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Events
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based Eating on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The […] |
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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Take your knitting skills to a new level at Advanced Knitting: Cables on Monday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Studio. Students will learn the background of cable knitting from instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf, then get hands-on practice on how […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Dr. Laura Cayce — who holds a doctorate of […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a life-long skill you can continue to practice on your own at Learn To Draw on Wednesdays, Feb. 4 through Feb. 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Instructor Sally Walsh will guide students in various drawing techniques to gain a basic understanding of drawing, including shading properly to […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to draw, shade and create texture at Beginning Pen & Ink on Wednesdays, Feb. 4 through Feb. 25 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Sally Walsh will teach the basics of hatching, dots and varied lines to help students learn how to create texture and visual interest. $70/person*. Register […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Thursdays, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.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 […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Thursdays, Feb. 5 through Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 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. $70/person*. Register […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Thursdays, Feb. 5 through Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 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. $70/person*. Register […] |
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Basket Weaving: Country Catch All Experience Level: All Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at Basket Weaving: Country Catch All on Friday, Feb. 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students in laying out a woven, filled base and tuck the filler spokes with the […]
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Basket Weaving: Country Catch All Experience Level: All Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at Basket Weaving: Country Catch All on Friday, Feb. 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students in laying out a woven, filled base and tuck the filler spokes with the […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use the pattern originally used in armor for jewelry making at Link it! Chainmaille Jewelry on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Historically, chainmaille was used as protective armor, as the linked rings resulted in a strong, flexible fabric. Jewelers have adopted the repeatable pattern […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Feb. 8 or March 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Feb. 8 or March 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough […] |
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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 Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Paint and take home your own personalized welcome mat at Hello, Valentine on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage […] |
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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 Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at a special Heart Opening Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 to […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will walk […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will walk […] |
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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 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about an important landscaping skill at Intro to Tree Pruning on Monday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the llinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., […]
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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 Weavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Can you imagine weaving without […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Learn more about birdwatching and how to contribute to important research at Intro to Birding and eBird on Friday, Feb. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, […] |
