Events
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The Farms: Hive Visit
Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie and Steve will lead participants outside to the Allerton bee hives in the Herb Garden, as they explain the basics of hive management, bee safety, […]
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The Farms: Plant Your Planter
Experience Level: Beginner Get your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. outside at the Plant Sale. In this hands-on workshop led by Lucas Rund, students will design a 12-inch container using a combination of annual plants […]
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The Farms: MELT for Gardeners
Experience Level: All levels Learn how to ease your hand, shoulder, and back pain at MELT for Gardeners on Saturday, May 2 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner Practice some beginning watercolor techniques at a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students […]
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Blooming Breakfast
Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with […]
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(SOLD OUT) Blooming Breakfast
Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with […]
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The Farms: Kokedama Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Create a living keepsake at a Kokedama Workshop on Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Olga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss ball planting. Students will use soil and moss […]
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The Farms: Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops
Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Create a living keepsake at an open-house style Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshop on Sunday, May 3. Stop by anytime between 12 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Olga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Spray Paint Techniques
Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create unique art with spray paint at Spray Paint Techniques on Sunday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. in The Shop. Our current Visiting Artist and Champaign-Urbana muralist Jose Vazquez will guide students in this hands-on workshop, explaining the process he uses to create large murals with spray paint. Students […]
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The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells
Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf. $85/person*. […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells
Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf. $85/person*. […]
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The Farms: Warping Bootcamp
Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II) Brush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to […]
