. From the Japanese woodcut moku hanga prints\, depicting the “Floating World” or Ukiyo-e; to the 2000-year history of block printing on fabric in India; to the rich history of etching\, wood engraving\, and other printmaking techniques employed in Europe since the Renaissance\, printmaking continues to be a way to make art accessible to the masses both in terms of owning the finished product and in terms of making the art itself. \n\nIn this one-day workshop\, you will learn about block printing materials and tools\, how to carve a basic image using easy-cut materials\, how to carve a more detailed image into a linoleum block\, and how to prepare paper and ink to print a numbered edition of a complete work of art. \n\n\n\nStudents will leave the class with a finished print of their own making\, a carved easy cut and a carved lino block for producing numbered editions at home\, and all of the equipment necessary to continue on the adventure of block printmaking on their own.  \n\n\n\nEquipment fee pays for easy cut block\, linoleum block\, Speedball linoleum cutter with interchangeable tips\, bench hook/inking plate\, and brayer.  \n\n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea and light snacks will be provided. Participants should bring a bag lunch and comfortable walking shoes!\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor:  Brian first began making visual art in his late teens\, painting with oils on old vinyl roll-up window blinds found in the closet of his double-studio apartment. He took a handful of painting and mixed-media classes at Pacific Northwest College of Art and Portland Community College\, but is primarily self-taught. He has been a part of group exhibitions\, juried shows\, and solo exhibitions at galleries\, coffee shops\, and bars around Portland since the late 1980s. He began working exclusively in block printing in the late 2000s. He is also a professional musician and the author of four books of poetry and prose. He works as a nonprofit consultant\, grants researcher\, and grant writer.   URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/basics-of-block-printing/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Brian Tibbetts,Printmaking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/80799176_2749849865082409_8292295084964052992_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T080000 DTSTAMP:20260418T061119 CREATED:20230216T031019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T033147Z UID:10000008-1679713200-1679731200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:The Poetics of Place DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher Luna for a day of poetry on Plas Newydd Farm. Christopher will lead a group of eight to ten writers in a day of mindful exploration of place and poetics. We will read\, write and walk in mindful observation. Abby Braithwaite of the Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative will lead the group on a short walk and share a brief history of the farm. (Walk will be adapted the mobility needs of the group.) Poetry provides a way to explore our universe and document this process of discovery. We will read poets who have engaged with nature and complete a series of writing exercises. There will be an emphasis on mindful observation and real-time tracking of our daily movements. We will also discuss the role that observation and research play in building a body of reality-based work with the potential to engender compassion\, understanding\, and progressive social action. Christopher Luna is a poet\, editor\, teacher\, writing coach\, and artist who served as the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Clark County\, WA from 2013-2017. Luna has an MFA from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. He is the co-founder\, with Toni Lumbrazo Luna\, of Printed Matter Vancouver\, an editing service and small press for Northwest writers. He and Morgan Paige co-host the LGBTQ+ friendly\, all ages and uncensored Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic in Vancouver\, WA\, founded by Christopher in 2004. Christopher Luna’s books include Voracity (Lightship Press\, 2022)\, Exchanging Wisdom: A Guide for Parents of the Autonomous (The Poetry Box\, 2021 with Angelo Luna)\, Message from the Vessel in a Dream (Flowstone Press\, 2018)\, Brutal Glints of Moonlight\, and The Flame Is Ours: The Letters of Stan Brakhage and Michael McClure 1961-1978 (Big Bridge).Please bring a bag lunch\, water\, pen and paper and comfortable shoes for walking. Coffee\, tea and light snacks will be provided.Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided.All level of writers welcome!Photo by Alisha Jucevic URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/the-poetics-of-place/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Christopher Luna,Forest Walk,Poetry,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0523-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Plas Newydd Farm":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR