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 […]
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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. […]
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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 in a brief 30-minute workshop creating watercolor backgrounds. Creations can then be used for various projects like greeting cards, wall décor, or even bookmarks! $5/person. […]
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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 a delicious spread of fresh food, juice, coffee and hot tea, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet […]
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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 a delicious spread of fresh food, juice, coffee and hot tea, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet […]
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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 […]
