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SUMMARY:The Rested Mind
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nEnjoy a group sound bath and breathwork experience at The Rested Mind on Tuesday\, February 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio.  \nInstructor Candy Reeder will focus this experience on burnout recovery\, nervous system care\, and sustainable stress support. Students will leave with:\n• Simple grounding techniques they can use throughout the day\n• Greater awareness of stress patterns and how to interrupt them\n• A deeper sense of mental clarity and emotional balance \n$75/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 6 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students are welcome to bring note-taking items if desired \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:\nIn 2018 Candy Reeder moved from a busy city to Champaign\, where she truly met nature. She began gardening and wild schooling with her six kids\, learning about native plants and wildlife\, how to both give to and receive from Earth\, creating natural remedies from “weeds”\, and the power of connecting with nature to balance stress and sadness. Candy’s business is called Joyfully Blooming because she loves helping people find joy in discovering their authentic\, natural self\, hidden under the facade of social demands.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-rested-mind/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Learn to Spin Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Monday December 14 or February 8\, from 5-8 p.m. in the Studio. \nInstructor Steph Block will teach students to make their very own yarn out of locally grown alpaca and sheep wool. Spinning wheels will be provided by the instructor as well as time to learn and practice spinning techniques. \n$130/person. Registration closes 1 week prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nDecember 14\nFebruary 8\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:\nStephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas. She has been making products for their on-farm store for 10 years. Stephanie has been teaching courses at her farm and the Allerton Folk School. Her style of spinning is self-taught and results in a functional yarn for many project purposes. Teaching is conducted on Ashford traditional and traveler spinning wheels.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/learn-to-spin-yarn/2027-02-08/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Intro to Machine Quilting: Scrappy Mug Rug
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner (must know how to use a sewing machine); ages 18+  \nTake your first steps into the world of quilting at Intro to Machine Quilting: Scrappy Mug Rug on Sunday\, February 7 from 1-5 p.m. in the Studio.  \nInstructor Jennie Ingram will cover commonly used terms\, and tools such as rotary cutters and mats\, rulers\, and seam rippers. Students will practice rotary cutting fabric\, use a sewing machine to piece a simple block\, layer and machine quilt the block\, and finally bind it to complete their Mug Rug! \n$95/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.   \n*Students should bring a sewing machine they are already familiar with\, an empty bobbin\, and if possible\, a walking foot. (Note: If a walking foot did not come with the machine\, one can easily be purchased for about $20\, but it is not strictly necessary to participate in the class. The instructor will have a machine with walking foot\, as well.) \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:\nJennie Ingram is a lifelong crafter who has been sewing\, costuming\, quilting\, crocheting\, and making jewelry since childhood. She received her MFA in Costume Design from UIUC in 2007 and has worked in costume shops across the country including Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Williamstown Theatre Festival. \nShe spent six years as the Costume Shop Manager at Western Kentucky University\, where she enjoyed expanding her student’s skill sets by offering workshops in quilting\, corsetry and jewelry making. Since leaving academia she has run an Etsy shop selling handmade charm bracelets\, and other gifts. \nJennie is also a moderator and active member of LettuceCraft.com\, a forum where members share their handmade creations. Her Halloween sampler quilt\, titled Stitch ‘n Witch\, was shown at the 20th Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/scrappy-mug-rug/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Decorative Off-Loom Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nSeasoned and beginner weavers are invited to learn a new weaving skill at Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Sunday\, February 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Billie Theide will teach students a new weaving skill as they work alongside friends and experience the feeling of making a decorative piece for display from start to finish. \n$115/person. Register here. Registration closes January 31 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: \nBillie Theide chaired the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a fiber artist\, metalsmith\, jeweler\, and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City\, and the Racine Art Museum. She is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching. She is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Billie Theide has been knitting since she was able to hold a pair of needles.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/off-loom-weaving/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Stretch 'n Sip Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMake time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays in the Meadow: \n— Sunday\, October 18\, 10-11am \n— Sunday\, January 24\, 10-11am (held in the Library) \n— Sunday\, February 7\, 10-11am (held in the Library) \nJosie with Yoga Off the Square will help you gently flow through a series of poses with the intention of being mindful of and reconnecting with your mind and body. Perfect for all levels\, this class will leave students feeling refreshed and at ease. \nThis event is open to all ages\, but you must be 21 to enjoy a drink after class. \n$15/person* for Stretch and Sip (Ages 21+*)\, $10/person for Stretch only. Register here at least one day prior to each class. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/stretch-n-sip-2/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Bowling Green Lawn\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Beginning Weaving II
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+  \nHave you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday\, February 6-7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nThis two-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I\, but instead of everyone doing the same article\, students will pick their own project\, measure the warp\, beam the warp\, thread the heddles to their selected pattern\, thread the reed\, tie the warp to the cloth beam rod\, wind bobbins and weave a sample of their selected yarn. Students will then weave samples from the other looms\, giving them a wide variety of weave structures they can try out. \n$250/person. Register here. Registration closes January 27 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:\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nSharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. She has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. \nMost recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I & Weaving II at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in 4 shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-ii-2/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Sew a Plush Bear
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ \nLearn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew a Plush Bear on Friday throughSunday\, February 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. \nLed by instructor Rhoda Crawford\, the three days will be broken into the following tasks: \nDay 1:\n• Cut out pattern\n• Trace templates onto fabric\n• Begin cutting out pattern pieces \nDay 2:\n• Complete cutting of pattern pieces\n• Cut eyes and nose from felt\n• Begin pinning and sewing bear head and body \nDay 3:\n• Complete sewing remainder of bear\n• Hand sew the felt eyes and nose\n• Sew bow-tie\n• Stuff and hand sew to close the back of bear\n• Attach the bow tie \n$125/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\nFor the Main Bear Body:\n-1/2 yd (18 x 43.5 inches) flannel or cotton\n-8 x 81/4 inch for ears and paws (contrasting to main body) \nFor the bow-tie:\n-1 piece 2″ x 14″ (tie around neck)\n-2 pieces 4 1/2″ x 16.5″ (for the bow itself)\n-1 piece 2″ x 2 1/2″ (for the knot)\n-Hand sewing needle \nSewing Supplies:\n-Sewing Machine (A limited number of machines are available to rent on a first come\, first serve basis.)\n-Thread\n-Fabric marker\n-Needle to hand stitch the eyes\, nose and back of the bear to close it\n-Sewing Scissors\n-Pins or clips\n-Seam ripper \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:\nRhoda started quilting in 2020\, and could not force herself to throw out the leftover scraps of beautiful fabrics.  She knew she’d do ‘something’ with the scraps at some point. Four years later\, with her background in art\, she used the scraps to create her first abstract fabric collage. She also began creating custom teddy bears to pair with baby quilts she made.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sew-a-plush-bear/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Fabric Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nLearn a new way to use scrap fabric at Fabric Collage Workshop on Saturday\, February 6 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nLed by Rhoda Crawford\, students will learn how they can use their scrap fabric in a new way by creating one-of-a-kind fabric collages. Students will use fabric of varying colors\, patterns\, and textures to create a scene of their choosing. \n$55/person.* Register here. Registration closes January 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*All materials will be provided; however\, students are encouraged to bring fabric scraps to make their finished product more personal. \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: \nRhoda started quilting in 2020\, and could not force herself to throw out the leftover scraps of beautiful fabrics.  She knew she’d do ‘something’ with the scraps at some point. Four years later\, with her background in art\, she used the scraps to create her first abstract fabric collage.\nShe also began creating custom teddy bears to pair with baby quilts she made.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fabric-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner (students should be familiar with basic knit stitch); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nWarm-up with a shawl you knitted yourself at Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl on Saturday\, February 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will show you how to make a traditional Sontag shawl from a pattern that dates to the Civil War. This is an experienced beginner level class; students should already be proficient in the basic knitting stitch. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring a size 6mm circular knitting needle and at least 800 meters (875 yards) of knitting yarn (Fisherman’s Wool from Lion Brand is highly recommended; two skeins should be ample.) \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 Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer. \nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sontag-shawl/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Beginning Weaving II
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+  \nHave you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday\, February 6-7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nThis two-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I\, but instead of everyone doing the same article\, students will pick their own project\, measure the warp\, beam the warp\, thread the heddles to their selected pattern\, thread the reed\, tie the warp to the cloth beam rod\, wind bobbins and weave a sample of their selected yarn. Students will then weave samples from the other looms\, giving them a wide variety of weave structures they can try out. \n$250/person. Register here. Registration closes January 27 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:\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nSharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. She has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. \nMost recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I & Weaving II at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in 4 shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-ii-2/2027-02-06/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T120000
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SUMMARY:Sew a Plush Bear
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ \nLearn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew a Plush Bear on Friday throughSunday\, February 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. \nLed by instructor Rhoda Crawford\, the three days will be broken into the following tasks: \nDay 1:\n• Cut out pattern\n• Trace templates onto fabric\n• Begin cutting out pattern pieces \nDay 2:\n• Complete cutting of pattern pieces\n• Cut eyes and nose from felt\n• Begin pinning and sewing bear head and body \nDay 3:\n• Complete sewing remainder of bear\n• Hand sew the felt eyes and nose\n• Sew bow-tie\n• Stuff and hand sew to close the back of bear\n• Attach the bow tie \n$125/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\nFor the Main Bear Body:\n-1/2 yd (18 x 43.5 inches) flannel or cotton\n-8 x 81/4 inch for ears and paws (contrasting to main body) \nFor the bow-tie:\n-1 piece 2″ x 14″ (tie around neck)\n-2 pieces 4 1/2″ x 16.5″ (for the bow itself)\n-1 piece 2″ x 2 1/2″ (for the knot)\n-Hand sewing needle \nSewing Supplies:\n-Sewing Machine (A limited number of machines are available to rent on a first come\, first serve basis.)\n-Thread\n-Fabric marker\n-Needle to hand stitch the eyes\, nose and back of the bear to close it\n-Sewing Scissors\n-Pins or clips\n-Seam ripper \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:\nRhoda started quilting in 2020\, and could not force herself to throw out the leftover scraps of beautiful fabrics.  She knew she’d do ‘something’ with the scraps at some point. Four years later\, with her background in art\, she used the scraps to create her first abstract fabric collage. She also began creating custom teddy bears to pair with baby quilts she made.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sew-a-plush-bear/2027-02-06/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting\, purling\, casting on & off\, and reading basic knitting instructions); ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nMake your own white knitting patchwork pieces to join together to create a shawl\, afghan\, or bed covering at Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting on Friday\, February 5 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will assist students in making a future heirloom and immerse students in the history of creating intricate patterns in fine or cotton linen threads. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring 4mm short straight needles for dk weight OR 5 or 5.5mm short straight needles for worsted weight. There is not a yarn quantity requirement for this class\, but a wool blend is recommended \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 Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/victorian-white-knitting/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Beginning Hand Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nRefine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday\, February 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will teach common stitches\, hemming\, decorative stitches\, and closures. \n$65/person. Register here. Registration closes January 22 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: \nCaitlin O’Donoghue is the Costume Shop Manager at Millikin University\, where she teaches intro and advanced costume construction\, pattern drafting and stage makeup. She has been working in professional and academic costume shops for fifteen years and loves working with beginning stitchers.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/hand-sewing/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T190000
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SUMMARY:New Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nConnect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: \n— Monday\, Nov. 9\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Music Barn\n— Thursday\, Jan. 7\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library\n— Friday\, Feb. 5\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \n$5/person*. Register here. Registration will end one day before each class or when capacity is reached. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.  \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\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted living facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/new-moon-yoga-oct/2027-02-05/
LOCATION:The Meadow\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T120000
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SUMMARY:Sew a Plush Bear
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ \nLearn to complete a plush bear with a bowtie at Sew a Plush Bear on Friday throughSunday\, February 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio. \nLed by instructor Rhoda Crawford\, the three days will be broken into the following tasks: \nDay 1:\n• Cut out pattern\n• Trace templates onto fabric\n• Begin cutting out pattern pieces \nDay 2:\n• Complete cutting of pattern pieces\n• Cut eyes and nose from felt\n• Begin pinning and sewing bear head and body \nDay 3:\n• Complete sewing remainder of bear\n• Hand sew the felt eyes and nose\n• Sew bow-tie\n• Stuff and hand sew to close the back of bear\n• Attach the bow tie \n$125/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\nFor the Main Bear Body:\n-1/2 yd (18 x 43.5 inches) flannel or cotton\n-8 x 81/4 inch for ears and paws (contrasting to main body) \nFor the bow-tie:\n-1 piece 2″ x 14″ (tie around neck)\n-2 pieces 4 1/2″ x 16.5″ (for the bow itself)\n-1 piece 2″ x 2 1/2″ (for the knot)\n-Hand sewing needle \nSewing Supplies:\n-Sewing Machine (A limited number of machines are available to rent on a first come\, first serve basis.)\n-Thread\n-Fabric marker\n-Needle to hand stitch the eyes\, nose and back of the bear to close it\n-Sewing Scissors\n-Pins or clips\n-Seam ripper \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:\nRhoda started quilting in 2020\, and could not force herself to throw out the leftover scraps of beautiful fabrics.  She knew she’d do ‘something’ with the scraps at some point. Four years later\, with her background in art\, she used the scraps to create her first abstract fabric collage. She also began creating custom teddy bears to pair with baby quilts she made.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sew-a-plush-bear/2027-02-05/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T110000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday\, November 6\, December 4\, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. \nLed by our Natural Areas staff\, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding species. Hikes will highlight bird behavior during one of the busiest times of year! Experience these birds sourcing their food\, defending their territories\, and for some\, preparing for their migratory journey south later this fall. \n$10/person*; free for Allerton Bird Club members. Register here. Registration will close one day before each hike. Become a Bird Club member here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@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/friday-bird-hikes/2027-02-05/
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T210000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Stained Glass: Ladybug
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nLearn to create a cute ladybug stained glass suncatcher from start to finish at Intro to Stained Glass: Ladybug on Thursday\, February 4 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio.  \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of glass cutting\, grinding\, foiling\, and soldering. This class is perfect for all skill levels who want to learn to make something colorful and unique! \n$100/person.* Register here. Registration closes January 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should wear closed toed shoes. \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:\nKari Keller has been a Champaign-Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne\, Illinois.  She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long. \nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms.  Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger\, and the art of Northwest Coastal Native Americans.  She also has a thriving side business as a face painter. Kari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art!
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/stained-glass-ladybug/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T200000
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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/2027-02-03/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T173000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Hand Sewing: Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; ages 13+ (ages 13-15 should have an adult present who does not need to register; ages 16-17 must have a parent/guardian on site or have a signed participant waiver) \nDiscover the art of textile sculpture in Beginning Hand Sewing: Hearts on Tuesday\, February 2 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  in the Studio. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Gaye Grant of 3 Penny Studio will teach students to create a charming 3-D heart brooch featuring a beautifully layered flower center. Along the way\, students will learn essential hand stitches and beginner-friendly soft sculpture techniques to bring their unique creation to life. \n$70/person. Register here. Registration closes January 30 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:\nGaye Grant is a textile\, fiber and mixed media artist. After attending Illinois State University\, she moved to New Mexico where she lived for over 25 years\, making and selling quilted clothing and soft sculpture and performing in theatre. She eventually became a trained faux and decorative painter\, which led her to the world of mixed media. In 2012\, she came back to her C-U area roots and rediscovered her love of textile art and stitching. \nGrant is a member of the Craft League of Champaign-Urbana and the recipient of the 2025 Best of Show award at the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair. She is also a member of the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild. Her work can be found at Bohemia (Urbana\, IL)\, area art shows and on Instagram @3pennystudio.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/hand-sewing-hearts/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T160000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Carve a Comfort Bird
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nLearn to carve a small\, smooth palm-sized bird carved from a soft block of wood using a small knife at Learn to Carve a Comfort Bird on Tuesday\, February 2 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a carving knife and transform a small block of wood into a charming small bird carving. Class materials include layout tools\, basswood blank\, additional carving tools and a carver’s board. \n$95/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:\n–Carving glove\n–Beavercraft Basic Spoon Right Hand Carving Set\n–Beavercraft Basic Spoon Left Hand Carving Set \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:\nLou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school\, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/comfort-bird/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Jan. 31
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, January 31 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open. Warm-up after a winter hike\, or wear comfy clothes and cozy up by the fire. Register for a Farms class or add-on a winter hike and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@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/sunday-funday-jan-31/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T140000
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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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SUMMARY:Sew a Buttondown Shirt
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner with sewing machine experience; ages 18+ \nUsing a commercial pattern\, create a button-down shirt in Sew a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday\, January 30-31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Studio.  \nLed by instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue\, students will learn the basics of reading a commercial pattern and create a shirt that they or a loved one can wear out and about. Techniques include facings\, buttonholes\, and collars. \n$160/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:\n-3 yards of prewashed cotton fabric (45 in wide)\n-Matching thread\n-Five 3/8″ buttons\n-Sewing machine (A limited number of machines are available to rent on a first come\, first serve basis.)\nOptional\, but encouraged: thread snips\, fabric scissors\, preferred sewing items if desired \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: \nCaitlin O’Donoghue is the Costume Shop Manager at Millikin University\, where she teaches intro and advanced costume construction\, pattern drafting and stage makeup. She has been working in professional and academic costume shops for fifteen years and loves working with beginning stitchers.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sew-a-buttondown-shirt/2027-01-31/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 2: Chasing Light & Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nTransform a simple outline into something that feels dimensional and alive at The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 2: Chasing Light & Shadow on Saturday\, January 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Studio. \nInstructor Emily Tackitt and students will slow down and explore how light moves across objects\, creating highlights\, midtones\, shadows\, and depth. \nThrough a series of approachable drawing exercises\, students will experiment with value\, explore how different graphite pencils behave\, and discover ways to build and blend shadows\, lift highlights\, and use contrast to create form. \nThis class is not about creating the perfect drawing but more about experimenting\, exploring\, and allowing your sketchbook pages to show the process of learning. \n$150/person* for the entire series here or $75/class at the links below. Registration will close on January 2 for the entire series and one week before each subsequent class. All sales are final.  \nJanuary 9: Finding Form \nJanuary 30: Chasing Light & Shadow \nFebruary 13: Drawn by Curiosity \n*Students should bring a drawing sketchbook or drawing paper; graphite pencils. A small range such as HB\, 2B\, 6B and 8B is recommended\, but students may participate with a single graphite pencil if desired; eraser (kneaded eraser recommended); pencil sharpener. Blending stump optional. \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:\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 process is playful and intuitive\, often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and whatever feels a little magical in the moment. Emily’s classes are designed to feel supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/chasing-light-shadow/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Sew a Buttondown Shirt
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner with sewing machine experience; ages 18+ \nUsing a commercial pattern\, create a button-down shirt in Sew a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday\, January 30-31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Studio.  \nLed by instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue\, students will learn the basics of reading a commercial pattern and create a shirt that they or a loved one can wear out and about. Techniques include facings\, buttonholes\, and collars. \n$160/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:\n-3 yards of prewashed cotton fabric (45 in wide)\n-Matching thread\n-Five 3/8″ buttons\n-Sewing machine (A limited number of machines are available to rent on a first come\, first serve basis.)\nOptional\, but encouraged: thread snips\, fabric scissors\, preferred sewing items if desired \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: \nCaitlin O’Donoghue is the Costume Shop Manager at Millikin University\, where she teaches intro and advanced costume construction\, pattern drafting and stage makeup. She has been working in professional and academic costume shops for fifteen years and loves working with beginning stitchers.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sew-a-buttondown-shirt/2027-01-30/
LOCATION:Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+  \nEnjoy a social gathering of artists from all over at Drink and Draw on Thursdays\, January 28 or February 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mansion.  \nInstructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect\, draw\, paint\, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring your favorite art medium and tools and get to work! \nA cash bar will be available. \n$10/class*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring their chosen art medium and everything they will need\, including paper\, brushes\, paints\, pencils\, etc. \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 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/drink-and-draw/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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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: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:Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) \nLearn to create new neural pathways to promote a balanced mood at Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy on Wednesday\, January 27 from 5-7 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor Candy Reeder will teach students how aromas travel through the limbic system and send messages to turn off the fight/flight response. The more you use the support of aroma\, the stronger the pathways that reduce stress will become! Students will explore using herbs found in everyday life to support their most confident\, joyful\, and productive self. \n$75/person. Register here. Registration closes January 24 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:\nIn 2018 Candy Reeder moved from a busy city to Champaign\, where she truly met nature. She began gardening and wild schooling with her six kids\, learning about native plants and wildlife\, how to both give to and receive from Earth\, creating natural remedies from “weeds”\, and the power of connecting with nature to balance stress and sadness. Candy’s business is called Joyfully Blooming because she loves helping people find joy in discovering their authentic\, natural self\, hidden under the facade of social demands.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/power-of-aromatherapy/
LOCATION:Evergreen Lodge\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays\, Oct. 19\, Nov. 30\, Dec. 22 (Tuesday)\, Jan. 25\, or Feb. 22 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \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\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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