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SUMMARY:Wild Mammals of IL
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 10+ (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) \nLearn more about the animals of Allerton at Wild Mammals of Illinois on Saturday\, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium and outdoors. \nInstructor Fran Harty will begin the class in the Auditorium and share information about the mammals that call Illinois home\, using skins\, skulls\, and furs for reference. The remainder of the time will be spent in the woods to apply what has been learned. Students will receive a copy of the Field guide to Illinois Animals. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee! \n$45/person; $10 child add-on. Register here. Registration closes January 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \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:\nFran Harty has taught dendrology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar classes for Allerton Park Corps of Discovery in 2009 and the Illinois Audubon Society in 2015. Fran currently works with the Land Conservation Foundation. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/wild-mammals-of-il/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver \nLearn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesdays\, January13-February 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will walk students through a curriculum that includes understanding materials\, preparing surfaces and learning how to accurately transfer a drawing onto the canvas without anxiety. Students will leave with a new understanding of using acrylic paints and will work each week on creating their own painting. \n$110/person*.  Register here. Registration closes January 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Supplies needed include: \n\nCanvases: Two 8×10 or 9×12 canvas boards or stretched canvases.\n• Paint: A student-grade acrylic starter set\, at the least the primary colors (: Cadmium Red\, Ultramarine Blue\, Cadmium Yellow\, Titanium White\, and Mars Black).\n• Brushes: A variety pack containing at least one medium flat brush\, one medium round brush\, and a small detail liner brush.\n• Transfer Tools: Graphite transfer paper (or soft 4B/6B pencils) and painter’s tape.\n• Misc: A plastic palette (or paper plates)\, a water cup\, ruler\, and paper towels.\n\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:\nJose is a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years\, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters\, environments\, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series. \nBefore working in the game industry\, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA\, Chicago Park District\, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew\, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago. \nCurrently\, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry\, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist\, working for various clients.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-acrylic-painting/2027-01-13/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver); children over 12 may participate with a registered adult \nAre you new to pottery and looking for a fun and informative beginner class? Join Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals on Thursday January 14 & 28 from 5-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through making their own pinch pot animal. This is a fun and whimsical activity that will produce something that is personal and unique\, for none of us ever do anything exactly the same as anyone else! \nCharlie will fire the pinch pot creations in a kiln after the first class\, and then students will return to paint or glaze the pots. \n$90/person. Register here. Registration closes January 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \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:\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/pinch-pot-animals/2027-01-14/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Hello Winter Door Hanger
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nCreate a winter-themed door hanger out of raw wood pieces at Hello Winter Door Hanger on Thursday Jan. 15 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Studio.   \nJenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios will lead students through painting or staining their piece as desired.  The 12” x 8” Hello Winter door hanger will add the perfect touch of flair to your front door for the bleak winter months. \n$70/person. Register here. Registration closes January 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \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:\nJenna Musgrave is a small business owner and experienced workshop leader specializing in laser-cut wood décor and guided paint parties. Her events combine creativity with community and are designed to be fun\, stress-free\, and beginner-friendly.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/hello-winter-door-hanger/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Botany
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Ages 10+; all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian  \nLearn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday\, January 16 and 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio and outdoors. \nInstructor Fran Harty will begin each class in the Studio and share information about twig characteristics\, fruits and how to use an identification key. The remainder of the time will be spent in the woods to apply what has been learned. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee! All students will receive their own hand lens. \n$35/person; $10/ child add on. Register here. Registration closes January 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final \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: \nFran Harty has taught dendrology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar classes for Allerton Park Corps of Discovery in 2009 and the Illinois Audubon Society in 2015. Fran currently works with the Land Conservation Foundation.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/winter-botany/2027-01-16/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Students should know how to maintain a sourdough starter and have experience mixing bread doughs; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nUse Illinois grown stone-milled whole grains to play around with enriched doughs at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, January 17 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.  \nInstructor Hannah Fink will lead students through mixing a dough to be used for cinnamon rolls\, demonstrating shaping and explaining different ways the dough can be used. Hannah will also demo a more traditional brioche dough that is considered a hybrid dough\, utilizing active yeast for leavening and sourdough culture for flavor. \nFinally\, Hannah will cover how 100% stone milled grains and other whole grains can be incorporated to increase flavor and nutrition while still ending up with a familiar end product. \n$110/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should wear clothes they don’t mind baking in and bring a 5qt covered bowl or tupperware container to take home prepared dough \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:\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough-breadmaking/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Allerton Kids Club: Pokemon Art & Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 7-12 (must have a signed participant waiver) \nSpend the day immersed in the world of Pokemon at Allerton Kids Club: Pokemon Art & Play on Monday Jan. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nStudents will create their own Pokemon character\, designing its look and characteristics. Opportunities to trade Pokemon cards\, engage in open play using their very own Pokemon\, and learn more about the game and world of Pokemon are part of this all-day program. \n$50/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle. An afternoon snack will be provided.  Please note that part of the day will be spent outside\, weather permitting\, please dress accordingly. \n\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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/kids-pokemon-art-play/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn to utilize your own intuitive abilities at Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition on Tuesday\, January 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio.  \nLed by Julie Lauper\, students are encouraged to come share experiences as they learn practical\, pragmatic ways to develop their abilities and participate in fun demonstrations and exercises. \nMany people think psychic ability is a “gift” that people are born with\, but in this interactive workshop students will learn that everyone has intuitive abilities (i.e.\, “mother’s intuition\,” a “hunch\,” a “gut feeling\,” an “impression\,” etc.)! \n$45/person. Register here. Registration closes January 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \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:\nJulie Lauper has taught higher education for over 30 years\, even in foreign countries. More recently\, Lauper has been a K-8 in-school social worker. As the owner of Serenity Fields Farm\, Lauper has run farm camps every summer for 11 years as well as selling herbal products. She also teaches at Richland Community College and Millikin University and loves working with kids and adults.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/harnessing-your-intuition/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver \nLearn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesdays\, January13-February 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will walk students through a curriculum that includes understanding materials\, preparing surfaces and learning how to accurately transfer a drawing onto the canvas without anxiety. Students will leave with a new understanding of using acrylic paints and will work each week on creating their own painting. \n$110/person*.  Register here. Registration closes January 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Supplies needed include: \n\nCanvases: Two 8×10 or 9×12 canvas boards or stretched canvases.\n• Paint: A student-grade acrylic starter set\, at the least the primary colors (: Cadmium Red\, Ultramarine Blue\, Cadmium Yellow\, Titanium White\, and Mars Black).\n• Brushes: A variety pack containing at least one medium flat brush\, one medium round brush\, and a small detail liner brush.\n• Transfer Tools: Graphite transfer paper (or soft 4B/6B pencils) and painter’s tape.\n• Misc: A plastic palette (or paper plates)\, a water cup\, ruler\, and paper towels.\n\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:\nJose is a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years\, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters\, environments\, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series. \nBefore working in the game industry\, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA\, Chicago Park District\, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew\, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago. \nCurrently\, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry\, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist\, working for various clients.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-acrylic-painting/2027-01-20/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Botany
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Ages 10+; all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian  \nLearn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday\, January 16 and 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio and outdoors. \nInstructor Fran Harty will begin each class in the Studio and share information about twig characteristics\, fruits and how to use an identification key. The remainder of the time will be spent in the woods to apply what has been learned. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee! All students will receive their own hand lens. \n$35/person; $10/ child add on. Register here. Registration closes January 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final \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: \nFran Harty has taught dendrology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar classes for Allerton Park Corps of Discovery in 2009 and the Illinois Audubon Society in 2015. Fran currently works with the Land Conservation Foundation.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/winter-botany/2027-01-23/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver \nLearn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesdays\, January13-February 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will walk students through a curriculum that includes understanding materials\, preparing surfaces and learning how to accurately transfer a drawing onto the canvas without anxiety. Students will leave with a new understanding of using acrylic paints and will work each week on creating their own painting. \n$110/person*.  Register here. Registration closes January 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Supplies needed include: \n\nCanvases: Two 8×10 or 9×12 canvas boards or stretched canvases.\n• Paint: A student-grade acrylic starter set\, at the least the primary colors (: Cadmium Red\, Ultramarine Blue\, Cadmium Yellow\, Titanium White\, and Mars Black).\n• Brushes: A variety pack containing at least one medium flat brush\, one medium round brush\, and a small detail liner brush.\n• Transfer Tools: Graphite transfer paper (or soft 4B/6B pencils) and painter’s tape.\n• Misc: A plastic palette (or paper plates)\, a water cup\, ruler\, and paper towels.\n\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:\nJose is a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years\, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters\, environments\, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series. \nBefore working in the game industry\, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA\, Chicago Park District\, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew\, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago. \nCurrently\, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry\, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist\, working for various clients.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-acrylic-painting/2027-01-27/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver); children over 12 may participate with a registered adult \nAre you new to pottery and looking for a fun and informative beginner class? Join Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals on Thursday January 14 & 28 from 5-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through making their own pinch pot animal. This is a fun and whimsical activity that will produce something that is personal and unique\, for none of us ever do anything exactly the same as anyone else! \nCharlie will fire the pinch pot creations in a kiln after the first class\, and then students will return to paint or glaze the pots. \n$90/person. Register here. Registration closes January 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \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:\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/pinch-pot-animals/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Birds
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday\, January 31 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings life. At the end of the class\, students will leave with two completed watercolor birds. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 24 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged but not required to bring the following items:\n-a watercolor pallet\n-watercolor brushes in various sizes\n-pencil and ink pens\n-paper or sketchbook suitable for watercolor \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:\nShannon Percoco is a local art teacher with almost 30 years experience. She is a current UIUC professor who teaches aspiring art teachers. Shannon earned her BFA in Painting from UIUC and has experience painting with watercolors\, acrylics\, and oils.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/watercolor-birds/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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