Workshops

Soap Making Workshops

There is still time to learn how to make soap this winter. Participants will make old-fashioned lye soap, and may take it home if they wish. The cost of the workshop is $35 if you choose to take the soap home with you, $15 if you leave the soap for Quiet Valley. Call the farm at 570-992-6161 and talk to Cheryl to reserve a day.

Tanning Workshop

Learn how to tan the hide of the deer you will bag next year. A section of a deer hide and tanning solution will be provided.
• Saturdays, February 18 & 25, 2012, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Cost: $23.00 or $20.00 for members
• Deadine for Registration (with payment): Friday, February 10, 2012
• All participants must be at least 14 years old
• Participants should bring lunch. Bring a hand towel and 1/2 gallon air tight container, a tablespoon, and a serrated knife with you.
• Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 8
• Instructor: Florence Wells

Apple Tree Grafting Workshop

Have you ever wondered why apple trees are grafted or what it accomplishes? Grafting was done during the time of the Roman Empire and George Washington also used the practice extensively. Come to this Saturday morning workshop and learn all about grafting and actually graft several trees yourself to take home.
• Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Cost: $30.00 or $25 for members (cost includes root stock, scions and soil)
• Deadine for Registration (with payment): Friday, March 9, 2012
• All participants must be at least 14 years old
• Participants should bring 2 landscape pots (new or used) that are at least 10” deep to pot their new trees in.
• Class size: minimum of 6, maximum of 10
• Instructor: Gary Oiler