The Farms
Events
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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 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 to 4 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 Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Erin […] |
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Experience level: Ages 13-18 Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist and floral designer Rachel […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]
Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Create art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain […] |
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Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area […]
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Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 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: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Incense isn’t just about sweet smells! Experience the various joys and uses of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Whether you are a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, Slytherin or Ravenclaw, learn to decorate cookies in a special way at Harry Potter Cookie Decorating on Friday, April 17 from […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 18 from 9 […]
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Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during Horticulture Tours on Sundays, April 19, May 31 and June 28 from 10 to 11 […]
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Experience Level: Knitting experience required Put your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Socks on Sundays, April 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In […]
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Experience Level: All levels Learn to draw from a live model at Life Drawing on Sundays, Feb. 8, March 8, April 19 or May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. […] |
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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 […]
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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. […] |
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Get ready to laugh and learn during a special adult-only live animal show – Whiskey & Wildlife on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […] |
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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: Entrelac on Monday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique, hand-decorated picture frame at the end […] |
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Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Purchase your annuals, herbs, veggies, perennials, natives, arranged hanging baskets, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit accepted.) […]
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Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), live music, Folk School classes (see schedule below), food, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+) Create your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm. With guidance from Mack Glass, students will get to make their very own pendant, planter pick decoration, or marble to take home after this introductory workshop. $40/person. Register here. […]
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Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part of the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this 30-minute introductory talk, instructor Charlie Wolf will engage students in a brief discussion of how to learn the cards, types of tarot, and how to […] |
