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 […] |
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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. […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 the Beginning Watercolor class, instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students skills and techniques to further their watercolor art in this class that will […] |
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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. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Chicago-based artist Mary Seyfarth will cover design elements including form, scale, placement, color, and proportion and present tips, tricks and the means […]
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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 Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replace wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will […] |
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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 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside […]
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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 9 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
