Join us Wednesday nights on the farm for a series of experiences centered around creativity, food, and time well spent connecting to the land.

June

Make | Shibori Dye Workshop with WildCraft Studio's Cait O’Mara
June 10, 6-8pm

Learn the art of indigo dyeing using traditional shibori techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create patterns on cotton and silk using folding, binding, and clamping methods. Leave with a set of samples and your own finished bandana.

Unwind | Silent Reading Party hosted by Audrey Van Buskirk
June 17, 6-8pm

Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.

Make| Crafting Class with Farmer Fiona Nunn
June 17, 6-8pm

A relaxed, hands-on craft workshop led by Farmer Fiona. Work with seasonal, farm-grown materials to create a simple, beautiful project. Leave with something handmade and uniquely yours.

Make | Weaving Workshop with WildCraft Studio's Ainsley Van Hook
June 24, 6-8pm

An outdoor weaving workshop inspired by the farm’s natural surroundings. Learn foundational techniques and create simple patterns on a handheld loom, no experience needed. Weave at your own pace using colorful yarns or foraged materials.

Unwind | Bird Walk On the Farm with B.A.O.'s Camelia Zollars
June 24, 6-8pm

A guided evening walk through the farm’s diverse habitat with Camilia Zollar of Bird Alliance of Oregon. Look for raptors, swallows, and other birds that call Sauvie Island home. A relaxed, accessible experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Unwind | Evening Farm Walk with Owners Kat & Jim
June 24, 6-8pm

Join Kat & Jim for a guided evening walk through the farm. Begin with a drink and a shared charcuterie board from Chef Paula, then head out to explore the fields together. Along the way, you’ll learn how the farm started, has evolved, and how decisions are made - while hearing stories, asking questions, and getting a closer look at the land. This is a small-group experience.

July

Make | Garlic Braiding Workshop with Farmer Fiona
July 8, 6-8pm

Learn the traditional art of garlic braiding with Farmer Fiona. Create a functional braid that helps preserve your garlic, then finish it with farm-grown flowers for a decorative touch. Take home your finished braid.

Unwind | Silent Reading Party hosted by Audrey Van Buskirk
July 8, 6-8pm

Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.

Taste | Pickling Class with Chef Erin Connell
July 15, 6-8pm

Learn a simple, reliable method for pickling fresh vegetables at home. We’ll cover a go-to brine, flavor pairings, and techniques to take the guesswork out of the process. Each guest takes home two jars of their own pickles.

Make | Summer Dye Workshop with WildCraft Studio's Kelsey Harrop
July 15, 6-8pm

Explore natural dyeing with plants at peak summer. Gather materials from the farm, then learn the basics of processing, fiber prep, and dyeing on cotton and silk. Leave with a deeper understanding of seasonal color and natural techniques.

Make | Seasonal Bouquet Workshop with Farmer Fiona
July 15, 6-8pm

Create your own seasonal bouquet using fresh, farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for arranging, color balance, and structure in a natural, garden style. Leave with a beautiful bouquet to take home.

Unwind | Yoga on the farm with YoYoYogi's Kristi Cole

July 22, 6:30–7:30pm

Join YoYoYogi's owner, Kristi Cole, for a special class at Topaz Farm, in a relaxed outdoor setting on the farm's music lawn, surrounded by wildflowers – all experience levels welcome. After class, stay and unwind with charcuterie from Chef Paula and a complimentary drink while enjoying a summer evening together.

Taste | Pickling Class with Chef Erin Connell
July 22, 6-8pm

Learn a simple, reliable method for pickling fresh vegetables at home. We’ll cover a go-to brine, flavor pairings, and techniques to take the guesswork out of the process. Each guest takes home two jars of their own pickles.

Make | Garlic Braiding Workshop with Farmer Fiona
July 22, 6-8pm

Learn the traditional art of garlic braiding with Farmer Fiona. Create a functional braid that helps preserve your garlic, then finish it with farm-grown flowers for a decorative touch. Take home your finished braid.

Make | Field Sketching Class with WildCraft Studio's Elizabeth Arzani
July 29, 6-8pm

A relaxed “field study” in drawing, set against the farm landscape. Learn simple line and contour techniques to observe and capture what you see. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.

Taste | Botanical Mocktails with Sascha Archer of Sauvie Shrubs
July 29, 6-8pm

Discover fresh, seasonal flavors in this hands-on workshop featuring botanical mocktails and garden drinks. You’ll learn how to mix and balance shrubs (AKA drinking vinegars), herbs, and farm-inspired ingredients to create refreshing, alcohol-free beverages. Enjoy what you make and leave with recipes and inspiration to recreate them at home.

Taste | Jam Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
July 29, 6-8pm

Make a seasonal jam using peak summer fruit in this hands-on class. Learn a straightforward method along with sweet and savory ways to use it. Each guest takes home a jar of their own jam.

august

Taste | Jam Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
August 5, 6-8pm

Make a seasonal jam using peak summer fruit in this hands-on class. Learn a straightforward method along with sweet and savory ways to use it. Each guest takes home a jar of their own jam.

Unwind | Silent Reading Party hosted by Audrey Van Buskirk
August 5, 6-8pm

Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.

Taste | Fermenting Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
August 12, 6-8pm

Get started with fermentation in this approachable, hands-on class. Learn the basics of equipment, recipes, and safe fermentation techniques. Take home a jar to continue fermenting on your own.

Make | Seasonal Bouquet Workshop with Farmer Fiona
August 12, 6-8pm

Create your own seasonal bouquet using fresh, farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for arranging, color balance, and structure in a natural, garden style. Leave with a beautiful bouquet to take home.

Taste | Fermenting Workshop with Chef Erin Connell
August 19, 6-8pm

Get started with fermentation in this approachable, hands-on class. Learn the basics of equipment, recipes, and safe fermentation techniques. Take home a jar to continue fermenting on your own.

Unwind | Bird Walk On the Farm with B.A.O.'s Camelia Zollars
August 19, 6-8pm

A guided evening walk through the farm’s diverse habitat with Camilia Zollar of Bird Alliance of Oregon. Look for raptors, swallows, and other birds that call Sauvie Island home. A relaxed, accessible experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Unwind | Golden Hour in the Sunflowers
August 19, 6-8:15pm

Wander through thousands of blooms as evening light settles over the farm. Take in the views and enjoy a peaceful summer night at your own pace. Includes a half-dozen u-cut stems and complimentary drink.

Make | Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Farmer Fiona
August 26, 6-8pm

Design a long-lasting wreath using dried flowers and grasses grown on the farm. Learn simple techniques for layering texture and building a balanced arrangement. Take home a finished piece to enjoy for months.

september

Unwind | Silent Reading Party hosted by Audrey Van Buskirk
September 2, 6-8pm

Settle in for two hours of quiet, uninterrupted reading beneath a 500-year-old oak. Enjoy a shared outdoor setting with gentle live music and the natural sounds of the farm. Bring a book and a blanket or chair, and read at your own pace; minors are welcome with a ticket if they can read quietly for the duration.

Make | Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Farmer Fiona
September 9, 6-8pm

Design a long-lasting wreath using dried flowers and grasses grown on the farm. Learn simple techniques for layering texture and building a balanced arrangement. Take home a finished piece to enjoy for months.

Make | Botanical Prints with WildCraft Studio's Kelsey Harrop
September 16, 6-8pm

Create botanical prints on fabric using the Japanese hapa zome (leaf dye) technique. Work with fresh farm-grown plants to arrange and hammer natural designs onto cloth. Leave with two finished tea towels.

Make | Pumpkin & Flowers with Farmer Fiona
September 16, 6-8pm

Create a fall centerpiece combining pumpkins and fresh farm-grown flowers. Learn simple techniques for working with color, texture, and form in a seasonal arrangement. Leave with your own finished piece.