Events
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The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. With all of the resources that connect lacemakers across the world, there’s never been a better time to learn how to bobbin lace! Instructor Robin […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. With all of the resources that connect lacemakers across the world, there’s never been a better time to learn how to bobbin lace! Instructor Robin […]
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The Farms: Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring
Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replacing wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will cover […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring
Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replacing wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will cover […]
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Summer Day Camp Walk-In Interviews
Apply to work at Allerton Park as a Summer Day Camp Director or Leader during Walk-In Interviews on Friday, March 13 (4-5 p.m.), Wednesday, March 18 (10-11 a.m.), or Saturday, […]
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(SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Irish Wake
Spend Friday the 13th helping solve a crime at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Irish Wake presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries on Friday, March 13 in […]
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The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning)
Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Participants will become familiar […]
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Supper Club — March 14
Join us as Chefs Ian Nutting and Connor Lusk of The Space serve up an elegant meal at Supper Club on Saturday, March 14 in the Mansion Carriage House. Ian and […]
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The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about […]
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The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Mice
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Mice on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass mouse to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […]
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The Farms: Beginner’s Guide to Astrology
Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students will look […]




