About this Event
Octavia Butler reminds us of something that many of our collective ancestors knew: acorns can serve as both an abundant food source as well as a dense symbol of community surthrival. Together we'll explore both practical and poetic aspects of our oak neighbors, including basic species ID, ethnobotany, and balanophagy (acorn eating). Participants will learn about and participate in the creation of acorn flour, and get to taste the fruits of collective labor. Please bring a (non precious) ceramic mug, which will be used both for shelling and drinking in tandem with the larger conversation about how we weather the many literal and metaphorical winters ahead.
What's Included:
- An artist's guide to acorn flour
- Assorted acorn tastings
What to Bring:
- Notebook and Pen
- Water bottle
- Non-precious, flat-bottomed, drinking vessel i.e. ceramic mug or mason jar
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
About the Facilitator:
Candace Thompson is a media maker and land steward fascinated by the feedback loops of ecology, economics, culture, history, media, and daily human interaction. They make video, audio, web, and social practice projects that examine and challenge the truths we purportedly hold to be self-evident. Perhaps they aren’t so self-evident after all.
Thompson's current projects search for healing and agency in the face of opaque profit systems. This includes human relationship(s) with the (un)natural world vis a vis local food webs, phone addiction and the corporate surveillance state, and rituals of healing that locate personal and intergenerational trauma as somatic heirlooms. Recent institutional relationships include More Art, Residency Unlimited, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Brooklyn Arts Council, NYFA, the Urban Soil Institute, Cycle X, Burlington City Arts, Wave Hill, and Swale House.
Disclaimer:
This is a 2-hour, moving, sitting and standing, workshop across both paved and unpaved terrain. The location is bathroom accessible. If you need additional support in order to attend please don't hesitate to reach out to us at projects at fieldmeridians dot org.
The foods prepared for this workshop is intended for consumption by individuals who do not have allergies or dietary restrictions related to tree nuts. While we strive to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety, this product was prepared in a kitchen that may process common allergens, including but not limited to: wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. If you are pregnant, nursing, immunocompromised, or have any health concerns, consult your physician before consuming handmade or perishable foods. We are not responsible for adverse reactions due to ingredient sensitivities and/or food allergies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brower Park, Shirley Chisholm Circle, Prospect Place, Brooklyn, United States
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