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 TreeJoin us for the first of a series of monthly (ish) drop-in walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite […]
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 […]
*** 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 […]
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.
$10 per person. If cost is a barrier, get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com and you will be welcome!
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 […]
New date!!It's basket weaving time! In this class we’ll explore the basics of random weave by creating a melon-sized basket. Working with willows and red osier dogwood harvested from Plas Newydd Farm earlier in the year, we’ll create baskets that are a true collaboration with the farm’s gorgeous wetland landscapes. All skill levels are welcome! […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
We're so delighted to welcome Portland-based painter and teacher Scott Gellatly back to the farm for another two-day dive into plein air painting! This workshop is likely to fill up, so register early to guaranty your spot!This two-day workshop will explore the fundamentals of plein air painting, with a focus on strategic color concepts while […]
Come spend a few hours in good company, celebrating light and peace. We so need art—and each other—in these busy and complex times.Please join us on Saturday, December 14th 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, […]
New Date!!Join us on January 25th and 26th for the first annual PN Farm Arts Festival of Pen & Ink. It's going to be a little bit of sculpture, a little bit of alchemy, a little bit of geekery and a whole lot of magic—and we can't wait to have you join us!This two-day workshop […]