Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver)
Create framed botanical artwork at Preserved Moss Art on Sunday, February 21 from 2-4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.
Instructor Olga Aleman will teach students to make artwork using preserved mosses, natural textures, wood, dried botanicals, and decorative accents. The finished piece requires no watering or ongoing plant care and it designed to feel more like botanical wall art than a traditional craft project.
$100/person. Register here. Registration closes February 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the instructor:
Olga Aleman is the owner of Luscious Leaves LLC, a Champaign-area business specializing in hands-on plant workshops, kokedama, terrariums, and biophilic design. Through approachable, creative instruction, she helps participants build confidence with plants while creating something beautiful to take home. Her workshops blend education, artistry, and a calming connection to nature.
About the Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
