Community Roundtable Project #5:

Class Description

Join Christine Hubbard for excursions and learning experiences with the culminating Community Roundtable Discussion. Artists and writers will explore the Solarpunk philosophy, a hopeful and action-oriented movement that imagines sustainable, just, and community-centered futures in action around the world. Through community audits, and collaborative brainstorming, participants will transform this exploration into imaginative and practical responses to local challenges. Participants will craft a creative product of their choice with self-selected materials inspired by Solarpunk. ​​ $245 to participate - supplies not included Open to 12 participants - age 16+ ​ Fri., March 6: Roundtable Cohort Orientation at Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms. The cohort will get acquainted, participate in a gallery walk, and receive an overview of our objectives, schedule, goals, and final project. 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Sat., March 14: Day trip with site visits to Baltimore City. Includes a sustainability tour of practical sites and museums (carpool/caravan). 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.​ Fri., March 27: Hybrid check-in (Alden Farms or Zoom). ​4:00 - 6:00 pm. Sat., April 11: Farm field trip (carpool/caravan). 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.​ Fri., April 17: Work and feedback session, in-person at Alden Farms. 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Fri., April 24: Work and feedback session, in-person at Alden Farms. 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Sat., May 9: Community presentation. To celebrate the work of all participants and to share the experience with the community. This event is free to the public. Time and location TBD.