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  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

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

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Birds on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Tree Pruning

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about an important landscaping skill at Intro to Tree Pruning on Monday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the llinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., […]

  • The Farms: Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn about a traditional British Isle form of knitting at Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns on Monday, […]

  • The Farms: Decorative Off-Loom Weaving

    Experience Level: Beginner Weavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Can you imagine weaving without […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Birding and eBird

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Learn more about birdwatching and how to contribute to important research at Intro to Birding and eBird on Friday, Feb. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. […]

  • The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Join 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, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Join 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, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines

    Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines Help solve the case of a pre-wedding crime at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Vengeful Valentines presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries on […]

  • The Farms: Quilting 101: Paper Piecing

    Experience Level: Beginner Imagine making a quilt on the go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Quilting 101: Paper Piecing

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a quilt on-the-go without a sewing machine at Quilting 101: Paper Piecing on Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. […]

  • The Farms: Applique Embroidery Collage

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn basic sewing stitches and get creative creating an Applique Embroidery Collage on Monday, March 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Olly Greer will […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Flower Pots on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […]

  • The Farms: Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer

    Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 101

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Knitting 101

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays, March 8 & 15 from 1 to 4 […]

  • The Farms: Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn about a traditional British Isle form of knitting at Advanced Knitting: Fair Isle Patterns on Monday, […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, March 10 through March 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. […]

  • The Farms: Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. […]

  • Summer Day Camp Walk-In Interviews

    Apply to work at Allerton Park as a Summer Day Camp Director or Leader during Walk-In Interviews on Friday, March 13 (4-5 p.m.), Wednesday, March 18 (10-11 a.m.), or Saturday, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Irish Wake

    Spend Friday the 13th helping solve a crime at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Irish Wake presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries on Friday, March 13 in […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, Feb. 14 through March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+) Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Mice

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Mice on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

  • The Farms: Beginner’s Guide to Astrology

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this introductory […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: March 20

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, March 20 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball

    Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 6 to […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball

    Experience Level: Beginner Help celebrate the birthday of Robert Allerton by learning dances from around the world at Historical Dancing: Robert’s Birthday Ball on Friday, March 20 from 7 to […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Weaving II

    Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving II

    Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Decorative Off-Loom Weaving

    Experience Level: Beginner Weavers of all skill levels can benefit from Decorative Off-Loom Weaving on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Can you imagine weaving without […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Beekeeping

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honeybees and how to start a new hive at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Bees can survive […]

  • The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace on Monday, March 23 from 6 […]

  • The Farms: Nature Journal Retreat

    Explore and celebrate the diverse beauty of the natural world at a Nature Journal Retreat on Thursday, March 26 (1:00 p.m.) through Saturday, March 28 (12:30 p.m.) in the Mansion. […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use bark patterns and buds to identify “naked” trees (without their leaves!) at an Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike on Thursday, March 26 from […]

  • The Farms: Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry

    Learn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library.   Biologists […]

  • The Farms: Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer

    Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate If you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, March 7 through April […]

  • The Farms: Pysanky workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Pysanky workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Lean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: March 28

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, March 28 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from […]

  • The Farms: Sculptural Papermaking

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) Create a handmade paper replica of a cherished object at Sculptural Papermaking on Sunday, March 29 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. […]

  • The Farms: Spring Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn to decorate […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga

    Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from […]

  • The Farms: Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday, March 31 from 12 to 4 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will […]

  • The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m.  As […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • The Farms: Wooden Planter Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in […]

  • The Farms: Silent Book Club

    Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 […]

  • The Farms: Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, […]

  • The Farms: Abstract Acrylic Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Erin […]

  • Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K

    The Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K will be on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Saturday evening, and a 10K or half-marathon Sunday. […]

  • The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design

    Experience level: Ages 13-18  Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist and floral designer Rachel […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: April 11

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, April 11 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from […]

  • Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

    Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Your favorite […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • The Farms: Geometric Wood Art  

    Experience Level: Beginner Create art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Flower

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

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

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

  • The Farms: Make Your Own Incense

    Experience Level: Beginner Incense isn’t just about sweet smells! Experience the various joys and uses of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The […]

  • The Farms: Harry Potter Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Whether you are a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, Slytherin or Ravenclaw, learn to decorate cookies in a special way at Harry Potter Cookie Decorating on Friday, April 17 from […]

  • The Farms: Youth Art Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 18 from 9 […]

  • The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

    Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by […]

  • The Farms: Horticulture Tours

    Experience Level: Beginner Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during Horticulture Tours on Sundays, April 19, May 31 and June 28 from 10 to 11 […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 201: Socks

    Experience Level: Knitting experience required Put your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Socks on Sundays, April 19 & 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In […]

  • The Farms: Life Drawing

    Experience Level: All levels Learn to draw from a live model at Life Drawing on Sundays, Feb. 8, March 8, April 19 or May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Frog

    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 […]

  • The Farms: The Resilient Runner

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Feb. 2, Feb. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Whiskey & Wildlife

    Get ready to laugh and learn during a special adult-only live animal show – Whiskey & Wildlife on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. […]

  • The Farms: Improve Your Improv

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Wildflower Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, […]

  • The Farms: Botanical Jewelry

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […]

  • The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank

    Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), […]

  • The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser

    Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, […]

  • The Farms: Glassmaking Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+) Create your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm. With guidance from […]

  • The Farms: Spring Market

    Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their […]

  • The Farms: A Taste of Tarot

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Nature Journaling

    Experience Level: All levels Slow down and engage with the natural world at Beginning Nature Journaling on Saturday, May 2 from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. This calming, creative […]

  • The Farms: Hive Visit

    Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie […]

  • The Farms: Plant Your Planter

    Experience Level: Beginner Get your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: MELT for Gardeners

    Experience Level: All levels Learn how to ease your hand, shoulder, and back pain at MELT for Gardeners on Saturday, May 2 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Practice some beginning watercolor techniques at a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students […]

  • Blooming Breakfast

    Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Blooming Breakfast

    Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Complete your Bluebell Festival weekend with […]