Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by inserting and securing spokes into a wood, slotted base. Students will then learn about […]

Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by inserting and securing spokes into a wood, slotted base. Students will then learn about […]

Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in The Woodshop (located behind The Studio). Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students build a small (20” x 9”) wooden planter from just a few […]

Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (All courses cover the same material). After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, students […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Erin Boggs will help students learn about mark-making, how to choose colors, laying and composition to create an abstract painting on paper. $60/person. Register here. Registration […]

Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

Experience Level: Beginner Create art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain and paint a large-framed wood piece in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Students will choose from four designs (see options below) and a variety of stains […]

Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

Experience Level: Beginner Incense isn’t just about sweet smells! Experience the various joys and uses of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The […]

Experience Level: Beginner Whether you are a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, Slytherin or Ravenclaw, learn to decorate cookies in a special way at Harry Potter Cookie Decorating on Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate Harry Potter-themed cookies with royal icing, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Instructor […]

Experience Level: Beginner Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during Horticulture Tours on Sundays, April 19, May 31 and June 28 from 10 to 11 […]

Experience Level: Knitting experience required Put your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Socks on Sundays, April 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In […]

Experience Level: All levels Learn to draw from a live model at Life Drawing on Sundays, Feb. 8, March 8, April 19 or May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In these lightly instructed sessions by Vivian Krishnan, students can learn more about quick gestures, long poses, and costumed and nude models. Each […]

Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Dr. Laura Cayce — who holds a doctorate of […]

Get ready to laugh and learn during a special adult-only live animal show – Whiskey & Wildlife on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Grab a drink from the cash bar and settle in as Bob Tarter presents his humorous take on the fascinating, weird, and awkward realities of […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. […]

Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural […]

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday, April 27 from 6 to […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique, hand-decorated picture frame at the end […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this […]

Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create unique art with spray paint at Spray Paint Techniques on Sunday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. in The Shop.  Our current Visiting Artist […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the […]

Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  Brush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday, May 9 from 9 […]

Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  Brush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday, May 9 from 9 […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+; ages 14-17 require adult supervision)  Learn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday, May 10 from 12-4 p.m. […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+, ages 14-17 require adult supervision) Learn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday, May 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the […]

Experience Level: Beginner Observe a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesday, May 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, May 12, 19 & 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. With all […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+)  Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+)  Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga in the Meadow:  — Saturday, May 16, […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio.   Instructor Jennie Ingram will […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio.   Instructor Jennie Ingram will […]

Experience Level: Beginner Create 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 […]

Experience Level: All Levels  Get 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 […]

Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience)  Expand your weaving skills to learn a new weaving technique at Weaving Twill on Saturdays, May 23 […]

Experience Level: Beginner Learn about unique behaviors of one of the masters of the night at Great Horned Owls: Mating, Nesting, & Owlets on Sunday, May 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based Eating on Wednesday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn various ways to look at the surrounding landscape and translate it to paper at Drawing from Nature on Saturday, May 30* from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Monday, June 29, […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students […]

Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students […]

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in […]

Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine (Ages 16+) Learn how to quilt in one class at Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders on Saturday, June 6 from 1-5 p.m. in The […]

Experience Level: Beginner Slow down and discover the meditative art of embroidery at Slow Stitch Garden Studies on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Current Hood Artist […]

Experience Level: Beginner Slow down and discover the meditative art of embroidery at Capturing Sunlight & Shadows: An Introduction to Cyanotype Printing on Saturday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. in […]

Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students […]

xperience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen […]

Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn how a few common garden plants can be used to make simple and effective first aid preparations at Herbal First Aid: Oils & […]

Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn how a few common garden plants can be used to make simple and effective first aid preparations at Herbal First Aid: Liniments, Washes […]

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should have taken Basics of Plant-Based Eating)  Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of Plant-Based Eating on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  […]

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 15+)  Create a bright, expressive bird illustration full of personally at Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, June 28 from 12-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  For a very long time, print-makers have transferred […]

Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Monday, June 29 or Wednesday, July 29 from 8-10 p.m. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable […]

Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine Learn a new quilting technique at Quilting 101: Foundation Paper Piecing on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the The Studio.  Students […]