We are excited to announce the expansion of our journal into educational courses!
The courses in our little online “schoolhouse” will focus on all things Farmer-ish: writing, drawing, watercolor, felting, making jam, chicken care, quilting, and more. Our Fall 2021 courses focus on options for children and families. We hope you will find something you will enjoy!
Expert teachers with decades of experience from a variety of fields will offer supportive and engaging learning in a warm learning environment. Farmer-ish classes will give both adults and children an opportunity to learn some of their favorite creative and homesteading skills.
Upcoming Courses
Watercolor Fall Wreath
Join teacher and artist Andrea Mahoney in learning how to sketch and then watercolor a beautiful fall wreath in a live online class. Classical music will be played in the background, and poems about fall will be shared at the beginning and end of class. This class is perfect for children ages 7+.
Dates:
October 11, 7-8 PM EST
October 12, 1-2 PM EST
November 17, 1-2 PM EST
Materials:
watercolor paint
watercolor paper (or mixed media paper)
watercolor brushes
plate or tray for mixing
paper towel
two glasses of water
Cost:
$12 plus your materials
Register:
Email us here for invoice
Needle Felting: 3-Dimensional Pumpkins and Gourds
Join teacher and artist Sarah Moon in creating your own fall pumpkin in a live online class. This class is meant for beginners ages 10+.
Dates:
October 18, 6-7 PM EST
Materials:
wool roving
felting block
needle
Cost:
$15 plus your materials
Register:
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Nature Journaling Course
Combine a love of nature with writing in this nature journaling class with writing professor, Crystal Sands. In this six-week long writing workshop, students will learn the basics of nature journaling and work each week on at least one journal entry. For ages 9-13.
Dates:
Fridays, 10-11 AM EST
October 15-November 19
Materials:
small unlined notebook
pencil
colored pencils
Cost: $50 plus your materials
Register:
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Watercolor Trees
Join teacher and artist Andrea Mahoney in watercolor class focused on fall trees. Classical music will be played in the background, and poems about fall will be shared at the beginning and end of class. This class is perfect for children ages 7+.
Dates:
November 3, 1-2 PM EST
Materials:
watercolor paint
watercolor paper (or mixed media paper)
watercolor brushes
plate or tray for mixing
paper towel
two glasses of water
Cost:
$12 plus your materials
Register:
Email us here for invoice
Needle Felting: 3-Dimensional Owl Ornament
Make your own felted owl ornament with teacher and artist Sarah Moon. This hour-long class is live online and meant for beginners ages 10+.
Dates:
November 29, 6-7 PM EST
Materials:
wool roving
felting block
needle
Cost:
$15 plus your materials
Register:
Email us here for invoice
Old Maine Flag History and Making
With Dr. Crystal Sands, learn about the history of the Maine flag and how it transitioned from the original old Maine flag to the state’s modern flag. After learning the history, you will make your own version of the old Maine Flag out of felt or wool fabric sheets. This course is great for Maine homeschool students in the Maine Studies unit, but it is open to all children 8+.
Dates:
October 13, 1-2 PM EST
November 10, 6-7 PM EST
December 1, 1-2 PM EST
Materials:
cream or beige felted wool sheet
navy blue felted wool sheet
green felted wool sheet
Aleene’s original tacky glue
*hand-dyed wool cut kits are also available through Farmer-ish for an additional charge
Cost: $12 plus your materials
Register:
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