Soil Chromatography Workshop
Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 2 - 4 pm - 2 hours
Age: Adults (we will be working with chemicals that need to be handled with care)
Instructor: Shelly Smith
Cost: $45 - Includes all materials
Location: The Verdancy Project, 30310 SE Division DR. Troutdale, OR
Overview
Soil chromatography is a photographic process that uses photochemistry to create images of mineral and organic components found in soil. This process was originally developed by soil scientist and biodynamic farming advocate Ehrenfried Pfeiffer to give farmers an accessible way to test soil health. In addition to visually demonstrating soil health, the resulting images, called chromatograms, create stunning patterns.
In this workshop, you will learn the cultural and scientific history of soil chromatography, review the process for making these remarkable images including safe handling of photochemistry, make a chromatogram you can take home, and learn how to interpret the results. This will be a hands-on learning experience.
Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 2 - 4 pm - 2 hours
Age: Adults (we will be working with chemicals that need to be handled with care)
Instructor: Shelly Smith
Cost: $45 - Includes all materials
Location: The Verdancy Project, 30310 SE Division DR. Troutdale, OR
Overview
Soil chromatography is a photographic process that uses photochemistry to create images of mineral and organic components found in soil. This process was originally developed by soil scientist and biodynamic farming advocate Ehrenfried Pfeiffer to give farmers an accessible way to test soil health. In addition to visually demonstrating soil health, the resulting images, called chromatograms, create stunning patterns.
In this workshop, you will learn the cultural and scientific history of soil chromatography, review the process for making these remarkable images including safe handling of photochemistry, make a chromatogram you can take home, and learn how to interpret the results. This will be a hands-on learning experience.
Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 2 - 4 pm - 2 hours
Age: Adults (we will be working with chemicals that need to be handled with care)
Instructor: Shelly Smith
Cost: $45 - Includes all materials
Location: The Verdancy Project, 30310 SE Division DR. Troutdale, OR
Overview
Soil chromatography is a photographic process that uses photochemistry to create images of mineral and organic components found in soil. This process was originally developed by soil scientist and biodynamic farming advocate Ehrenfried Pfeiffer to give farmers an accessible way to test soil health. In addition to visually demonstrating soil health, the resulting images, called chromatograms, create stunning patterns.
In this workshop, you will learn the cultural and scientific history of soil chromatography, review the process for making these remarkable images including safe handling of photochemistry, make a chromatogram you can take home, and learn how to interpret the results. This will be a hands-on learning experience.