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Our century barn is a place to welcome community and celebrate ruralness. We are striving to be a haven for traditional skills and a rural way of life that is threatened with disappearance. Come and join a workshop and learn a new skill, eat a farm-to-table meal, or take in some live music while enjoying the workmanship of our big, beautiful century barn. Join our mailing list to keep up to date on all events happening on our farm.
Willow Berry Basket Workshop
****Note, this workshop is currently full. Fill in the form to add your name to a waitlist.
In this two day workshop, you will immerse yourself in the language of willow. We will make a small round stake and strand foraging basket with a pegged handle. This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Willow Market Basket Workshop
*** Note, this workshop is currently full. Please fill in the form and indicate that you would like to be added to a waitlist.
In this two day workshop we will make a round shopping basket (slightly different than the image displayed) with a wrapped bow handle. This project is suitable for improvers and the handy beginner. Using Nova Scotian home grown materials we will learn the language of willow. All tools and materials supplied.
Willow Garden Obelisk
***NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL- Please fill in the form to join the waitlist
Make one these unique plant supports from willow and see what grows! A great workshop for anyone new to willow weaving and avid gardeners alike! This could just be the perfect Mother’s day gift for you or your mother!
Foraged Cattail Basket
****Note, this workshop is currently full.
You are invited to create a small basket full of color and texture. You'll be given a range of materials - cattails, rush, bark and roots - to let your creativity run wild. Several weaving techniques will be covered, depending on your choice of plants.
Woven Willow Christmas Ornaments
In this one day workshop we will make a variety sustainable willow tree ornaments which will last a lifetime. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike.
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Willow Frame Basket
THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FULL
In this one day workshop we will make a traditional frame basket often called a hedgerow basket. This basket is suitable for so many things from clothes pegs to foraging to egg collection. Suitable for beginners or improvers.
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Willow Weaving Workshop-Kindling/Storage Basket
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With the heating season upon us a beautiful willow basket full of kindling or veggies is a sight to behold. Come and make your own and learn some of the basics of stake and strand willow basketry.
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Willow Weaving-Bread or Fruit basket
This two day workshop will cover all the basics of making a stake and strand round basket out of willow. Designed for the novice maker. This flared basket will display fruit or bread beautifully.
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Make your own Willow Harlequin Tree
In this one day workshop you will create the most striking living willow tree sculpture. By weaving together willow rods we will make this woven living tree that will grace and amaze for years to come!
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Willow Weaving-Berry or Foraging Basket
(Update-This Course is full, contact us to be put on a waitlist)
For two days you will immerse yourself in the language of willow. We will make a small round stake and strand foraging basket with a pegged handle. Designed for the beginner maker.
Click on the image for more details and to register.
Willow Weaving-Bread or Fruit basket
(This workshop is currently full. Contact us if you would like to be added to a waitlist)
This two day workshop will cover all the basics of making a stake and strand round basket out of willow. Designed for the novice maker. This flared basket will display fruit or bread beautifully.
Click on the image for more details and to register.
Exploring Kraut: Fermented Vegetables Made Simple
Dave Maybee of @maybee.ferments, will be joining us for a session on fermenting vegetables for longer-term storage and health. He will go over the essentials of making a basic Kraut and explore some ideas on adding other vegetables and flavours to jazz it up!
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Star Maker Workshop
***Update, this workshop is currently full
In the season of darkness stars provide us with hope and light. In this workshop you will learn how to make a variety of star like weavings.
Weave Angels, Trees, Garlic Holder out of Willow
(Update: This workshop is currently full)
In this workshop we will weave a beautiful hanging citrus or garlic holder which can also be used as an outdoor suet holder for birds.
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Hootenanny-Music Festival
A board-shaking, barn-burning, hoe-down showdown on Sept. 3rd. This year's event includes an outdoor afternoon session featuring solo and duo singer-songwriters, and an indoor evening session featuring bands to help you dance the night away!
“A Gorgon’s Tale”-Puppet Theatre
This new puppet spectacle by North Barn Theatre Collective tells the story of a mythical being who brings new growth and change to a world in ruin.
"A Gorgon's Tale"- Puppet Theatre
This new puppet spectacle by North Barn Theatre Collective tells the story of a mythical being who brings new growth and change to a world in ruin.
El Balcon
Come soak up the sun(or hide in the shade of the barn) to the musical stylings of 'El Balcon' next Sunday July 31st 4:00-6:00pm
In the big red barn, 717 Meadow Green rd.
Pay at the door: $20/adult, $10 for 10 and under and 5 and under free.
Weave a Bark Basket Workshop
Join our basket weaver in residence, Sian Gwynne Turner in using locally grown and harvested willow wood, participants will strip, cut and prepare bark to make beautiful diagonally woven small baskets.
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Vegetable Gardening 101
Your hosts at BIG BARN little farm, will be talking all things vegetable growing using natural and regenerative methods and taking you on a tour of the farm.
Weave a Garden Obelisk out of Willow
Our inaugural workshop at the Big Barn School of Basketry with basket weaver in residence Sian Gwynne Turner. We will be making these unique plant supports out of willow and see what grows!
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Success with Trees!
All about trees with Henri Steeghs.
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Save Your Own Seeds (This workshop has been cancelled. We will hold the second part in late summer)
Saving your own seeds - it’s the next step in garden self-sufficiency! Big Barn Little Farm is hosting a two-part workshop with Master Gardener Kristine Swaren.
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Fruit Tree Workshop (This Workshop is currently full)
Basic Fruit Tree Care Workshop
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