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Experience level: Beginner with sewing machine experience; ages 18+ Using a commercial pattern, create a button-down shirt in Sew a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Studio. Led by instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue, students will learn the basics of reading a commercial pattern and create a shirt that […]
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, January 31 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to carve a small, smooth palm-sized bird carved from a soft block of wood using a small knife at Learn to Carve a Comfort Bird on Tuesday, February 2 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a carving […]
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Experience Level: Beginner; ages 13+ (ages 13-15 should have an adult present who does not need to register; ages 16-17 must have a parent/guardian on site or have a signed participant waiver) Discover the art of textile sculpture in Beginning Hand Sewing: Hearts on Tuesday, February 2 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the Studio. In this hands-on […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesdays, January13-February 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. Instructor Jose Vazquez will walk students through a curriculum that includes understanding materials, preparing […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to create a cute ladybug stained glass suncatcher from start to finish at Intro to Stained Glass: Ladybug on Thursday, February 4 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. This class is perfect for all […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding species. Hikes […] 
Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew a Plush Bear on Friday throughSunday, February 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. Led by instructor Rhoda Crawford, the three days will be […]
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Refine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday, February 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will teach common stitches, hemming, decorative stitches, and closures. $65/person. Register here. Registration closes January 22 or […] |
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Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+ Have you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This two-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead […]
Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew a Plush Bear on Friday throughSunday, February 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. Led by instructor Rhoda Crawford, the three days will be […]
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Experience level: Beginner (students should be familiar with basic knit stitch); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Warm-up with a shawl you knitted yourself at Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl on Saturday, February 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will show you […] |
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Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+ Have you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7 […]
Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew […] 
Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays in the Meadow: — Sunday, October 18, […] |
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Experience level: All skill levels; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Enjoy a group sound bath and breathwork experience at The Rested Mind on Tuesday, […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art […]
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Experience level: All ages Enjoy tales of suspense and the supernatural, set within rural communities, at an Author Talk with Ron Erskine on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn approachable ways to draw from observation at The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 3: Drawn by Curiosity on Saturday, February 13 from 11 […]
Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in […]
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Saturday, February 13 […] |
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Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 7+; signed participant waiver required. Create your own personal therapy monster through various artistic mediums at Allerton Kids Club: Little Monsters on Monday, February 15 from 9 […] 
Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from […] 
Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Discover what handwriting analysis can reveal about you in Handwriting Secrets: What Your Pen […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Create your own personal therapy monster through various artistic mediums at Little Monsters Mixed Media Therapy Art on Wednesday & Thursday, February 17 & 18 […]
Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Create your own personal therapy monster through various artistic mediums at Little Monsters Mixed Media Therapy Art on Wednesday & Thursday, February 17 & 18 […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to identify trees in winter during Winter Tree Identification on Friday, February […]
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, learn to layout and carve a spoon with a detail braided handle at Learn to Carve a Celtic […] 
Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga: — Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ No barn? No problem! Join the barn quilt movement at Barn Quilts on Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor […]
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn the art of crocheting granny squares at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Studio. […] |
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Experience level: Intermediate Create your own paper crocus plant at Paper Flower Art: Crepe Paper Crocus Bulbs on Sunday, February 21 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio. Led by Cathy […]
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Experience level: Students should have taken a Basics of Plant-Based Eating class or have a basic understanding of plant-based eating; ages 18+ Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of […]
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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 […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from […]
Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from […] 
Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. […] |
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Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […] 
Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn 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. […]
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Experience level: Beginner Create 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. Stephanie […] 
Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Enjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […] |
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Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]
Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art […] |
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