Craft & ecology

A creative community
and earth school

Green Girl Crafts is a creative community and earth school for the curious, founded by environmentalist and author Leah Thomas. Rooted in the belief that making things by hand can bring us closer to the earth and to one another, it’s a place to gather, learn, experiment and create.

Primarily based in Los Angeles, CA with pop-ups and collaborations elsewhere, Green Girl Crafts has welcomed thousands of guests into workshops, field trips and gatherings that blend ecological education with hands on making. Exploring natural dyes, florals, fermentation, printmaking, textiles and objects made slowly by hand.

Alongside our community programming, Green Girl Crafts creates custom workshops, activations and experiences for brands, cultural institutions, schools and organizations.

Whether you’re joining us for a workshop or inviting Green Girl Crafts into your own community, each experience is an invitation to follow your curiosity, learn from the natural world, make something beautiful and spend a little more time in wonder.

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Events

Farm Sanctuary Field Trip

September 5, 2026 · Farm Sanctuary, Acton · Field

We are so excited to welcome you for an immersive day at Farm Sanctuary in Acton, a space dedicated to slow living, learning, and meaningful connection with animals and community.

Green Girl Crafts is hosting a special gathering to explore our ties to nature through guided tours, shared lunch, and creative expression. The day features a nature-based cyanotype workshop with Leah Thomas and a fungi-focused exploration with Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan).

Travel is provided via bus from Los Angeles Union Station East, bringing us together for a full afternoon of creativity and heart-centered reflection.

The gathering includes:

🐐 Guided Farm Animal Tour

• Meet the residents of the sanctuary, including goats, sheep, and chickens

• Listen to individual rescue stories and reflect on building compassionate relationships

• Observe the beauty and textures of life at the farm

🌿 Cyanotype Nature Printing

• Hands-on workshop led by Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah)

• Use sunlight and botanical materials to create one-of-a-kind sun prints

• Capture the shadows and light of the natural world on paper

🍄 Fungi Workshop

• Exploration of local ecosystems with Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan)

• Discussion on the vital role of fungi within our environment

• Space for curiosity and learning about the hidden connections in nature

Community Lunch + Conversation

We’ll share lunch together and gather for a conversation exploring our relationships with our animal friends and what it means to build relationships between humans and the nonhuman world.

A Sneak Peek at the Agenda

We’ll meet at Los Angeles Union Station East, 811 N Vignes St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, for check in before boarding the bus.

8:30 AM: Attendee check in begins

9:00 AM: Bus departs Los Angeles Union Station East

10:15 AM: Arrive at Farm Sanctuary + introduction

10:45 AM: Farm Animal Tour

12:00–1:00 PM: Community lunch + panel discussion

1:00–1:30 PM: Cyanotype workshop with Leah Thomas

1:45–2:45 PM: Fungi workshop with Isaias Hernandez

3:15 PM: Head back to Los Angeles

4:15 PM: Arrive back at Union Station East

Tickets

$35 per person

A percentage of all ticket sales will be donated to Farm Sanctuary to support their work.

Important Notes

A waiver must be signed before boarding the bus. Transportation to the farm is provided.

Spots are limited, so grab your ticket early to secure your place!

Partial refunds are available if you can no longer make it (we will deduct the donation to Farm Sanctuary)

Please arrive on time for check in, the bus will depart at 9:00 AM sharp.

We’ll have staff documenting our day together via photo/video.

The weather will be hot + sunny so please dress accordingly, wear sun protection / sunscreen, and bring water.

​​Out of respect for Farm Sanctuary’s non-human residents, as well as the mission of Farm Sanctuary, consumption of meat from any animal, dairy, egg, or other animal by-product, is not permitted at the Farm Sanctuary Location.

Come spend a day outside, learn something new, get creative, meet some wonderful animals, and connect with a community of people who care about the world around us.

If you have any questions feel free to email at lillian.greengirl@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐐

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