Volunteers

Current Volunteer hours are every Friday from 9am to 5pm.

For up to date information about our availability, please view our Public Calendar here!

Individuals: Join us in the blue barn as we use our dried florals and plant material to create beautiful art.  Fresh flowers will be available by 12:00pm when donations have been received.  Come for as much or as little time as you wish. No time commitment is required.

Volunteer waivers are needed for all participants. Please click here to access the form.

Groups: We accept volunteer groups from organizations and corporations. Group volunteers are scheduled at the convenience of the volunteering organization, whenever possible.  Group sizes range from 5-30 people, and are limited to as many as 100 people per session.  Please click here to access the Group Volunteer Form.

Contact farmerflorist@whatcheerfarm.org for more information.

Workshops

Workshops at the Blue Barn are instructor led classes with a take home product at the end of the class.  The base price for each workshop is $125 for 4 people, and up to 6 additional people can be included for an additional cost of $25/pp.

  • Hand Made Cards – Show someone you care with a handmade card. Participants will spend the class using techniques of layering, punching, folding, stamping and pressing to make one of a kind cards.
  • Garden Journal – Learn to make a custom garden journal with reclaimed paper. Decorate your cover and create sections for your personal journal needs.
  • Natural Bird Feeder – Winter is the time our feather friends need us the most. Learn how to make environmentally friendly bird feeders out of natural materials, as well as what kinds of things you can grow to add more food to their natural environment.
  • Health & Wellness – Take a moment to create luxurious self care items. Participants will create 1 Bath Tea, 1 Smudge Stick and 1 Small Arrangement to take home.

To view our schedule and sign up for a workshop, please click here.

 

Special Events

Special Events with What Cheer Flower Farm

To reserve our venue for a special event, please complete the form below. Our venue can be utilized for various purposes including team meetings, floral work, workshops, retreats, ceremonies, celebrations, and more. Please e-mail farmerflorist@whatcheerfarm.org to schedule your upcoming event!

Creative Studio Capacity:

  • Seated Presentation Style Event: Up to 25 people
  • Workshop/Creative Event: Up to 10 people

Available Equipment:

  • 35 – Bamboo Folding Chairs
  • 10 – 6′ Banquet Tables
  • 6 – 3′ Cocktail Tables
  • 6 – High Top Cocktail Tables
  • Floral Cutters
  • 3 – 6′ Stainless Steel Work / Prep Tables
  • Commercial Three-bay Sink
  • Coming in June: 8×10 Walk-in Cooler

Our outdoor spaces can accommodate upwards of 100 people. Please inform us of your event requirements and vision.