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SUMMARY:The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Ages 13-18 \nSlow down\, observe\, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday\, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nArtist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a curated mix of seasonal garden florals\, wild spring flowers\, branches\, sticks\, stones\, and foraged materials to create designs that are completely unique to the Park and the season.\n$30/person (Ages 13-18). Register here. Registration will close April 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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\nRachel Wooters is a Central Illinois-based artist and educator with a passion for creative expression through florals\, ceramics\, and community connection. A graduate of the Master Program at Makeup Designory (MUD)\, Rachel brings a refined eye and a hands-on\, intuitive approach to every workshop she leads. Her classes—ranging from floral arranging to pottery—invite guests to slow down\, play\, and explore their personal creativity in a welcoming\, artful environment.\nDeeply inspired by the natural beauty and rich history of Allerton Park\, Rachel considers it a creative home and continual source of inspiration. Her workshops reflect the spirit of the grounds—elegant\, thoughtful\, and full of wonder.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-teen-ikebana-spring-design/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Youth Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade)\nAllerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday\, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion of the course (4 p.m.).\nInspired by the unique beauty of Allerton\, this workshop — led by artist and educator Belinda Beccue — is an immersive experience that allows artists to communicate through multiple fine arts mediums with an emphasis on the natural world. Projects will include canvas painting\, sculpture\, nature journaling\, watercolor\, photography and more. Students will learn about a variety of materials and techniques\, expand skill sets and develop mastery and expressive style.\n$85/person* (3rd-8th grade). Register here. Registration will close April 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a non-perishable sack lunch\, refillable water bottle\, and wear clothes appropriate for a hike and messy art creation. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If 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. \nAbout the instructor\nBelinda Beccue is a local artist and longtime art educator. She is a leading member of the Monticello Area Arts Council and one of the founding members of the Allerton Park Nature Journaling Club.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-youth-art-studio-2/
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