The Farms: Cardboard & Paper Sculptures

Experience Level: Beginner

Create a sculpture out of just cardboard, paper and glue at Cardboard & Paper Sculptures on Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16 & 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.

Chicago-based artist Mary Seyfarth will cover design elements including form, scale, placement, color, and proportion and present tips, tricks and the means for each student to leave with their very own wildlife sculpture.

$95/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Course participants can also stay overnight in one of our guesthouses for a discounted rate ($80/night + tax). View rooms here and call 217-333-3287 to make a reservation.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting 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

Mary K. Seyfarth is the founder of MKS.Works, a visual arts studio in Wilmette that showcases a variety of sculptures of different materials. She first started working with ceramics in 1978 and it has been her life’s work and passion since that time.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Fall schedule here.