The Farms
Events
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Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in […]
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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, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 from 1 to […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Experience the fragrant joy of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf […] |
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Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us a Formal Garden Tour on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. and experience the beauty of each garden while learning the history behind their creation. The tour will begin at the Greenhouse Patio and last 60 minutes. $5/person. Register here. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginning Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/IntermediateLearn the history, aesthetics and craft of traditional haiku at Intro to English Language Haiku on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Lee Gurga will lead students through a stress-free writing exercise to help them gain confidence to write their own poems. Students should be prepared […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+)Gather natural elements to use in a floral arrangement at Ikebana in the Wild on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In this course, instructor Rachel Wooters will lead students on a nature walk to gather natural materials, followed by a hands-on, freestyle ikebana (“giving […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+) Combine artwork with self-care at Therapy Monsters on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Orrin Taylor will guide students through using an imaginative approach to self-love and self-care. Using mixed media, students will learn a variety of ways to create humorous and […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create with acrylics at Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and artist Kari […]
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Learn about the artwork Robert and John Allerton took with them to Hawaii at History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Spend your happy hour in the Solarium, sipping on your favorite beverage from our bar while Visitor Center Coordinator Sarah Trezise […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (all ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Pumpkin on Monday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas […] |
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Experience Level: BeginnerLearn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects. $65/person*. Register here. […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and former art […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Continue your journey through watercolor at Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in The Studio. Aimed at those who completed […] |
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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. […]
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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 Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The […] |
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Experience Level: BeginnerLearn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand on Friday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand on Friday, Oct. 17 from 5 to […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist Sally Walsh […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+) Make your own drink mixer from natural ingredients at Creating Cordials on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Use woodland legends as inspiration to make masks at Woodland Folklore & Papier Mâché Masks on Monday through Thursday, Oct. 20-23 from 5 to 9 p.m. in […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Celebrate autumn at Fall Cookie Decorating on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will teach students how to use frosting and butter cream to decorate fall-themed cookies like footballs, pumpkins and more! $75/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 20 or when capacity […] |
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Join us for The Farms: Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the Music Barn.The Festival will feature vendor booths and demonstrations from fiber artists and […]
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Join us for The Farms: Fall Market on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Music Barn (588 Allerton Rd, Monticello). Enjoy the lovely ambiance of autumn at Allerton as you shop from local fiber artists and The Farms: An Allerton Folk School instructors. Some vendors will also have informal demonstrations and hands-on […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own textile at Tufting the Masters on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to craft a unique basket to hold an electronic candle at Basket Weaving: Warm & Cozy on Monday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […] |
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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 Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5 […]
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If an after-dark visit to the Mansion doesn’t make you nervous (very, very dreadfully nervous), then you don’t want to miss An Evening With Poe on Wednesday, Oct. 29 or Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.Walk the halls and discover the Mansion’s secrets while hearing chilling tales from Edgar Allen Poe in each […]
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If an after-dark visit to the Mansion doesn’t make you nervous (very, very dreadfully nervous), then you don’t want to miss An Evening With Poe on Wednesday, Oct. 29 or Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. Walk the halls and discover the Mansion’s secrets while hearing chilling tales from Edgar Allen Poe in […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Craft a traditional witch’s broom using locally grown dried flowers and foraged materials at Besoms: A Witch’s Broom Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 […] |
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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, Nov. 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in […]
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Experience Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcomeLearn about tarot cards and readings at Intro to Tarot Cards on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot, what it does and doesn’t do, and how to […]
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Experience Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome Learn about tarot cards and readings at Intro to Tarot Cards on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot, what it does and doesn’t do, and how […] |
