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SUMMARY:The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nCreate a functional and unique basket for your coffee table and\, of course\, bagels\, at Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket on Friday\, May 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by creating a woven\, filled base for the basket. Students will then learn about twining\, triple twining using an arrow weave\, and adding leather handles with an overlay. Finally\, students will add beads and copper wire to finish off their baskets choosing from a variety of beads.\n$100/person. Register here. Registration will close May 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states. \nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages.  \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 Summer schedule here.
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels  \nGet outside and express your creativity at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday\, May 22 to 24 from 12-4 p.m. Outside and in the Evergreen Lodge (May 22) and The Studio (May 23-24).  \nStudents will start with a brief discussion each day at the designated meeting location then head outdoors to paint with their preferred medium. Instructor Deb Marett will guide students in this unique opportunity to capture the true colors\, light\, and atmosphere of the Park as it changes in real time. Working directly in nature will challenge artists to respond quickly to shifting light and weather leading to dynamic and expressive brushwork. Not only will students grow in their technique\, but plein air painting often lends itself to a restorative and calming practice.  \n$175/person* (ages 15+). Register here. Registration will close May 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:  \n— Medium of their choice (i.e. oils\, acrylics\, watercolor\, pastel) in a portable palette \n— Plein Air easel suitable for the medium of choice (the easel needs to be flat for watercolors) \n— Brushes in various sizes suitable for the medium of choice \n— Canvas panels\, Watercolor paper\, or other paper suitable for medium of choice in a block or on a board taped down. Please have enough for several paintings \n— Small Sketch pad and pencil \n— Rags/paper towels as you use in your practice and trash bags for disposal \n— Water bottle and container for rinsing brushes  \n— Tote bag for easy carrying \nOther suggested items: \n— Sunscreen & bug spray \n— Brimmed Hat \n— Folding chair or stool \n— Refillable water bottle & snacks \n— Gloves if you use them in your practice   \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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 \nDeb Marrett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian and figurative scenes as well as portraiture. She always travels with her watercolors and a travel journal.  \n“It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit\,” she said.  \nDeb loves sharing her knowledge by teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to those wanting to explore their creative side.  \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 Summer schedule here.
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