BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PN Farm - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PN Farm 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163415 CREATED:20260505T220706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T220714Z UID:10000308-1779616800-1779638400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Costume Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the solstice with us at PN Farm Arts Initiative! \n\n\n\nWhat started as a neighborhood celebration is turning into a community-wide event! On June 21st\, we will be hosting a group costumed bike ride in Ridgefield\, followed by a barbecue potluck here on the farm. You can find more info on the event page for the Flora & Fauna Solstice Celebration.  \n\n\n\nIn advance of that celebration\, we are hosting a couple drop-in costume workshops for people who want to join the ride who would like some assistance in creating their costume—or simply want to create it in community rather than at home. The workshops are free of charge\, but  donations to help defray costs will be gladly accepted; we also ask that if you attend\, you really do join us for the celebration on June 21st! \n\n\n\nThe first day of this workshop will focus on construction using cardboard\, paper packing tape\, and paper mache. Participants can come with a clear idea of what they want to make and use the materials provided or consult with the instructors for guidance on possibilities and methods for construction.  \n\n\n\nDay two will focus on painting the finished sculptures and ensuring they can be secured to the bicycle and/or rider.  \n\n\n\nNo art experience is required! Children attending are required to have an adult with them at all times – the workshop is taking place in the Plas Newydd barn\, which is part of a working farmyard. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have snacks and water\, as well as the following supplies on hand:  \n\n\n\nCardboard \n\n\n\nPaper packing tape \n\n\n\nPaint \n\n\n\nPaper mache materials  \n\n\n\nDrawing tools – pencils\, sharpies\, etc \n\n\n\nScissors and craft knives \n\n\n\nWire\, zip ties\, string     \n\n\n\nPlease plan on bringing: \n\n\n\nFood and water as needed for happiness and productivity \n\n\n\nA notion of what flora or fauna you would like to represent with your costume \n\n\n\nAny specialty materials they might like to incorporate  \n\n\n\nBike or bike helmet to work on \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic barn that is not explicitly accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister × \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teachers \n\n\n\nAlan Adams and Michelle Hankins are art teachers at View Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield\, Michelle Swinehart teaches art at Portland State University\, and Meghan Gillespie is a professional illustrator and amateur costumer. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/flora-fauna-costume-workshop-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0201-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163415 CREATED:20260208T012716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185324Z UID:10000286-1779526800-1779548400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Encountering Deep Time: A Mini-Retreat with Jeff Howard DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersection of cosmology\, ecology\, and spirituality \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this first-of-its-kind retreat. Portland poet Jeff Howard has become a Soup & Words regular over the past few months\, and he is offering up a day that is unlike anything we have done out here. We’re pretty excited! \n\n\n\nFrom Jeff: \n\n\n\nThe science of the past century provides startling insights into how the Earth and its intricate life systems—including our own minds—have arisen through the physical processes of the universe. \n\n\n\nLearning to dwell in the realization that we have been “knitted from the void” and are profoundly home in one of the Milky Way’s vast spiral arms means learning to see our world\, our lives\, our very consciousness in Deep Time. This six-hour retreat will use science\, poetry\, and guided meditation to explore the path from the Big Bang to the world we know today. We will consider how this perspective can inform our understanding of the mounting ecological crisis\, our major social challenges\, and Plas Newydd Farm itself. \n\n\n\nWe’re hoping to get out on the landscape for this one\, so come prepared for some all-weather tromping! \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge\, stove and microwave if needed). \n\n\n\nThis is a free event\, but we welcome a donation if you are able. Ticket options below\, or you can donate on the day with cash\, check or card. Thanks for your support! \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teacher \n\n\n\nJeff Howard is an interdisciplinary social scientist whose career has focused on environmental policy and technology policy. He’s also a poet and photographer whose work has been published in literary and environmental journals. Prayers of the New Earth\, a collection of framed photos and poems\, has been displayed in Portland\, Snohomish\, and Pittsburgh. As a Buddhist and activist\, his creative and intellectual fascination now focuses on humanity coming to recognize its position in deep time\, that is\, recognize itself—body\, mind\, soul—as a creature of the cosmos\, a creature of ecosystems\, a creature of Earth. He lives in Portland. \n\n\n\nYou can find his work around the web. Here are links to several recent poems: \n\n\n\n\n“Gathering Day” and “Ritual of the curvature\,” Unearthed \n\n\n\n“Come Back\,” The Fourth River\n\n\n\n“Steady State\,” Amethyst Review\n\n\n\n“Portents\,” Consilience URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/encountering-deep-time-a-mini-retreat-with-jeff-howard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_4336-900x1600-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163415 CREATED:20251208T233852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T190853Z UID:10000254-1779472800-1779483600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! \nThere is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me!  \nThere will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!)  \nParticipation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing!  \nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-may-2026/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4359-SoupWords-1600x900-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163415 CREATED:20260505T215813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T220909Z UID:10000307-1779012000-1779033600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Costume Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the solstice with us at PN Farm Arts Initiative! \n\n\n\nWhat started as a neighborhood celebration is turning into a community-wide event! On June 21st\, we will be hosting a group costumed bike ride in Ridgefield\, followed by a barbecue potluck here on the farm. You can find more info on the event page for the Flora & Fauna Solstice Celebration.  \n\n\n\nIn advance of that celebration\, we are hosting a couple drop-in costume workshops for people who want to join the ride who would like some assistance in creating their costume—or simply want to create it in community rather than at home. The workshops are free of charge\, but  donations to help defray costs will be gladly accepted; we also ask that if you attend\, you really do join us for the celebration on June 21st! \n\n\n\nThe first day of this workshop will focus on construction using cardboard\, paper packing tape\, and paper mache. Participants can come with a clear idea of what they want to make and use the materials provided or consult with the instructors for guidance on possibilities and methods for construction.  \n\n\n\nDay two will focus on painting the finished sculptures and ensuring they can be secured to the bicycle and/or rider.  \n\n\n\nNo art experience is required! Children attending are required to have an adult with them at all times – the workshop is taking place in the Plas Newydd barn\, which is part of a working farmyard. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have snacks and water\, as well as the following supplies on hand:  \n\n\n\nCardboard \n\n\n\nPaper packing tape \n\n\n\nPaint \n\n\n\nPaper mache materials  \n\n\n\nDrawing tools – pencils\, sharpies\, etc \n\n\n\nScissors and craft knives \n\n\n\nWire\, zip ties\, string     \n\n\n\nPlease plan on bringing: \n\n\n\nFood and water as needed for happiness and productivity \n\n\n\nA notion of what flora or fauna you would like to represent with your costume \n\n\n\nAny specialty materials they might like to incorporate  \n\n\n\nBike or bike helmet to work on \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic barn that is not explicitly accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister × \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teachers \n\n\n\nAlan Adams and Michelle Hankins are art teachers at View Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield\, Michelle Swinehart teaches art at Portland State University\, and Meghan Gillespie is a professional illustrator and amateur costumer. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/flora-fauna-costume-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0201-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163415 CREATED:20260208T003012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T182706Z UID:10000285-1778320800-1778338800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:World Collage Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual PN Farm Arts World Collage Day Celebration! \n\n\n\nThis has become one of our favorite days of the year! Whether you’re a practiced collage artist or just like to play with glue and paper\, you’re welcome to join us for a day of sticky fingers and community building! One of our themes for the year is land collage so be prepared for offerings of sticks and leaves to add to your work. \n\n\n\nWith Morning\, Afternoon and All-Day ticket options\, you can choose your own adventure. There will be a shared materials table and some basic scissors and glue\, but feel free to bring your favorite tools and materials! \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge\, stove and microwave if needed). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teacher \n\n\n\nOpen Table events do not have a designated teacher\, and are designed to create a space for folks to come experiment in community\, in a place where it’s safe to make a mess. This event will be co-hosted by Abby Braithwaite and some surprise guests! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/world-collage-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0258-900x1600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T231358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T184429Z UID:10000248-1778234400-1778241600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time – May 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 Tree.  \n\nCanopy 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.  \nBring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses.  \nSuggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo\, or a smile if cost is a barrier!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-may-2026/ CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tree-canopy-cropped-for-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260317T195017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T161618Z UID:10000293-1777716000-1777824000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Block Printing DESCRIPTION:A Two-Day Workshop Experience \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to welcome PN Farm Arts favorite Brian Tibbets back to the farm for a two-day workshop! Brian is a generous teacher\, and block printing is a relatively low-cost\, low-barrier way to begin making art that is part of a rich tradition spanning multiple cultures throughout the world. \n\n\n\nFrom traditional Japanese woodcut block prints popular the world over; to the 2\,000-year history of block printing on fabric in India; to the rich tradition of etching\, wood engraving\, and other printmaking techniques employed in Europe since the Renaissance—printmaking continues to make art accessible to the masses\, both in terms of owning finished work and in terms of making it. \n\n\n\nIn this comprehensive two-day workshop\, designed for both beginners and those with some experience\, you’ll dive deep into the art of block printing through hands-on learning and exploration of single-color and multi-color techniques. \n\n\n\nDay One: Foundations of Block Printing \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to block printing materials and tools\n\n\n\nUnderstanding different carving materials and their properties\n\n\n\nBasic image carving techniques using easy-cut materials\n\n\n\nAdvanced carving techniques for linoleum and woodcut blocks\n\n\n\nPaper preparation and ink selection\n\n\n\nPrinting techniques for creating clean\, consistent editions\n\n\n\nRegistration methods for precise printing\n\n\n\nPrinting a test print for designing a numbered edition of a block print\n\n\n\n\nDay Two: Multi-Color Techniques and the Provincetown Print \n\n\n\n\nOverview of multi-color block printing approaches\n\n\n\nColor theory and ink mixing for printmaking\n\n\n\nRegistration systems for multiple colors\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Provincetown print: history\, concept\, and method\n\n\n\nDeep dive into Provincetown printing technique: working with a single block to produce multi-color prints\n\n\n\nColor overlay effects and transparency\n\n\n\nAlternative inking techniques including gradients and selective inking\n\n\n\nCreation of a Provincetown print edition\n\n\n\n\nThroughout both days\, participants will receive individual guidance and feedback while working at their own pace within the overall class schedule. More experienced participants will have opportunities to explore advanced techniques and push their creative boundaries. All participants will have the opportunity to produce test prints with instructor guidance of both a single-color print and a Provincetown print.  \n\n\n\nMaterials Included  \n\n\n\n\nCarving tools (for use during workshop)\n\n\n\nEasy-cut practice blocks\n\n\n\nLinoleum blocks\n\n\n\nBasic inking supplies\n\n\n\nPaper for printing\n\n\n\nRegistration guides\n\n\n\nSafety equipment\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n\nSketches or reference images for your prints\n\n\n\nApron or work clothes\n\n\n\nNotebook for taking notes\n\n\n\nOptional: any personal carving tools you prefer to use and your own water color\, acrylic\, tempera\, etc. paints for Day 2.  \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited to ensure individual attention. All skill levels welcome. Participants must be 16 or older due to sharp tool usage. \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge\, stove and microwave if needed). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\nIf you are in need of a full or partial scholarship to access this event\, please email arts@pnfarm.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teacher \n\n\n\nBrian 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 shown work in group exhibitions\, juried shows\, and solo exhibitions at galleries\, coffee shops\, and bars around Portland since the late 1980s. \n\n\n\nHe began working primarily in block printing in the 2010s and is a member of Print Arts Northwest. A PAN Emerging Printmaking Resident in 2023/24\, he is now in his third year as an instructor at Pacific Northwest Farm Arts. His printmaking practice continues to evolve as he experiments with new techniques and materials beyond the block. \n\n\n\nHe is also a professional musician and the author of four books of poetry and prose\, and works as a nonprofit consultant\, grants researcher\, and grant writer. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/introduction-to-block-printing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tibbets-Landscape-cropped.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T233437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T184231Z UID:10000253-1777053600-1777064400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! \nThere is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me!  \nThere will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!)  \nParticipation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing!  \nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-april-2026/2026-04-24/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4359-SoupWords-1600x900-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260404T223338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T222904Z UID:10000295-1776607200-1776614400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:April Poetry Reading in Ridgefield! DESCRIPTION:April is Poetry Month! \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to partner with the Ridgefield Art Gallery to host a monthly celebration of art and poetry. We hope you’ll join us at the next one on Sunday\, April 19th from 2-4 pm\, whether as a reader or an audience member! \n\n\n\nWe meet at the Ridgefield Art Gallery in downtown Ridgefield on the third Sunday of each month for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just come to listen and enjoy the community. It’s an incredibly welcoming crowd for new and experienced readers alike\, and PN Farm Arts writers are well-represented in the line-up and in the audience. You are invited to share new or old work\, related to the monthly theme or just work that needs to be heard. \n\n\n\nThe gallery mounts a new show each month. This month’s featured artist is Molly Barnes\, and I promise you don’t want to miss her gift for color and form! Poets are invited to browse the gallery before the reading if you would like to share work in response to something from the show. This month’s theme is Spring to Life and the opening reception is Saturday\, April 4th from 5-7. \n\n\n\nThere will be light snacks available at the reading\, and the gallery will be open for sales before and after the event. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions and/or would like to read\, please feel free to email us and we’ll get you on the list (or just answer your questions)! No RSVP needed\, but space is limited\, so be sure to arrive on time for best choice of seats! \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This event takes place in the Ridgefield Art Gallery at the corner of Main and Pioneer. There is limited seating available\, and we are happy to make space for wheel chairs as needed. There are no restroom facilities on site\, but there is an accessible public restroom just across the street in the lovely Overlook Park. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/april-poetry-reading-in-ridgefield/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4817.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T230849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T235926Z UID:10000247-1775815200-1775822400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time – April 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 Tree.  \n\nCanopy 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.  \nBring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses.  \nSuggested donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo\, or a smile if cost is a barrier!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-april-2026/ CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tree-canopy-cropped-for-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T233200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T184606Z UID:10000252-1774634400-1774645200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! \nThere is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me!  \nThere will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!)  \nParticipation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing!  \nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-march-2026/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4359-SoupWords-1600x900-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260224T004807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T150534Z UID:10000288-1773579600-1773586800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Craft an Artist Statement DESCRIPTION:***POSTPONED**** please email arts@pnfarm.com if you would like to be notified about a rescheduling of this workshop*****It’s Application Season: Is Your Artist Statement Ready? \n\n\n\nThen you need a fresh and catchy artist statement! Whether you’re looking to craft your first artist statement or update an existing one\, this workshop is an excellent opportunity to strengthen and clarify how you speak about your work. This workshop is designed for visual artists\, and we will focus on the 150-word statement required for the Clark County Open Studios application\, but we’ll also discuss how to tailor your statement for different uses and different audiences.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will consist of guided brainstorming and collaborative writing time to help you articulate the key elements of a compelling statement\, and strengthen and clarify how you speak about your work. There will also be time for discussion\, feedback and editing. The goal is that you will leave with a concise\, authentic statement that is uniquely you.  \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge\, stove and microwave if needed). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teachers \n\n\n\nAbby Braithwaite runs the PN Farm Arts Initiative on a historic farm in Ridgefield\, and is a workshop facilitator with Write Around Portland. She loves helping writers of all levels find their unique voice. Jody Adams is a creative writing and interdisciplinary arts teacher at the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics with extensive experience helping student artists from across disciplines craft their artist statements. Open Studios director and artist Jennifer Williams will be on hand to provide feedback as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/craft-an-artist-statement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_5155-1600x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260131T161310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T192243Z UID:10000291-1773482400-1773500400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Wild Colors Open Table DESCRIPTION:Calling all lovers of color! \n\n\n\nYou have asked\, we are making it happen! Join us for a day exploring the magic of wild pigments. Bring your experience and materials\, or come with questions\, ready to learn from the plants. There will be a few folks in the room ready to share what they’ve learned in their play with plants and color\, but we’ll all be learning together! \n\n\n\nIf weather allows\, we may get out for some foraging\, but we’ll also have supplies available for ink and dye making\, and maybe even some materials for botanical printing.   \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (access to fridge\, stove and microwave is available). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your teachers\n\n\n\nOpen Table events do not have a designated teacher\, and are designed to create a space for folks to come experiment in community\, in a place where it’s safe to make a mess. This event will be co-hosted by Ridgefield artists Abby Braithwaite\, and Kaylin Rose. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/wild-colors-open-table/ CATEGORIES:Crafting,Foraging,Ink making,Landscape,Open Table,Plant-based art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3462-scaled-e1769880399271.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T230551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T215337Z UID:10000290-1773396000-1773403200@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time – March 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 Tree.  \n\nCanopy 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.  \nBring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses.  \nSuggested donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo\, or a smile if cost is a barrier!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-march-2/2026-03-13/ CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tree-canopy-cropped-for-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260129T190852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T212137Z UID:10000276-1772272800-1772294400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Foraged Fiber Porch Brooms with Dan Hawkins DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the farm for a sweeping good time! \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to welcome Portland artist Dan Hawkins to Ridgefield for his first PN Farm Arts workshop! \n\n\n\nSome of the finer details to come\, but here’s what we know so far — over the course of a Saturday\, participants will have the opportunity to craft porch brooms from two PN Farm-foraged fibers — a native sedge\, and the wildly invasive Reed’s canary grass\, along with some traditional broom straw (sorghum) to fill things out!  \n\n\n\nWe’re hoping to get out on the landscape for this one\, so come prepared for some all-weather tromping! A $20 materials fee is included in the ticket price.  \n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge\, stove and microwave if needed). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your teacher \n\n\n\nDan was born in Maine and has worked as an architect & carpenter in China\, Denmark\, England\, and the United States. In 2021\, he moved to Portland\, OR\, where he started Bodge\, a platform for his sculpture\, woodwork\, and brooms. His work explores domestic tools\, as well as the craft traditions and techniques associated with those objects. Dan also teaches broom-making and woodworking classes and workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest. URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/broom-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Broom making,Crafting,Dan Hawkins,Foraging,Landscape,Plant-based art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Canary-Grass-Sedge-wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T233006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203051Z UID:10000287-1772215200-1772226000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! \nThere is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me!  \nThere will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!)  \nParticipation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing!  \nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-drop-in-writing-time-25/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4359-SoupWords-1600x900-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T221910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T234634Z UID:10000245-1770976800-1770984000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time – February 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 Tree.  \n\nCanopy 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.  \nBring your journal\, your sketchbook\, your camera and your senses.  \nSuggested donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo\, or a smile if cost is a barrier!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Bathing,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tree-canopy-cropped-for-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251210T201407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210238Z UID:10000258-1770458400-1770476400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Stitch the Winter with Nicki Eybel DESCRIPTION:Come get cozy with needles and thread!\n\nWe will warm up our fingers with needle and embroidery floss” in the first 2 hours\, stitching a small sampler of 4-6 stitches. In the afternoon we will then practice some of the those stitches creating bare branch and evergreen winter trees. We can look out the windows at the Farm\, or use our imaginations. Simple\, sweet\, cozy and creative. New stitchers welcome! \n Coffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch and anything you need to be comfortable. Materials will be provided. Accessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our teacher\n\n\n\nNicki Eybel is a newly retired early childhood educator. She is now a mixed media collage artist\, lately focusing on abstract stitching. As a member of the Columbia Fiber Arts Guild\, she is active in the Handstitching Group and has enjoyed a daily stitching practice for the last 2 years. She has exhibited in local locations. She earned her Stitching Badge as a Girl Scout long\, long ago. You can explore her work here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/stitch-the-winter/ CATEGORIES:Collage,Fiber Arts,Nicki Eybel,Stitching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/collage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260114T004533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T222732Z UID:10000269-1769248800-1769259600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Poetry with Susan Dingle DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half-day poetry workshop with Clark County’s Poet Laureate Susan Dingle. \n Participants are invited into mindfulness in this unique place. We will enter into relationship with our environment as we de-center ourselves and become part of nature. In generative exercises\, we will explore new perspectives. We will listen to the environment\, as partners.  \n \nAll level of writers welcome! Just come ready to open yourself to what unfolds! Coffee\, tea\, water and light snacks will be provided. \n \nAccessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can\, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop! \n \n \n Meet your teacher \n Susan Dingle moved to the Pacific Northwest in November 2020\, at the invitation of her son and his family\, to begin a new life. A therapist\, and storyteller\, as well as a poet\, she was selected as Clark County Poet Laureate in 2024. She completed her MFA in Poetry at Pacific University in June 2025. Committed to bringing poetry into the community and the community into poetry\, Susan offers writing workshops and programs involving marginalized communities\, including LGBTQ+ youth\, recovering people\, and others. She is awed by this vast and inspiring landscape of the Pacific Northwest\, and is grateful for the opportunity to share the experience at Plas Newydd Farm. \n This workshop is a part of our 2026 Writers’ Series! \n Thanks to the generous support of our writing community and Humanities Washington\, workshops in this series are free of charge for all participants. Donations are always welcome to help us cover costs\, including teacher stipends and food. You can donate during ticketing\, or pay on site with cash\, check or Venmo\, or on our giving page through our fiscal sponsor Shunpike. If you have questions about the series or how to support it\, drop us an email at arts@pnfarm.com. \n NOTE: Select ticket quantity before clicking Get Tickets button. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Tickets\n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n Free \n This workshop is a part of our free 2026 Writers’ Series (see class description). However\, if it’s within your means\, even small donations help cover our costs. ♡ Thank you!\n $0.00 \n 5 available\n \n Quantity \n \n \n $15 donation \n $15 helps cover snacks!\n $15.00 \n 5 available\n \n Quantity \n \n \n $25 donation \n $25 helps us purchase materials!\n $25.00 \n 5 available\n \n Quantity \n \n \n $50 donation \n $50 helps support our instructors!\n $50.00 \n 5 available\n \n Quantity \n \n \n Quantity: \n 0\n Total: \n $0.00 \n Get Tickets URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/poetry-with-susan-dingle/ CATEGORIES:Ecopoetics,Poetry,Susan Dingle,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3614-couch-1600x900-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20260114T003701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193919Z UID:10000250-1769191200-1769202000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together!  \n\n\n\nThere is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me!  \n\n\n\nThere will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!)  \n\n\n\nParticipation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-drop-in-writing-time-24-2/ CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4359-SoupWords-1600x900-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163416 CREATED:20251208T221254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T221254Z UID:10000244-1767952800-1767960000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Canopy Time -- January 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 Tree. Canopy 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. Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo or a smile\, if cost is a barrier!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-january-2/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,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:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250903T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T223103Z UID:10000123-1765620000-1765641600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:PN Farm Arts Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual PN Farm Arts Open House! Please join us Saturday\, December 13th\, between 10am–4pm for a drop-in open house in the Plas Newydd farmhouse. We will have warm drinks\, snacks\, and an array of hands-on arts & crafts activities\, including wreath-making\, writing\, rock painting 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 2026. Please RSVP below to ensure we have enough cookies!\n \n \n \n \n Wreathmaking!\n \n \n \n \n \n Touring the farm\n \n \n \n \n \n Music\, literature & more URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/arts-open-house/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Open House,Open Table,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Open-House-Schedule-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20251104T225715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T002051Z UID:10000124-1763748000-1763758800@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! There is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me! There will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!) Participation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing!Please Note — November’s gathering is on the 3rd Friday of the month\, to accommodate the Thanksgiving Holiday!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-drop-in-writing-time-23/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4359-scaled-e1768348707983.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250830T225834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T001407Z UID:10000122-1763287200-1763298000@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Quick Sketching on the Farm and Beyond DESCRIPTION:What is Quick Sketching? It’s a chance to let go of perfection and capture the feeling of a place with quick\, expressive sketches. In this fun and welcoming workshop\, local artist and teacher Linda Robertson will lead us in a loose drawing approach that’s all about observation\, memory\, and emotion—not technical accuracy. Linda’s signature 90-second sketch technique is a playful and powerful way to begin drawing quickly\, confidently\, and without overthinking. This practice is a fantastic way to begin drawing without pressure\, no matter your experience level!  Linda will share stories and pages from her own sketchbooks\, created during travels in Ireland\, France\, Hawaii\, and beyond.  Using the scenic backdrop of Plas Newydd Farm\, you’ll see how these quick impressions can become meaningful visual diaries of your own adventures—whether abroad\, in your own backyard\, or here on the farm.  This workshop is open to all levels. You don’t need to “know how to draw.” You just need curiosity\, a sense of play\, and a willingness to look a little closer at the world around you. We will be taking a few short walks on the farm\, so come prepared to be out in the November weather!  All supplies for this workshop will be provided for you\, but feel free to bring your favorite sketchbook and watercolor set. Don’t worry if you haven’t tried anything like this before. We’ll just relax and have some fun! Please bring a lunch\, and clothes and shoes to be outside whatever the weather! We will provide coffee\, tea\, water\, and light snacks. While we make every effort to be an accessible space\, there are some limitations due to the realities of our historical space. Please get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com if you have accessibility needs\, and we will do our best to accommodate you! Likewise\, if you are in need of a full or partial scholarship to attend this workshop\, please drop us a line at the above address and we will work with you!  Linda Robertson is a nationally recognized artist\, art instructor\, and author of the Embracing Encaustic book series. She has exhibited her work throughout the United States and has taught art workshops for the last 20 years. Linda has been featured speaker and instructor at numerous art conferences throughout the US\, and her work has been published in books and periodicals including American Art Collector\, Authentic Visual Voices\, and Professional Artist Magazine.  Linda has been a featured presenter and instructor at the International Encaustic Artists (IEA) retreat in Ireland\, and leads her own 8-day art retreats in Ireland annually. You can also work with Linda at the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island at her 3-day encaustic workshops each summer.  Visit LindaRobertsonArts.com to view more art and join her Studio Stories mailing list to receive invitations to her workshops and special events.  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/quick-sketching-with-linda-robertson/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:2D,Landscape,Linda Robertson,Sketching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CLS_Sketch-Sunset-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250601T205220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T194300Z UID:10000101-1763114400-1763121600@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 Tree. Canopy 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. Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo or a smile\, if cost is a barrier!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-18/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,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:20251024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250601T204325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T204414Z UID:10000110-1761328800-1761339600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! There is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me! There will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!) Participation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-drop-in-writing-time-22/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4359-scaled-e1768348707983.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250601T205131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T205208Z UID:10000100-1760090400-1760097600@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 Tree. Canopy 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. Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash\, check\, Venmo or a smile\, if cost is a barrier!  URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-17/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Foraging,Forest Walk,Landscape,Nature journaling,Phenology,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:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250830T185614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T181652Z UID:10000120-1759572000-1759575600@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:BirdFest & Bluegrass Nature Journaling Walk DESCRIPTION:BirdFest & Bluegrass Partnership Event!In this partnership between The Ridgefield Art Association and The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge\, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided walk of the refuge with paintbrush in hand!Join local artist Kathleen Sorman to learn new ways to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the RNWR through nature journaling. We’ll begin our time together with a short walk on the Oaks to Wetland Trail. We’ll make new discoveries along the way and see how we can use these in our journals to record our findings. Then we’ll return to the Refuge Headquarters building and use our journals to learn to paint a bird with watercolors. Great class for kids 10 years or above and all adults. From Kathleen: I have always been a nature lover—camping\, hiking\, biking and sailing. I moved to the beautiful PNW fifteen years ago and call this home. I love the natural beauty we are able to see each and every day. I have been journaling for 8-10 years and enjoy getting out and focusing on different things each session—birds\, trees\, plants and flowers. My art journey began about 7 years ago with watercolor and botanical art. Currently\, I’m exploring acrylics and abstract art. The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite places to escape to—something new each visit!You will receive: A handout on nature journaling\, a watercolor journal\, a watercolor brush pen\, and the paints necessary for your first journal entry. Class is free\, but has limited space. Please register here by Friday\, October 3rd to attend. Note: There is very limited space for same-day registration on site on a first come\, first served basis. We STRONGLY recommend you secure your spot here ahead of time\, but if you’re seeing this after registration is full or closed\, please arrive at the refuge before 10 am on October 4th\, and we will let you know if there is room! Where: Ridgefield NWR Headquarters: 28908 NW Main AVE\, Ridgefield\, WA 98642 Date: Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Cost: FREE! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/explore-the-ridgefield-national-wildlife-refuge-through-nature-journaling/ CATEGORIES:2D,Nature journaling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_2717-scaled-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250830T183341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000932Z UID:10000119-1759536000-1759622399@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:BirdFest & Bluegrass Art Contest DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the inaugural BirdFest & Bluegrass art contest!This partnership between The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and the Ridgefield Art Association is open to bird-loving visual artists of all ages and skill levels! We invite submissions of bird-themed artwork\, particularly featuring species found within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge! Shown above are past winners from the Washington USFWS Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest\, including a painting of a wood duck on the water by 13-year-old Sophia Q\, and American Wigeons by another talented young artist.Cash prizes await the winners\, and entry is free. We welcome the following age categories:Hatchling: K-4th gradeNestling: 5th-8th grade Fledgling: 9th-12th grade Adult: 18+To enter\, each participant must fill out all items on the contact form below. Please contact imstacy0209@gmail.com if you have questions.Contest Rules:No Digital worksNo PhotographyOriginal works only\, no reproductions please!Work must be bird-themed (preferably birds commonly found at the Refuge)Entries must be received between 12 & 4 PM on Friday\, October 3rd.No mail-in entriesDeliver your work to: Ridgefield NWR Headquarters\, 28908 NW Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA 98642 Same-day entries Will NOT be acceptedPlease pick up works by 3 pm on Saturday\, October 4thError: Contact form not found.   URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/birdfest-and-bluegrass-art-contest/ CATEGORIES:2D ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/G3-28-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T163417 CREATED:20250601T204211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232914Z UID:10000109-1758909600-1758920400@pnfarm.com SUMMARY:Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sit and write together! There is little I love more than sitting in a warm room with brilliant minds\, putting words on the page and sharing snippets of what we create. So I’m making the space for this in my life this year\, and I’d love to have you join me! There will be soup. There will be writing prompts. There will be time to share\, with (gentle\, loving) feedback if you want it. And there will be time to sit quietly and get some writing done. (And everyone knows reading is integral to the writing process\, so if what you need is a few hours carved out of each month with a good book and a cup of tea\, no one will be counting words produced!) Participation will be capped at 12 people\, so please RSVP to this free event so that we can keep the group size intimate and safe for sharing! URL:https://pnfarm.com/event/soup-and-words-drop-in-writing-time-21/ LOCATION:Plas Newydd Farm\, Plas Newydd Llc.\, 33415 NW Lancaster Rd. Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States CATEGORIES:Writing,Writing Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pnfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4359-scaled-e1768348707983.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="PN Farm Arts Initiative":MAILTO:arts@pnfarm.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR