Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative

LXCL:The first day of this workshop will focus on construction using cardboard, paper packing tape, and paper maché. Materials provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Day two will focus on painting the finished sculptures and ensuring they can be secured to the bicycle and/or rider.

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Celebrate the solstice with us at PN Farm Arts Initiative! What started as a neighborhood celebration is turning into a community-wide event! On June 21st, we will be hosting a group costumed bike ride in Ridgefield, followed by a barbecue potluck here on the farm. You can find more info on the event page for the Flora &amp; Fauna Solstice Celebration.&nbsp; In advance of that celebration, we are hosting a couple drop-in costume workshops&nbsp;for people who want to join the ride who would like some assistance in creating their costume&mdash;or simply want to create it in community rather than at home.&nbsp;The workshops are free of charge, but &nbsp;donations to help defray costs will be gladly accepted; we also ask that if you attend, you really do join us for the celebration on June 21st! The first day of this workshop&nbsp;will focus on construction using cardboard, paper packing tape, and paper mache. Participants can come with a clear idea of what they want to make and use the materials provided or consult with the instructors for guidance on possibilities and methods for construction.&nbsp; Day two will focus on painting the finished sculptures and ensuring they can be secured to the bicycle and/or rider.&nbsp; No art experience is required! Children attending are required to have an adult with them at all times - the workshop is taking place in the Plas Newydd barn, which is part of a working farmyard. We&#39;ll have snacks and water, as well as the following supplies on hand:&nbsp; CardboardPaper packing tapePaintPaper mache materials&nbsp;Drawing tools - pencils, sharpies, etcScissors and craft knivesWire, zip ties, string &nbsp; &nbsp; Please plan on bringing: Food and water as needed for happiness and productivityA notion of what flora or fauna you would like to represent with your costumeAny specialty materials they might like to incorporate&nbsp;Bike or bike helmet to work on A bit about our workshop instructors:&nbsp; Alan Adams&nbsp;and Michelle Hankins&nbsp;are art teachers at View Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield, Michelle Swinehart teaches art at Portland State University, and Meghan Gillespie is a professional illustrator and amateur costumer.

Celebrate the solstice with us at PN Farm Arts Initiative! What started as a neighborhood celebration is turning into a community-wide event! On June 21st, we will be hosting a group costumed bike ride in Ridgefield, followed by a barbecue potluck here on the farm. You can find more info on the event page for the Flora &amp; Fauna Solstice Celebration.  In advance of that celebration, we are hosting a couple drop-in costume workshops for people who want to join the ride who would like some assistance in creating their costume—or simply want to create it in community rather than at home. The workshops are free of charge, but  donations to help defray costs will be gladly accepted; we also ask that if you attend, you really do join us for the celebration on June 21st! The first day of this workshop will focus on construction using cardboard, paper packing tape, and paper mache. Participants can come with a clear idea of what they want to make and use the materials provided or consult with the instructors for guidance on possibilities and methods for construction.  Day two will focus on painting the finished sculptures and ensuring they can be secured to the bicycle and/or rider.  No art experience is required! Children attending are required to have an adult with them at all times - the workshop is taking place in the Plas Newydd barn, which is part of a working farmyard. We'll have snacks and water, as well as the following supplies on hand:  CardboardPaper packing tapePaintPaper mache materials Drawing tools - pencils, sharpies, etcScissors and craft knivesWire, zip ties, string     Please plan on bringing: Food and water as needed for happiness and productivityA notion of what flora or fauna you would like to represent with your costumeAny specialty materials they might like to incorporate Bike or bike helmet to work on A bit about our workshop instructors:  Alan Adams and Michelle Hankins are art teachers at View Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield, Michelle Swinehart teaches art at Portland State University, and Meghan Gillespie is a professional illustrator and amateur costumer.

Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative

Flora & Fauna Costume Workshop

33415 NW Lancaster Rd

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