Come on out to the farm for a sweeping good time!

Plas Newydd Farms are so excited to welcome Portland artist Dan Hawkins to Ridgefield for his first PN Farm Arts workshop!

Some of the finer details to come, but here’s what we know so far — over the course of a Saturday, participants will have the opportunity to craft porch brooms from two PN Farm-foraged fibers — a native sedge, and the wildly invasive Reed’s canary grass, along with some traditional broom straw (sorghum) to fill things out! 

• We’re hoping to get out on the landscape for this one, so come prepared for some all-weather tromping!

• A $20 materials fee is included in the ticket price. 

• Coffee, tea, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge, stove and microwave if needed).

• Accessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can, but please mail arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!

• Registration required HERE

About your teacher

Dan was born in Maine and has worked as an architect & carpenter in China, Denmark, England, and the United States. In 2021, he moved to Portland, OR, where he started Bodge, a platform for his sculpture, woodwork, and brooms. His work explores domestic tools, as well as the craft traditions and techniques associated with those objects. Dan also teaches broom-making and woodworking classes and workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest.