Morristown, NJ Morris County
Come to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm for Feeding Day!
March 18th Learn what farm animals eat and help feed them!
Register !
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Thursday Programs
Thursday, January 27: Hand Spinning with Wool, Flax and Cotton – Adults.
Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool, flax, and cotton! See how the fibers are prepared for spinning, then use your own drop spindle to create yarn! Take a whirl on the spinning wheel. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Thursday, February 10: The Ancient Craft of Weaving – Adults.
Create your very own unique textile piece to take home! Learn how the tapestry loom works. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Thursday, March 31: The Art of Tea Blending – Adults.
Join us for a wonderful cuppa tea! Learn the history of tea and create your own original blend to take home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Related: GIFTS FROM THE HEART – TEA BAGS
Saturday Programs
Saturday, January 15: Decorative Stenciling Workshop – All ages.
Explore the art of decorative stenciling in this workshop! Discover what stenciling was used for and use paint to create your own stencil art work. Please wear older clothes, as we will be working with paint. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday, February 12: Victorian Valentine Craft – All Ages.
Celebrate Valentines Day by creating your own Victorian valentine! Using pressed flowers, Victorian stickers, and other supplies, impress your loved one with this festive craft! No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday, February 19: Natural Dyeing with Flowers and Bugs – Adults.
Come dye with us! Learn how to create natural dyes using flowers and bugs. Everyone gets to take swatches home at the end of program. Please wear older clothes, as the dyes are permanent. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Saturday, March 5: Artisan Soap Making – Adults.
Create your own custom soap blend in this workshop! Learn how soap is made and then craft your own to bring home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
Related: How to Make Soap
#MorrisCty ! Great opportunity from @MorrisParksNJ own Fosterfield’s Living Historical Farm!
The farmers are hosting the opportunity to learn how to plan, plant and maintain an apple orchard!
Then take this knowledge! Plant your own Dwarf Honey Crisp Apple Tree in your backyard! You need two trees to pollinate; but, these trees only grow up to four feet.
Register for this opportunity for their January 15th class!
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Families with pre-K kids will take a walk on the trails and around the farm, learning about the natural world around them.
Join the Fosterfields Farmers every Friday in July and August to get the inside scoop on what goes on at the farm. Activities include garden tours, special farm animal visits, or antique farm machinery demonstrations.
Date: Friday, July 9—Friday, August 27
Time: 10 a.m, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
Cost: Included with your $5 admission.
Contact: For more information, 973.326.7645.
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Register now for this FREE day-long workshop at Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown: Industrial History of Northwest New Jersey. It will feature four speakers and extensive audience participation. https://t.co/cfd3QpqqRX pic.twitter.com/d9by2UWM7D
— Morris County Tourism (@morristourism) April 23, 2019
In this three-hour, hands-on beginner class, students can expect to learn some basics about shaping and forming 2,100-degree molten glass into special keepsake items.
This is a great beginner class for the curious person who wants to see what hot glass making is all about.
