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  • The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler on Saturday, July 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers and help them learn about transferring designs to […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Heidi Leuszler, the owner and head chef of Berries and Flour in Champaign, will focus on native plants that are harvestable […]

  • The Farms: New Moon Yoga

    Meet us under a new moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga on Wednesday, July 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Meadow. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels.Students are encouraged to bring their […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Ages 12+ Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about pastels […]

  • The Farms: Make Your Own Condiments

    Experience Level: Beginner Save money by learning how to make several everyday condiments at Make Your Own Condiments on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this class, instructor Leah Bodine will help students create the following homemade condiments: ketchup, stone-ground mustard, mayonnaise, butter, sour cream, buttermilk and […]

  • The Farms: Printmaking in Nature

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create unique Allerton-inspired prints at Printmaking in Nature on Wednesday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Although printmaking is often done with linoleum blocks and ink, it can also be done with gelatin. Instructor Sally Walsh will walk students through the different […]

  • The Farms: Cooking With Herbs

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Aug. 9 […]

  • The Farms: Beaded Jewelry

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to work with 11/0 glass seed beads at Beaded Jewelry on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will lead students […]

  • The Farms: Experimental Portraiture Painting

    Experience Level: All levels (ages 16+) Grab a smock, roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of portraits at Experimental Portraiture Painting on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 12-4 […]

  • The Farms: Acrylic Pour Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Make your own acrylic pour creation and enjoy time with other artists at Acrylic Pour Painting on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the […]

  • The Farms: A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event

    Artist-in-Resident Joha Harrison will facilitate an evening of creating community-based art at A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event on Monday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In an open-house style setting, Harrison, a California-based photographer and painter, will help participants create an abstract collage that will be turned into […]