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  • (SOLD OUT) 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 […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Valentine’s Dinner for Two

    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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Heart Opening Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner Make 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. Led by Josie Heck of Yoga Off the Square, this session will focus on heart opening postures. This event is open […]

  • The Farms: Tatting 101

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor 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, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Tatting 101

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how fancy lace doilies are made at Tatting 101 on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor 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, […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Robin

    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.) Create 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. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. Instructor 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. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. Instructor 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. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Tree Pruning

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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)*. Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape which can lead to low survival rates. Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will help […]