New Pond Farm, Redding, CT

Adult Programs

“Farm Found Still Life” Photography Workshop
Thursday, May 10 12:30–2:30 pm
Join Chris Rexon for a hands on photography workshop. After a brief talk on the origins of still life in art and photography, you’ll grab your cameras and imaginations and head for the hills at New Pond. You’ll explore the basics of capturing your vision with the use of your camera and lighting. Requirements: Working knowledge of your 35 mm or point and shoot digital camera from capture to upload. Close up setting on your cameras or lens a plus. Chris Rexon has been working as a freelance photographer and teacher since 1976. Visit her at:www.cphoto-rexonphoto.com
Free!

Putnam’s Revolutionary War Winter Encampment
Thursday, May 10, 7:00–8:30 pm
Join Dan Cruson, local historian and author for a overview of his newly published book. Dan’s research for the book involved twelve years of excavations actively searching out details about the men of this encampment and the lifestyles they led. The uncovered artifacts together with the generated documentation are thought to be the most complete picture of the Revolutionary War soldier’s daily life on record to date. Dan will also touch on the development of Putnam Park over the years from our first state park in the late 1800’s to the facility it is today.
Fee: $10/member, $12/non-member

Craft Homebrewing Workshop
Saturday, May 12, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Farmers all over the New England colonies once brewed beer and ales as a routine part of running the farmhouse kitchen. Dan Smith, award winning homebrewer, will teach you all the steps necessary to produce delicious fresh beer in your own kitchen. You’ll learn what equipment is needed, where to buy ingredients, how to brew, ferment, bottle and age beer. A sample tasting of locally crafted beers and delicious foods made with beer will be served during the workshop. You will also receive printed instructions and recipes to take home. Please bring a brown-bag lunch.
Fee: $25/member, $30/non-member

Intro to Beekeeping
Wednesday, June 6, 7:00–8:30 pm
Join our beekeeper Tammy Conley for a overview of beekeeping. Whether you need to refresh your knowledge or get the "next steps," this talk is for you. We'll have a lively discussion of the fundamentals of beekeeping as well as discussion of 2nd year colonies and honey harvesting.
Fee: $10/member, $12/non-member

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