DIY/crafts

Join local artist Ashleigh Hawkins for a summer evening of watercolor painting. Inspired by the colors and moods of the changing seasons, Ashleigh will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, color mixing, and brushwork. This class was designed with the beginner in mind. Drawing and painting experience are not necessary! You'll have access to pre-drawn…

Flower farmer and intentional florist, Cherrelle Hitchcock from Flora & Forge Studios, invites you to create a whimsical, hand-tied bouquet utilizing locally-grown fresh flowers. Learn about harvesting and designing with summertime flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, yarrow, gomphrena, larkspur, nigella, feverfew, and sunflowers. Come ready to dive in to hand-held bouquet design and leave with the…

Step into the world of the first photographic process with Ashleigh Hawkins of Roaming Hills Studio in this hands-on cyanotype printmaking class at Finley Farms. Rooted in one of the oldest photographic techniques, cyanotype uses sunlight and natural materials to create striking, indigo-blue prints. Ashleigh will guide you through the process—from mixing chemicals to laying…

Come spend time on The Farm and learn from Flower Preservation Artist, Hannah Klein, how to press & preserve various kinds of flowers. We’ll journey out into The Farm and take a look at what they have growing and come back to The Farmstead to fill our own bespoke flower presses full of beautiful blooms…

Calling all pumpkin lovers! Come design your own, everlasting floral pumpkin decor using locally-grown, dried flowers and adorable mini-pumpkins. Once you’ve enjoyed your decor through the fall/winter seasons, you can plant them in the spring. Watch your mini-utopia grow into a real life pumpkin patch and flower garden. Tickets must be purchased directly from Finley…

Add some warmth to your home this fall by creating an autumn wreath using the natural tones & textures of dried florals. Join flower preservation artist, Hannah Klein of Hannah Klein Design, to create the wreath of your dreams. Learn basic wreath making mechanics along with how to dry & harvest dried florals at home.…

Discover the joy and creativity of melt and pour soap making in this beginner-friendly class. Using both an olive oil and a white soap base, you’ll create your own custom bars with personalized design elements. Enhance your soaps with natural loofah grown right here on our farm, along with vibrant colors, shimmering micas, dried flowers,…

Join local artisan Ashleigh Hawkins of Roaming Hills Studio for a fall-inspired Broom Making Workshop. Ashleigh will guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the handle to tying and stitching your broomcorn into the classic fan shape of the turkey wing style, perfect for sweeping hearths or displaying as rustic décor. Whether…

Join us in a winter wonderland of stitches at our Christmas Swan Cross-Stitch Workshop! Whether you’re new to counted cross-stitch or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll find the pace just right. This is your time to slow down, create with your hands, and feel the magic of the holiday season in every stitch. All materials are…

Slow down this holiday season & add a touch of whimsy to your tree with handmade pressed flower ornaments. Flower preservation artist, Hannah Klein, will discuss the slow nature of flower pressing and how to bring their magic indoors while creating pressed flower designs to hang on our trees or in a window for year…