<p><em>Want to learn something new? Open Farm Week 2017 is home to some amazing workshops that could either help you perfect a skill or break you out of your comfort zone and discover a new passion! </em></p><p><em> </em></p><hr/><p> </p><h4>Trollhaugen Farm, Newfane</h4><p><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><strong><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/felting-slippers-part-1-at-trollhaugen-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Felting Slippers</a></strong></span>: Monday, August 14th & Tuesday, August 15th </p><p>Make yourself a pair of 100% wool slippers using wool from their sheep in this 2 day workshop. Wool is an amazing material that absorbs all odors, perfect for slippers! A crepe and galette lunch will be served after on Monday</p><p><strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/felting-slippers-part-1-at-trollhaugen-farm-open-farm-week-2017-1″ target=”_blank”>Felting Slippers</a></span></strong>: Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th</p><p>Can’t make the first workshop? Here’s another chance to make slippers using wool from their sheep in this 2 day workshop. A crepe and galette lunch will be served after on Saturday</p><p><img class=”leftAlone” src=”https://www.diginvt.com/assets/_resampled/resizedimage375210-Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-2.46.50-PM.png” width=”375″ height=”210″ alt=”” title=””/></p><p><strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/making-the-perfect-crepe-and-galette-at-trollhaugen-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Making the Perfect Crepe and Galette</a></span></strong>: Wednesday, August 16th or Thursday, August 17th</p><p>Practice mixing up and cooking crepes </p><h4>Last Resort Farm, Bristol </h4><p><strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/learn-to-make-garlic-braids-at-last-resort-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Learn to Make Garlic Braids</a></span></strong>: Wednesday, August 16th</p><p>Garlic braiding blends beuty, spice, and wellness! Join farmer Eugenie Doyle to learn the art of weaving flowers with softneck, certified organic garlic to create a functional and delicious braid </p><p><img class=”leftAlone” src=”https://www.diginvt.com/assets/_resampled/resizedimage300218-IMG3332.jpg” width=”300″ height=”218″ alt=”” title=””/></p><h4>Sandiwood Farm, Wolcott </h4><p><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><strong><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/farm-to-fork-dinner-with-movie-and-optional-workshops-at-sandiwood-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Pine Needle Basket Workshop</a></strong></span>: Wednesday, August 16th</p><p>Learn to make pine needle baskets on the farm and stick around after for a unique on-farm dinner and movie </p><h4>Rebop Farm, Brattleboro</h4><p><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><strong><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/cheesemaking-in-the-farm-kitchen-at-rebop-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Cheesemaking in the Farm Kitchen</a></strong></span>: Wednesday, August 16th</p><p>Hands-on cheesemaking class using their raw cow milk. Designed to be useful for adventurous home cooks and folks that want to play with milk science! You will likely make butter, ricotta, mozzarella, creme fraiche, and/or sour cream. There will also be a tour of the milking facilities</p><p><img class=”leftAlone” src=”https://www.diginvt.com/assets/static1.squarespace.jpg” width=”300″ height=”309″ alt=”” title=””/></p><h4>Green Mountain Girls Fam, Northfield</h4><p><strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/scarecrow-making-pick-your-own-herbs-and-farm-tours-at-green-mountain-girls-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Scarecrow Making</a></span></strong>: Thursday, August 17th</p><p>A fun-filled afternoon will include a scarecrow making workshop along with pick-your-own herbs and farm tours </p><h4>Crossmolina Farm, Corinth </h4><p><strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><a href=”https://www.diginvt.com/events/detail/pickle-making-workshop-at-crossmolina-farm-open-farm-week-2017″ target=”_blank”>Pickle Making Workshop</a></span></strong>: Saturday, August 19th</p><p>Learn to make and preserve your own pickles from scratch! All materials will be provided. Participants will go home with 7 jars of dill pickles</p><p><img class=”leftAlone” src=”https://www.diginvt.com/assets/_resampled/resizedimage375225-Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-2.49.29-PM.png” width=”375″ height=”225″ alt=”” title=””/></p>
Source: Dig in VT Trails