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SUMMARY:Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nLearn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday\, February 25 from 12-4 p.m. in the Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric\, choose different threads and yarns\, and create a variety of stitches\, as well as how to finish and care for embroidered samplers. \n$110/person. Register here. Registration closes February 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy 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. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City\, and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. She is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/embroidery-101/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Needlefelt Easter Egg
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner  \nCreate a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Easter Egg on Thursday February 25th\, from 5-8 p.m. in the Studio. \nStephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a colorful Easter Egg. This class is perfect for those wanting to learn a new art form. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a friend or family member for just a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit! \n$65/person*; $10 add-on. Register here. Registration closes February 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*During registration\, students will have the option to bring their own tools for $15 discount \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy 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. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nStephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas near Bement. She has been producing popular yarn from her own alpacas since 2016. Stephanie’s spinning style is self-taught\, and she is continuously learning so that she can share that knowledge with others.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/needlefelt-easter-egg/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+  \nEnjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays\, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect\, draw\, paint\, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring your favorite art medium and tools and get to work! \nA cash bar will be available. \n$10/class*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring their chosen art medium and everything they will need\, including paper\, brushes\, paints\, pencils\, etc. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy 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. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nJose a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years\, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters\, environments\, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series. \nBefore working in the game industry\, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA\, Chicago Park District\, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew\, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago. \nCurrently\, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry\, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist\, working for various clients.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/drink-and-draw/2027-02-25/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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