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Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […] |
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 8+ (children ages 8-15 must register with an adult); all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn what mincemeat is and how to prepare it at Preparing Traditional Mincemeat on Tuesday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Led by instructor Charlie […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 2 or Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each date covers the same material.) Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm will share basic wreath building and design techniques to help students craft a unique, seasonal decoration. Students will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 2 or Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each date covers the same material.) Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm will share basic wreath building and design techniques to help students craft a unique, seasonal decoration. Students will […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding species. Hikes […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (must know how to use a sewing machine); ages 18+ Spend a delightful afternoon stitching your way to a handmade holiday at Sewing Simple Gifts on Sunday, December 6 from 1-5 p.m. in the Studio. Led by instructor Jennie Ingram, students will create three beautiful items perfect for holiday gifting: a pen […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) Step into a world of festive elegance at this open-house style Holiday History Night on Monday Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mansion. Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with over 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner; ages 14+ (Parents/Guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) Create personalized, one-of-a-kind cards to send to your friends and loved ones during the holiday season at Mixed Media Holiday Cards on Tuesday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor […]
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 16+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn healthier ways to cope with difficult situations at Positive Coping Skills on Tuesday, December 8 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Julie Lauper knows that everyone experiences pain, stress, grief, sadness, anger, and worry. Everyone […] |
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Experience level: All skill levels Step back in time and celebrate the season with easy-to-learn dances at a Victorian Christmas Soirée on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Jeanette Watts will lead students in period dances perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Students are encouraged to mingle with fellow […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […]
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Join us for a fun and creative in-person experience at Intro to Stained Glass: Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to craft a festive stained glass suncatcher from start to finish. Students will learn the basics of […]
Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […] |
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Create your own woven basket at Basketweaving: Snow Much Fun on Friday, December 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through basketweaving techniques, including setting up a woven base, twining, start/stop weaving and shaping. This basket is adorable for use during those […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn how to whittle or carve in the round at Woodcarving Basics: Holiday Ornaments on Saturday, December 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Taught by instructor Lou Ann Koebel, making a small holiday ornament is a fun way to learn the how to safely use a carving […]
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Experience level: All skill levels; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Enjoy a cozy afternoon of watercolor and holiday cheer at Merry & Bright Reindeer: Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students on combining the […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn how fancy lace doilies are made in Tatting 101 on Sunday, December 13 from 12-4 p.m. in the Studio. In this workshop, Billie Theide will teach students the basics of tatting, the historical craft of creating knotted lace. Students will also learn how to shuttle and needle tat, select […] 
Experience level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 13 must have an adult register with them. Children 14+ must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn new techniques to decorate delicious cookies at Cookie Decorating in the Evergreen Lodge. Sunday, December 13 from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, December 19 from 1-3 p.m. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner […] |
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Experience level: All skill levels; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Monday December 14 or February 8, from 5-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Steph Block will teach […]
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Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn the process of growing and making incense in a hands-on way at Mystic Monday: Seasonal Incense & Potpourri on Monday, December 14 from 6-8 p.m in Evergreen Lodge. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will start class with a discussion on suitable plants for incense, how to grow and gather them, […] |
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Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting, purling, casting on & off, and reading basic knitting instruction); ages 16+ Learn to make a festive miniature Christmas stocking at Knitted Ornaments on Wednesday, December 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Led by Charlie Rainbow Wolf, students will cast on their yarn to make miniature Christmas […] |
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Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […] |
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Experience level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 13 must have an adult register with them. Children 14+ must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn new techniques to decorate delicious cookies at Cookie Decorating in the Evergreen Lodge. Sunday, December 13 from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, December 19 from 1-3 p.m. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner […]
Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […] |
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Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT […]
Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […] |
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Experience Level: All levels Enjoy yoga by candlelight at Winter Solstice Yoga on Monday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Students will begin with the option of writing out a manifestation or intention: what do you want more of as we slowly welcome longer days? Then instructor Josie Heck of […] |
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Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 30, Dec. 22 (Tuesday), Jan. 25, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […] |
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