The Farms
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Experience Level: Beginner Level up your coffee and teatime and Learn to Bake Scones on Monday, Feb. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Scones are […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to draw, shade and create texture at Beginning Pen & Ink on Thursdays, Feb. 27 through March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Bring nature to life in your artwork at Beginning Drawing from Nature on Thursdays, Feb. 27 through March 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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Experience Level: Writers of all skill levels Whether you are a writer in the middle of a project or an author who is looking to start a new effort, enroll […] |
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You won’t want to miss the final class of Dances of the Gilded Age, which will be A Fancy Dress Ball on Monday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker will introduce students to the fundamentals of Samba-Reggae, a vibrant musical genre that blends traditional samba rhythms with reggae, creating an energetic and distinct sound. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Mined in Greece, Santorini stone is a strikingly white and sparkling natural stone. It is often cut and polished for construction and landscape purposes. In this course, instructor […] |
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Experience Level: Some Sewing Skills Recommended Learn the process of making a shirt at Sewing a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Over the course of the weekend, instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through cutting a pattern, assembling a button-down shirt using a […]
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Experience Level: Intermediate Those who completed beginner mushroom foraging classes at The Farms or have experience in identification can continue their journey at Intermediate Mushroom Foraging on Saturdays, Aug. 9, 16 & 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. outdoors (rain or shine). Meet at the Greenhouse Cafè Patio (in case of rain meet inside the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the magical world of mushrooms at Beginning Mushroom Foraging on Sundays, July 6, 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Lee Schuler will start each class with a short slide presentation, sharing how to identify various types of wild mushrooms, including some of […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Create your own unique wall hanging at Circular Weaving on Friday, March 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Macy McCall of TwinFringe will share beginner weaving techniques and students will create their own weaving on a steel circular frame. A variety of colors and fibers will be available to […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30; April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the techniques of spiral coil weaving at Colorful Coiled Fabric Bowls and Jewelry on Wednesday, March 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. At this […] |
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Whether you like eating pie or factoring pi, we’ve got you covered with Puzzles and Pi(e) on Friday, March 14 from 3:14 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. Join us […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Saturday, March 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Café. Learn to decorate […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by taking part in Irish Baked Goods: Barmbrack & Soda Bread on Monday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this […] |
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Experience Level: Ages 10+ Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Tuesday, March 18 from 12 to 3 […]
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Learn more about the creative processes of current artist-in-residence Dodd Holsapple at Environmental Art on Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Holsapple’s work bridges […] |
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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, March 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in […] |
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Experience Level: Beginners Join us for Woodcarving for Beginners Monday through Friday, March 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Experienced woodcarver Lance Noone will lead this […] |
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Come see the artwork created by Dodd Holsapple during his current residency at a Pop-Up Art Show on Friday, March 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Inspired by nature and the bountiful natural elements found at Allerton, budding artists ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn and create at our Teen Art Studio: From […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honey bees, one of the most unusual insects in the world, at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The […] |
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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 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton Park and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 5 from […] |
