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SUMMARY:The Farms: Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:Do some shopping\, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday\, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. \nBesides selling their handmade creations\, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. \nIt’s all part of the annual Bluebell Festival\, which will feature our Plant Sale Fundraiser\, workshops\, food\, drinks\, and more! Find details here. \nNo registration is required. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \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. \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. \nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-spring-market/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nNo barn? No problem! 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 Saturdays\, May 3\, May 17 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. (Each class covers the same material.)\nThis workshop will start with a pre-primed board with a design already drafted. Students will tape and paint at their own pace\, choosing from a wide variety of colors.\nInstructor Jane Cade will also share a brief history of barn quilts\, techniques\, tips\, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried for 48 hours. Leave with a 20×20″ wooden ‘quilt block’ to keep for yourself or share your talents and give someone a handmade gift.\n$90/person. Registration closes 10 days before each class begins\, or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— SOLD OUT May 3 (This class takes place during our annual Bluebell Festival\, which features the Plant Sale Fundraiser\, Spring Market\, workshops\, food\, drinks\, and more! Find details here.)\n— SOLD OUT May 17\n— SOLD OUT Aug. 2\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the Instructor\nJane Cade is a retired teacher from Clinton Junior High School. She has been painting barn quilts for eight years and sells her work online and at craft festivals. She teaches classes at Parkland Community College and will be teaching classes at her workshop beginning next year.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-barn-quilt-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Supper Club — May 2
DESCRIPTION:Chefs Doug Hodge and Ian Nutting return to Allerton to create a delicious\, memorable meal at the Supper Club on Friday\, May 2 in the Mansion Carriage House. The evening is part of the five-dinner 2025 Supper Club series.\nDoug and Ian began by slinging singularly unique hot sauces and condiments in 2021 as The Weird Meat Boyz\, and then started serving “elevated drinkin’ food” out of the bar Collective Pour in 2022. Now they run a new fine dining establishment in Downtown Champaign: The Space. View the menu here.\nThe cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.)\, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.\n$100/person. Register here by April 18. All sales are final.\nIf you have specific dietary requirements\, please email Christina at clc@illinois.edu by Friday\, April 18.\nFind info and registration links for other Supper Club dinners here.\nComplete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses ($100/night + tax). View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \nOther Information\n— If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina Calcagno at clc@illinois.edu.\n— By 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/sold-out-supper-club-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Bluebell Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring at our Bluebell Festival on May 2-4! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 2-4)\, Spring Market (May 3)\, live music\, workshops\, food (food trucks + Greenhouse Café)\, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate! (Learn more and make your lodging reservation here). \nFriday\, May 2 will feature the opening of the annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m.\, along with live music\, food trucks and a bar. For a special treat\, make reservations for Supper Club* in the Mansion Friday evening! \nThe fun continues Saturday\, May 3 with the Plant Sale (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)\,  food trucks (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)\, and the Spring Market (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the Mansion – featuring goods for sale\, demonstrations from our fabulous Folk School instructors\, live music and a cash bar! \nWrap up your weekend Sunday\, May 4 with Blooming Brunch in the Mansion (9-10:30 a.m.)\, yoga* (10-11 a.m.)\, the Plant Sale (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)\, or learn to crochet* (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)! \nNo registration is required to attend the Bluebell Festival. Some activities\, noted with an asterisk\, require separate registration and space is limited. \nBluebell Festival Schedule (subject to change) \nFriday\, May 2 \n5:00-8:00 p.m. Plant Sale Fundraiser + Bar + Patty Daddy’s food truck (Gatehouse Lawn); Greenhouse Café (open until 7 p.m.) \n6:00-8:00 p.m. Live Music by The Sweet Nothings (Gatehouse Lawn); BYO chair or blanket \nSOLD OUT 6:00-9:00 p.m. Supper Club* (Mansion) \nSaturday\, May 3 \nSOLD OUT 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Barn Quilt Painting* (Greenhouse Auditorium) \n9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) \n9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.   Daro Coffee Co. + Mini Bronuts Food Truck (Main Parking Lot); Greenhouse Café open \n11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Beer tasting at the Greenhouse Café with Riggs Beer Company \n11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.   Spring Market (Mansion) (Pre-register for workshops from Mack Glass and Berries & Flour. Other workshops/demos are walk-up\, learn more here.) \n11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.   Pastamania Food Truck (Main Parking Lot) \n11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.   Bar (Mansion) \n5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.    Burrito King Food Truck (Mansion Courtyard) \n6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   Live Music by Bossy Novas (Library Terrace; enter through Mansion); Limited seating\, consider bringing your own chair \nSOLD OUT 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   Watercolor Bluebells* (Mansion Carriage House) \nSunday\, May 4 \nSOLD OUT 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.    Blooming Brunch* (Mansion) \n9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.     Greenhouse Café open \nSOLD OUT 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga* (Meadow) \n10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.   Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) \nSOLD OUT 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.   Granny Squares: Beginning Crochet* (The Studio) \n10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.   Four American Grill Food Truck (Main Parking Lot) \n*Requires separate registration. Space is limited. \nIf you need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \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. \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. \nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-bluebell-festival/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 2-4 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday\, May 2\, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday\, May 3\, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday\, May 4\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) \nPurchase your annuals\, herbs\, veggies\, perennials\, natives\, arranged hanging baskets\, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit accepted.) Piatt County Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening and plant questions. \n100% of the profits made from the Plant Sale will go directly towards maintaining the Park and public programs. Get your quality plants to spruce up your home\, garden\, or as a gift while also supporting a local business! \nPre-order your plants using our Online Plant Sale (before April 26 at 5 p.m.) and they will be sorted and ready for you to pick-up during Plant Sale hours! Learn more here. \nKids can bring their own pot to our Kids’ Potting Corner during Plant Sale hours\, purchase a plant\, and use our potting soil to pot it up with volunteers to assist with proper planting techniques! \nThis is no ordinary Plant Sale – it’s part of our Bluebell Festival\, which includes a Spring Market (Saturday)\, food\, drinks\, workshops\, live music and more! Find details here. \nNo registration is required. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Micah Putman at putman@illinois.edu.  \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. \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. \nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-plant-sale-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down — May 2-4
DESCRIPTION:While lodging is available throughout the year based on availability\, you can now plan ahead\, book a room and get away for a weekend. Spend the night (or two!) in the Mansion or a guesthouse during our May 2-4 Weekend Wind Down\, which coincides with our annual Bluebell Festival!\nAll Weekend Wind Downs feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax)\, and include two drink tokens per room\, per night.\nThere will be plenty to keep you busy during this festive Spring weekend – find details and registration links for the Bluebell Festival here.\nView guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\nNOTE: Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café here. You are also welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\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-may-2-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Springtime Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Dress up in your garden party finest and join us for a Springtime Afternoon Tea on Sunday\, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion. Guests will enjoy sipping a variety of tea\, as well as a glass of champagne (21+) or sparkling grape juice at their table while indulging delicious treats\, both sweet and savory. \nA bar will be available. \nAfternoon tea is a British food tradition of sitting down for an afternoon of tea and light food items. When it became fashionable in the early 19th century\, it helped fill the long gap between lunch and dinner\, the latter of which could be served as late as 8 p.m. \n$50/person ($35/person 10 & under). Register here by April 14. All sales are final. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina Calcagno at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-springtime-afternoon-tea/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T210000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: José Gobbo Trio featuring Mitch Towne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jazz at a concert by the José Gobbo Trio featuring Grammy-nominated keyboardist Mitch Towne on Saturday\, April 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Music Barn.\nGobbo\, a Brazilian-born guitarist and past Allerton artist-in-residence\, has used Illinois as his home base since 2014 and has traveled extensively with his trio and other combos. He won the popular vote at the Chicago Luminarts Jazz Competition in 2018\, has coordinated two Brazilian Tours\, and in 2020 performed on 52 consecutive weekly live streams as part of The House Trio.\nOrganist Mitch Towne earned a Grammy nomination in 2016 as part of a recording of “Push” for the album “Velvet Portraits” by Terrace Martin. Towne is known for his ability to move seamlessly between diverse styles that has made him a sought-after musician playing with J.R. Robinson\, Buddy Miles\, Aloe Black\, Tom Scott\, Ryan Kisor\, Matt Wilson and Eric Gales. An album with his trio SRT (with Andrew Synowiec and Robinson) was released in 2023.\n$25/person\, $15/person for students (college included). Register here by April 24. All sales are final.\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 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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-jose-gobbo-trio-featuring-mitch-towne/
CATEGORIES:Concerts,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T160000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (all ages)\nGet a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on April 19* and 27\, May 11 and 25\, June 8 and 22\, July 6 and 20 and Aug. 3\, 17 and 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives. (Each class will cover the same material).\nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honeybees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed.\n$100/person for the series or $20/person/class. Register here three days prior to each 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*The April 19 session will be from 2 to 4 p.m.\nRegistration links:\n— April 19\n— April 27\n— May 11\n— May 25\n— June 8\n— June 22\n— July 6\n— July 20\n— Aug. 3\n— Aug. 17\n— Aug. 31\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\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.\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 Spring Session schedule here. Find the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beehive-observation-4/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Third Saturday Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens\, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us for one of our Third Saturday Garden Tours (April through October*) and experience the beauty of each garden while learning the history behind its creation.\n*This year’s tour dates are April 19\, May 17\, June 21\, July 19\, Aug. 16\, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.\nGarden tours start at 10 a.m. at the Greenhouse Patio and last between 45 and 60 minutes.\n$5/person (5 and under are free and do not require a ticket). Register here. All sales are final.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah Putman 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\, 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 Spring Session schedule here. Find the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-third-saturday-garden-tours-2/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting (April)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nNo barn? No problem! 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\, April 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Studio.\nStudents will begin the workshop with one of two options on a pre-primed board with a design already drafted. Students will tape and paint at their own pace\, choosing from a wide variety of colors.\nInstructor Jane Cade will also share a history of barn quilts\, techniques\, tips\, and discuss how to properly seal your finished piece after the paint has dried for 48 hours. Leave with a 20×20″ wooden ‘quilt block’ to keep for yourself or share your talents and give someone a handmade gift.\n$90/person. Register here by April 12. 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\nJane Cade is a retired teacher from Clinton Junior High School. She has been painting barn quilts for eight years and sells her work online and at craft festivals. She teaches classes at Parkland Community College and will be teaching classes at her workshop beginning next year.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, 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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-barn-quilt-painting-april/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T203000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Painting the Four Seasons (An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hear about the artistic process of artist-in-residence Patrick Neal and view some of his work at Painting the Four Seasons on Thursday\, April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion.\nJoin us for a presentation from this New York-based painter\, whose oil and watercolor landscape paintings are centered around the four seasons\, 12 months\, elements of earth\, air\, fire and water\, and night and day. They take into consideration his explorations of parks in New York City\, travels in update New York and past residencies including time spent in Monteverde\, Costa Rica.\nNeal’s talk will include a question-and-answer period\, as well as a show-and-tell presentation of new pieces he will complete while at Allerton.\nA cash bar will be available.\nNeal’s residency is thanks to the generosity of art lover and University of Illinois alum Len Lewicki.\n$5/person. Register here by April 16. All sales are final.\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 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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-painting-the-four-seasons-an-artist-in-residence-outreach-event/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T170000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Knitting 101 (April)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nWhether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher\, enroll in Knitting 101: Knitting for Beginners on Thursdays\, April 17 and 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Studio.\nLed by fiber artist Billie Theide\, participants will learn 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. No previous experience is necessary.\n$80/person* (Ages 13+; 13-17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult\, who does not need to register.) Register here by April 14. 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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-knitting-101-april/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165954Z
CREATED:20250829T154353Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Knitting 201: Mittens
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Knitting experience required; must be proficient knitting garter stitch\nPut your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Mittens on Thursdays\, April 17 and 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nIn this two-week course\, instructor Billie Theide will help students further their knitting skills by expanding on the Knitting 101 course taught in the fall.\nThose taking part will gauge\, cast on in the round using those mysterious double-pointed knitting needles\, work with stitch markers\, knit rib stitch\, increase\, decrease and slip stitches\, create a gusset\, read knitting patterns\, repair mistakes and cast off.\n$90/person*. Register here by April 14. All sales are final.\n*Students must bring:\n— 1 set of 7-inch long bamboo #5 (3.75mm) Clover brand double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set.\n— 1 set of 7-inch long bamboo #7 (4.5mm) Clover brand double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set.\n— 1 pair of sharp scissors\, laptop\, iPad or smartphone\, pencil\nAlong with one of the following yarn options:\n— 1 Lion Brand Wool Ease Worsted Yarn in solid or heather. This is classified as Worsted Weight 4 yarn made of 80 percent acrylic and 20 percent wool. There are 197 yards per skein. It is machine washable. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway;\nOR\n— 3 Essential Wool Superwash Merino Wool Yarn by K+C. This is classified as Worsted Weight 4 yarn made of 100 percent Merino wool. There are 84 yards per skein; the three skeins must be the same dye lot. It is machine washable. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway.\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\, 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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-knitting-201-mittens/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165955Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Indigo Dyeing with the Environment in Mind
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (all ages)\nUse plant-based materials in an environmentally-friendly process at Indigo Dyeing with the Environment in Mind on Wednesday\, April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nIn this workshop\, instructor Jenny Knavel will familiarize you with a creative\, multicultural practice that utilizes prominently plant-based materials. Students will prepare an organic\, fermentation dye vat utilizing indigo powder\, an extract prepared from the plant Indigofera tinctoria.\nThe indigo vat-making method is safe for (supervised) children to use. Shibori\, a Japanese\, manual\, resist dyeing technique will be discussed. Utilizing basic shibori-inspired techniques\, students will be able to create unique patterns on their scarves.\n$85/person (Those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a registered adult). Register here by April 14. 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\nJenny Knavel received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1997. She is a professor of art at Western Illinois University in Macomb\, Illinois\, where she teaches primarily design and digital photography classes. In addition to teaching\, she is an active artist. Her work has been juried into numerous regional and national and international juried exhibitions.\nIn 2021\, her artwork was selected to be on the cover of the SAQA Journal (Studio Art Quilt Associates)\, 2021\, Volume 31\, No. 2. Additionally\, she had work included in the Second Biennial of Natural Dye exhibition\, China Silk Museum\, Hangzhou\, China.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-indigo-dyeing-with-the-environment-in-mind/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165955Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art on Wednesday\, April 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Mansion Library\nKari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art\, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique\, hand-decorated flower pot at the end of the workshop.\n$90/person. Register here by April 14. All sales are final.\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\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-mosaic-art/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170014Z
CREATED:20250829T154556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170014Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Needlefelt Bumblebee
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the art of needlefelting at Needlefelt Bumblebee on Tuesday\, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Stephanie Block will teach students how to make an a needlefelt bumblebee to honor the efforts of this very important pollinator. Participants will work through the step-by-step process and leave with a completed needlefelt bumblebee.\n$65/person. Register here by April 11. 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\nStephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas near Bement. She has been producing popular yarn from her own alpacas for more than eight years. 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\, 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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-needlefelt-bumblebee/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T000000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161922Z
CREATED:20250829T153538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Allerton Races: Half-Marathon\, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Allerton Races: Half-Marathon\, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K on Friday and Saturday\, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Friday evening\, and a 10K or half-marathon Saturday. \nRunners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal Gardens. Half-marathon and 10K competitors will run on the Schroth Trail\, along wooded terrain\, through the Lost Garden\, finishing with a 100-yard dash between the FuDogs to the finish line! \n— Trail-Glo 5K\, 8:30 p.m. Friday\, April 11\, $25/person. \n— 10K Run\, 9 a.m. Saturday\, April 12\, $33/person \n— Half Marathon\, 9 a.m. Saturday\, April 12\, $38/person \n— Virtual races are also available ($25 for 5K\, $30 for 10K and $33 for Half-Marathon) \nMedals are awarded for all 10K and half marathon finishers! \nRegister here. \nAdditional information can be found on the Allerton Races website or by emailing the race director at athmdirector@gmail.com.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/allerton-races-half-marathon-10k-trail-glo-5k/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T000000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Online Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Allerton’s Plant Sale Fundraiser will once again have an online option so you can order your plants online (until April 26 at 5 p.m.) and pick them up during Plant Sale hours. \nYou’ll find a variety of quality plants to spruce up your outdoor and indoor spaces\, while also supporting Allerton! \n1. Place your order directly from the online store (courtesy of Country Arbors Nursery) by Saturday\, April 26 at 5 p.m. Add plants to your cart and pay with a credit card. \n2. Pick up your order anytime during Plant Sale hours (Friday\, May 2\, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday\, May 3\, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday\, May 4\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) on the Gatehouse Lawn. \nLearn more about our onsite Plant Sale Fundraiser\, where you can shop all your plant needs in-person at the Park\, here. \n*Please note: we cannot guarantee that the product selection available on the online store will be identical to the selection available at the Onsite Plant Sale. \nIf you have questions\, call 217-333-3287 or email Micah at putman@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/online-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Special Events,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170016Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170016Z
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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 Sunday\, April 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\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.\nStudents should wear old clothes.\n$35/person. Register here by March 31. All sales are final.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-soap-making-demonstration-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161921Z
CREATED:20250829T153337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161921Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Youth Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) \nAllerton Park and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday\, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion of the course (3 to 3:30 p.m.). \nInspired by the unique beauty of Allerton\, this workshop — led by artist and educator Belinda Beccue — is an immersive experience that allows artists to communicate through multiple fine arts mediums with an emphasis on the natural world. Projects will include canvas painting\, wire sculpture\, fiber weaving\, photography and more. This program will introduce a variety of materials and techniques\, expand skill sets and develop mastery and expressive style of the young artist. \nStudents should bring a non-perishable sack lunch\, refillable water bottle\, and wear clothes appropriate for a hike and messy art creation. \n$85/person (3rd through 8th grade). Register here by March 29. 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 Sarah Putman 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 Instructor \nBelinda Beccue is a local artist and longtime art educator. She is a leading member of the Monticello Area Arts Council and one of the founding members of the Allerton Park Nature Journaling Club. \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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-youth-art-studio/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170017Z
CREATED:20250829T151904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170017Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike each Friday in April and May. As spring migration progresses\, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily.\nHikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate.\nEach week the hike will leave from the Allerton Main Parking Lot at 9 a.m. A different area of the park will be featured each week. Binoculars will be available on a first-come basis.\n$5/person\, free for Allerton Bird Club members. Register here. Become a Bird Club member here. All sales are final.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Alex Lourash at lourash2@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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-spring-migration-bird-hikes/
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170018Z
CREATED:20250829T154032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170018Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn about honey bees\, one of the most unusual insects in the world\, at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday\, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Bees can survive under diverse climate conditions and are one of the few insects that produce food for humans. And such a food! Keeping honey bees happy and healthy is essential.\nIn this class taught by Maggie Wachter students will learn the basics of starting a new hive: how to get bees\, the honey bee life cycle\, nutrition\, equipment and what to do about mites. Would-be beekeepers and others with a lively interest in nature are welcome.\n$20/person. Register here by March 27. 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\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.\nAlong the way\, she met fellow beekeeper Steve Halfar. Together\, they pollinate apple orchards\, chase black locust honey and keep their 50-odd hives thriving. They have participated in honeybee research at the U of I and USDA.\nDuring the summer\, you can find Maggie and Steve selling honey at the Urbana Market at the Square on the first Saturday of every month. They are thrilled to be at Allerton to share their enthusiasm for nature and honey bees with others.\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 Spring Session schedule here.\n——-
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-beekeeping/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170041Z
CREATED:20250829T154031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170041Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays\, March 29 to April 26 from 2 to 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. Participants 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 by March 22. 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.\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\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.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-afternoon-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170019Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nInspired by nature and the bountiful natural elements found at Allerton\, budding artists ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn and create at our Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction on Saturday\, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nHeartland Community College art professor Jane Camp will instruct students on observational drawing in graphite\, pen and ink and charcoal that move into abstractions of nature through collage and the various drawing media. No previous experience is necessary.\n$45/person (ages 13-18). Register here by March 15. 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 Putman 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 instructor\nJane Camp is an art educator in addition to a working and exhibiting artist. A Professor of Art at Heartland Community College since 1994\, she has also taught at Tennessee State University\, Illinois State University and Richland College. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and Master of Science and Master of Fine Arts from Illinois State University.\nJane’s photographs\, drawings and paintings have been shown in many local and national exhibitions. She successfully co-operated a photography business\, Outer Glow Photography for 10 years.\nMuch of her drawings and paintings focus on what she calls “Random Pages”: Random bits from nature that become enlarged and abstracted to suggest something beyond their origins. She also uses a medium format Holga film camera to encapsulate an ethereal vision\, which is a dominant trait in her art.\nYou can view Jane’s art on her website.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-teen-art-studio-from-realism-to-abstraction/
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170042Z
CREATED:20250829T154355Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning) Copy
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays\, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 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. Participants 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 by March 22. 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.\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\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.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-morning-copy/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170040Z
CREATED:20250829T154030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170040Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays\, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 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. Participants 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 by March 22. 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.\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\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.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-morning-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T203000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161836Z
CREATED:20250829T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161836Z
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SUMMARY:Zoo Improv Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a delightfully unpredictable time at a Zoo Improv Show on Friday\, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. The show — free* and open to the public — is part of our March 28-30 Weekend Wind Down\, where you can extend your stay with a discounted lodging and take part in other optional activities. (Learn more about the Weekend Wind Down here.) \nFor decades\, Zoo Improv has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced\, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes\, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group\, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches! \nYou may also see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch\, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught Improve Your Improv courses at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School since it launched in the fall of 2023. His next series at The Farms will be April 17-May 29. Click here for more info and to register. \nThe Solarium Bar will be open to the public between 5 and 10 p.m. \n*Since this is not a ticketed event\, seating will be on a first come\, first served basis. Overflow seating will be available in rooms adjacent to the Gallery. \nYou don’t need to stay overnight to take in the show or hang out in the Solarium Bar\, but we highly recommend it! Rooms can be reserved for a discounted rate of $110/night + tax\, which includes two free drink tokens per room. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287.  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina Calcagno at clc@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/zoo-improv-show/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170043Z
CREATED:20250829T152106Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Pop-Up Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come see the artwork created by Dodd Holsapple during his current residency at a Pop-Up Art Show on Friday\, March 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nThe Southern California-based painter and sculptor has generated 18 paintings during his three-week residency at the Park\, all of which will be on display at the show. They reflect the architecture\, sculpture and landscape of Allerton while using Holsapple’s method of infusing scientific data into his art to create abstract pieces that have recognizable features.\nThere is no charge to attend the art show and tickets are not required.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down\, which will include discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and optional activities like Friday night’s Zoo Improv Show and a Foraging Walk Saturday afternoon. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-pop-up-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170044Z
CREATED:20250829T153334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170044Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down — March 28-30
DESCRIPTION:While lodging is available throughout the year based on availability\, you can now plan ahead\, book a room and get away for a weekend. Spend the night (or two!) in the Mansion or a guesthouse during our March 28-30 Weekend Wind Down!\nAll Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax) and include two drink tokens per room\, per night.\nOptional activities include (pre-registration required\, click on links for info):\nFriday\, March 28\n— Solarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\n— Zoo Improv Show\, 7-8:30 p.m. (open to the public)\nSaturday\, March 29\n— Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction\, 1-4 p.m. Register by March 15\n— Foraging Walk\, 1-3 p.m. Register by March 26\n— Solarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\nSunday\, March 30\n— Foraging Walk\, 1-3 p.m. Register by March 27\nView guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\nNOTE: There is no food service available on-site during the winter season. Feel free to pack a cooler and bring your own or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\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-march-28-30/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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