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\n Truly a fitting attr ibution for this diverse\, charismatic\, and resil ient plant. With over 100 species nationwide\, upw ards of 30 goldenrod species call Pennsylvania hom e\, filling niches from cool\, shady forests to ho t\, sunny meadows. While different species bloom a cross the growing season\, most people recognize g oldenrod during the transition from summer to fall \, when open fields are swept with a giddy shock o f golden yellow: a final flush of warm-season sple ndor fueling pollinators as they prepare for winte r.
\n \nBeyond its aethetic beauty and wildlife value\, goldenrod can provide a boun ty for people\, too. In this class\, we’l l dig into the many ways that interacting with gol denrod–especially the “weediest” species–can bring healing and wholeness to our lives:
\n \nIn the fir st part of this class\, we’ll become acquainted wi th goldenrod as a source of food\, wellbeing\, and ecological understanding. We’ll encounter plants in the field to practice identification\, species differentiation\, ethical harvest\, and preparing medicine. In the transition between this portion o f class and the second half\, we will enjoy lunch along with freshly-brewed goldenrod tea.
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For the second part of t his class\, we’ll be joined by botanical dye artis t Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor to transform gathered goldenrod into wearable colors. Chelsea will cove r the foundations of using local blooms to dye nat ural fibers. You will get to dye two take-home ite ms in the class using the shibori (tie-dye) and bu ndle-dying methods.
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11am - 1pm< /strong> | Goldenrod in the field: ID\, ecolog y\, and foraging
\n \n1-1:30pm | Lunch Break
\n \n1:30-4 pm | Crafting with goldrenrod: botani cal dyes from leaves and flowers
\n \nWhen registering\, you can opt to bring your own d ye item(s) or purchase up to two add-ons that will be ordered on your behalf. NOTE our Sept ember 13th deadline for ordering dye items.
\n \nI want to bring my own items to dye
\n \nInstead of ordering dye item (s) at registration\, you may bring up to two articles of clothing or cloth suitable for natu ral dyeing. Items must be of a reasonable size and lightness\, and composed of natural fibers (cotto n\, linen\, silk\, etc.). If you are unsure about whether an item is suitable\, you can reach out to Chelsea Thompson at chelsea@earthencolor.com.
\n \ nThe Horn Far m's Bonfire store now offers white short-sleev e and long-sleeve shirts with our botanical Re membering Our Roots design. Order one to be s hipped to you and bring it to class for a truly un ique dye project!
\n \nI want to or der items to dye
\n \nAt registrat ion\, you'll have the option to order up to two it ems for dyeing in class. Options include a blank c otton bandana\, bamboo socks\, and a cotton tote. You are also welcome to reserve one item through r egistration\, and bring another of your own.
\ n \nAdd-on orders are available up to two week s before the class\, so make sure to register b y Sunday\, September 13th to redeem this optio n.
\n \nItems purchased at registration wi ll be provided for you on the day of the class.
\n \nI want the coolest dye project o ut there
\n \nWe've got you covere d! The Horn Farm's Bonfire store now includes white short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts with our botanical Remembering Our Root s design. Purchase one to be shipped to you a nd bring it to class for your dye project! Every s hirt sold supports educational programs and regene rative land stewardship at the Horn Farm.
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Environmen t: This class will take place partially o utdoors. Please check the weather in advance and d ress accordingly. Be prepared for walking in an ex posed meadow environment with possible muddy condi tions.
\n \nArrival: Park ing takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begi n each class on time. More details about park ing will be communicated in a reminder email days before the program. We'll begin this class by meet ing in the farmhouse.
\n \nAudienc e: Children under 12 may attend for free if accompanied by a registering adult. Please note that 1) adults with children are still limited to two dye items\, and 2) this program is primarily designed for adult engagement. Attendees between 1 3 and 17 must be registered separately and accompa nied by a registering adult.
\n \nCost: The standard cost for this program is $63/person\, not including add-on dye items. Sl iding scale options are available to increase acce ssibility. Each dye item adds $7 to your registrat ion. NOTE that the option to purchase ite ms for dyeing in class expires on Sunday\, Septemb er 13th.
\n \nCancellation: All programs are subject to change due to unfore seen circumstances including inclement weather. Pa rticipants will receive an email in the days prece ding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund P olicy here.
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Growing up in a rural town called Sweet Vall ey\, just south of Ricketts Glen\, Andrew spent hi s life fostering a love for the PA wilds. He atten ded Muhlenberg College in Allentown and majored in English Literature and Music Composition while ex ploring regional ecology\, slow food\, composting\ , gardening\, and foraging in the spaces between. This eventually led him to the staff of the Horn F arm Center\, where\, as Community Engagement Coord inator\, he organizes educational opportunities\, coordinates volunteers\, runs social media\, blogs \, and assists with development and outreach proje cts.
\n \nAndrew is an avid forager and st udent of wild spaces\, interested in rekindling wa ys of living on the landscape that are place-sourc ed and mutually nuturing. In 2023\, he had the pri vilege of enriching his experience by taking the H orn Farm Center's Land Steward Training Program. B eyond the Horn Farm\, Andrew leads a book club for the Lancaster Composting Co-Ops\, volunteers as a land steward with the Lancaster Conservancy\, and spends Saturdays selling produce at Green Circle Organics in Lancaster Central Market.
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Chelsea Thompson is a textile arti st focusing on the use of plant dyes as a way to e xplore and strengthen a relationship with the natu ral world. Growing up on a horse farm has lead her to be endlessly inspired by the slow process and nuances of nature. She has fibers degree from Sava nnah College of Art and Design\, where a creative vision was born through the project Earthencolor. With the use of botanical dyes\, Earthencolor aims to co nvey a story through bespoke garments\, accessorie s\, and home goods. As a part of an ethos in using natural dyes\, there is a belief that the colors processed from plants are synonymous to a life har monious with the outdoors\; each color yielded is unique in a life and story of its own\, continuous of its former physical state.
\n \nLearn m ore about Chelsea's work at earthencolor.com. She can al so be found on Instagram at @_earthencolor_
\n \nDESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Goldenrod: of the Solidago genus\, mea ning “to heal” or “to make whole.”\n \n \n Truly a fitting attribution for this diverse\, charismati c\, and resilient plant. With over 100 species nat ionwide\, upwards of 30 goldenrod species call Pen nsylvania home\, filling niches from cool\, shady forests to hot\, sunny meadows. While different sp ecies bloom across the growing season\, most peopl e recognize goldenrod during the transition from s ummer to fall\, when open fields are swept with a giddy shock of golden yellow: a final flush of war m-season splendor fueling pollinators as they prep are for winter. \n \n \n \n Beyond its aethetic be auty and wildlife value\, goldenrod can provide a bounty for people\, too. In this class\, we’ll dig into the many ways that interacting with goldenro d–especially the “weediest” species–can bring heal ing and wholeness to our lives:\n \n \n \n Foragin g & Medicine-Making\n \n \n In the first part of t his class\, we’ll become acquainted with goldenrod as a source of food\, wellbeing\, and ecological understanding. We’ll encounter plants in the field to practice identification\, species differentiat ion\, ethical harvest\, and preparing medicine. In the transition between this portion of class and the second half\, we will enjoy lunch along with f reshly-brewed goldenrod tea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical Dyeing\n \n \n For the second part of this class\, we’ll be joined by botanical dye art ist Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor (https://www. earthencolor.com/) to transform gathered goldenrod into wearable colors. Chelsea will cover the foun dations of using local blooms to dye natural fiber s. You will get to dye two take-home items in the class using the shibori (tie-dye) and bundle-dying methods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yo u’ll leave not just with newly-colored clothes and a brightened appreciation for Solidago\, but with inspiration and skills for incorporating this gen erous plant into your life!\n \n \n \n Program Sch edule:\n \n \n 11am - 1pm | Goldenrod in the field : ID\, ecology\, and foraging\n \n \n \n 1-1:30pm | Lunch Break\n \n \n \n 1:30-4pm | Crafting with goldrenrod: botanical dyes from leaves and flowers \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n Refillabl e water bottle\n Packed lunch and snacks as prefe rred\n Pad and pencil for notetaking \n Box\, bu cket\, bag\, or other carrying item for taking hom e dyed fabrics (may still be moist at the end of c lass) \n Optional: Basket for take-home harvest\n Optional: Up to two items to dye in class. See d etails below:\n Basket for take-home harvest (opt ional)\n \n \n In-Class Dye Projects\n \n \n When registering\, you can opt to bring your own dye it em(s) or purchase up to two add-ons that will be o rdered on your behalf. NOTE our September 13th dea dline for ordering dye items. \n \n \n \n I want t o bring my own items to dye\n \n \n \n Instead of ordering dye item(s) at registration\, you may bri ng up to two articles of clothing or cloth suitabl e for natural dyeing. Items must be of a reasonabl e size and lightness\, and composed of natural fib ers (cotton\, linen\, silk\, etc.). If you are uns ure about whether an item is suitable\, you can re ach out to Chelsea Thompson at chelsea@earthencolo r.com (mailto:chelsea@earthencolor.com).\n \n \n \ n \n Examples of items to consider bringing: t-sh irts\, bandanas\, socks\, pillow-cases\, tea towel s\n Examples of items NOT to bring: anything bulk y like jeans or jackets\, sheets\, or anything mad e of synthetic fiber\n \n \n The Horn Farm's Bonfi re store (https://www.bonfire.com/foraging-and-bot anical-dyeing/) now offers white short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts with our botanical Remembering Our Roots design. Order one to be shipped to you a nd bring it to class for a truly unique dye projec t!\n \n \n \n I want to order items to dye\n \n \n \n At registration\, you'll have the option to or der up to two items for dyeing in class. Options i nclude a blank cotton bandana\, bamboo socks\, and a cotton tote. You are also welcome to reserve on e item through registration\, and bring another of your own. \n \n \n \n Add-on orders are available up to two weeks before the class\, so make sure t o register by Sunday\, September 13th to redeem th is option. \n \n \n \n Items purchased at registra tion will be provided for you on the day of the cl ass.\n \n \n \n I want the coolest dye project out there\n \n \n \n We've got you covered! The Horn Farm's Bonfire store (https://www.bonfire.com/fora ging-and-botanical-dyeing/) now includes white sho rt-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts with our botanica l Remembering Our Roots design. Purchase one to be shipped to you and bring it to class for your dye project! Every shirt sold supports educational pr ograms and regenerative land stewardship at the Ho rn Farm.\n \n \n \n Click here (https://www.bonfir e.com/foraging-and-botanical-dyeing/) to purchase a Remembering Our Roots tee!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Notes: \n \n \n Environment : This class will take place partially outdoors. P lease check the weather in advance and dress accor dingly. Be prepared for walking in an exposed mead ow environment with possible muddy conditions. \n \n \n \n Arrival: Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes ea rly so we can begin each class on time. More detai ls about parking will be communicated in a reminde r email days before the program. We'll begin this class by meeting in the farmhouse. \n \n \n \n Aud ience: Children under 12 may attend for free if ac companied by a registering adult. Please note that 1) adults with children are still limited to two dye items\, and 2) this program is primarily desig ned for adult engagement. Attendees between 13 and 17 must be registered separately and accompanied by a registering adult. \n \n \n \n Cost: The stan dard cost for this program is $63/person\, not inc luding add-on dye items. Sliding scale options are available to increase accessibility. Each dye ite m adds $7 to your registration. NOTE that the opti on to purchase items for dyeing in class expires o n Sunday\, September 13th.\n \n \n \n Cancellation : All programs are subject to change due to unfore seen circumstances including inclement weather. Pa rticipants will receive an email in the days prece ding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refun d Policy here. \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor s:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrew Leahy\n \n \n Growin g up in a rural town called Sweet Valley\, just so uth of Ricketts Glen\, Andrew spent his life foste ring a love for the PA wilds. He attended Muhlenbe rg College in Allentown and majored in English Lit erature and Music Composition while exploring regi onal ecology\, slow food\, composting\, gardening\ , and foraging in the spaces between. This eventua lly led him to the staff of the Horn Farm Center\, where\, as Community Engagement Coordinator\, he organizes educational opportunities\, coordinates volunteers\, runs social media\, blogs\, and assis ts with development and outreach projects. \n \n \ n \n Andrew is an avid forager and student of wild spaces\, interested in rekindling ways of living on the landscape that are place-sourced and mutual ly nuturing. In 2023\, he had the privilege of enr iching his experience by taking the Horn Farm Cent er's Land Steward Training Program. Beyond the Hor n Farm\, Andrew leads a book club for the Lancaste r Composting Co-Ops\, volunteers as a land steward with the Lancaster Conservancy\, and spends Satur days selling produce at Green Circle Organics in L ancaster Central Market.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ch elsea Thompson\n \n \n Chelsea Thompson is a texti le artist focusing on the use of plant dyes as a w ay to explore and strengthen a relationship with t he natural world. Growing up on a horse farm has l ead her to be endlessly inspired by the slow proce ss and nuances of nature. She has fibers degree fr om Savannah College of Art and Design\, where a cr eative vision was born through the project Earthen color. With the use of botanical dyes\, Earthencol or (https://www.earthencolor.com/) aims to convey a story through bespoke garments\, accessories\, a nd home goods. As a part of an ethos in using natu ral dyes\, there is a belief that the colors proce ssed from plants are synonymous to a life harmonio us with the outdoors\; each color yielded is uniqu e in a life and story of its own\, continuous of i ts former physical state.\n \n \n \n Learn more ab out Chelsea's work at earthencolor.com (https://ww w.earthencolor.com/). She can also be found on Ins tagram at @_earthencolor_ (https://www.instagram.c om/_earthencolor_/) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1376 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR