Field Guide

Close up image of two cones of dirt, on a table, students in the blurry background
Close up of hands sewing SCOBY bioplastic into a ring form
Close up of hands pouring a jar of oil and herbs through a small sieve

About

Running from late April through October on every third Saturday from 11am–1pm, Field Guide consists of free hands-on workshops open to all ages and any skill level. Combining art-making and ecology and using natural materials, participants use their senses to discover the natural elements of the Park and create zero-waste art projects to take home. Weekly topics encompass planting, drawing, sound recording, storytelling, flora identification, book making, and learning about medicinal properties of native plants.

Workshops instill a permaculture mindset that encourage participants to work with the earth’s natural cycles and understand how different aspects of our ecosystem influence one another. Groups are limited to 25-40 participants depending on the scope of the activity. To reserve a spot for these workshops please email  education@socratessculpturepark.org. Please note that space is limited.

All Ages Welcome  •  Pre-Registration Required •  RSVP HERE • Free!

Weather Cinema–>

Saturday June 21, 2025  |  11am – 1pm

Collaborate and make a short animated film from drawings which visualizes the invisible effects of the environment. 

 

Session 1: Ecological Sound Recording & Deep Listening–>

Radiating Undercurrents- Communing with Elements of Socrates
August 23, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm

Explore the sonic life of the Park using specialized microphones, sensors, and the practice of Pauline Oliveros’ deep listening, we’ll capture the park’s dynamic soundscape. 

 

Session 2: Interactive Sound Sculpture Building–>

Radiating Undercurrents- Communing with Elements of Socrates
September 20, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm

Bring the sounds to life! Using natural and repurposed materials (in collaboration with Materials for the Arts), participants will co-create interactive sound sculptures.

More workshops to come.

SUPPORT

Free education programs at Socrates Sculpture Park are made possible with generous support from Lily Auchincloss Foundation, The Cowles Family Charitable Trust, William Talbott Hillman Foundation and with additional support provided, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.