The Little Hens are a family of artists and educators based in the Pioneer Valley of New England
Ruby Henry
is a multimedia artist who enjoys playing with whatever materials are on hand, and creating beauty and functionality without creating waste. Her work is informed by motherhood, environmentalism, and intersectional feminism.
She spent two years as the operational manager of Wildflower’s Studio, a Reggio Emilia style maker-space and arts instructional facility for children in Northern Vermont. In her position at Wildflowers, she spent time as a preschool teacher, after-school instructor, and camp facilitator.
Ruby is currently earning her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Art Studio as a Frances Perkins Scholar at Mount Holyoke College.
Daniel Littlefield
is a born tinkerer with a special affinity for wood. He grew up in the beach town of Wells, ME, and completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology and graduate work in Urban Planning from USM.
He earned his Master Gardener Certificate in Washington State, and spent time working in the Port Angeles extension office, educating the public on waste streams and composting systems.
He is passionate about permaculture, science fiction, and classic rock.
Dan is currently employed as a social studies teacher for Northampton High School.