Born to be Shorn at Fosterfields Living Historical FarmMorris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 P: 973.326.7600
It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to properly shear a sheep, the old-fashioned way. Timed entries throughout day. This event is Rain or Shine.
In this in-person class, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for Mother’s Day. Greens, container and decorations supplied. Attendees should bring one bouquet of flowers.
Monday, May 2: Darling Dahlias – Learn to grow the National Flower of Mexico — the dahlia. Young green thumbs will propogate from both seed and tubers and discover which grows faster, and maybe better.
Monday, June 6: A Rose is a Rose. Which plant sometimes has a great scent, but more often has prickles and grows hips? The rose! Learn about this plant which is one of the oldest plants cultivated by humand and learn to grow one on your own.
Happy Spring! Who is ready to dig? Are you like me and lose focus as to what to plan because there is just so many choices? Take a nice Spring Tour at the @FrelinghuysenAr gardens and trails to plan for this growing season !
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Use your own supermarket flowers to create a knock-out bouquet to give to your special Valentine. Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will lead this hands-on, virtual class. We supply greens and container and you supply the flowers.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.
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.
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.
Virtually join Horticultural Staff members and learn the tips of the trade in making a green centerpiece perfect for the holiday table. Greens and mechanics will be provided prior to class but feel free to supplement with your own extra greens, decorations, and more.
