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  • Knitted Ornaments

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Intermediate (students should have experience knitting, purling, casting on & off, and reading basic knitting instruction); ages 16+ Learn to make a festive miniature Christmas stocking at Knitted Ornaments on Wednesday, December 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Led by Charlie Rainbow Wolf, students will cast on their yarn to make miniature Christmas […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]

  • Merry Mimosa Brunch

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    'Tis the season to be merry! And it's sure to be a joyful morning at our Merry Mimosa Brunch on Saturday, December 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage […]

  • Cookie Decorating

    Cookie Decorating
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 13 must have an adult register with them. Children 14+ must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver)  Learn new techniques to decorate delicious cookies at Cookie Decorating in the Evergreen Lodge. Sunday, December 13 from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, December 19 from 1-3 p.m. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT […]

  • Holiday Mansion Tours

    Holiday Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Thursday, Dec. 10 (5 p.m. or 6 p.m) or Sunday Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 […]

  • Sunday Funday: Dec. 20

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, December 20 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • Winter Solstice Yoga

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All levels Enjoy yoga by candlelight at Winter Solstice Yoga on Monday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Students will begin with the option of writing out a manifestation or intention: what do you want more of as we slowly welcome longer days? Then instructor Josie Heck of […]

  • Winter Solstice Bonfire

    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Join us to celebrate the “shortest day of the year” at the Winter Solstice Bonfire on Monday, December 21 from 5-9 p.m. in the Allerton Meadow! Allerton hosted its first […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse 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. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]

  • New Moon Yoga

    New Moon Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Music Barn — Thursday, Jan. 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library — Friday, Feb. 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library Instructor Josie Heck with […]

  • Wild Mammals of IL

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 10+ (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) Learn more about the animals of Allerton at Wild Mammals of Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 9 from […]

  • The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 1: Finding Form

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn approachable ways to draw from observation at The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 1: Finding Form on Saturday, January 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Emily Tackitt will lead a series of fun exercises to explore approachable ways to draw from observation. Students will experiment […]

  • Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl

    Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn the process of fusing and slumping at Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl on Sunday, January 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and January 24 from 12-2 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will lead this two-day workshop. On the first day, students will be introduced to glass for fusing […]

  • Mystic Monday: Predictive Tarot

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; should have some tarot knowledge; ages 18+ It's the start of a New Year, and wouldn't it be nice to have a bit of insight as to what it might bring? Grab your favorite tarot deck and come join us for Mystic Monday: Predictive Tarot on Monday, January 11 from 6-8 p.m. […]

  • Intro to Acrylic Painting

    Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic […]

  • Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals

    Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    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 Are you new to pottery […]

  • Intro to Stained Glass: Polar Bear

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Create your own adorable suncatcher at Intro to Stained Glass: Polar Bear on Thursday, January 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio. Join instructor Kari Keller for a fun and creative in-person experience! Students will learn how to craft a festive stained glass suncatcher from start to finish. Students will […]

  • Hello Winter Door Hanger

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Create a winter-themed door hanger out of raw wood pieces at Hello Winter […]

  • Winter Botany

    Winter Botany
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Ages 10+; all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday, January 16 and 23 from 10 […]

  • American Mahjong Open Play

    American Mahjong Open Play
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17, February 14, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. Facilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush, open play offers a relaxed and […]

  • Paper Flower Art: Winter Aconite

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Intermediate; ages 18+ Get excited for the upcoming spring by learning how to make a card stock art at Paper Flower Art: Winter Aconite on Sunday, January 17 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Cathy Peters will guide students on using a variety of coloring mediums and shaping techniques to create realistic […]

  • Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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) […]

  • Allerton Kids Club: Pokemon Art & Play

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 7-12 (must have a signed participant waiver) Spend the day immersed in the world of Pokemon at Allerton Kids Club: Pokemon Art & Play on Monday […]

  • Woodcarving Basics: Long Kitchen Spoon

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Carve a spoon you can cook with daily at Woodcarving Basics: Long Kitchen Spoon on Tuesday, January 19 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students to carve a useful wooden spoon to give as a gift or use in their own kitchen. Students […]

  • Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn to utilize your own intuitive abilities at Harnessing the Power […]

  • Intro to Acrylic Painting

    Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic […]

  • Full Moon Yoga

    Full Moon Yoga
    The Sun Singer Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga: — Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at the Sun Singer) — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7-8 p.m.  (Will be held in the Library) — Thursday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m. (Will be held in […]

  • Intro to Birding and eBird

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) Learn more about birdwatching and how to contribute to important research at Intro to Birding and eBird on Friday, January 22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Studio and outdoors. Allerton Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will help students learn about bird identification […]

  • Barn Quilts

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ No barn? No problem! Join the barn quilt movement at Barn Quilts on Saturday, January 23 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Jane Cade will share the history of barn quilts, techniques, tips, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried […]

  • Winter Botany

    Winter Botany
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Ages 10+; all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday, January 16 and 23 from 10 […]

  • Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
    Bowling Green Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays in the Meadow: — Sunday, October 18, 10-11am — Sunday, January 24, 10-11am (held in the Library) — Sunday, February 7, 10-11am (held in the Library) Josie with Yoga Off the Square […]

  • Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl

    Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn the process of fusing and slumping at Glass: Fused & Slumped Bowl on Sunday, January 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and January 24 from 12-2 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will lead this two-day workshop. On the first day, students will be introduced to glass for fusing […]

  • Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Sunday, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse 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. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]

  • Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy

    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+; (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn 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. Instructor Candy Reeder will teach students how aromas travel […]

  • Intro to Acrylic Painting

    Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic […]

  • Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals

    Intro to Clay: Pinch Pot Animals
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    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 Are you new to pottery […]

  • Drink and Draw

    Drink and Draw
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 18+ Enjoy 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. Instructor Jose Vazquez will be facilitating this time to connect, draw, paint, inspire and learn from one another over some drinks. Bring […]

  • Sew a Buttondown Shirt

    Sew a Buttondown Shirt
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner with sewing machine experience; ages 18+ Using 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. Led by instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue, students will learn the basics of reading a commercial pattern and create a shirt that […]

  • The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 2: Chasing Light & Shadow

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Transform 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. Instructor Emily Tackitt and students will slow down and explore how light moves across objects, […]

  • Sew a Buttondown Shirt

    Sew a Buttondown Shirt
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner with sewing machine experience; ages 18+ Using 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. Led by instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue, students will learn the basics of reading a commercial pattern and create a shirt that […]

  • Watercolor Birds

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, January 31 […]

  • Sunday Funday: Jan. 31

    Sunday Funday

    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.! The first floor of […]

  • Learn to Carve a Comfort Bird

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn 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. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a carving […]

  • Beginning Hand Sewing: Hearts

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Intro to Acrylic Painting

    Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver Learn the basics of acrylic painting in the four-week series of Intro to Acrylic […]

  • Intro to Stained Glass: Ladybug

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn 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. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. This class is perfect for all […]

  • First Friday Bird Hikes

    First Friday Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Get 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 […]

  • Sew a Plush Bear

    Sew a Plush Bear
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn 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. Led by instructor Rhoda Crawford, the three days will be […]

  • New Moon Yoga

    New Moon Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in […]

  • Beginning Hand Sewing

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Refine your hand sewing skills at Beginning Hand Sewing on Friday, February 5 from […]

  • Advanced Knitting: Victorian White Knitting

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Sew a Plush Bear

    Sew a Plush Bear
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn 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. Led by instructor Rhoda Crawford, the three days will be […]

  • Beginning Weaving II

    Beginning Weaving II
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+ Have 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. This two-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead […]

  • Knitting a Traditional Sontag Shawl

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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) Warm-up with a shawl you […]

  • Fabric Collage Workshop

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn a new way to use scrap fabric at Fabric Collage Workshop on Saturday, February 6 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mansion. Led by Rhoda […]

  • Sew a Plush Bear

    Sew a Plush Bear
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate (must know how to use a sewing machine and keep it maintained during sewing); ages 18+ Learn 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. Led by instructor Rhoda Crawford, the three days will be […]

  • Beginning Weaving II

    Beginning Weaving II
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed; ages 18+ Have 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. This two-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead […]

  • Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
    Bowling Green Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays in the Meadow: — Sunday, October 18, 10-11am — Sunday, January 24, 10-11am (held in the Library) — Sunday, February 7, 10-11am (held in the Library) Josie with Yoga Off the Square […]

  • Decorative Off-Loom Weaving

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Seasoned 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 […]

  • Intro to Machine Quilting: Scrappy Mug Rug

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner (must know how to use a sewing machine); ages 18+ Take your first steps into the world of quilting at Intro to Machine Quilting: Scrappy Mug Rug […]

  • Learn to Spin Yarn

    Learn to Spin Yarn
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn 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. Instructor Steph Block will teach […]

  • The Rested Mind

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 15+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Enjoy 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. Instructor Candy Reeder will focus this experience on burnout recovery, nervous system care, and sustainable stress […]

  • Author Talk with Ron Erskine

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All ages  Enjoy tales of suspense and the supernatural, set within rural communities, at an Author Talk with Ron Erskine on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in the Mansion Library. Erskine will blend history, storytelling, and his personal experience as a veterinarian in an insular Amish community in central Pennsylvania. He will […]

  • Intro to Digital Art

    Intro to Digital Art
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art at Intro to Digital Art on Wednesdays, February 10-March 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Jose Vazquez will teach students to overcome the […]

  • Bean to Bar Chocolate Making

    Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]

  • The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 3: Drawn by Curiosity

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn approachable ways to draw from observation at The Art of Observation Drawing Series Part 3: Drawn by Curiosity on Saturday, February 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Emily Tackitt will bring together the observational drawing techniques explored throughout The Art of Observation series and spend more […]

  • Watercolor Birds

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels; ages 13+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Saturday, February 13 from 12-2 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. […]

  • Bean to Bar Chocolate Making

    Bean to Bar Chocolate Making
    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn to make chocolate bars from start to finish at Bean to Bar Chocolate Making on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 from 12-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Steve Roper will teach students the process of chocolate making from raw fermented cocoa beans, roasting beans, refining the chocolate, […]

  • Stamp Carving Workshop

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Create hand carved stamps from erasers and rubber at a Stamp Carving Workshop on Saturday, February 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Leslie […]

  • American Mahjong Open Play

    American Mahjong Open Play
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Know the rules and play American Mahjong; ages 18+ Play Mahjong surrounded by the ambiance of the historic Allerton Mansion at American Mahjong Open Play on select Sundays: January 17, February 14, or March 14 from 1-4 p.m.in the Mansion. Facilitated by Bianca Green and Natalie Bush, open play offers a relaxed and […]

  • Allerton Kids Club: Little Monsters

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 7+; signed participant waiver required. Create your own personal therapy monster through various artistic mediums at Allerton Kids Club: Little Monsters on Monday, February 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This fun and stress free workshop led by Orrin Taylor, brings to life an imaginary friend who not only […]

  • American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)

    American Mahjong for Beginners
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]

  • American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)

    American Mahjong for Beginners
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  Are you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays, February 15 and 22 from 6-9  p.m. in the Solarium. Led by Bianca Green, the first class will cover the basics. You'll meet the tiles, game setup, the Charleston — […]

  • Handwriting Secrets: What Your Pen Reveals About You

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 16+ (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Discover what handwriting analysis can reveal about you in Handwriting Secrets: What Your Pen Reveals About You on Tuesday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Handwriting analysis unlocks secrets to help improve relationships, make more money, achieve […]

  • Intro to Digital Art

    Intro to Digital Art
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art at Intro to Digital Art on Wednesdays, February 10-March 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Jose Vazquez will teach students to overcome the […]

  • Winter Tree Identification

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to identify trees in winter during Winter Tree Identification on Friday, February […]

  • Learn to Carve a Celtic Love Spoon

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, learn to layout and carve a spoon with a detail braided handle at Learn to Carve a Celtic Love Spoon on Friday, February 19 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a […]

  • Full Moon Yoga

    Full Moon Yoga
    The Sun Singer Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga: — Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at the Sun Singer) — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7-8 p.m.  (Will be held in the Library) — Thursday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m. (Will be held in […]

  • Barn Quilts

    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ No barn? No problem! Join the barn quilt movement at Barn Quilts on Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Jane Cade will share the history of barn quilts, techniques, tips, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried […]