On May 20, Homefields became a palette of arts for children and adults! Family-friendly events such as nature journaling, collaging (incorporating natural materials), nature poetry, basket making, plus demonstration workshops highlighting local artists and craftspeople took place. 

Featured Artist Talk

1:15-2:15
Steve Wilson — Artist and owner, Red Raven gallery, Lancaster. Designed and painted Homefields’ mural.

workshops

1:30–2:30
Christiane David — Painting workshop, by a Lancaster artist and gallery owner.
Maria Fountain — Workshop on Gathering Natural Material for Collage. Family-friendly

2:45–3:45
JenMarie Macdonald — Poetry workshop, by a PCAD instructor, book artist, writer, and publisher.
Carol Welsh — Nature Journaling Workshop. Family-friendly

Artist Demonstrations

Artists will be demonstrating throughout the day

Plein Aire painting Elizabeth Patton + the Lanc. County Art Assoc.

Floral and Natural Materials Arrangements Karen Risser

Leaded Glass Linda Strauss

Baskets Celia Reed

Spinning and Weaving Tracy Beck

Native Garden Design Elyse Jurgen

Attendees were invited to try their hands at a new art form or observe and learn. Music for Art at the Farm was provided by Julian Harnish, an accomplished keyboard musician and Farm Supervisor at Homefields, with accompanying guitar by Kyle Hancock.