The Farms
Events
Calendar of Events
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Experience Level: Beginner Imagine making a quilt on the go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a quilt on-the-go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn basic sewing stitches and get creative creating an Applique Embroidery Collage on Monday, March 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Olly Greer will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April 4 in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover how to play chords and learn different strum patterns and new songs. $225/person*. Register here. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […] |
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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn about a traditional British Isle form of knitting at Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns on Monday, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. With all of the resources that connect lacemakers across the world, there’s never been a better time to learn how to bobbin lace! Instructor Robin […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replacing wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will cover […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Mice on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass mouse to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students will look […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 6 to […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 7 to […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 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, students […]
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Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 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, students […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Weavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Can you imagine weaving without the need for a large and costly loom? Learn how from instructor Billie Theide, who will walk students through this portable weaving skill and help […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honeybees and how to start a new hive at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Bees can survive […] |
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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace on Monday, March 23 from 6 […] |
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Explore and celebrate the diverse beauty of the natural world at a Nature Journal Retreat on Thursday, March 26 (1:00 p.m.) through Saturday, March 28 (12:30 p.m.) in the Mansion. Creators and naturalists of all levels are invited to come together to communicate the wonder of the nature through artistic expression, scientific discovery, and creative […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use bark patterns and buds to identify “naked” trees (without their leaves!) at an Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike on Thursday, March 26 from […] |
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Learn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Biologists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post will share insights and techniques on how to fully experience the natural world by creating more than just check marks, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Create a handmade paper replica of a cherished object at Sculptural Papermaking on Sunday, March 29 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor E Ainsley will guide students through making a mold of their chosen object. Students will then create a new sculpture with their mold using […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate […] |
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Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Kristina Reese will lead an all-levels class integrating yoga poses, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday, March 31 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m. As […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in […] |
