Fall Friday's on Front - Fall Concert Series Chris Hagan Band - October 11th at 6:30 pm Location: Neuse River Amphitheater - 150 S Front Street Smithfield NC 27577 JoCo Brewing ~ Mr Outrageous Burger ~Celtic Creamery

Discover the unique process of turning goat milk and tallow into quality soap… In collaboration with The Wool Family Farm: Get ready to join artisan soap maker Evelyn Wool in a hands-on goat milk soap making workshop. In this workshop, you will learn how to make goat milk soap using natural ingredients found in your kitchen, like tallow or lard, olive oil, coconut oil, essential oils, foods, and spices, specifically using the cold process method. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with the farm’s endearing Nubian dairy goats and Mangalista pigs, adding a personalized touch to this enriching experience. Embracing the spirit of autumn, this time we’ll incorporate pumpkin purée into our recipe and add a farm walk into the mix! The class will take place outdoors under a spacious tent, rain or shine. You will receive a comprehensive list of safety tips and materials, together with a goat milk soap recipe and detailed instructions for creating your own nourishing bar of goat milk soap at home. As a special thank-you for attending this workshop, you will also receive several bonuses, including a tallow balm recipe, a gift box containing two bars of goat milk soap, and a discount QR code for use at The Wool Family Farm’s online Farm Market & Soap Shop! About The Wool Family Farm: In 2010, Robert Wool was hand-digging a pit for a water feature when a vision struck his wife, Evelyn, of their family on a beautiful farm surrounded by nature. When Evelyn shared her vision with Robert, she expected him to scoff and tell her it was a silly dream. Instead, Robert looked up at her and said, “Let’s buy a cow.” Four years and a 600-mile move later, they did, and they now raise cows, Mangalista pigs, and goats in addition to making beautiful soaps and writing darling, farm-themed children’s books. Check out The Wool Family Farm here.

There are few ways of being more present than painting what’s right in front of you… In collaboration with Gina Huitt and Hand-Picked Nursery: Paint a gorgeous picture of a pumpkin with an experienced local artist! In this workshop you’ll join long-time painter and watercolor expert Gina Huitt as she takes her time teaching you the craft of watercolors and helping you capture the subject through your own eyes. Enjoy a beautiful morning with no wrong answers and take your completed piece home with you when you’re done. All supplies are included. This event will be hosted at Hand-Picked Nursery, a veteran-owned business that loves plants and want to bring their joy into your home. After your experience, check out the nursery. Specializing in all things plants, Hand-Picked Nursery customizes your order to your needs and wants. If you’d like, they can even give you a few suggestions, designing the picture-perfect garden of your dreams. Hand-Picked Nursery is community driven, supporting local organizations and artists with workshops like this one, and they want their nursery to be a place that families can experience together. Learn more about Hand-Picked Nursery here.