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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Mischief: Mixed Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children\, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) \nStep away from traditional fall décor and create a pumpkin bursting with personality at Pumpkin Mischief: Mixed Media Workshop on Sunday\, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Emily Tackitt will lead students in creating an expressive pumpkin on a 12″ x 12″ canvas while exploring a variety of creative techniques and materials. Students will learn how to build vibrant color\, add playful details\, and create whimsical finishing touches using acrylic paints\, Gelatos\, Posca paint markers\, and Mod Podge. \nThe pumpkin design will be pre-drawn on each canvas\, making this class approachable for artists of all levels. Students are welcome to follow the sample painting or customize their pumpkin with their own favorite colors and creative flair! \n$115/person*. Register here. Registration closes on Oct. 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes suitable for art creation.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nEmily Tackitt is the artist behind Moonbeam Jellyfish. She works in mixed media\, blending watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, ink\, drawing\, and collage to create whimsical\, fantasy-inspired artwork. Her creative process is playful and intuitive\, often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and a sense of magic. Her classes are designed to be supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/pumpkin-mischief-mixed-media/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rocks and Feathers: Understanding the Emotional Weight of Money
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) \nTake a step towards a healthier relationship with money in Rocks & Feathers: Understanding the Emotional Weight of Money on Thursday\, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. \nFinancial stress is about more than money. Instructor Liz Ackerman will share how emotions such as fear\, shame\, guilt\, overwhelm\, and scarcity can shape the choices we make and the results we experience. Students will identify the emotional “rocks” they may be carrying around money and learn how to replace them with empowering “feathers” that support healthier financial habits and decisions. Through guided discussion and reflection\, students will gain greater awareness of the beliefs and emotions influencing their financial lives. \nThis workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to create a healthier relationship with money and develop an understanding of the emotional side of financial well-being. \n$75/person. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 19 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nLiz started teaching at age 14 and never stopped. She has taught subjects from religion to cooking\, and from childbirth education to financial literacy to all age groups. Ackerman has presented “Rocks and Feathers” to live and virtual groups\, including one of Moms for America’s National Homeschool Mom2Mom webinars. She is not a therapist or a financial advisor\, but someone who has carried heavy money emotion rocks for a long time\, and who has spent years using various modalities to learn how to recognize and remove her “rocks” and replace them with “feathers.” She is in the final stages of completing a workbook for teens to accompany the presentation. Focusing on teens first so that they don’t have to carry heavy money emotion rocks for years like she has. This class is for everyone\, as the principles are the same for all age groups.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/rocks-and-feathers/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Needlefelt Goldfinch
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children\, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site and they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.)  \nCreate a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Goldfinch on Thursday October 29\, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nStephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a goldfinch\, which can be customized to make them look authentic\, whimsical or anything in between. The class is perfect for those wanting to learn a new art form. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a friend or family member for just a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit! \n$65/person* + $10/person for add-on (limit one). Register here. Registration will close Oct 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*A $15 discount is available during registration for those who bring their own needlefelting tools. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-needlefelt-goldfinch/
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