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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Shrub Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to create new plants from existing ones at Intro to Shrub Propagation on Wednesday\, Dec. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in The Studio.\nIllinois Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will lead students through the practice of propagation by using cuttings from existing plants\, as well as a variety of other methods. This workshop will be focused on the basics of woody plant propagation and various methods that can be used to generate offspring from a variety of common shrub species. All students will leave with cuttings to try at home!\n$25/person. Register here. Registration will close Dec. 9 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 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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-shrub-propagation/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday\, Dec. 2*\, Monday\, Dec. 8 or Tuesday\, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 p.m. \nEnjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The tour will primarily cover the first floor\, with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will share the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*Complete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here. \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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-holiday-mansion-tours-2/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:“We are blown away by the beauty every year! It is so very magical.” … “Freezing but so worth it!!!” … “It is lovely! The lights are so creative and beautiful!” \nMake memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union open from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 5-6*\, 7-23 & 26-31! This enchanting\, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. Find the map here. \nEvery year\, we feature new illuminated artwork by commissioning artists to display their work at GLOW. Learn more about past artists here. \nStay awhile! Food trucks\, a bar\, and campfires will be available Dec. 5-6*\, 11-13\, and 18-23. Find details here. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, Wreath Making\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! (Please note some require pre-registration.) Find a complete list here. \n$10/vehicle*\, payable upon arrival. Exact change is appreciated. \nWhen the entrance is not staffed\, please pay online or use boxes throughout the walk for your entry fee. Your contributions are an important part of the success of this holiday tradition. \n*On Dec. 5-6\, GLOW is a part of Opening Weekend with a cost of $10/person. Learn more here. \nFind weather-related information here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina at clc@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. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here. \nAbout U of I Community Credit Union \nFounded in 1932\, The University of Illinois Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that finds many ways to give to the communities it serves through its #DoMoreGood initiative. Since #DoMoreGood was established\, it has given back more than $100\,000 to local community service organizations. \nUICCU serves those who live or work in Champaign\, Ford\, Piatt\, Douglas\, Vermillion\, Coles\, DeWitt\, Edgar\, Iroquois\, McLean\, Moultrie and Sangamon counties\, as well as University of Illinois employees\, Carle employees and other select employee groups. \nThe U of I Community Credit Union has been voted the Best Place to Work in Illinois for eight years in a row\, ranked #7 Best Credit Union to Work for in America in 2024 – and has also been named the #1 local auto loan provider and top digital banking app. \n  \nKelly’s Accounting \nDunn Company \nMr. Auto Body
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow-presented-by-u-of-i-community-credit-union/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Sunday\, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansion!\nShop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion and sip on a beverage from the Solarium Bar. Make your reservation* in advance to celebrate in style at our Afternoon Tea. Served with our best antique China\, enjoy a splendid selection of English tea\, along with a variety of sweet and savory delights. (See the menu here.)\nBe sure to leave time for a ride in our winter wonderland with Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank (rides every 15 minutes between 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; additional cost and registration required here).\nShowcase attendees can also purchase food and drinks on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion)\, which will serve a limited menu and feature additional vendors.\n$10/person (12 & under free). Register here. Tickets will also be available upon arrival.\nSOLD OUT $45/person with Afternoon Tea (noon or 3 p.m.; 5 & under free). Register here. Registration will close Nov. 21 or when capacity is reached.\nAll sales are final. \n*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions\, contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Friday\, Nov. 21. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.)\nThe Showcase is also taking place Friday\, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Saturday\, Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.). Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\nIf you have dietary restrictions\, email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Friday\, Nov. 28.\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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-presented-by-sterling-wealth-management-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase (Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Sunday\, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansion!Shop for unique gifts from specially selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion. (Those interested in selling their products\, handcrafted wares\, or baked goods can apply to be a Showcase vendor here by Sept. 1.) \nMake your reservation* in advance to celebrate in style at our Afternoon Tea (noon or 3 p.m.). Served with our best antique China\, enjoy a splendid selection of English tea\, along with a variety of sweet and savory delights. \nShowcase attendees can also purchase food on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion)\, which will serve a limited menu. \n$10/person (12 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1. Tickets will also be available upon arrival. \n$TBD/person with Afternoon Tea (5 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1.  \nAll sales are final.  \n*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions\, contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.) \nThe Showcase is also taking place Friday\, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Saturday\, Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.). Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink — and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday\, Dec. 6 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion!\nStroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses and sip on a beverage from the Solarium Bar. Be sure to make reservations* in advance to dine in the Mansion’s Carriage House at noon\, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. (See the menu here.) Showcase attendees can also purchase food and drinks on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion)\, which will serve a limited menu and feature additional vendors.\nTake a ride in our winter wonderland with Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank (rides every 15 minutes between 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; additional cost and registration required here).\nMusicians LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell will help set the festive mood with a violin-piano duo performing traditional holiday music from 12 to 3 p.m.\nStarting at 5 p.m.\, venture outside before or after shopping and stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW\, or grab a bit to eat from a food truck. Learn more here.\nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287.\n$10/person (12 & under free). Register here. Registration begins on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Tickets will also be available upon arrival. \n$35/person with Luncheon (noon\, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.; 5 & under free). See the menu here. Register here. Registration will close Dec. 2 or when capacity is reached.\nAll sales are final.\n*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions\, contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Friday\, Nov. 21. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.)\nThe Showcase is also taking place Friday\, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Sunday\, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@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.\nFind information on all of our holiday events here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-presented-by-sterling-wealth-management-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday\, Dec. 6 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion!Stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from specially selected artisans and businesses. (Those interested in selling their products\, handcrafted wares\, or baked goods can apply to be a Showcase vendor here by Sept. 1.) \nBe sure to make reservations* in advance to dine in the Mansion’s Carriage House at noon\, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. Showcase attendees can also purchase food on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion)\, which will serve a limited menu. \nMusicians LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell will help set the festive mood with a violin-piano duo performing traditional holiday music from 12 to 3 p.m. \nStarting at 5 p.m.\, venture outside before or after shopping and enjoy a stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW. Learn more here. \nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n$10/person (12 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1. Tickets will also be available upon arrival.  \n$TBD/person with Luncheon (5 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1.  \nAll sales are final. \n*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions\, contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.) \nThe Showcase is also taking place Friday\, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Sunday\, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@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. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165355Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
DESCRIPTION:Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday\, Dec. 6 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday\, Dec. 7 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).\nMerrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that are a sight to behold during the holiday season!\nPrior registration is required. The final ride leaves at 3:45 p.m. each day.\nThe carriage rides are happening during our festive Holiday Showcase Weekend (separate registration required*)\, which will include local vendors in the Mansion\, live music\, food and more!\n$15/ride (includes up to four adults and two children). Register here. All sales are final.\n*Find details and register here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin Mindiola at mindiola@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 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.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-carriage-rides-presented-by-busey-bank/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink – and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday\, Dec. 5. \nStroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from specially selected artisans and businesses. Be sure to stop by the Carriage House for natural-ornament making with the Monticello Area Art Council\, where you can make an ornament for our courtyard tree and one to take home! \nDon’t miss an enchanting stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW\, with added entertainment from the Monticello High School Madrigal singers in the Mansion Courtyard from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (breaks every 30-40 minutes) and the Quest Church Handbell Choir in the Brick Wall Garden (20-30 minute performances at 6\, 7 & 8 p.m.). Take your time and warm up with a meal from a food truck\, the Greenhouse Café  or a drink from our indoor and outdoor bars! The Café will also host a free wine-tasting from 5-8 p.m. \nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n$10/person (12 & under free). Register here. Tickets will also be available upon arrival. All sales are final. \nThe Showcase continues Saturday\, Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.) and Sunday\, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)\, with optional meal add-ons. Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin Mindiola at mindiola@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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-presented-by-sterling-wealth-management-friday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20250829T155453Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T155453Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Showcase (Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, eat\, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday\, Dec. 5.Stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from specially selected artisans and businesses. (Those interested in selling their products\, handcrafted wares\, or baked goods can apply to be a Showcase vendor here by Sept. 1.) Be sure to stop by the Carriage House for natural-ornament making with the Monticello Area Art Council\, where you can make an ornament for our courtyard tree and one to take home! \nDon’t miss an enchanting stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW\, with added entertainment from the Monticello High School Madrigal singers in the Mansion Courtyard from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (breaks every 30-40 minutes). Take your time and warm-up with a meal from a food truck or a drink from the bar! \nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n$10/person (12 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1. Tickets will also be available upon arrival. All sales are final. \nThe Showcase continues Saturday\, Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.) and Sunday\, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)\, with optional meal add-ons. Click on the dates/links for more info and to register. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina Calcagno at clc@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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-showcase-friday/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend\, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday\, Dec. 5 through Sunday\, Dec. 7! \nShop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management\, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union\, enjoy special musical entertainment\, linger over food and drink\, bundle up on a picturesque carriage ride\, stay overnight in the historic Mansion\, and more! \nThis is an overview of the entire weekend – please click on the event links below for more specifics on each day. \nFriday\, Dec. 5\, 5-9 p.m. \n— 5-9 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion)\, Natural Ornament-Making Workshop (Mansion Carriage House)\, Holiday GLOW (outdoors)\, Food Trucks (Gatehouse Lawn)\, Bar (Mansion + Gatehouse Lawn) \n— 5-8 p.m.:Greenhouse Café open with a limited menu\, wine tasting and additional vendors \n— 5:30-8 p.m.: Monticello High School Madrigal Singers (Mansion Courtyard) \n— 6-9 p.m.: Quest Church Handbell Choir (Brick Wall Garden\, 20-30 minute performances at 7\, 8 & 9 p.m.) \n— Lodging available in the Mansion and guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n$10/person. Find details and registration for Friday\, Dec. 5 here. \nSaturday\, Dec. 6\, 12-9 p.m. \n— 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carriage Rides (Mansion Courtyard\, additional cost and reservations required here) \n— 12-8 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion)\, Greenhouse Café open (limited menu and additional vendors)\, Bar (Mansion Solarium) \n— Noon\, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.: Luncheon (Mansion Carriage House; additional cost and reservations required) \n— 12-3 p.m.: Piano/violin holiday music by LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell (Mansion Gallery) \n— 5-9 p.m.: Holiday GLOW (outdoors)\, Food Trucks + Bar (Gatehouse Lawn) \n—  Lodging available in the Mansion and guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287. \nStarting at $10/person. Find details and registration for Saturday\, Dec. 6 here. \nSunday\, Dec. 7\, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.* \n— 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carriage Rides (Mansion Courtyard\, additional cost and reservations required here) \n— 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion)\, Greenhouse Café open (limited menu and additional vendors)\, Bar (Mansion Solarium) \n— Noon or 3 p.m.: Afternoon Tea (Mansion Carriage House; additional cost and reservations required) \nStarting at $10/person. Find details and registration for Sunday\, Dec. 7 here. \n*Sunday’s Holiday GLOW is not included in Opening Weekend but will begin Sunday evening at 5 p.m. with a cost of $10/vehicle. Find details here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. \nIf you have dietary restrictions\, email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Friday\, Nov. 28 \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. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-opening-weekend-2025/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday GLOW
DESCRIPTION:“We are blown away by the beauty every year! It is so very magical.” … “Freezing but so worth it!!!” … “It is lovely! The lights are so creative and beautiful!”Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW\, open from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 5-6*\, 7-23 & 26-31! This enchanting\, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night air and enjoy the serene beauty of winter. \nEvery year\, we feature new illuminated artwork by commissioning artists to display their work at GLOW. Interested artists should apply here. Learn more about past artists here. \nStay awhile! Food trucks and a bar will be available Dec. 5-6*\, 11-13\, 18-19\, & 20-23. We have several events that coincide with GLOW hours\, including Holiday Showcase\, Holiday Mansion Tours\, Wreath Making\, the Winter Market\, Winter Solstice Bonfire\, and more! (Please note some require pre-registration.) Find a complete list here. \n$10/vehicle*\, payable upon arrival. (Cash only; exact change appreciated.) \n*On Dec. 5-6\, GLOW is a part of Opening Weekend with a cost of $10/person. Learn more here. \nFind weather-related information here. \nIf 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. \nFind information on all of our holiday events here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/holiday-glow-2025/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Full Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga on Thursday\, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nRegistration is required here. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift in person or online. \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 living facilities. \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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-full-moon-yoga-3/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nExperience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday\, Dec. 3 or Thursday\, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each date covers the same material.)\nMaggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm will share basic wreath building and design techniques to help students craft a unique\, seasonal decoration. Students will use locally sourced supplies (fresh evergreens\, berries\, pinecones\, tree nuts\, ribbons\, dried flowers\, etc.) to make a beautiful holiday wreath to take home (about 20 inches in diameter).\nA bar will be available.\n$65/person. Registration will close one week before each course begins\, or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Dec. 3\n— Dec. 4\nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \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.\nFind information on all of our holiday events here. \nAbout the instructor\nMaggie Taylor is a farm owner who has been growing flowers and leading workshops since 2011. Trained as an artist\, she loves turning natural materials into objects of joy and empowering others to as well. Depending on the time of year she may be teaching about fresh flowers or winter evergreen wreaths. Maggie’s teaching style is accessible\, informative\, encouraging and often humorous! Other capable farm crew members assist in teaching large groups.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-wreath-making/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T190000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday\, Dec. 2*\, Monday\, Dec. 8 or Tuesday\, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 p.m.\nEnjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The tour will primarily cover the first floor\, with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available.\nTours typically last 60 minutes and will share the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate.\n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final.\n*Complete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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.\nFind information on all of our holiday events here. \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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-holiday-mansion-tours/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Needlefelt Snowman
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.)Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Snowman on Monday\, Dec. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nStephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a snowman\, 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 Nov. 1 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 Bunting 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. \nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-needlefelt-snowman/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165404Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels\nTake part in yoga for a good cause at Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude on Friday\, Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana)*.\nInstructor Kristina Reese will walk students through yoga poses\, breath work and meditation to help them feel more grounded and cultivate gratitude.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring monetary donations\, which will go to the Central Illinois Foodbank.\nFree but registration is required here. Registration will close Nov. 27 or when capacity is reached.\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.\n**Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, towel and are encouraged to dress in layers.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting 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\nKristina Reese (E-RYT500\, YACEP) is a yogi\, meditator\, motivator\, and creator. She has been teaching yoga for more than a decade. She believes yoga is for everyone and has a passion for meeting people where they are to find their sense of peace\, strength\, and purpose.\nKristina has worked with individuals of all types from cancer recovery to collegiate athletes\, prenatal\, pre-teen\, working professionals\, and beyond.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-yoga-for-gratitude/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T150000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Overwintering Honey Bees
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to winterize a beehive and how to care for bees in the winter at Overwintering Honey Bees on Sunday\, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives.\nInstructor and master beekeeper Maggie Wachter will demonstrate the main steps for preparing hives to withstand winter so bees can emerge strong and healthy in the spring.\n$20/person*. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should dress appropriately for beekeeping (loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, no open shoes) and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \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\nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar.\nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper.\nShe has also participated in honey bee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-overwintering-honey-bees/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Mammals of Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the difference between a shrew and a mole; a mole from a vole; a rat from a mouse; and a weasel from a mink — and more — at Mammals of Illinois on Saturday\, Nov. 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Fran Harty of the Land Conservation Foundation will bring a collection of study skins and skulls to help students learn how to identify wild mammals in Illinois by their appearance\, skulls\, furs and habitats. All students will receive a hand lens and a copy of a field guide to mammals.\nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee! All students will receive their own hand lens.\n$45/person + $10/person for child (ages 10+) add-on (limit one). Register here. Registration will close Nov. 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 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\nFran Harty has taught dendrology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar classes for Allerton Park Corps of Discovery in 2009 and the Illinois Audubon Society in 2015. Fran currently works with the Land Conservation Foundation.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-mammals-of-illinois/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nHave you ever had a smell trigger a memory? Learn why that happens at Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy on Thursdays\, Nov. 20 or Dec. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, instructor Candy Reeder will present the science behind how scents use your olfactory system to work with your body chemistry\, and how to use this process to enhance physical\, mental and emotional wellness.\nStudents will also have the chance to create their own custom aromatherapy blend of essential oils and herbs to take home.\n$65/person. Registration will close 1 week prior to each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nRegistration links:\n— Nov. 20\n— Dec. 11\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 \nIn 2018 Candy Reeder moved from a busy city to Champaign\, where she truly met nature. She began gardening and wild schooling with her six kids\, learning about native plants and wildlife\, how to both give to and receive from Earth\, creating natural remedies from “weeds”\, and the power of connecting with nature to balance stress and sadness. Candy’s business is called Joyfully Blooming because she loves helping people find joy in discovering their authentic\, natural self\, hidden under the facade of social demands.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-herbal-magic-the-power-of-aromatherapy/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Making Cordage
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to make and use cords for fiber artwork at Making Cordage on Saturday\, Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructors Heidi Leuszler and Ann Coddington will begin by discussing the ancient methods of making rope\, then lead the class on a walk to gather dried materials. After looking at fibers through a microscope\, students will learn how to make cordage out of different materials and how to weave a basic structure.\n$90/person. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 6 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 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 instructors\nHeidi Leuszler grew up harvesting and foraging wherever she lived: mangos in Florida\, morels and mustang grapes from the back acre in Missouri\, wild strawberries and holly grapes in the Colorado mountains and chokecherries in North Dakota. Those passions remained as she added culinary skills in addition to becoming a professor of environmental science\, ecology and botany at Parkland College. She started Berries and Flour in Champaign as the synergy of several passions: culinary\, ecology\, growing of plants\, foraging and teaching people about the plentiful Midwest land.\nAnn Coddington utilizes a variety of ancient fiber techniques including twining\, looping\, and netting in her sculptural forms. Her work has been shown across the United States and internationally with recent exhibitions\, including currently at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington as well as recent shows at Gallery Jennings Kerr in New South Wales and Basketry Now at Textile Center in Minneapolis. Ann is a Professor of Art and Graduate Coordinator Emeritus from Eastern Illinois University. She received her MFA from the University of Illinois Sculpture Department\, and her BFA from the Colorado State University Fibers Department. She is active teaching sculptural twining workshops around the world\, recently at the Fibre Arts Australia and Fibre Arts New Zealand and this fall at the Penland School of Arts and Crafts. Coddington is an active member of the National Basketry Organization.\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-making-cordage/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors\, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more\, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m.* on one of the following Saturdays in The Studio: Feb. 15\, May 17\, Aug. 2 or Nov. 15.*The Aug. 2 class will be from 2 to 3 p.m. \nThis volunteer orientation will acquaint potential new volunteers with the many ways they can give their time and effort to make Allerton the magical place it is. Questions can be referred to Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu or by calling 217-333-3287\, ext. 127. \nFree. Register here. All ages are welcome. A Zoom link can be shared upon request. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/new-volunteer-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Gardening,Special Events,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165420Z
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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\, Nov. 15 or Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Studio.\nStudents will begin with one of two options on a pre-primed board with their choice of design already drafted (choose during 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. Registration closes one week before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— SOLD OUT Nov. 15\n— Dec. 6\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\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-barn-quilt-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165421Z
CREATED:20251208T161653Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday\, Nov. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric\, choose different threads and yarns\, and create a variety of stitches\, as well as how to finish and care for embroidered samplers.\n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 6 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 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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-embroidery-101-winter-sampler/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20250829T151217Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerLearn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday\, Nov. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric\, choose different threads and yarns\, and create a variety of stitches\, as well as how to finish and care for embroidered samplers. \n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 6 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 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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-embroidery-101-winter-sampler/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165430Z
CREATED:20251208T161647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165430Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesdays\, Nov. 12 or Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material.\nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut\, shape and assemble a stained-glass butterfly refrigerator magnet to take home.\n$90/person. Registration closes one week before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Nov. 12 (SOLD OUT)\n— Dec. 3 (SOLD OUT)\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 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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-intro-to-stained-glass-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20250829T151215Z
CREATED:20250829T151215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T151215Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesdays\, Nov. 12 or Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material. \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut\, shape and assemble a stained-glass butterfly refrigerator magnet to take home. \n$90/person. Registration closes one week before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n— Nov. 12 (SOLD OUT) \n— Dec. 3 \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 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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-stained-glass/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165430Z
CREATED:20250829T151246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165430Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Food for Thought: Are You Willing to Make That Trade?
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn more about the ethics of agriculture at Food for Thought: Are You Willing to Make That Trade? on Wednesday\, Nov. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nRetired professor and lecturer of plant pathology Dr. Jack Paxton will talk about agricultural ethics and correct farming practices\, using clips from “The Price of Bounty\,” a video produced by the University of Illinois Department of Agriculture\, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES).\n$15/person. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 10 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 Bunting 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\nDr. Jack Paxton is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign after serving as a Professor of Plant Pathology from 1964 to 1996. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkeley and his PhD in Plant Pathology from University of California-Davis. He was also a lecturer at University of California-San Diego from 1997 to 2020.\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.\nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-food-for-thought-are-you-willing-to-make-that-trade/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20250829T151318Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Machine Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Ages 18+\, familiarity with a sewing machineLearn how to quilt on a sewing machine at Intro to Machine Quilting on Sunday\, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Jennie Ingram will guide students as they step into the beautiful world of quilting\, sharing commonly used items such as rotary cutters and mats\, rulers and seam rippers. Students will practice rotary cutting fabric\, use a sewing machine to piece a simple block\, layer and machine quilt the block\, and bind it to complete their very own “mug rug” (a small decorative mat for your favorite mug)! \n$80/person*. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring their own sewing machine if possible. Machines are available to rent from The Farms. For more information email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. 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 Bunting 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 \nJennie Ingram is a lifelong crafter who has been sewing\, costuming\, quilting\, crocheting\, and making jewelry since childhood. She received her MFA in Costume Design from UIUC in 2007 and has worked in costume shops across the country including Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Williamstown Theatre Festival. \nShe spent six years as the Costume Shop Manager at Western Kentucky University\, where she enjoyed expanding her student’s skill sets by offering workshops in quilting\, corsetry and jewelry making. Since leaving academia she has run an Etsy shop selling handmade charm bracelets\, and other gifts. \nJennie is also a moderator and active member of LettuceCraft.com\, a forum where members share their handmade creations. Her Halloween sampler quilt\, titled Stitch ‘n Witch\, was shown at the 20th Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana. \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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-machine-quilting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165432Z
CREATED:20251208T161719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165432Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Machine Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Ages 18+\, familiarity with a sewing machine\nLearn how to quilt on a sewing machine at Intro to Machine Quilting on Sunday\, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Jennie Ingram will guide students as they step into the beautiful world of quilting\, sharing commonly used items such as rotary cutters and mats\, rulers and seam rippers. Students will practice rotary cutting fabric\, use a sewing machine to piece a simple block\, layer and machine quilt the block\, and bind it to complete their very own “mug rug” (a small decorative mat for your favorite mug)!\n$80/person*. Register here. Registration will close Nov. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring their own sewing machine if possible. Machines are available to rent from The Farms. For more information email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. 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 Bunting 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\nJennie Ingram is a lifelong crafter who has been sewing\, costuming\, quilting\, crocheting\, and making jewelry since childhood. She received her MFA in Costume Design from UIUC in 2007 and has worked in costume shops across the country including Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Williamstown Theatre Festival.\nShe spent six years as the Costume Shop Manager at Western Kentucky University\, where she enjoyed expanding her student’s skill sets by offering workshops in quilting\, corsetry and jewelry making. Since leaving academia she has run an Etsy shop selling handmade charm bracelets\, and other gifts.\nJennie is also a moderator and active member of LettuceCraft.com\, a forum where members share their handmade creations. Her Halloween sampler quilt\, titled Stitch ‘n Witch\, was shown at the 20th Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana.\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.\nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-machine-quilting-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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