\n \n Jug lans nigra–a wild American relative of the cu ltivated English walnut (Juglans regia)–t ends to grow in peopled landscapes: river valleys\ , forest edges\, and the fringes of suburban devel opment.
\n \nBlack walnuts earn most of th eir attention each fall\, when prolific trees litt er the ground with bulbous green fruits that decay to black. Between rolled ankles\, stained sidewal ks\, and overstated claims of black walnut's toxic ity to other plants\, many people relegate the tre e to the margin. But for foragers\, locavores\, an d wildcrafters\, black walnuts are an untapped\, v ersatile resource inviting us to connect with seas onal rhythms\, tastes\, and colors.
\n \nTh is class will reclaim a well-rounded appreciation for the black walnut tree as a source of food and natural dye. While honoring the tree’s ecology and history\, we’ll spend the day learning how to pro cess its fruits for winter calories\, durable craf ts\, and more.
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We’ll hike to the Horn Farm ’s woodlands for the first portion of this class\, where we’ll identify black walnut\, demystify its ecological and cultural stories\, and collect fre shly-fallen fruits to process into nuts.
\n \nStudents will engage hands-on with the process of collecting\, hulling\, and preparing walnuts fo r curing: a multi-week drying process before crack ing and enjoying. We’ll also discuss and demonstra te cracking nuts\, using nuts culinarily\, and oth er creative adaptations of the black walnut tree’s offerings.
\n \nHarvest allowing\, studen ts may leave with a small quantity of washed nuts primed for curing at home.
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For the second portion of this class\, we’ll learn how to transform the hull s of black walnut fruits into wearable colors.
\n \nBotanical dye artist Chelsea Thompson of earthencol or will walk us through the process of extract ing rich\, durable pigments from black walnuts usi ng two methods--shibori and bundle dyeing. Each st udent will get to take home two items dyed in clas s.
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Black walnut dye swatches. Image pro vided by Chelsea Thompson.
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1-1:30pm | Lunch break
\n \n1:30-4pm | Crafting with black walnut: botanical dyes
\n \nWhen registering\, you can opt to bring your own dye item(s) or purchase up to two add-on s that will be ordered on your behalf. NOTE our September 26th deadline for ordering dye it ems.
\n \nI want to bring my own i tems to dye
\n \nInstead of orderi ng dye item(s) at registration\, you may bring up to two articles of clothing or cloth suitab le for natural dyeing. Items must be of a reasonab le size and lightness\, and composed of natural fi bers (cotton\, linen\, silk\, etc.). If you are un sure about whether an item is suitable\, you can r each out to Chelsea Thompson at chelsea@earthencolor.com.
\n \nThe Horn Farm's Bonfire store now offers white short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts with our botan ical Remembering Our Roots design. Order one to be shipped to you and bring it to class for a truly unique dye project!
\n \nI want to order items to dye
\n \nA t registration\, you'll have the option to order u p to two items for dyeing in class. Options includ e a blank cotton bandana\, bamboo socks\, and a co tton tote. You are also welcome to reserve one ite m through registration\, and bring another of your own.
\n \nAdd-on orders are available up to two weeks before the class\, so make sure to register by Saturday\, September 26th to rede em this option.
\n \nItems purchased at re gistration will be provided for you on the day of the class.
\n \nI want the coolest dye project out there
\n \nWe've got you covered! The Horn Farm's Bo nfire store now includes white short-sleeve an d long-sleeve shirts with our botanical Rememb ering Our Roots design. Purchase one to be sh ipped to you and bring it to class for your dye pr oject! Every shirt sold supports educational progr ams and regenerative land stewardship at the Horn Farm.
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Black walnuts with lightly dyed fab ric. Image provided by Chelsea Thompson.
\n \nEnvironment: This class will take place primarily outdoors. Please check the w eather in advance and dress accordingly. Be prepar ed for hiking up hilly terrain and spending time i n the woods\, both on- and off-trail.
\n \nArrival: Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin each class on tim e. More details about parking will be communi cated in a reminder email days before the program. We'll begin this class by meeting in the farmhous e.
\n \nAudience: Childre n under 12 may attend for free if accompanied by a registering adult. Please note that 1) adults wit h children are still limited to two dye items\, an d 2) this program is primarily designed for adult engagement. Attendees between 13 and 17 must be re gistered separately and accompanied by a registeri ng adult.
\n \nCost: The standard cost for this program is $63/person\, not including add-on dye items. Sliding scale options are available to increase accessibility. Each dye item adds $7 to your registration. NOTE that the option to purchase items for dyeing in cl ass expires on Saturday\, September 26th.
\n \nCancellation: All programs ar e subject to change due to unforeseen circumstance s including inclement weather. Participants will r eceive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
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Growing up i n a rural town called Sweet Valley\, just south of Ricketts Glen\, Andrew spent his life fostering a love for the PA wilds. He attended Muhlenberg Col lege in Allentown and majored in English Literatur e and Music Composition while exploring regional e cology\, slow food\, composting\, gardening\, and foraging in the spaces between. This eventually le d him to the staff of the Horn Farm Center\, where \, as Community Engagement Coordinator\, he organi zes educational opportunities\, coordinates volunt eers\, runs social media\, blogs\, and assists wit h development and outreach projects.
\n \nAndrew is an avid forager and student of wild spac es\, interested in rekindling ways of living on th e landscape that are place-sourced and mutually nu turing. In 2023\, he had the privilege of enrichin g his experience by taking the Horn Farm Center's Land Steward Training Program. Beyond the Horn Far m\, Andrew leads a book club for the Lancaster Com posting Co-Ops\, volunteers as a land steward with the Lancaster Conservancy\, and spends Saturdays selling produce at Green Circle Organics in Lancas ter Central Market.
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Ch elsea Thompson is a textile artist focusing on the use of plant dyes as a way to explore and strengt hen a relationship with the natural world. Growing up on a horse farm has lead her to be endlessly i nspired by the slow process and nuances of nature. She has fibers degree from Savannah College of Ar t and Design\, where a creative vision was born th rough the project Earthencolor. With the use of bo tanical dyes\, Earthencolor aims to convey a story throu gh bespoke garments\, accessories\, and home goods . As a part of an ethos in using natural dyes\, th ere is a belief that the colors processed from pla nts are synonymous to a life harmonious with the o utdoors\; each color yielded is unique in a life a nd story of its own\, continuous of its former phy sical state.
\n \nLearn more about Chelsea' s work at earthencolor.com. She can also be found on Ins tagram at @_earthencolor_
\n \nDESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n To find a black walnut tree in the mid -Atlantic region\, you don’t need to go very far.\ n \n \n Juglans nigra–a wild American relative of the cultivated English walnut (Juglans regia)–tend s to grow in peopled landscapes: river valleys\, f orest edges\, and the fringes of suburban developm ent. \n \n \n \n Black walnuts earn most of their attention each fall\, when prolific trees litter t he ground with bulbous green fruits that decay to black. Between rolled ankles\, stained sidewalks\, and overstated claims of black walnut's toxicity to other plants\, many people relegate the tree to the margin. But for foragers\, locavores\, and wi ldcrafters\, black walnuts are an untapped\, versa tile resource inviting us to connect with seasonal rhythms\, tastes\, and colors.\n \n \n \n This cl ass will reclaim a well-rounded appreciation for t he black walnut tree as a source of food and natur al dye. While honoring the tree’s ecology and hist ory\, we’ll spend the day learning how to process its fruits for winter calories\, durable crafts\, and more.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Foraging & Ecolog y\n \n \n We’ll hike to the Horn Farm’s woodlands for the first portion of this class\, where we’ll identify black walnut\, demystify its ecological a nd cultural stories\, and collect freshly-fallen f ruits to process into nuts.\n \n \n \n Students wi ll engage hands-on with the process of collecting\ , hulling\, and preparing walnuts for curing: a mu lti-week drying process before cracking and enjoyi ng. We’ll also discuss and demonstrate cracking nu ts\, using nuts culinarily\, and other creative ad aptations of the black walnut tree’s offerings. \n \n \n \n Harvest allowing\, students may leave wi th a small quantity of washed nuts primed for curi ng at home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical Dyei ng\n \n \n For the second portion of this class\, we’ll learn how to transform the hulls of black wa lnut fruits into wearable colors.\n \n \n \n Botan ical dye artist Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor ( https://www.earthencolor.com/) will walk us throug h the process of extracting rich\, durable pigment s from black walnuts using two methods--shibori an d bundle dyeing. Each student will get to take hom e two items dyed in class. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black walnut dye swatches. Image provided by Chel sea Thompson. \n \n \n \n By the end of the day\, you may just be a little more “nuts” for the gener ous\, charismatic black walnut tree! \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Program Schedule:\n \n \n 11am - 12:15p m | Black walnut in the field: ecology & foraging \n \n \n \n 12:15-1pm | Black walnut processing an d tasting (supply allowing) \n \n \n \n 1-1:30pm | Lunch break\n \n \n \n 1:30-4pm | Crafting with b lack walnut: botanical dyes\n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n Refillable water bottle\n Packe d lunch and snacks as preferred\n Pad and pencil for notetaking.\n Box\, bucket\, bag\, or other c arrying item for taking home dyed fabrics (may sti ll be moist at the end of class) \n Optional: bag or basket for take-home harvest (supply allowing) \n Optional: Up to two items to dye in class. Se e details below: \n \n \n In-Class Dye Projects\n \n \n When registering\, you can opt to bring your own dye item(s) or purchase up to two add-ons tha t will be ordered on your behalf. NOTE our Septemb er 26th deadline for ordering dye items. \n \n \n \n I want to bring my own items to dye\n \n \n \n Instead of ordering dye item(s) at registration\, you may bring up to two articles of clothing or cl oth suitable for natural dyeing. Items must be of a reasonable size and lightness\, and composed of natural fibers (cotton\, linen\, silk\, etc.). If you are unsure about whether an item is suitable\, you can reach out to Chelsea Thompson at chelsea@ earthencolor.com (mailto:chelsea@earthencolor.com) .\n \n \n \n \n Examples of items to consider bri nging: t-shirts\, bandanas\, socks\, pillow-cases\ , tea towels\n Examples of items NOT to bring: an ything bulky like jeans or jackets\, sheets\, or a nything made of synthetic fiber\n \n \n The Horn F arm's Bonfire store (https://www.bonfire.com/forag ing-and-botanical-dyeing/) now offers white short- sleeve and long-sleeve shirts with our botanical R emembering Our Roots design. Order one to be shipp ed to you and bring it to class for a truly unique dye project!\n \n \n \n I want to order items to dye\n \n \n \n At registration\, you'll have the o ption to order up to two items for dyeing in class . Options include a blank cotton bandana\, bamboo socks\, and a cotton tote. You are also welcome to reserve one item through registration\, and bring another of your own. \n \n \n \n Add-on orders ar e available up to two weeks before the class\, so make sure to register by Saturday\, September 26th to redeem this option. \n \n \n \n Items purchase d at registration will be provided for you on the day of the class. \n \n \n \n I want the coolest d ye project out there\n \n \n \n We've got you cove red! The Horn Farm's Bonfire store (https://www.bo nfire.com/foraging-and-botanical-dyeing/) now incl udes white short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts wit h our botanical Remembering Our Roots design. Purc hase one to be shipped to you and bring it to clas s for your dye project! Every shirt sold supports educational programs and regenerative land steward ship at the Horn Farm.\n \n \n \n Click here (http s://www.bonfire.com/foraging-and-botanical-dyeing/ ) to purchase a Remembering Our Roots tee!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black walnut s with lightly dyed fabric. Image provided by Chel sea Thompson.\n \n \n \n \n Program Notes: \n \n \ n Environment: This class will take place primaril y outdoors. Please check the weather in advance an d dress accordingly. Be prepared for hiking up hil ly terrain and spending time in the woods\, both o n- and off-trail. \n \n \n \n Arrival: Parking tak es place in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin each clas s on time. More details about parking will be comm unicated in a reminder email days before the progr am. We'll begin this class by meeting in the farmh ouse. \n \n \n \n Audience: Children under 12 may attend for free if accompanied by a registering ad ult. Please note that 1) adults with children are still limited to two dye items\, and 2) this progr am is primarily designed for adult engagement. Att endees between 13 and 17 must be registered separa tely and accompanied by a registering adult. \n \n \n \n Cost: The standard cost for this program is $63/person\, not including add-on dye items. Slid ing scale options are available to increase access ibility. Each dye item adds $7 to your registratio n. NOTE that the option to purchase items for dyei ng in class expires on Saturday\, September 26th.\ n \n \n \n Cancellation: All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances includin g inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any ch anges or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.\n \n \n \n \ n About the Instructors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andre w Leahy\n \n \n Growing up in a rural town called Sweet Valley\, just south of Ricketts Glen\, Andre w spent his life fostering a love for the PA wilds . He attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown and majored in English Literature and Music Compositio n while exploring regional ecology\, slow food\, c omposting\, gardening\, and foraging in the spaces between. This eventually led him to the staff of the Horn Farm Center\, where\, as Community Engage ment Coordinator\, he organizes educational opport unities\, coordinates volunteers\, runs social med ia\, blogs\, and assists with development and outr each projects. \n \n \n \n Andrew is an avid forag er and student of wild spaces\, interested in reki ndling ways of living on the landscape that are pl ace-sourced and mutually nuturing. In 2023\, he ha d the privilege of enriching his experience by tak ing the Horn Farm Center's Land Steward Training P rogram. Beyond the Horn Farm\, Andrew leads a book club for the Lancaster Composting Co-Ops\, volunt eers as a land steward with the Lancaster Conserva ncy\, and spends Saturdays selling produce at Gree n Circle Organics in Lancaster Central Market.\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chelsea Thompson\n \n \n Chels ea Thompson is a textile artist focusing on the us e of plant dyes as a way to explore and strengthen a relationship with the natural world. Growing up on a horse farm has lead her to be endlessly insp ired by the slow process and nuances of nature. Sh e has fibers degree from Savannah College of Art a nd Design\, where a creative vision was born throu gh the project Earthencolor. With the use of botan ical dyes\, Earthencolor (https://www.earthencolor .com/) aims to convey a story through bespoke garm ents\, accessories\, and home goods. As a part of an ethos in using natural dyes\, there is a belief that the colors processed from plants are synonym ous to a life harmonious with the outdoors\; each color yielded is unique in a life and story of its own\, continuous of its former physical state.\n \n \n \n Learn more about Chelsea's work at earthe ncolor.com (https://www.earthencolor.com/). She ca n also be found on Instagram at @_earthencolor_ (h ttps://www.instagram.com/_earthencolor_/) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1377 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR