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SUMMARY:The Farms: Creating Cordials
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+)\nMake your own drink mixer from natural ingredients at Creating Cordials on Saturday\, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Heidi Leuszler will introduce students to three plants —  Elder (Sambucus Canadensis)\, Black Walnut (Juglas Nigra) and Black Currant (Ribes Nigrum) and discuss their natural\, cultural and culinary histories. Students will then learn to prepare the ingredients into cordials to take home and mix with their preferred beverage to make a tasty refreshment!\n$95/person (Ages 21+). Register here. Registration will close Oct. 13 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\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.\nShe 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. Berries and Flour teaches how to harvest\, process and consume regional foods\, collaborates with others to promote food accessibility and justice\, and produces value-added products from its commercial kitchen.\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-creating-cordials/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Soap Making Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Demonstration on Saturday\, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nArtist Sally Walsh will lead students through the process of making soap\, including the science\, safety\, ingredients used and the herbal benefits. Students will take home a bar of soap in addition to a booklet of instructions and recipes.\n$45/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should wear old clothes.\nIf 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\nSally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.\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-soap-making-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand on Friday\, Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside in. The class will also explore the rich cultural history of meditative slow stitching.\n$120/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 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 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\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/sold-out-the-farms-quilting-meditative-slow-stitching-by-hand/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerLearn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand on Friday\, Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside in. The class will also explore the rich cultural history of meditative slow stitching. \n$120/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 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 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 \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-quilting-meditative-slow-stitching-by-hand/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 17
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday\, Oct. 17 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nEnjoy a cash bar in the Solarium\, plus a variety of optional activities\, listed below.\nYou are welcome to bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café\, located a short walk from the Mansion\, here. \nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night +tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\nOptional activities include:\nFriday\, Oct. 17\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m.\nBrowse the car collection from The Antique Automobile Club of America – Illinois Region\n*Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand\, 5-9 p.m.\nLive Music from Doty & Dexter\, 7-9 p.m.\nYard games (weather permitting)\nSaturday\, Oct. 18\n*Soap Making Demonstration\, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.\n*Third Saturday Garden Tour\, 10-11 a.m.\n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Jordan Zech at jmgiffor@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-oct-17/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Fix it! Basic Lamp ReWiring
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Thursday\, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug\, adding a switch and/or replace wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will cover basic electrical wiring.\n$55/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 13 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 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\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-fix-it-basic-lamp-rewiring/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Cardboard & Paper Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nCreate a sculpture out of just cardboard\, paper and glue at Cardboard & Paper Sculptures on Thursday & Friday\, Oct. 16 & 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nChicago-based artist Mary Seyfarth will cover design elements including form\, scale\, placement\, color\, and proportion and present tips\, tricks and the means for each student to leave with their very own wildlife sculpture.\n$95/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nCourse participants can also stay overnight in one of our guesthouses for a discounted rate ($80/night + tax). View rooms here and call 217-333-3287 to make a reservation.\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\nMary K. Seyfarth is the founder of MKS.Works\, a visual arts studio in Wilmette that showcases a variety of sculptures of different materials. She first started working with ceramics in 1978 and it has been her life’s work and passion since that time.\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-cardboard-paper-sculptures/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T150000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intermediate Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nContinue your journey through watercolor at Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes on Tuesdays\, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in The Studio. \nAimed at those who completed the Beginning Watercolor class\, instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students skills and techniques to further their watercolor art in this class that will focus on landscapes. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring: \n— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best) \n— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set\, Prang brand preferred. (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee\, which can be applied at registration). \n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6) \n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser \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 \nSally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton. \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-intermediate-watercolor/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T120000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays\, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass and special effects.\n$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n* Students should bring:\n— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best)\n— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set\, Prang brand preferred. (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee\, which can be applied at registration).\n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6)\n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser\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\nSally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.\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-beginning-watercolor/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerLearn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays\, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass and special effects. \n$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n* Students should bring: \n— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best) \n— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set\, Prang brand preferred. (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee\, which can be applied at registration). \n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6) \n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser \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 \nSally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton. \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/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-watercolor/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T160000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Needlefelt Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin on Monday\, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nStephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a pumpkin\, 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 Oct. 12 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.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here.\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-pumpkin/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T120000
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SUMMARY:Camp Lost Garden (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or loved one\, a solo adventure\, or even a secluded spot for team-building — Camp Lost Garden is your answer.\nIllinois’ premier adult summer camp on October 9-12 (or June 19-22\, 2026) features all your favorite classic camp activities – arts\, crafts\, games\, campfires\, hikes\, and more. It’s all included in your registration fee\, as well as all meals and unlimited beer\, wine and soda.\nSee the full schedule here.\nEscape the daily grind and slow down to make memories\, dedicating time to connection and carefree fun. Campers will have the opportunity to try archery and nature journaling\, compete in relay races and trivia\, participate in mead tasting\, create a communal paint by numbers\, dance the night away at a themed party\, and more!\nCampers can commute\, stay in the Mansion or guesthouses for a discounted rate ($80/night +tax)\, or tent camp ($50).*\n$350/camper. Register by calling 217-333-3287 (skip the fees!). You can also register online here by Sept. 25.\nAll sales are final. Registration includes all activities\, meals\, snacks and drinks. Overnight accommodations are an additional cost.*\n*Overnight accommodation options:\n— Hotel rooms are available in the Mansion and guesthouses at a discounted rate ($80/night +tax). Call us at 217-333-3287 to make your reservation.\n— Tent camping is available on the Bowling Lawn adjacent to the Mansion. Communal showers will be available on the third floor of the Mansion. Sign-up for a primitive tent camping spot ($50 total) as an add-on when registering for camp.\nWe wouldn’t be a real camp without some ground rules! Be sure to check them out here.\nIf you are interested in being a camp counselor\, apply here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email jmgiffor@illinois.edu. \n				Photo by Bri Cameraslinger \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/camp-lost-garden-fall/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to create with acrylics at Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesday\, Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor and artist Kari Keller will guide students through the basics of acrylic painting\, including sketching out guidelines\, color selection\, color mixing\, and brushing techniques. Students will create a colorful fall scene on an 8 x 10-inch canvas to take home.\n$75/person*. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on.\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\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\, 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-acrylic-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the artwork Robert and John Allerton took with them to Hawaii at History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii on Wednesday\, Oct. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.\nSpend your happy hour in the Solarium\, sipping on your favorite beverage from our bar while Visitor Center Coordinator Sarah Trezise leads you through a discussion of the Allerton family donations to the Honolulu Museum of Art\, including artwork she viewed firsthand during a recent trip to Honolulu.\nThe bar will be open from 4:30 to 6 p.m.\n$5/person. Register here. 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\, email Sarah Trezise 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.\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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-history-happy-hour-allerton-artwork-in-hawaii/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T210000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Therapy Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+)\nCombine artwork with self-care at Therapy Monsters on Monday\, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nInstructor Orrin Taylor will guide students through using an imaginative approach to self-love and self-care. Using mixed media\, students will learn a variety of ways to create humorous and therapeutic personalized characters to help deal with everyday life\, ranging from paint to illustration\, in a process that is not only therapeutic\, but helps promote fun in art and connecting with one’s inner child.\nA bar will be available.\n$65/person. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 29 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\nOrrin Taylor is a self-taught outsider artist from central Illinois. Working primarily in painting and illustration\, most of his artwork is based on dreams and random mental spasms. He currently resides on a farm in the middle of nowhere with his wife and two dogs.\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-therapy-monsters/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Ikebana in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+)Gather natural elements to use in a floral arrangement at Ikebana in the Wild on Monday\, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn this course\, instructor Rachel Wooters will lead students on a nature walk to gather natural materials\, followed by a hands-on\, freestyle ikebana (“giving life to flowers”) floral arranging session using both foraged and provided materials. The experience will conclude with drinks and creative conversation. \nA bar will be available. \n$100/person (Ages 21+). Register here. Registration will close Sept. 29 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 \nRachel Wooters is a Central Illinois-based artist and educator with a passion for creative expression through florals\, ceramics\, and community connection. A graduate of the Master Program at Makeup Designory (MUD)\, Rachel brings a refined eye and a hands-on\, intuitive approach to every workshop she leads. Her classes—ranging from floral arranging to pottery—invite guests to slow down\, play\, and explore their personal creativity in a welcoming\, artful environment. \nDeeply inspired by the natural beauty and rich history of Allerton Park\, Rachel considers it a creative home and continual source of inspiration. Her workshops reflect the spirit of the grounds—elegant\, thoughtful\, and full of wonder. \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-ikebana-in-the-wild/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to English Language Haiku
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner/IntermediateLearn the history\, aesthetics and craft of traditional haiku at Intro to English Language Haiku on Sunday\, Oct. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Lee Gurga will lead students through a stress-free writing exercise to help them gain confidence to write their own poems. Students should be prepared to spend time outside (weather permitting)\, and should bring their favorite journal and writing utensil. \n$20/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 2 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 \nLee Gurga has served as president of the Haiku Society of America (HSA) and is currently the editor of the journal Modern Haiku and the Modern Haiku Press. His books of haiku\, “In & Out of Fog” and “Fresh Scent” were awarded First Prize in the HSA Merit Book Awards. In addition\, his “Haiku: A Poet’s Guide” was recognized by the HSA as the Best Book of Criticism for 2004. \nHis anthology\, “Haiku 21”\, co-edited with Scott Metz\, was honored as Best Anthology by the HSA and with the Haiku Foundation’s Touchstone Award. Their anthology\, “Haiku 2014” also received a Touchstone Award. \nHis awards also include an Illinois Arts Council Poetry Fellowship\, the Japan-America Society of Chicago’s Cultural Achievement Award\, and\, in his work as a dentist\, an American Red Cross Healthcare Heroes Award. \nGurga lives in mischievous retirement with his wife Jan and three cats on the Sangamon River in Piatt County\, Illinois. \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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-english-language-haiku/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Mountain Dulcimer
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nKeep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginning Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays\, Oct. 4 through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through basic chords and strum patterns that will give them the ability to play rounds\, fiddle tunes and much more! Playing the dulcimer requires only a love of music and a desire to create beautiful sound – it is a simple instrument that requires little musical knowledge. \n$225/person* (Ages 12+; 12- to 15-year-olds must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Register here. Registration will close Oct. 1 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 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 \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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-mountain-dulcimer/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T170000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Formal Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens\, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us a Formal Garden Tour on Friday\, Oct. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. and experience the beauty of each garden while learning the history behind their creation.\nThe tour will begin at the Greenhouse Patio and last 60 minutes.\n$5/person. Register here. All sales are final.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here. \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 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-formal-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 3
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday\, Oct. 3 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nEnjoy a cash bar in the Solarium\, plus a variety of optional activities\, listed below.\nYou are welcome to bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café\, located a short walk from the Mansion\, here.\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 by calling 217-333-3287.\nOptional activities include:\nFriday\, Oct. 3\n*Formal Garden Tour\, 4-5 p.m.\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m.\nLive Music from Colt Ball\, 7-9 p.m. (Koi Pond)\nYard games (weather permitting)\nSaturday\, Oct. 4\n*Beginning Mountain Dulcimer\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.\n*Public Mansion Tour\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.\n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Jordan Zech at jmgiffor@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T200000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Make Your Own Incense
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nExperience the fragrant joy of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Wednesday\, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through making incense in a very hands-on way\, covering suitable plants for incense\, how to grow and gather them and ways of using incense for different purposes — spiritual connection\, inner peace\, moon phases\, bug repellant\, etc.\nStudents will make their own incense from a selection of herbs to promote a specific purpose or to make a seasonal blend. Each student will go home with their own incense and helpful resources to continue making more at home.\n$60/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a half-pint glass jar or similar container.\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\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.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-make-your-own-incense/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
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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\, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nFiber artist Billie Theide will teach 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+; 13-17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult\, who does not need to register.) Register here. Registration will close Sept. 21 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 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 was a 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-knitting-101/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161728Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Family Campout
DESCRIPTION:Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday\, Sept. 27-Sunday\, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in the Meadow! Pick and choose from a variety of optional activities as you enjoy the great outdoors and learn about nature with your family. \nOptional activities include: \n— Helping biologists from the University of Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources catch\, identify and release various wildlife; \n— Assisting with a fish survey of the Allerton Mansion Pond; \n— Hiking to look for mussels along the Sangamon River; and \n— Listening to a ‘hawk talk’. \nFood will be available for purchase throughout the weekend from area food trucks and the Greenhouse Café. \nFeel free to bring and cook your own meals as well\, as long as your flame is enclosed. \n$15/person* ($10/child ages 8 & under). Register here by Sept. 26. All sales are final. \n*Participants should bring their own camping equipment. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-family-campout/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165615Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to craft a unique and functional basket at Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote on Friday\, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through the making of a woven filled base using a ‘D’ handle. Students will learn twining\, starting and stopping\, and the use of overlays. Students will go home with their own unique lunch tote basket!\n$90/person. Register here. Registration will close Sept 12 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\nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states.\nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages.\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-basket-weaving-lunch-tote/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nObserve a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Thursdays\, Sept. 25 or Oct. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. \nJoin Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to move south for the winter. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. The entire hike will be outdoors\, so please dress accordingly. \n$10/person. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) 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 Nate Beccue 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. \nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-fall-migration-bird-hikes/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Tree Identification Walks
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nExplore trees native to Illinois as well as species introduced to the area at Arboretum Tree Identification Walks on Wednesdays\, Sept. 24 or Oct. 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. (Both sessions will cover the same material).\nJoin Illinois Extension Educator Ryan Pankau on an approximately half-mile walk to learn how to identify features for more than 10 tree species and discuss healthy practices for trees in your own yard. Students will leave with a renewed appreciation for trees and arboriculture!\n$10/person. Register here. Registration will close one day before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) 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 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 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-tree-identification-walks/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn about the high-energy dances that dominated the early 20th century at Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies on Tuesdays\, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Jeanette Watts will help students explore the one step\, castle walk\, tango\, foxtrot\, Charleston\, black bottom and other delights of early jazz.\nIn this era between about 1912 to 1930\, the music was so infectious it required new kinds of dancing to go with it. Ragtime took over ballrooms with dances that shocked as well as delighted\, while syncopated rhythms turned into the jazz of the Roaring Twenties. Meanwhile\, Rudolph Valentino’s movie tango kept ballroom dancers like Vernon and Irene Castle popular.\n$110/person for the entire series or $25/class. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 16 or one day prior to each class\, or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept 23\n— Sept 30: Learn about Ragtime Waltzing\, which was NOT your parents’ waltz! Tempos sped up while skirts got tighter\, and whirling hoopskirts were replaced with walking. If you know how to walk\, you can do the Hesitation Waltz.\n— Oct 7: We will touch on some of the scandalous — and simple — dances of the early 1900s\, like the Grizzly Bear\, Bunny Hug\, Camel Walk\, Lame Duck and more. In the same way teenagers in the 1960s gave us The Swim and The Locomotion\, ragtime teenagers found new animals they could mimic — and force dance masters to roll their eyes…\n— Oct 14: Learn about Ragtime Waltzing\, which was NOT your parents’ waltz! Tempos sped up while skirts got tighter\, and whirling hoopskirts were replaced with walking. If you know how to walk\, you can do the Hesitation Waltz.\n— Oct 21: We progress to the 1920s\, an exuberant time when skirts were above the ankle (gasp!)\, the war was over and alcohol sales were illegal so drinking was done in speakeasies. The dancing still included the tango\, one-step and foxtrot\, but youth decided to annoy their parents in this era with solo dances like the Charleston and Black Bottom!\n— Oct 28: Let’s learn period dances like the Latin-feel Carioca! When The Jazz Singer was released in 1927\, it ushered in tap-dancing extravaganzas and made stars out of Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers. Besides Carioca\, the states were abuzz with Latin dances like the rhumba and samba! Meanwhile\, home-grown crazes like the Lindy Hop\, Collegiate Shag and Balboa were introduced. Come learn some of these 1930s favorites!\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\nJeanette Watts has been teaching historical dances for more than 20 years. She is the founder of the Terpsichorean Delights Dance Assembly in Dayton\, Ohio\, Queen City Vintage Dance in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, and spent covid writing an 8-volume series of instructional dance manuals for historical museums.\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-historical-dancing-titanic-to-the-talkies/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate\nAchieve that goal of learning to play a musical instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays\, Sept. 23 through Nov. 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. in The Studio.\nLeading this course will be musician Rex Parvin\, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding — using simple terminology — of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the guitar. It is essentially a 3-step process:\n— Learn the notes on the guitar\n— Learn how those notes go together to form chords.\n— Apply and combine steps 1 and 2 to form chords and play songs\, developing your own style and creative expression.\n$200/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring their own guitar.\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\nRex Parvin knew from early adolescence that his primary passion in life was music\, having taken guitar lessons and learning to read music starting at age five. He learned how to conduct choirs in high school and went to college as a voice major\, getting bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education\, specializing in voice and conducting.\nRex’s musical abilities and passions led to a 30-year career as a full-time music director\, studio musician\, conductor\, and guitar teacher. He is a “people person” who loves to interact with others and see them grow in their abilities and understanding of music\, encouraging them to new levels of excellence. Those who have learned from him have always commented that they learned many new things in ways that were easily understandable and created a hunger to learn even more.\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-learn-guitar-get-started-the-right-way/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T193000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels\nCelebrate the beginning of autumn at Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga on Monday\, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana)*.\nThe Fall Equinox marks the transition from summer to fall\, making it a great time to celebrate\, offer gratitude and reflect on the changing seasons. In this course\, instructor Kristina Reese will walk students through yoga poses\, breath work and meditation to help feel more grounded.\n$15/person**. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 21 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.\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 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-fall-equinox-yoga/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Silk Scarf Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nUse artwork to make a wardrobe accessory at Silk Scarf Painting on Sunday\, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nInstructor Sally Walsh will lead this relaxing and creative workshop where students will use tips and tricks to paint on silk. All students will take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.\n$55/person. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 7 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\nSally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.\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/sold-out-the-farms-silk-scarf-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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