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SUMMARY:The Farms: Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn 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. \nInstructor 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 basic electrical wiring. \n$55/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n* Students should bring: \n— A lamp to work on \n— Wire cutter & stripper (example here) \n— Black electrical tape and small retractable measuring tape (optional) \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nLou Ann Koebel has worn many hats over the past several years: a woodworker\, an AV technician and lover of restoring or repurposing antiques. Living in an older home has also helped Lou Ann to learn how to repair various items around the house\, search YouTube for “fix it” videos and collect tools to cover a wide variety of tasks. \nHer Fix-It courses are meant as an entry to help students explore how to proceed safely with basic tools and build a home DYI toolbox\, creatively repurpose a picture frame or fix/alter a lamp. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-fix-it-basic-lamp-re-wiring/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn 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.\nWith 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 Bagwell will lead this hands-on class\, teaching how to cross and twist as well as how to follow pattern.\nStudents will get the feel of moving bobbins and seeing various patterns develop as they learn the half stitch\, cloth stitch and whole stitch. Written instructions will allow participants to continue their bobbin lace at home.\n$180/person. Register here. Registration will close March 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nRobin Bagwell learned bobbin lace at a park in 1994 after running across a lady she just happened to meet! That led to Sunday afternoon sessions during the summer to learn the textile art form. She has been enjoying and teaching bobbin lace since.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-bobbin-lace/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn 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. \nWith 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 Bagwell will lead this hands-on class\, teaching how to cross and twist as well as how to follow pattern. \nStudents will get the feel of moving bobbins and seeing various patterns develop as they learn the half stitch\, cloth stitch and whole stitch. Written instructions will allow participants to continue their bobbin lace at home. \n$180/person. Register here. Registration will close March 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nRobin Bagwell learned bobbin lace at a park in 1994 after running across a lady she just happened to meet! That led to Sunday afternoon sessions during the summer to learn the textile art form. She has been enjoying and teaching bobbin lace since. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-bobbin-lace/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)\nLearn about a traditional British Isle form of knitting at Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns on Monday\, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nFair Isle Knitting uses only two colors per row\, worked in the round to make geometric patterns. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will help students learn how to read a pattern graph to knit with two different colors to create those patterns. Students must be comfortable with knitting and purling.\n$65/person. Register here*. Registration will close March 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring:\n— 2 balls of Lion Brand Woll-Ease worsted weight (No. 4) yarn or its equivalence. This is an 80 percent acrylic/20 percent wool blend which is machine washable and available from Lion Brand Yarn\, Michaels and other yarn shops and online retailers. Choose two different colors; a good contrast will show up the stitch pattern best. Avoid softer yarns like Caron Simply Soft\, Snuggle Wuggly or Facets\, as they will not hold the pattern as well\n— Pair of US size 6 (4mm) single point 14” straight knitting needles\n— Pair of US size 8 (5mm) single point 14” straight knitting needles\n— Blunt end needle for sewing the back seam of the finished piece \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructor\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden).\nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-advanced-knitting-fair-isle-patterns-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Knitting 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)\nWhether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher\, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays\, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nFiber artist Billie Theide will present the basics of knitting\, including needle and yarn selection. Students will learn how to cast on\, basic stitches\, how to read work\, fix mistakes\, cast off and make fringe and pom poms.\n$95/person* (Ages 13+. Ages 13-17 should be accompanied by an adult\, who does not need to register.) Register here. Registration will close March 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring one of these two supply options (and are advised to purchase them as soon as possible\, since availability can change):\nOPTION 1:\n— 2 skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick yarn. This is classified as a Super Bulky 6 yarn made of 100% recycled plastic. There are 223 yards per skein; the two skeins must be of the same dye lot. It is hand-washable; lay flat to dry. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway.\n— 1 pair of Clover Takumi 9″ Bamboo Knitting Needles\, US 13 single pointed straights.\nOPTION 2:\n— 3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn. This is classified as Super Bulky 6 yarn made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. There are 106 yards per skein; the three skeins must be of the same dye lot. It is machine washable. Choose a solid colored yarn and avoid purchasing a dark colorway.\n— 1 pair of Clover Takumi 9″ Bamboo Knitting Needles\, US 13 single pointed straights.\nAdditional Supplies Required:\n— pair of sharp scissors\n— laptop\, iPad\, or smartphone\n— pencil \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-knitting-101/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Knitting 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) \nWhether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher\, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays\, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nFiber artist Billie Theide will present the basics of knitting\, including needle and yarn selection. Students will learn how to cast on\, basic stitches\, how to read work\, fix mistakes\, cast off and make fringe and pom poms. \n$95/person* (Ages 13+. Ages 13-17 should be accompanied by an adult\, who does not need to register.) Register here. Registration will close March 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring one of these two supply options (and are advised to purchase them as soon as possible\, since availability can change): \nOPTION 1: \n— 2 skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick yarn. This is classified as a Super Bulky 6 yarn made of 100% recycled plastic. There are 223 yards per skein; the two skeins must be of the same dye lot. It is hand-washable; lay flat to dry. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway. \n— 1 pair of Clover Takumi 9″ Bamboo Knitting Needles\, US 13 single pointed straights. \nOPTION 2: \n— 3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn. This is classified as Super Bulky 6 yarn made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. There are 106 yards per skein; the three skeins must be of the same dye lot. It is machine washable. Choose a solid colored yarn and avoid purchasing a dark colorway. \n— 1 pair of Clover Takumi 9″ Bamboo Knitting Needles\, US 13 single pointed straights. \nAdditional Supplies Required: \n— pair of sharp scissors \n— laptop\, iPad\, or smartphone \n— pencil \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. \nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-knitting-101-3/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate \nIf you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique\, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays\, March 7 through April 4 in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover how to play chords and learn different strum patterns and new songs. \n$225/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring their own dulcimer. Dulcimers are available to rent by emailing the instructor at koebel@illinois.edu. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nLou Ann Koebel currently leads a weekly dulcimer jam for the East Central Dulcimer Illinois Dulcimer Club at Lincoln Square. She also plays in a local band that visits and performs at local assisted living facilities. \nKoebel has taught beginning dulcimer classes for The Farms\, where she has had a wonderful time teaching the group and realized her love of teaching and passing on the tradition of playing a mountain dulcimer. Lou Ann also plays at area music festivals. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginner-plus-mountain-dulcimer/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday\, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art\, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique\, hand-decorated terracotta flowerpot at the end of the workshop.\n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Closed-toe shoes are recommended. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long.\nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter.\nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art!\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-intro-to-mosaic-art-flower-pots/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday\, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art\, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique\, hand-decorated terracotta flowerpot at the end of the workshop. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Closed-toe shoes are recommended. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long. \nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter. \nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art! \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-mosaic-art-flower-pots/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T203000
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CREATED:20260327T222205Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Applique Embroidery Collage
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn basic sewing stitches and get creative creating an Applique Embroidery Collage on Monday\, March 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Olly Greer will teach students two basic stitches — the back stitch and the French knot — then help them dive into the fiber world of stretched cotton in a hoop with thread. A large inventory of patterned fabric will be available to help learn the art of fabric collage through the modality of applique.\nThis course will also cover pattern clashing\, color overload as students are given the freedom to make their own mark through the mixing of fabrics.\n$95/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nOlly Greer creates work in the prairie of Urbana that is focused on trans nourishment\, care work\, grief churning\, and finding ways to glitch the binary through their multimodal practice. Their work is a slow burn\, a time warp\, and the work often asks the viewer to go inward to find their own meaning of their multi-layered installations that are usually very personal.\nSlow time is very important to Olly’s embroidery and ceramic practice. They received their MFA from UIUC in 2021 and don’t plan to leave their Urbana studio anytime soon. They take appointments for studio visits and often take custom orders for clay eggs and beyond.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-applique-embroidery-collage/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Quilting 101: Paper Piecing
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to make a quilt on-the-go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday\, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will walk students through the versatile process of English Paper Piecing that can be used to make a wide range or projects like quilts\, bags and contemporary artwork. Students will use paper templates to create geometric quilt patterns and motifs and take home an included toolkit that will enable them to quilt at home or on the go.\n$120/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-quilting-101-paper-piecing/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Quilting 101: Paper Piecing
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nImagine making a quilt on the go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday\, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will walk students through the versatile process of English Paper Piecing that can be used to make a wide range or projects like quilts\, bags and contemporary artwork. Students will use paper templates to create geometric quilt patterns and motifs and take home an included toolkit that will enable them to quilt at home or on the go. \n$120/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. \nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-quilting-101-paper-piecing/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165047Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines\nHelp solve the case of a pre-wedding crime at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries on Saturday\, Feb 28 in the Mansion Gallery.   Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail half-hour\, followed by dinner* at 7 p.m.\nCUTC will present the following story: It should be a happy time for the Valentine family\, as they gather the day before their daughter’s wedding for a rehearsal dinner. When the family’s past starts catching up with them\, tragedy occurs and — like the wedding — someone will never see the light of tomorrow!\nYour job? Insert yourself into the story\, embrace the suspense and solve the case by questioning suspects and looking for clues (eavesdropping is also allowed and encouraged). Semi-formal or casual attire is recommend to attend this rehearsal dinner.\n$65/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 17 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses for a discounted rate ($110/night + tax). View rooms here and call 217-333-3287 to make a reservation.\n*If you have specific dietary requirements\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Tuesday\, Feb. 17.\n— If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin Mindiola at mindiola@illinois.edu.\n— By attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-murder-mystery-dinner-vengeful-valentines/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165058Z
CREATED:20260327T222207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165058Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nJoin the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday\, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Studio.\nStudents will begin with one of three options on a pre-primed board with their choice of design already drafted (choose between three star and sunburst designs at registration). Students will tape and paint at their own pace\, choosing from a wide variety of colors.\nInstructor Jane Cade will share a history of barn quilts\, techniques\, tips\, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried for 48 hours. Leave with a 20×20″ wooden ‘quilt block’ to keep for yourself or share your talents and give someone a handmade gift.\n$90/person. Register here. Registration closes Feb. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nJane Cade is a retired teacher from Clinton Junior High School. She has been painting barn quilts for eight years and sells her work online and at craft festivals. She teaches classes at Parkland Community College and will be teaching classes at her workshop beginning next year.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-barn-quilt-painting-3/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161250Z
CREATED:20251208T161250Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nJoin the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday\, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Studio. \nStudents will begin with one of three options on a pre-primed board with their choice of design already drafted (choose between three star and sunburst designs at registration). Students will tape and paint at their own pace\, choosing from a wide variety of colors. \nInstructor Jane Cade will share a history of barn quilts\, techniques\, tips\, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried for 48 hours. Leave with a 20×20″ wooden ‘quilt block’ to keep for yourself or share your talents and give someone a handmade gift. \n$90/person. Register here. Registration closes Feb. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nJane Cade is a retired teacher from Clinton Junior High School. She has been painting barn quilts for eight years and sells her work online and at craft festivals. She teaches classes at Parkland Community College and will be teaching classes at her workshop beginning next year. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-barn-quilt-painting-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165100Z
CREATED:20251208T161253Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Birding and eBird
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (all ages)\nLearn more about birdwatching and how to contribute to important research at Intro to Birding and eBird on Friday\, Feb. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. in The Studio and outdoors.\nAllerton Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will help students learn about bird identification during the cooler months\, when fewer species are on the landscape. Participants will learn how to identify year-round residents as well as winter visitors by focusing on distinctive features like plumage patterns\, feeding behavior and vocalizations.\nA key aspect of the course will be learning to use eBird\, a tool for birders developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, which allows users to log their sightings\, track seasonal patterns\, access local checklists and help anticipate which species are likely be seen. The app helps in global conservation efforts by compiling valuable data about bird populations and trends.\nThe course will be split between learning in the classroom and birding in the field. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis.\n$20/person* (all ages). Register here. Registration will close Feb. 24 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-birding-and-ebird-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T160944Z
CREATED:20251208T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160944Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Decorative Off-Loom Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nWeavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Tuesday\, Feb. 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nCan you imagine weaving without the need for a large and costly loom? Learn how from instructor Billie Theide\, who will walk students through this portable weaving skill and help them create decorative pieces for their home. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home. \n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 17 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. \nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-decorative-off-loom-weaving/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161052Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) \nLearn about a traditional British Isle form of knitting at Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns on Monday\, Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nFair Isle Knitting uses only two colors per row\, worked in the round to make geometric patterns. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will help students learn how to read a pattern graph to knit with two different colors to create those patterns. Students must be comfortable with knitting and purling. \n$65/person. Register here*. Registration will close Feb. 16 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring: \n— 2 balls of Lion Brand Woll-Ease worsted weight (No. 4) yarn or its equivalence. This is an 80 percent acrylic/20 percent wool blend which is machine washable and available from Lion Brand Yarn\, Michaels and other yarn shops and online retailers. Choose two different colors; a good contrast will show up the stitch pattern best. Avoid softer yarns like Caron Simply Soft\, Snuggle Wuggly or Facets\, as they will not hold the pattern as well \n— Pair of US size 6 (4mm) single point 14” straight knitting needles \n— Pair of US size 8 (5mm) single point 14” straight knitting needles \n— Blunt end needle for sewing the back seam of the finished piece \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructor \nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in her ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden). \nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer. \nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-advanced-knitting-fair-isle-patterns/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165101Z
CREATED:20251208T160655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165101Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn about an important landscaping skill at Intro to Tree Pruning on Monday\, Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the llinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana)*.\nYoung shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape which can lead to low survival rates. Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will help students learn how proper pruning early on can set trees up for a lifetime of healthy canopy structure. This in-depth workshop will include both lecture materials and hands-on pruning examples.\nThis course will also cover the proper pruning tools to use\, when to use them and how to prune young trees\, as well as maintenance and sanitation strategies when pruning.\nStudents are encouraged to bring their favorite pruning tools to class.\n$25/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Limited parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nRyan Pankau is the Horticulture Educator for Illinois Extension serving Champaign\, Ford\, Iroquois\, and Vermilion counties in central Illinois. He has more than 20 years’ experience as an arborist and forester after earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in forestry from Southern Illinois University. Ryan has past work experience as a certified arborist\, forest hydrologist\, and USDA-NRCS Area Forester in southern Illinois.\nCurrently\, he specializes in forestry\, tree care\, and the use of native plants in both landscaping and restoration settings. He is the author of the Garden Scoop blog which discusses a wide variety of plant-related topics specific to Illinois.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-tree-pruning/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260822T213112Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: February 20 & 21
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday\, Feb. 20 & 21 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nThe Solarium Bar will be open each night from 5-10 p.m. Stop by for happy hour\, warm up by the fire after a hike\, or bring your favorite board games and make a night of it!\nThere will be an optional Public Mansion Tour on Saturday\, February 21 at 4 p.m. ($15/person) Learn more and register here.\nWhile there is no food service available on-site during the winter season\, feel free to bring your own or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night +tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room\, per night. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu. \nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-presented-by-busey-bank-february-20-21/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165103Z
CREATED:20260327T222222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165103Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday\, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut\, shape and assemble a stained-glass bird to take home. Grinding\, fitting and soldering will be covered.\n$100/person*. Register here. Registration close Feb. 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long.\nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter.\nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art!\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-intro-to-stained-glass-birds/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161038Z
CREATED:20251208T161038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161038Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday\, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut\, shape and assemble a stained-glass bird to take home. Grinding\, fitting and soldering will be covered. \n$100/person*. Register here. Registration close Feb. 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long. \nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter. \nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art! \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-stained-glass-birds/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165135Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Needlefelt Robin
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (all ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children\, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.)\nCreate a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Robin on Monday\, Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nStephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a robin\, which can be customized to make them look authentic\, whimsical or anything in between. The class is perfect for those wanting to learn a new art form.\nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a friend or family member for a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit!\n$65/person* + $10/person for add-on (limit one). Register here.  Registration will close Feb. 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*A $15 discount is available during registration for those who bring their own needlefelting tools. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nStephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas near Bement. She has been producing popular yarn\, needlefelt figurines\, wet-felted hats and much more from her own alpacas since 2016. Stephanie’s spinning style is self-taught\, and she is continuously learning so that she can share that knowledge with others.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-needlefelt-robin/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165138Z
CREATED:20260327T222421Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Tatting 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday\, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will walk students through the basics of tatting and the historical craft of creating knotted lace. Students will learn how to shuttle and needle tat\, select yarn\, and form half knots\, rings and chains. Those skills will help in the creation of a wide range of items like jewelry\, scarves\, edgings\, fabric and art works. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home.\n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-tatting-101/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T160742Z
CREATED:20251208T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160742Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Tatting 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday\, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will walk students through the basics of tatting and the historical craft of creating knotted lace. Students will learn how to shuttle and needle tat\, select yarn\, and form half knots\, rings and chains. Those skills will help in the creation of a wide range of items like jewelry\, scarves\, edgings\, fabric and art works. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home. \n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. \nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-tatting-101/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165137Z
CREATED:20260327T222223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165137Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Heart Opening Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nMake time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at a special Heart Opening Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on Sunday\, Feb. 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Library.\nLed by Josie Heck of Yoga Off the Square\, this session will focus on heart opening postures.\nThis event is open to all ages\, but you must be 21 to enjoy a drink after class.\n$15/person* for Stretch and Sip (Ages 21+)\, $10/person for Stretch only. Register here at least one day prior to class. All sales are final.\n*Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis.\nPlease print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow.\nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.             
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-heart-opening-stretch-n-sip-yoga/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165138Z
CREATED:20260327T222421Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Valentine’s Dinner for Two
DESCRIPTION:Get away for a romantic evening in the elegant ambiance of the Allerton Mansion at a Valentine’s Dinner for Two on Saturday\, Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Gallery. After a cocktail half-hour\, sit down at your table for two* to enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne\, delicious three-course meal and live jazz from the Broadmoor Quartet.\nThe menu will include Caesar Salad\, Marry Me Chicken & Ravioli\, Roasted Veggies\, Bread and Mini-Valentine’s Day Trifle with Chocolate Strawberries.\nA cash bar will also be available. Formal attire is encouraged but not required.\n$80/person ($160/couple\, please purchase two tickets). Register here. Registration will close Jan. 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*If you would like to be seated with another party contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\nValentine’s Dinner participants can stay overnight in the Mansion or other guesthouses for a discounted rate ($110/night + tax) and complimentary pastries Sunday morning. View rooms here and call 217-333-3287 to make a reservation. \n— If you have dietary restrictions\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\n— If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\n— By attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-valentines-dinner-for-two-2/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165150Z
CREATED:20260327T222422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165150Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays\, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Participants will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins.\n$250/person*. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels.\nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-afternoon-6/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161306Z
CREATED:20251208T161306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161306Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays\, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Participants will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165139Z
CREATED:20260327T222422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165139Z
UID:10001006-1771065000-1771075800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn 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.\nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Participants will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins.\n$250/person*. Register here. Registration will close Feb. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels.\nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-morning-6/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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