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Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace on Monday, March 23 from 6 […] |
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Explore and celebrate the diverse beauty of the natural world at a Nature Journal Retreat on Thursday, March 26 (1:00 p.m.) through Saturday, March 28 (12:30 p.m.) in the Mansion. Creators and naturalists of all levels are invited to come together to communicate the wonder of the nature through artistic expression, scientific discovery, and creative […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use bark patterns and buds to identify “naked” trees (without their leaves!) at an Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike on Thursday, March 26 from […] |
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Learn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Biologists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post will share insights and techniques on how to fully experience the natural world by creating more than just check marks, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover how to play chords and learn different strum patterns […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the […]
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Create a handmade paper replica of a cherished object at Sculptural Papermaking on Sunday, March 29 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor E Ainsley will guide students through making a mold of their chosen object. Students will then create a new sculpture with their mold using […]
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate spring-themed cookies with royal icing, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and explain wet-on-wet technique, outlining and flooding and make […] |
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Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Kristina Reese will lead an all-levels class integrating yoga poses, […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday, March 31 from 12 to 4 […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. 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 own mat. Limited mats will be provided […] |
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Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m. As spring migration progresses, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily. A different area of the park will be featured each week. […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
