The Farms
Events
Calendar of Events
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Experience Level: Beginner Imagine making a quilt on the go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a quilt on-the-go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn basic sewing stitches and get creative creating an Applique Embroidery Collage on Monday, March 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Olly Greer will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April […] |
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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, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […]
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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, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […] |
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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 Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. […] |
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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 Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. […]
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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 Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replacing wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will cover […] |
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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 Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Participants will become familiar […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Mice on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass mouse to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students will look […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Robert Allerton was an avid traveler. To celebrate his birthday in appropriate style, we are hosting a birthday party […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 7 to […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article, students […]
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Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article, students […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Weavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Can you imagine weaving without the need for a large and costly loom? Learn how from instructor Billie Theide, who will walk students through this portable weaving skill and help […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honeybees and how to start a new hive at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Bees can survive […] |
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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace on Monday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. This course is an introduction to the advanced knitting technique of knitting lace, which instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf says […] |
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Explore and celebrate the diverse beauty of the natural world at a Nature Journal Retreat on Thursday, March 26 (1:00 p.m.) through Saturday, March 28 (12:30 p.m.) in the Mansion. […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use bark patterns and buds to identify “naked” trees (without their leaves!) at an Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike on Thursday, March 26 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will lead students on a short hike around the […] |
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Learn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Biologists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post will share insights and techniques on how to fully experience the natural world by creating more than just check marks, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover how to play chords and learn different strum patterns […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Create a handmade paper replica of a cherished object at Sculptural Papermaking on Sunday, March 29 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate […] |
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Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday, March 31 from 12 to 4 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m. As […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in […] |
