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SUMMARY:Woodcarving Basics: Holiday Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn 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. \nTaught by instructor Lou Ann Koebel\, making a small holiday ornament is a fun way to learn the how to safely use a carving knife and practice the three basic wood carving cuts. Students will have a choice of a projects –either a snowman or fir tree. Small eyelets\, ribbon and paints will be available to make your carving into a holiday ornament. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:\nGlove\nFlex Cut Carving Knife Set\nFlex Cut Roughing Knife Set \n\nIf 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. \n\nAbout the instructor: \nLou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school\, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/woodcarving-holiday-ornaments/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms
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SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Reindeer: Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nEnjoy 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. \nInstructor Emily Tackitt will guide students on combining the luminous beauty of watercolor with Posca paint markers for bright highlights and finish the piece with colored pencils to add texture\, depth\, and whimsical details that bring the reindeers to life. \nWith the drawing already prepared on watercolor paper\, students can focus on learning new techniques\, experimenting with color\, and enjoying the magic of the season in a relaxed\, encouraging environment. Whether they are new to watercolor or have painted before\, students will leave with a festive mixed-media painting ready to brighten their holiday décor. \n$115/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes suitable for art creation \n\nIf 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. \n\nAbout the instructor:\nEmily Tackitt is the artist behind Moonbeam Jellyfish. She works in mixed media\, blending watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, ink\, drawing\, and collage to create whimsical\, fantasy-inspired artwork. Her creative process is playful and intuitive\, often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and a sense of magic. Her classes are designed to be supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/reindeer-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,The Farms,Youth Programs
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