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SUMMARY:Marjorie and Frank MacFarlane Artisan Village Dedication & Village Hall Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the future of Allerton at the Marjorie and Frank MacFarlane Artisan Village Dedication & Village Hall Groundbreaking on Wednesday\, September 23 from 2-5 p.m.* in the Studio and outside. (Park in the Visitor Center Lot.) \nFrank and Marjorie MacFarlane\nThis historic moment comes after last year’s lead gift from Joan and Peter Hood\, who named the campus of The Farms: An Allerton Folk School in honor of Joan’s parents\, Marjorie and Frank MacFarlane (pictured right). The Hoods’ generous endowment will provide consistent funds to keep the folk school operating for years to come by supporting public programming and educational outreach. \nThe MacFarlane Artisan Village (MAV) already hosts many Farms courses in the Studio and provides lodging for artists in the Residence\, both Robert Allerton original buildings that have been renovated. With the groundbreaking\, construction will commence on the Village Hall\, which will include two classrooms and public restrooms. \nPlease join us to thank the Hoods and celebrate the beginning of this creative\, communal space where Allerton’s folk school will thrive! \nEvent Timeline:\n2 p.m.: Arrival + Tours of the MAV\n3 p.m.: Remarks + Groundbreaking\n4 p.m.: Mingling + Refreshments \nFor planning purposes\, registration is appreciated by September 17. Register here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/mav-dedication-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:The Studio
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SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nIf life feels hard and joy is difficult to find\, get answers at The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want on Wednesdays\, Sept. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Studio. \nLed by psychologist Lori Lilly\, this course is designed to provide direction on a journey toward living with a greater sense of happiness and a deeper sense of wisdom. Students will learn more about emotions to develop tools of self-management and emotional regulation and a positive state of mind. \nWhile there is no one answer for everyone\, students will learn practical\, research-based practices that meet them where they are and help build a daily practice of happiness. \n$70/person*. Register here. Registration will close September 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook or journal and writing utensil.   \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nLori Lilly is a psychologist\, yogi\, nature lover\, and a lifelong learner of wellness\, happiness\, and spirituality. With a passion to bring others along for the adventure and share what she is learning.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/getting-happier-26/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nJoin us to celebrate the changing of the season at Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball on Wednesday\, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn celebration of the changing seasons\, we are going to have a night of dance mixers and Victorian party games! No partner OR previous dance experience required. Led by Jeanette Watts\, these simple\, fun dances will be taught throughout the evening in the glorious library\, the perfect place for a night of fun and games. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJeanette Watts has been teaching historical dances for over 20 years. She is the founder of the Terpsichorean Delights Dance Assembly in Dayton\, OH\, Queen City Vintage Dance in Charlotte\, NC\, and spent Covid writing an 8-volume series of instructional dance manuals for historical museums.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-equinox-ball/
LOCATION:The Library
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
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SUMMARY:Hand Stitching: Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 13+); Students ages 13-15 should have an adult present who does not need to register) \nDiscover the art of textile sculpture in Hand Stitching: Hearts on Thursday\, Sept. 24 from 12:30-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Gaye Grant of 3 Penny Studio will teach students to create a charming 3-D heart brooch featuring a beautifully layered flower center. Along the way\, students will learn essential hand stitches and beginner-friendly soft sculpture techniques to bring their unique creation to life. \n$70/person*. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 21 when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring sharp scissors.  \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nGaye Grant is a textile\, fiber and mixed media artist. After attending Illinois State University\, she moved to New Mexico where she lived for over 25 years\, making and selling quilted clothing and soft sculpture and performing in theatre. She eventually became a trained faux and decorative painter\, which led her to the world of mixed media. In 2012\, she came back to her C-U area roots and rediscovered her love of textile art and stitching.\nGrant is a member of the Craft League of Champaign-Urbana and the recipient of the 2025 Best of Show award at the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair. Her work can be found at Bohemia (Urbana\, IL)\, area art shows and on Instagram @3pennystudio.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/hand-stitching-hearts/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Improv
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) \nLearn the skills of improvisation\, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays\, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn. \nInstructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course\, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that will use both short-form games and long-form scenes in its sessions. \nStudents will be performing as much as possible to emphasize the mechanics needed to act out an entertaining and meaningful scene on the spot with no lines. These skills are useful on stage but also in everyday life\, wherever you might be put on the spot! Students who have already completed this class are welcome to join again. \n$100/person for the entire series here or $25/class at the links below. Registration will close on Sept. 3 for the entire series and three days before each subsequent class. \n–September 10\n–September 17\n–September 24\n–October 1\n–October 8\n–October 15 \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nKyle Tasch is an improvisor\, improv teacher\, filmmaker\, writer\, actor\, comedian and musician from the Chicago suburbs. He started performing improv in 2004 and has been improvising in front of audiences regularly since 2015. \nHe has also taught classes both in-person and remotely at Westside Improv in Wheaton\, Illinois. He performs live across the state in various comedy and music acts and has produced hundreds of videos and songs.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/improve-your-improv/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The Music Barn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T171248Z
CREATED:20260731T222424Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . \nAllerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter\, the variety of species will change each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \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*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-migration-bird-hikes/2026-09-25/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T225306Z
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SUMMARY:Basket Weaving: The Organizer
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 18+) \nLearn the basics of basket weaving and take home a handmade basket at Basketweaving: The Organizer on Friday\, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will teach techniques such as setting up a base\, twining\, start/stop weaving\, pairing triple twining with an arrow weave\, and the use of overlays. This handy basket can be used anywhere! Faster weavers may be done in less time. \n$95/person. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf 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.  \n\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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/basketweaving-the-organizer/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T141608Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-midday/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220413Z
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SUMMARY:Woodcarving Basics: Flowers & Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of low relief wood carving at Woodcarving Basics: Flowers & Leaves on Saturday\, Sept. 26 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a small carving chisel set to define the background and make shallow\, controlled cuts\, transforming a flat basswood board into a beautiful low relief flower carving. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nStudents should bring ONE of the following options:\n– 8 Piece WoodRiver Detail Carving Tool Set\nOR\n– 12 Piece Schaaf Mini Detail Carving Set – Long Handle   \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nLou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school\, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/woodcarving-flowers-leaves/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260822T201616Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-afternoon/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T164055Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMeet us under a full moon to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: \n— Wednesday\, July 29\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held in the Bowling Lawn)\n— Friday\, Aug. 28\, 7-8 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at the Sun Singer)\n— Tuesday\, Nov. 24\, 7-8 p.m.  (Will be held in the Library) \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \n$5/person*. Register here.  Registration will end one day before each class or when capacity is reached. All Sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.  \n\nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted living facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/full-moon-yoga-summer/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220120Z
CREATED:20260731T222527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T220120Z
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SUMMARY:Jewelry 101: Viking Knit Bracelets & Necklaces
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nTurn copper wire into wearable art while learning a centuries-old technique at Jewelry 101: Viking Weaving on Sunday\, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Billie Theide will share information about this ancient process as students fabricate a tubular copper chain resulting in a flexible and lightweight bracelet or necklace. Students will make handmade decorative end caps and a closure from heavier gauge round copper wire. The chain can remain copper in color or patinated to take on a rich coloration from warm light brown to black. \nStudents will receive a toolkit to enable them to continue working at home. \n$120/person. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.   \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, 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. She 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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/jewelry-101-viking-weave/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T150000
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CREATED:20260818T164111Z
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UID:10001353-1790514000-1790521200@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays\, April 12 & 26\, May 10 & 24\, June 7 & 21\, July 5 & 19\, Aug. 2\, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives. \nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed. Each two-hour session may be attended as a standalone or combined with any or all other classes. \n$200/person* for the entire series here or $30/class at the links below. Registration will close April 9 for the entire series or three days before each subsequent class. All sales are final. \nStudents should wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, close-toed shoes and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \n*Registration links:\n— April 12\n— April 26\n— May 10\n— May 24\n— June 7\n— June 21\n— July 5\n— July 19\n— Aug. 2\n— Aug. 16\n— Aug. 30\n— Sept. 13\n— Sept. 27 \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar. \nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper. \nShe has also participated in honeybee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beehive-observation/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T143000
DTSTAMP:20260822T185409Z
CREATED:20260822T185341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T185409Z
UID:10001219-1790517600-1790519400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu.  \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/public-mansion-tour-sept27/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T215628Z
CREATED:20260731T222710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T215628Z
UID:10001099-1790517600-1790528400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture\, how to mix sourdough\, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough. \nPrepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture\, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill\, as well as printouts of everything covered\, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources. \n$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept. 27\n— Oct. 11  \n*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred) \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214007Z
CREATED:20260731T222723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214007Z
UID:10001239-1790672400-1790676000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nAllerton provides the perfect setting to relax\, unwind\, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays\, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. \nJosie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed to invigorate the body and mind while resetting the nervous system to a balanced state. \nRegistration is required here*. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift online or in-person. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching yoga in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour teacher training through Amara Yoga and the Arts and Yoga Alliance. Since that time\, she has expanded her range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow\, her most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches yoga classes through The Farms as well as providing free classes at Monticello Middle School and free breathwork at Monticello High School. She has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-yoga-26/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Meadow
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153542Z
CREATED:20260731T222554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153542Z
UID:10001390-1790672400-1790681400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays\, Sept. 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. \nFormer art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass\, and special effects. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 1 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.\n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 9-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 3-5)\n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser\, scissor \nAlternatively\, students can choose to borrow these supplies for a $10 fee\, which can be applied during registration.  \n\nIf 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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-watercolor-morning/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260822T190814Z
CREATED:20260818T164019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T190814Z
UID:10001403-1790685000-1790694000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays\, Sept. 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Studio. \nFormer art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes\, flowers\, fruit\, glass\, and special effects. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 1 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.\n— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 9-12)\, medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 3-5)\n— Pencil\, clear ruler\, kneaded eraser\, scissor \nAlternatively\, students can choose to borrow these supplies for a $10 fee\, which can be applied during registration. \n\nIf 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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-watercolor-pm/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T190526Z
CREATED:20260731T222457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T190526Z
UID:10001393-1790704800-1790708400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) \nLearn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays\, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. \nLeading this course is musician Rex Parvin\, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding 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. 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring their own guitar.    \n\nIf 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.  \n\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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/learn-guitar-right-way/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T214955Z
CREATED:20260731T222653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T214955Z
UID:10001092-1790773200-1790787600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Woodcarving Basics: Spoons
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nCarve your own useful or decorative wooden spoon at Woodcarving Basics: Spoons on Wednesday\, Sept. 30 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a carving knife and practice the three basic carving cuts. Each student will create a unique and functional wooden spoon to give as a gift or use in their own kitchen! \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 25\, or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a carving glove and basic spoon carving set for right or left hand. \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nLou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school\, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/woodcarving-basics-spoons/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T214852Z
CREATED:20260731T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T214852Z
UID:10001247-1790879400-1790884800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Improve Your Improv
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) \nLearn the skills of improvisation\, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays\, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn. \nInstructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course\, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that will use both short-form games and long-form scenes in its sessions. \nStudents will be performing as much as possible to emphasize the mechanics needed to act out an entertaining and meaningful scene on the spot with no lines. These skills are useful on stage but also in everyday life\, wherever you might be put on the spot! Students who have already completed this class are welcome to join again. \n$100/person for the entire series here or $25/class at the links below. Registration will close on Sept. 3 for the entire series and three days before each subsequent class. \n–September 10\n–September 17\n–September 24\n–October 1\n–October 8\n–October 15 \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nKyle Tasch is an improvisor\, improv teacher\, filmmaker\, writer\, actor\, comedian and musician from the Chicago suburbs. He started performing improv in 2004 and has been improvising in front of audiences regularly since 2015. \nHe has also taught classes both in-person and remotely at Westside Improv in Wheaton\, Illinois. He performs live across the state in various comedy and music acts and has produced hundreds of videos and songs.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/improve-your-improv/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Music Barn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T171248Z
CREATED:20260731T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171248Z
UID:10001361-1790928000-1790964000@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . \nAllerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter\, the variety of species will change each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \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*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-migration-bird-hikes/2026-10-02/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T194244Z
CREATED:20260731T222339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T194244Z
UID:10001042-1790942400-1790956800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Intermediate Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your watercolor skills to the next level at Intermediate Watercolor  Friday through Sunday\, Oct. 2-4 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Deb Marett will lead this class tackling some of watercolor’s most rewarding challenges. Using photos of Allerton’s gardens as inspiration\, students will explore techniques for painting lush garden scenes\, creating glowing light subjects against dark backgrounds\, capturing fields of flowers without painting every bloom\, and simplifying complex landscapes into fresh\, expressive paintings.\nStudents will also cover some basic drawing skills and discuss tips for choosing a scene that will make for a successful painting. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n– Watercolor paint\n–  A flat palette/mixing tray large enough to work with several colors at once\n–  Brushes (flat and round\, one of the flats at least 1” wide (flat). At least one squirrel hair brush recommended\, but not required).\n–  Watercolor paper – 100% cotton highly recommended\n–  A sponge or rag\n– Photos (either printed or on a phone) to paint \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors and a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge\, teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intermediate-watercolor/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T141608Z
CREATED:20260731T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T141608Z
UID:10001380-1791023400-1791034200@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-midday/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T194244Z
CREATED:20260731T222339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T194244Z
UID:10001409-1791028800-1791043200@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Intermediate Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your watercolor skills to the next level at Intermediate Watercolor  Friday through Sunday\, Oct. 2-4 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Deb Marett will lead this class tackling some of watercolor’s most rewarding challenges. Using photos of Allerton’s gardens as inspiration\, students will explore techniques for painting lush garden scenes\, creating glowing light subjects against dark backgrounds\, capturing fields of flowers without painting every bloom\, and simplifying complex landscapes into fresh\, expressive paintings.\nStudents will also cover some basic drawing skills and discuss tips for choosing a scene that will make for a successful painting. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n– Watercolor paint\n–  A flat palette/mixing tray large enough to work with several colors at once\n–  Brushes (flat and round\, one of the flats at least 1” wide (flat). At least one squirrel hair brush recommended\, but not required).\n–  Watercolor paper – 100% cotton highly recommended\n–  A sponge or rag\n– Photos (either printed or on a phone) to paint \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors and a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge\, teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intermediate-watercolor/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday\, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology\, parts of the loom\, figuring the weaving pattern for the width of the loom and project\, measuring out the warp\, beaming the warp back to front\, threading heddles\, threading the reed\, tying on the warp\, and winding bobbins. \n$250/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginning-weaving-i-afternoon/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T110000
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SUMMARY:Stretch 'n Sip Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMake time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: \n— Sunday\, July 19\, 11am-12pm\n— Sunday\, August 30\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, September 13\, 10-11am\n— Sunday\, October 4\, 10-11am \nJosie with Yoga Off the Square will help you gently flow through a series of poses with the intention of being mindful of and reconnecting with your mind and body. Perfect for all levels\, this class will leave students feeling refreshed and at ease. \nThis event is open to all ages\, but you must be 21 to enjoy a drink after class. \n$15/person* for Stretch and Sip (Ages 21+*)\, $10/person for Stretch only. Register here at least one day prior to each class. All sales are final. \n*Students are encouraged to bring their own mat; limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted facilities.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/stretch-n-sip/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Bowling Green Lawn
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260822T194244Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) \nTake your watercolor skills to the next level at Intermediate Watercolor  Friday through Sunday\, Oct. 2-4 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Deb Marett will lead this class tackling some of watercolor’s most rewarding challenges. Using photos of Allerton’s gardens as inspiration\, students will explore techniques for painting lush garden scenes\, creating glowing light subjects against dark backgrounds\, capturing fields of flowers without painting every bloom\, and simplifying complex landscapes into fresh\, expressive paintings.\nStudents will also cover some basic drawing skills and discuss tips for choosing a scene that will make for a successful painting. \n$170/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring:\n– Watercolor paint\n–  A flat palette/mixing tray large enough to work with several colors at once\n–  Brushes (flat and round\, one of the flats at least 1” wide (flat). At least one squirrel hair brush recommended\, but not required).\n–  Watercolor paper – 100% cotton highly recommended\n–  A sponge or rag\n– Photos (either printed or on a phone) to paint \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nDeb Marett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian scenes\, figurative scenes\, and portraiture. She always travels with watercolors and a travel journal. “It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip and spend time soaking up the places I visit.” Deb loves sharing her knowledge\, teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to anyone who wants to explore their creative side.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intermediate-watercolor/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T214608Z
CREATED:20260818T163740Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Lino Cuts & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday\, Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nFor a very long time\, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants\, fabric\, wood and metal. Instructor Billie Theide will help students learn to design\, carve\, prepare ink and transfer images to make unique works of art. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home. \n$145/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.   \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, 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. She 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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/lino-cuts/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T200000
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) \nExpand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday\, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will go deeper into the different types of tarot cards and spreads\, offering more chances to learn different ways to read the cards. \n$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 28 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook\, pen\, and a tarot deck of their choice.  \n\nIf 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.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/advanced-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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