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Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 2-4 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Purchase your annuals, herbs, veggies, perennials, natives, arranged hanging baskets, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit […]
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Celebrate spring at our Bluebell Festival on May 2-4! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 2-4), Spring Market (May 3), live music, workshops, food (food trucks + Greenhouse Café), drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate! (Learn […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner No barn? No problem! Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturdays, May 3, May 17 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. (Each class covers the […]
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Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn some easy and fun painting techniques at Watercolor Bluebells on Saturday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will walk students through the process of creating a beautiful watercolor painting featuring one of our spring favorites: bluebells! The flowers will be sketched on […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art on Wednesdays, May 7 and June 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a […] |
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Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at The Farms: Art Retreat on May 9-11 (Friday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 3 p.m.) in the Mansion. Get creative and learn something new in a wide variety of workshops by choosing what appeals to you, including watercolor, printmaking, drawing, Ikebana, and […] |
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Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article […] |
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Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike each Friday in April and May. As spring migration progresses, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week the hike will leave from […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Experience camera-less photography and the joy of recording the beauty of nature at Springtime Cyanotype & the Magic of Light on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Crystal Hartman will guide students through a fun, straightforward process of creating beautiful prints with the magic of light. […] |
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Experience Level: BeginnerLearn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Flower Arranging on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in The Studio. Gather with friends and friendly folks to learn about a variety of spring flowers and bouquet-making elements from instructor Maggie Taylor. Students will experiment with fresh-cut flowers grown on Delight Flower Farm, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Tuesdays, May 20, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Each date covers the same material.) After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, students will have […] |
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Experience Level: All Learn to play as a group and share the joy of playing dulcimer at Dulcimer Jam Session on Saturdays, May 24, June 28 and Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. This relaxed environment is perfect if you need a quick refresher on songs you learned in a […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (ages 15+) Learn about cheese-making at Making Fresh Mozzarella on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Instructor Lee Schuler will take students through the process of turning milk to curd and curd into fresh mozzarella. Students will be able to sample their […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to weave a special basket at Basket Weaving: The Bees Knees on Friday, May 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will share information about twining, how to start and stop a weave and weaving with round reed as students create their own unique basket, […] |
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