Workshops

Let’s learn, grow, and inspire positive change together with a focus on sustainability and organic farming! Join us for workshops on local ecology, sustainable agriculture, wild crafting, gardening, climate change mitigation, cooking with farm-grown organic ingredients, and more.

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28 — Spring Baking: Focaccia Fundamentals

Saturday, April 11 — Spring Baking: Signature Scones

Sunday, April 12 — Together at the Table: Pop-Up Family Cooking Classes

Saturday, May 16 — Scything 101 and Refresher

Sunday, May 17 — Together at the Table: Pop-Up Family Cooking Classes

Financial Support Info

Together at the Table: Pop-Up Family Cooking Classes

Join us for pop-up cooking classes for 8 to 10 year olds and caregivers with Pediatrician and Chef Auden McClure!

In this hands-on experience, children and adults will cook side-by-side. We'll learn to prepare a delicious vegetarian dish, build essential kitchen skills, and choose ingredients together to make the recipe their own. This class is all about connection and confidence—cooking together, enjoying the meal together, and taking home any leftovers to continue the experience at home. We’re excited to empower families to cook together and celebrate the joy of making and sharing food as a team.

Dr. Auden McClure is a pediatrician and chef with a passion for bringing healthy, delicious food into the everyday lives of kids and families. Alongside her clinical work, Auden is a trained chef and has taught many interactive cooking classes designed for families with children of all ages. She loves helping kids get excited about cooking, tasting new foods and building confidence in the kitchen. At Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, she is delighted to share her dual passions — healthy, flavorful food and hands-on learning — by guiding children and parents in fun, meaningful cooking experiences that support their overall health and well-being.

These classes are designed for one child (ages 8–10) and one caregiver.

Black Bean Burgers and Roasted Veggies

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Cost: We are offering tiered pricing options: the true cost of a Together at the Table session, a reduced rate, and a “true cost + pay it forward” option for those who’d like to help support financial assistance for other families.

Tiered Pricing for one session:
$60 true cost + pay it forward
$45 true cost
$30 reduced cost
Other: apply for financial assistance via registration form

Tofu Tacos and Rainbow Slaw

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Tiered Pricing for one session:
$60 true cost + pay it forward
$45 true cost
$30 reduced cost
Other: apply for financial assistance via registration form

Fresh From the Oven: Spring Baking Series

Join Cedar Circle’s new Head Baker, Scott, in the kitchen this spring for a hands-on baking series full of creativity, technique, and delicious results. Expand your skills as we explore dough mixing, working with different flours, fermentation fundamentals, and designing beautiful baked goods.

Participants will:

Be able to confidently mix and ferment focaccia dough at home
Learn how different flours mix differently and affect the finished product (focaccia)
Understand how to customize with seasonal ingredients

March: Focaccia Fundamentals

We’ll get creative with farm-baked focaccia, diving into fermentation and how to achieve the perfect airy flatbread. Learn how to develop flavor, structure, and texture, then top and bake your own masterpiece.

Date: Saturday, March 28

Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Cost: $45

Financial assistance is available. Reach out to education@cedarcirclefarm.org and indicate your program of interest.

April: Signature Scones

We’ll turn to one of our most beloved café treats: Cedar Circle scones. Learn the base recipe for this delightfully crumbly and customizable baked good, then craft your own sweet or savory add-in combinations.

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Cost: $45

Financial assistance is available. Reach out to education@cedarcirclefarm.org and indicate your program of interest.

Come ready to mix, shape, and taste!

Scything 101 and Refresher

Scything is a sustainable, fuel-free way to maintain meadows and grassy areas without the noise and expense of traditional mowers and weed-whackers. Scything is excellent for cutting thick brush or tall grass and is especially suited for managing awkward terrain or areas around trees. It’s rewarding, practical, and is also great exercise!

This one-day class will be a skills refresher for those who are already familiar with the use of scythe. Instruction for those brand new to the scythe will also be provided. Both Austrian/European and American scythes are welcome!

Gain hands-on experience using a traditional Austrian scythe in the field
Learn how to set up your scythe for your height & body, ensuring comfort & ease of use
Develop proper mowing technique and rhythm through guided practice
Learn how to sharpen your blade using honing and peening methods
Take home the knowledge and confidence to continue scything on your own land

Date: Saturday, May 16

Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

9–12: Scything Skills (Introduction/Review and Practice)
12–12:45: Lunch catered by Cedar Circle Farm
12:45–2: Additional Skills Practice and Peening Overview

Cost: $45

Instructor Bios

Michaela Stickney organized the first Huntington Scythe School with farmer friend Adam Wilson five years ago, and we still gather. She has led workshops and demonstrations at Middlebury College, Mad River Glen Ski Area, Bread and Puppet Theatre, Burlington's Intervale Community Garden, Living Tree Alliance, and others. She has competed on grass and grain hand mowing in Nova Scotia, New Hampshire, and Vermont and is the volunteer organizer and a judge for the Addison County Vermont scythe competition.

Danielle Rougeau was inspired to take up scything the first time she volunteered to judge at a hand mowing event at the Addison County Field Days. Since then, she has attended scything workshops in Nova Scotia and Vermont, has taught in workshops and demonstrations at Middlebury College and privately, and pursues scything as a regular activity throughout the warmer months. She continues to volunteer as a judge and compete at the Addison County Field Days scythe competition.

Don Elder is a master scythe handler in the American tradition, and an inspiration to watch as a wise and skilled scythe competitor in the over-80-year-old class, where he often takes first place. He is the long-time organizer and a judge for the North Haverhill Fair competition in New Hampshire.

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Past workshops: Intermediate Gardening, Maple Sugaring: Backyard Basics, Design Your Own Annual Planter, Pollinators on Blueberry Farms, Identify and Manage Common Garden Pests, Harvest Taste Create Play, Farmer-Led Field Walk, Make Your Own Herb Planter, Create Your Own Flower Bouquet, Macrame & Lattes, Fiber Arts: Flower Printing