November 11, 2004
Schoharie County 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 Cobleskill, NY 12043-4649 t. 518.234.4303 t. 518.296.8310 f. 518.234.4305 e-mail: [email protected] Otsego County 123 Lake St. Cooperstown, NY 13326-1017 t. 607.547.2536 f. 607.547.5180 e-mail: [email protected]
Oneonta Outreach Office 31 Maple St. Oneonta, NY 13820 t. 607.433.2521
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Regina Tillman, (518) 229-1548 Email: [email protected] ART AND LANDSCAPING CLASSES AT WELLINGTON’S COBLESKILL, NY – August 27, 2014 – On the heels of a successful first fundraiser for the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project back in July, acclaimed local sculptor and established landscape designer, Jason Schultz, will again share his expertise with the public in the upcoming months. A series of “First Sunday” workshops and classes have been scheduled and will be conducted at Wellington’s Herbs and Spices, 649 Rickard Hill Road, Schoharie, NY. Preregistration is required, and a light lunch is included in each of the ticket prices. “Trash to Treasure! How to Make Whimsical Garden Art to Enhance Your Landscape” will be held on the Sunday’s of September 7th as well as November 2nd, beginning at 12:30 PM and ending at 3:00 PM. The general admission price is $35 in advance or with preregistration, and $40 per person on the day of the workshop. In depth discussions will include how to source materials like metals and woods for use in an art project, what some simple design principles are for assembly into discernable forms and figures, and more. Plus, each attendee gets a chance to contribute to a permanent sculpture for placement at the Wellington’s Herb Garden, by finding and bringing long several pounds of reclaimed metals with them with which Mr. Schultz will demonstrate his welding techniques. Offered in between, in the month of October, is a class by Mr. Schultz entitled, “DYI Landscape Design for Small Garden Spaces”, during which attendees will be presented with pictures of his own small backyard space as examples of several inspiring design concepts anyone can use for their landscape. Conducted on Sunday, October 5th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, admission is $25 for advanced sales and preregistration, and $30 per person on the day of the class. < more > Jason Schultz, in partnership once again with owners, Carolyn and Frederick Wellington and with Farm to School Project Coordinator, Regina Tillman, offers Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities.
proceeds from these classes to support the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Preregistrations can be taken by phone by calling the Extension’s Cobleskill Office at 518-234-4303 or 518-296-8310. However, the public may consider using the online site of Eventbrite.com for easy and convenient prepayment, via credit or PayPal. There they will also find a special “Bring a Friend and Save” pricing for each workshop, only offered at the online event web page, accessible by going to: schoharievalleyfarm2school.eventbrite.com Members of the Capital District and Catskills area communities, as well as tourists to the region, continue to have an opportunity to stroll through Wellington’s herb garden and art gallery to observe the exhibit of Jason Schultz's sculptures of reclaimed metal, wood and stone. During this time, they also have a chance to buy the pieces for their own home or business. By popular demand, the exhibit pieces will continue to be available thru November 2nd, furthering Mr. Schultz’s potential assistance to the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project’s fundraising campaign thru his donation to them of a portion of the sales of each art piece. His works of art have been in demand for placement in residential backyards, for professional landscaping applications, and by art collectors. For general information about the Jason Schultz “DIY” Workshops at Wellington’s, the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project Coordinator, may be contacted via email at [email protected], or thru the office of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties at (518) 234-4303 / (518) 296-8310. Owners Carolyn and Frederick Wellington, of Wellington’s Herbs and Spices, may also be reached at 518295-7366.
About Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project: Begun in 2007, the local Farm to School Project strives to connect children with the source of their food… the farm. Our mission is to promote greater knowledge of food and agriculture, along with nutrition, in order to encourage lifestyle behaviors that support healthy choices and the long term well-being of our children. Additionally, the Project aims to help maintain a local food system and to support the economic viability of small to medium size farms through direct purchases of local foods by area schools. For more information, please visit our website at: http://cceschoharieotsego.org/agriculture/farm-to-school-project About Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties:
The mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension is to put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. For more information, please go to the website at: http://cceschoharie-otsego.org/about-us
About Wellington’s Herbs and Spices: Carolyn and Frederick Wellington are dedicated to growing only the best culinary herbs at their Certified Organic farm in the northern foothills of New York’s Catskill Mountains. Many of the herbs and spices that are sold in supermarkets contain percentages of inert ingredients, in other words, something other than the herb or spice on the label. Their mission is to bring pure ingredients, and pure flavors, to the home cook. Check out their online store, classes, and additional resources at: http://wellingtonsherbsandspices.com About Jason Schultz: Jason, a resident of Albany NY since 1998, has exhibited his work in the Albany Center Gallery, Market Place Gallery, the Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square in Albany, the Cultural Center at RPI in Troy, the "Dogs in the Park" outdoor sculpture exhibit in Altamont and the "Convergence" art show in New York. He's also shown his work in local events including Art on Lark, Art Night Schenectady, Albany's 1st Friday, September in the City Art Fair, Tulip Festival and the Home and Garden Show at Times Union Center. He is employed by Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham NY as a landscape designer. See more on his website: http://www.designsbyjas.com
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Oneonta Outreach Office 31 Maple St. Oneonta, NY 13820 t. 607.433.2521
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Regina Tillman, (518) 229-1548 Email: [email protected] ART AND LANDSCAPING CLASSES AT WELLINGTON’S COBLESKILL, NY – August 27, 2014 – On the heels of a successful first fundraiser for the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project back in July, acclaimed local sculptor and established landscape designer, Jason Schultz, will again share his expertise with the public in the upcoming months. A series of “First Sunday” workshops and classes have been scheduled and will be conducted at Wellington’s Herbs and Spices, 649 Rickard Hill Road, Schoharie, NY. Preregistration is required, and a light lunch is included in each of the ticket prices. “Trash to Treasure! How to Make Whimsical Garden Art to Enhance Your Landscape” will be held on the Sunday’s of September 7th as well as November 2nd, beginning at 12:30 PM and ending at 3:00 PM. The general admission price is $35 in advance or with preregistration, and $40 per person on the day of the workshop. In depth discussions will include how to source materials like metals and woods for use in an art project, what some simple design principles are for assembly into discernable forms and figures, and more. Plus, each attendee gets a chance to contribute to a permanent sculpture for placement at the Wellington’s Herb Garden, by finding and bringing long several pounds of reclaimed metals with them with which Mr. Schultz will demonstrate his welding techniques. Offered in between, in the month of October, is a class by Mr. Schultz entitled, “DYI Landscape Design for Small Garden Spaces”, during which attendees will be presented with pictures of his own small backyard space as examples of several inspiring design concepts anyone can use for their landscape. Conducted on Sunday, October 5th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, admission is $25 for advanced sales and preregistration, and $30 per person on the day of the class. < more > Jason Schultz, in partnership once again with owners, Carolyn and Frederick Wellington and with Farm to School Project Coordinator, Regina Tillman, offers Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities.
proceeds from these classes to support the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Preregistrations can be taken by phone by calling the Extension’s Cobleskill Office at 518-234-4303 or 518-296-8310. However, the public may consider using the online site of Eventbrite.com for easy and convenient prepayment, via credit or PayPal. There they will also find a special “Bring a Friend and Save” pricing for each workshop, only offered at the online event web page, accessible by going to: schoharievalleyfarm2school.eventbrite.com Members of the Capital District and Catskills area communities, as well as tourists to the region, continue to have an opportunity to stroll through Wellington’s herb garden and art gallery to observe the exhibit of Jason Schultz's sculptures of reclaimed metal, wood and stone. During this time, they also have a chance to buy the pieces for their own home or business. By popular demand, the exhibit pieces will continue to be available thru November 2nd, furthering Mr. Schultz’s potential assistance to the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project’s fundraising campaign thru his donation to them of a portion of the sales of each art piece. His works of art have been in demand for placement in residential backyards, for professional landscaping applications, and by art collectors. For general information about the Jason Schultz “DIY” Workshops at Wellington’s, the Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project Coordinator, may be contacted via email at [email protected], or thru the office of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties at (518) 234-4303 / (518) 296-8310. Owners Carolyn and Frederick Wellington, of Wellington’s Herbs and Spices, may also be reached at 518295-7366.
About Schoharie Valley Farm to School Project: Begun in 2007, the local Farm to School Project strives to connect children with the source of their food… the farm. Our mission is to promote greater knowledge of food and agriculture, along with nutrition, in order to encourage lifestyle behaviors that support healthy choices and the long term well-being of our children. Additionally, the Project aims to help maintain a local food system and to support the economic viability of small to medium size farms through direct purchases of local foods by area schools. For more information, please visit our website at: http://cceschoharieotsego.org/agriculture/farm-to-school-project About Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties:
The mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension is to put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. For more information, please go to the website at: http://cceschoharie-otsego.org/about-us
About Wellington’s Herbs and Spices: Carolyn and Frederick Wellington are dedicated to growing only the best culinary herbs at their Certified Organic farm in the northern foothills of New York’s Catskill Mountains. Many of the herbs and spices that are sold in supermarkets contain percentages of inert ingredients, in other words, something other than the herb or spice on the label. Their mission is to bring pure ingredients, and pure flavors, to the home cook. Check out their online store, classes, and additional resources at: http://wellingtonsherbsandspices.com About Jason Schultz: Jason, a resident of Albany NY since 1998, has exhibited his work in the Albany Center Gallery, Market Place Gallery, the Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square in Albany, the Cultural Center at RPI in Troy, the "Dogs in the Park" outdoor sculpture exhibit in Altamont and the "Convergence" art show in New York. He's also shown his work in local events including Art on Lark, Art Night Schenectady, Albany's 1st Friday, September in the City Art Fair, Tulip Festival and the Home and Garden Show at Times Union Center. He is employed by Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham NY as a landscape designer. See more on his website: http://www.designsbyjas.com
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