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  • The Farms: Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what tools to have on-hand when tackling simple home repairs at Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The Studio. In this hands-on course, instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students learn how to safely use the proper tools for several […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in The Studio. Instructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]

  • The Farms: Beginner Jam Sessions

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to jam with other musicians at Beginner Jam Sessions on Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in The Studio. Learn to play as a group and learn new songs at a gentle pace in a friendly environment. Jams sessions are open […]

  • Greenhouse Café: Art Show

    The Greenhouse Café will host its annual Art Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. inside the café and on the patio. Featured artists will be on hand to display and discuss their work. The café will feature a full menu including beer and wine. Artists who would like to be considered […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Sept. 13

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, Sept. 13 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a cash bar in the Solarium, plus a variety of optional activities, listed below. You are welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food, or patronize […]

  • The Farms: Improv Show

    Get ready for a delightfully unpredictable time at an Improv Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. The show provided by Zoo Improv is part of our Sept. 13-14 Weekend Wind Down, where you can extend your stay with discounted lodging and take part in other optional activities. […]

  • The Farms: Saturday Stargazing

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark and observe the fascinating night sky at Saturday Stargazing on Saturdays, Sept. 13 or Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Sun Singer. Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing, finding constellations and spotting deep space objects through telescopes. Arrive early, bring snacks and play lawn games as […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix mistakes and bind off. Each student will leave […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, Sept. 14 & Sept. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium and outside at the beehives. (Each class will cover the same material). Instructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: A Downton Abbey Ball

    Experience Level: Beginner Give the beloved PBS series Downton Abbey a proper sendoff at Historical Dancing: A Downton Abbey Ball on Monday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. This evening soiree — led by instructor Jeanette Watts — will feature fun and easy-to-learn dances covering the era of 1912 to […]

  • The Farms: Beginners Guide to Astrology

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Studio. Heidi Leuszler, the owner and head chef of Berries and Flour in Champaign, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. […]