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  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

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

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn the art of crocheting granny squares at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Studio. […]

  • Practice of Plant-Based Eating

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

    Experience level: Students should have taken a Basics of Plant-Based Eating class or have a basic understanding of plant-based eating; ages 18+ Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of […]

  • Paper Flower Art: Crepe Paper Crocus Bulbs

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

    Experience level: Intermediate Create your own paper crocus plant at Paper Flower Art: Crepe Paper Crocus Bulbs on Sunday, February 21 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio. Led by Cathy […]

  • Preserved Moss Art

    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Create framed botanical artwork at Preserved Moss Art on Sunday, February 21 from 2-4 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor A

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

    Beginning Watercolor B
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • 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 […]

  • Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler

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

    Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday, February 25 from 12-4 p.m. […]

  • Needlefelt Easter Egg

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

    Experience level: Beginner Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Easter Egg on Thursday February 25th, from 5-8 p.m. in the Studio. Stephanie […]

  • 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. […]

  • Watercolor Travel Journal

    Watercolor Travel Journal
    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) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […]

  • Watercolor Travel Journal

    Watercolor Travel Journal
    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) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […]

  • Watercolor Travel Journal

    Watercolor Travel Journal
    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) Turn your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, February […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor A

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

    Beginning Watercolor B
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor A

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

    Beginning Watercolor B
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor A

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]

  • Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

    Beginning Watercolor B
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. the Studio. Former art educator […]