Space in the workshops and rooms are available on a first come first served basis.
REGISTRATION/PAYMENTS ARE DUE 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE 

The registration form is posted on our website here.

Fire and Steel--An Introduction to Blacksmithing

Saturday, May 16th, 10:00—2:00
Come to this introduction to the fascinating art of forging hot iron.  Experienced smith, Bob
Vernon, will teach the skills necessary to get the coal forge fired up and introduce you to a few
basic blacksmithing techniques.  Everyone will have the chance to work in the fire and hammer
some red-hot steel on the anvil, so bring your safety glasses and work gloves!  Participants will
be able to take home their own forged coat hook and experiment with various techniques of this
age-old skill. A home-grown lunch will be provided, and for those interested, a horse shoeing
demonstration and farm tour will follow the class.  
Class size limited to 6.  Workshop Fee:$50
 

Food from the Back Yard—Container Gardening and Building a Raised Bed

Saturday, May 30th, 10:00—2:00
Think you don’t have the space, sunlight, or soil to grow any of your own food?  Chances are,
through appropriate crop selection and the use of containers or raised beds, you’ll find a way to
grow at least a few different vegetables and herbs in your yard, on your porch, or even on a
windowsill.  Come learn about soil mixes, sun and shade-tolerant crops, choosing or creating the
right containers, and building a raised bed.  Prepare and plant a small container to take home
with you. A home-grown lunch will be provided.  
Class size limited to 10.  Workshop Fee: $40 
 

Family Farm Visit

Saturday, June 27th, 10:00—2:00
Enjoy a fun day at the farm with the family.   Come meet our farm menagerie, including Daisy
the horse, Lill the cow, and the dogs, cats, pigs and chickens.  Help out with farm chores, tour
the garden, take a wagon-ride, play games, and help prepare a healthy lunch of fresh farm foods.  
Class size limited to 16.  Workshop Fee: $20/parent,  $12/child
 

Food Preservation—Lactofermentation

Saturday, July 25th, 1:00—4:00
Learn an age-old traditional method of food preservation and enhancement that creates
delicious and nutritious foods from the garden’s bounty.  Harvest fresh garden vegetables,
brimming with life during the peak of summer, and preserve them in a way that creates live
culture foods that will last you well into the winter.  Participants will discuss the cultural history,
nutrition, science and the health benefits of lactofermentation and will have the chance to
sample lactofermented products such as kimchi, saurkraut, pickled turnips, rosehip “soda”,
lemon verbena ale, yogurt, cheese, and cultured butter.  Take home recipes, beautiful jars of
lactofermented goodies, and the know-how to start fermenting!  
Class size limited to 10.  Workshop Fee: $30
 

Food Preservation—Canning, Freezing, and Drying

Saturday, August 15th, 1:00—4:00
It’s easy to find fresh local foods during the summer, but what should you do during the winter,
when not much is growing in the garden?  Join us for a workshop on preserving the summer
harvest to enjoy all winter long.  Discuss techniques for capturing maximum nutrition and
flavor, and learn about safe methods of canning, freezing, and drying a variety of vegetables. 
Help to prepare and can an item to take home with you.  
Class size limited to 10.  Workshop Fee: $30 

Soaps and Salves

Saturday, September 26th, 10:00—2:00
Come learn the basics of saponification and salve-making from experienced soapmaker and
herbal enthusiast, April Kocis Fix.  Spend the day touring and gathering from the gardens, solar
infusing oils, and of course, making soaps and salves.  Learn how to utilize natural ingredients
form the garden and farm, such as Calendula, St. Johnswort, Comfrey, beeswax, and goat’s milk, 
to make beautiful and functional home and skin care products.  Take home recipes and samples
from the day’s work, and the knowledge to make your own at home!   A home-grown lunch will
be provided.  
Class size limited to 6.  Workshop Fee: $40
 

Accommodations

Fiedler Farm is a working farm located near Woodward, in Centre County, PA.  If you are joining
us from afar, we have a few rooms available in our farmhouse, in addition to more rustic
accommodations.  Reserve one for a night, and join us for an informal breakfast in the morning
for $5 per person.
 
• Guest room with double bed: $40 per night
• Porch room with 2 single beds: $35 per night
• Furnished yurt, with no electricity or running water: $25 per night
• Camping (bring your own tent): $15 per night
 
Yurt dwellers and campers will have the use of shower/bathroom facilities.