Looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle?

Hillside Farm has decided to recognize all the amazing things we have to learn from the past, be it in the fields or on our dinner tables. They are doing so by hosting Lost Arts Workshops, which are designed to educate and inspire communities in the greater Philadelphia area to lead more self sufficient and sustainable lifestyles. These four separate interactive educational workshops, which will occur over three different days, will deliver knowledge about the many “lost arts” from our agricultural and cultural past, including cooking, cultivating, preserving and self-care. Greener Partners hands-on workshops will convey the best of old traditions in fun, interactive presentations, leaving participants empowered to bring new skills and knowledge into modern life.

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Hauling in the Herbal Harvest

Saturday, June 23, 2012: 10am

$15/member, $20/non-member – Pre-registration required register

Taught by Susan Hess-Therapeutic Herbalist-Farm at Coventry - www.farmatcoventry.com

Join for a lively discussion and hands-on demonstration of the many techniques for preserving the herbal harvest. Topics will include: Proper harvesting of herbs, proper drying and storage methods and the basics of making: pesto, vinegars, syrups, etc. Know what supplies to have on hand before you are blessed with overflowing baskets of herbs

Jams and Jellies

Saturday, July 7, 2012: 10am

$10/member, $15/non-member Pre-registration required register 

Preserve the fruits of summer by making your own jams and jellies. It’s really quite easy and delicious too. You will learn about what equipment is needed, selecting fruits and step-by-step directions for prepping and canning.  Participants can expect to leave with a jar of jam.

Cob Oven

Saturday, July 21 through Sunday, July 22, 2012: 10am-4pm

Bring Your Own Lunch$45/members; $50 non-members register - Pre-Registration Required  

Come dressed for a dirt-filled adventure at Hillside Farm where you will learn the ins and outs of building your very own wood-fired cob pizza oven. Join Cara Graver of the Cob Studio for this two-day workshop and learn first hand as we build a cob oven at Hillside Farm.

Cara Graver is an artist in a variety of media. Back in 2002 she found out about cob building and was thrilled to discover that there was a way to create a sculpture large enough for herself to fit inside of, and if made big enough there would be indoor space for classes. The method was simple as she learned from reading but was afraid to start without some experience so she went to Oregon that summer to the North American School of Natural Building where she learned all about cobbling. Fast forwarding to where she started her studio the next spring and about 4 years later holding classes in what came to be known as the Cob Studio.

Pickling

Saturday, July 21, 2012 – 10am

$10/member, $15/non-member Pre-registration required register

Join a hands on pickling workshop where you will learn how to make quick, and fermented pickles .You will go home with all the information needed to stock your pantry and refrigerator with jars, containers and crocks of delicious, cool, crunchy, crispy pickled cucumbers and other veggies. We’ll also be sampling, tasting and snacking throughout!

All Lost Art Workshops are at 111 Elwyn Road on Elwyn Campus in Media, PA for more information please call 484.442.8381 or sign up online at www.greenerpartners.org

Photos courtesy of Greener Partners.