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SUMMARY:The Farms: Youth Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade)\nAllerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday\, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion of the course (4 p.m.).\nInspired by the unique beauty of Allerton\, this workshop — led by artist and educator Belinda Beccue — is an immersive experience that allows artists to communicate through multiple fine arts mediums with an emphasis on the natural world. Projects will include canvas painting\, sculpture\, nature journaling\, watercolor\, photography and more. Students will learn about a variety of materials and techniques\, expand skill sets and develop mastery and expressive style.\n$85/person* (3rd-8th grade). Register here. Registration will close April 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a non-perishable sack lunch\, refillable water bottle\, and wear clothes appropriate for a hike and messy art creation. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBelinda Beccue is a local artist and longtime art educator. She is a leading member of the Monticello Area Arts Council and one of the founding members of the Allerton Park Nature Journaling Club.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Formal Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION: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 Robert and John Gregg Allerton. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue in a light drizzle. In the event of lightning or thunder\, the tour will be canceled and tickets can be transferred to another tour date upon request. \n$10/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates: \n— Saturday\, April 18\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, May 2\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Thursday\, May 14\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, May 16\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Monday\, May 18\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Wednesday\, May 20\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Friday\, May 22\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Sunday\, May 24\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Tuesday\, May 26\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, June 20\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, July 18\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, Aug. 15\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, Sept. 19\, 10-11 a.m. \n— Saturday\, Oct. 17\, 10-11 a.m. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
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