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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (16+)\nLearn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Saturday\, Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch\, running stitch\, back stitch\, whip stitch\, hem stitch\, slip/ladder stitch\, and how to attach a button and hook & eye.\n$50/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should wear closed-toe shoes\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\nJennie Ingram is a lifelong crafter who has been sewing\, costuming\, quilting\, crocheting\, and making jewelry since childhood. She received her MFA in Costume Design from UIUC in 2007 and has worked in costume shops across the country including Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Williamstown Theatre Festival.\nShe spent six years as the Costume Shop Manager at Western Kentucky University\, where she enjoyed expanding her student’s skill sets by offering workshops in quilting\, corsetry and jewelry making. Since leaving academia she has run an Etsy shop selling handmade charm bracelets\, and other gifts.\nJennie is also a moderator and active member of LettuceCraft.com\, a forum where members share their handmade creations. Her Halloween sampler quilt\, titled Stitch ‘n Witch\, was shown at the 20th Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-intro-to-hand-sewing/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn what tools to have on-hand when tackling simple home repairs at Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox on Thursday\, Sept. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The Studio.\nIn this hands-on course\, instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students learn how to safely use the proper tools for several jobs around the house and take home a list to start building their own toolbox.\n$55/person. Register here. Registration will close on Sept. 10 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nLou Ann Koebel has worn many hats over the past several years: a woodworker\, an AV technician and lover of restoring or repurposing antiques. Living in an older home has also helped Lou Ann to learn how to repair various items around the house\, search YouTube for “fix it” videos and collect tools to cover a wide variety of tasks.\nHer Fix-It courses are meant as an entry to help students explore how to proceed safely with basic tools and build a home DYI toolbox\, creatively repurpose a picture frame or fix/alter a lamp.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-fix-it-create-a-home-repair-toolbox/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Flower Arranging
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Flower Arranging on Tuesday\, Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nGather with friends and friendly folks to learn about a variety of late summer/fall flowers from instructor Maggie Taylor. Students will experiment with fresh-cut flowers grown on Delight Flower Farm\, including dahlias\, zinnias\, amaranth\, celosia and more. Vases are included so attendees can design their own bouquet to take home or gift to someone.\n$75/person. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email 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\nMaggie Taylor is a farm owner who has been growing flowers and leading workshops since 2011. Trained as an artist\, she loves turning natural materials into objects of joy and empowering others to as well. Depending on the time of year she may be teaching about fresh flowers or winter evergreen wreaths. Maggie’s teaching style is accessible\, informative\, encouraging and often humorous! Other capable farm crew members assist in teaching large groups.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-flower-arranging/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerNeed a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 8 p.m. \nThe evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do what they love: READ! You can curl up in the Butternut Room\, find a chair in the Solarium or read in front of a fire in the Gallery. If the weather is nice\, feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket and read outside! \nA cash bar will be available. \nSilent Book Club is free and registration is not required. Just show up with a book\, bring your favorite snack and get to reading! \nIf you would like to make a donation to support this and other Farms classes\, you can make a tax-deductible gift here. (Choose “Allerton Park Programs & Events Fund” under “Gift Designation.”) \n*Dates & locations: \nSept. 8 & 22 (Meadow) \nOct. 6 & 20 (Mansion Solarium) \nNov. 3 & 17 (Mansion Solarium) \nDec. 1 & 15 (Mansion Solarium) \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-silent-book-club/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nNeed a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m.\nThe evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do what they love: READ! You can curl up in the Butternut Room\, find a chair in the Solarium or read in front of a fire in the Gallery. If the weather is nice\, feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket and read outside!\nA cash bar will be available.\nSilent Book Club is free and registration is not required. Just show up with a book\, bring your favorite snack and get to reading!\nIf you would like to make a donation to support this and other Farms classes\, you can make a tax-deductible gift here. (Choose “Allerton Park Programs & Events Fund” under “Gift Designation.”)\n*Dates & locations:\nApril 6 & 20 (Mansion Solarium)\nJune 1 & 15 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\nJuly 6 & 20 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\nAugust 3 & 17 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace) \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The 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.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-silent-book-club-6/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Mushroom Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels\nStep into a world where nature meets creativity at Mushroom Mosaics on Sunday\, Sept. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nIn this workshop perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike\, instructor Danielle Reed will guide students through the process of designing and making their own decorative mushroom sculpture using mosaic techniques.\nStudents will learn how to arrange glass\, select complementary colors and textures\, and apply grout to bring whimsical woodland creations to life. All will leave with a hand-crafted mosaic mushroom to enhance their garden décor or use as a unique indoor accent piece.\n$70/person. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nDanielle Reed is a long-time art lover who resides in Indianapolis\, Indiana. She has had her hands in fiber since a young age and loves to learn new arts and crafts.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-mushroom-mosaics/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Sept. 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Chef Garron Sanchez of Caprae Restaurant at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery creates an elegant meal at our Supper Club on Saturday\, Sept. 6 in the Mansion Carriage House. The evening is part of the five-dinner 2025 Supper Club series.\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. View the menu here.\nCaprae at Prairie Fruits Farm\, located in Champaign\, features elevated farm to table dining with fresh organic produce\, locally raised proteins and their farm’s award winning cheeses.\n$100/person. Register here by Aug. 22. All sales are final.\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. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Christina 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.\nAbout Caprae at Prairie Fruits Farm\nThe definition of farm to table\nExperience the flavors of our prairie home with dining at Caprae\, where each meal connects you to our farm and the rich bounty of our region. The very definition of “farm-to-table\,” our restaurant offers a deep celebration of local ingredients\, harnessing the freshest produce\, meats\, and dairy from our own fields and our neighbor’s farms.\nInspired by the rhythms of the seasons and the day’s harvest\, Chef Garron Sanchez crafts a menu that is elevated yet inviting\, delivering thoughtful flavors and unexpected touches. Join us during year-round open farm hours for a relaxed\, curated selection of dishes that showcase the artistry and passion of our combined farm and culinary teams\, or enjoy an extraordinary fine dining journey during seasonal\, ticketed dinners.\nIn addition to dinner\, we offer a year-round lunch service each Saturday 11am until 4pm and brunch service each Sunday from 9am until 2pm.”\nAbout Chef Garron\nChef Garron Sanchez\, the executive chef at Caprae Restaurant at Prairie Fruits Farm\, brings a wealth of experience from his years working in Chicago’s fine dining scene and the Central Coast of California. A Kendall College Culinary School alum\, he returned to Central Illinois to reconnect with family and community and inspires his team at Caprae with his dedication to seasonality and local sourcing. With a deep respect for the ingredients\, he collaborates closely with farmers\, artisans\, and purveyors\, ensuring that each menu reflects what’s fresh\, available\, and thoughtfully produced along with featuring our farm’s own award-winning goat cheese and garden offerings.\nThe philosophy at Caprae is a celebration of straightforward yet refined dining. Chef Garron and his team create a warm\, welcoming space where guests can enjoy anything from a relaxed meal with friends to an exquisite\, chef-curated tasting experience. Eschewing unnecessary fuss\, Caprae embodies a balance of upscale dining with a touch of rustic comfort. With a focus on quality ingredients\, excellent cooking\, and a curated wine and cocktail menu\, Caprae offers memorable experiences for all occasions\, prioritizing genuine flavors\, seasonal abundance\, and the joy of gathering around a table with loved ones.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-supper-club-sept-6/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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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\, Sept. 6 through Oct. 4 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. Registration will close Aug. 30 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.\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 Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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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\, Sept. 6 through Oct. 4 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. Registration will close Aug. 30 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.\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 Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-beginning-weaving-i-morning/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Botanically Inspired Pendant & Necklace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nUse inspiration from Allerton to create unique pieces of jewelry at Botanically Inspired Pendant & Necklace on Saturday\, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nIn this beginning jewelry class taught by fiber artist Billie Theide\, students will work with precious metal to create a unique\, one-of-a-kind silver pendant inspired by the plants at Allerton. Students will learn to make a mold\, work with raw silver\, torch fire\, patina and finish. Participants will also learn how to set up a home jewelry-making studio.\nCourse fees include 15 grams of silver\, silver jump rings\, a sterling silver chain and clasp\, safety goggles\, and a folder of handouts for future reference.\n$170/person. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-botanically-inspired-pendant-necklace/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Summer’s End
DESCRIPTION:Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday\, Sept. 5  from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature the folk\, bluegrass and Americana sound of Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners and talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Barko Waltz. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration. \nFood will be available to purchase from: Moon Bean Coffee\, Jurassic Grill\, Greenhouse Cafè (limited menu)\, La Paloma\, Lucky Eddy’s Wok-n-Roll and Ice Daddy’s. In addition\, the Greenhouse Cafè will be open in the Greenhouse until 7 p.m. \nA bar will also be available. Attendees may also bring their own food\, but no outside alcohol is permitted. \nLocal artists and makers will also be on site as part of a vendor fair. See a list of vendors here. \n$5/person or $10/family\, payable upon arrival. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. \nFind a Concert FAQ here. If 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. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \nHerbold Family Trust \nKelly’s Accounting Service \nAHW\, Inc.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/summers-end-2025/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165734Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Allerton Experience Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get a taste of all the amazingness that is Allerton at our Allerton Experience Retreat on Sept. 5-7 (Friday through Sunday).\nTake part in some of the most popular activities at Allerton\, combining history\, food\, hikes and workshops into one weekend to create the ultimate Allerton Experience! Enjoy the Summer’s End Concert\, a stained glass workshop\, garden tour\, mussel survey\, Mansion tour\, a special History Happy Hour\, owl hike\, and more!\nView the full schedule here.\nAlso included are a variety of fun and festive meals\, including favorites from the Greenhouse Café\, a build-your-own-pizza party\, and the option to add-on an elegant Supper Club dinner*. A bar will be available on Friday and Saturday evenings.\n$250/person*. Register here. Registration will close at noon on Aug. 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Retreat participants can choose to add on:\n— Overnight lodging in the Mansion or a guesthouse for a discounted rate of $110/night (+ tax). View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\n— The Sept. 6 Supper Club dinner\, featuring an elegant meal prepared by Chef Garron Sanchez of Caprae Restaurant at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery. For discounted tickets ($60/person) call 217-333-3287.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email clc@illinois.edu or call Christina at 217-333-3287.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-allerton-experience-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T110000
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SUMMARY:House in the Woods Room Dedication with the Noecker Family
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate a recent room renovation at the House in the Woods Room Dedication with the Noecker Family on Friday\, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the House in the Woods.\nThe community is invited to see the updates made to Room 1\, thanks to the generosity of the Joe Noecker Family. Joe’s gift is in memory of the Noecker family\, who have a rich history at Allerton: Ray and Vera Noecker and children Marilyn (Noecker) Sago\, Jo Ann (Noecker) Shafer\, and Don Noecker lived in the House in the Woods in the 1940s when they were caretakers of the Allerton Estate. Marilyn and other family will be in attendance. Read more about the family’s ties to the Park here.\nLight refreshments will be served and most of the House will be available for viewing. There will be a short program at 10 a.m.\nFree\, but registration is appreciated here for planning purposes by Sept. 4.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email zajones@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/house-in-the-woods-room-dedication-with-the-noecker-family/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165734Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nJoin Allerton Natural Areas staff for Fall Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 5 through Oct. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot*.\nAs birds begin to move south in the fall\, the variety of species in the Park changes weekly. All levels of birders and bird-lovers are invited to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat as our knowledgeable staff guides you through the woods. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.\n$5/person. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final.\n*If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-fall-migration-bird-hikes/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20250829T151219Z
CREATED:20250829T151219Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Improve Your Improv
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: BeginnerLearn the skills of improvisation\, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays\, Aug. 21 through Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 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 uses both short-form games and long-form scenes. \nThis will not be a class to sit down\, hear lectures\, and take notes.  Students 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. There are many elements of improv that are not only useful on stage\, but also in everyday life – wherever you might be put on the spot! \nStudents who have already completed this class are welcome to join again. Beginners and those experienced in improv are all encouraged to join! \n$100/person for the entire series here or $25/class at the links below. Registration will close on Aug. 18 for the entire series or two days before each subsequent class. \n— Aug. 21 \n— Aug. 28 \n— Sept. 4 \n— Sept. 11 \n— Sept. 18 \n— Sept. 25 \n— Oct. 2 \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \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. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-improve-your-improv/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165737Z
CREATED:20250828T224505Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Santorini Stone Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday\, Sept. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.\nMined in Greece\, Santorini stone is a strikingly white and sparkling natural stone\, often cut and polished for construction and landscape purposes.\nInstructor Sara Gentry will show how this smooth and sparkled surface makes it a uniquely wonderful canvas for painting!\n$40/person. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nSara Gentry is a visual artist working in illustration and painting through watercolors\, ink and colored pencils. Deeply influenced by nature\, she developed her intuitive approach through independent exploration\, workshops and the creative support of friends and family.\nSara has been chosen several times as an artist for the McLean County Arts Center Annual Regional Emerging Artist Exhibition. She is also active in the Allerton Park Nature Journaling Club and The Farms: An Allerton Folk School. In her work\, Gentry tries to reflect resilience\, curiosity and a heartfelt desire to reconnect people with nature and the world around them.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-santorini-stone-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165758Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Fall Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax\, unwind\, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays\, Sept. 2 through Oct. 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. in The Meadow. All levels are welcome for this donation-based class.\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.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis.\nRegistration is required here. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift in-person or online.\nPlease print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class.\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.\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.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete fall class schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-fall-yoga-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20250829T154234Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (all ages)Get 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/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165759Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels\nMake your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday\, Aug. 22-24 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting\, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and turn them into a cherished keepsake that can be expanded.\nOn the first day\, students will experiment on practice paper\, focusing on how to break down images into simple shapes\, the principles of watercolor\, painting light to dark\, mixing colors\, handling brushes and other basics.\nThe second day\, students will put together a page layout with thumbnail sketches and create pages in their journals\, as well as a painted page.\nOn the third day\, students will continue painting their journals\, go outside and paint on location\, and learn some basics of plein air painting.\n$95/person*. Register here by Aug. 11. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring:\n— 5”x8” or larger book with quality cold press with 140# watercolor paper (spiral bound or bound to lay flat is the best). Suggested book:  Hahnemuhle\n— Watercolor paint set – suggested brand: Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor OR this similar pallet\n— Sketchbook 4”X6” or larger\n— Watercolor brush set (not waterbrush pens)\, including a flat brush at least 1” wide and large mop brush – suggested set: ARTIFY\n— Mechanical pencil\n­ — Waterproof ink pen\n— Eraser small in diameter\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\nDeb Marrett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian and figurative scenes as well as portraiture. She always travels with her watercolors and a travel journal.\n“It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit\,” she said.\nDeb loves sharing her knowledge by teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to those wanting to explore their creative side.\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.\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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-watercolor-travel-journal/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161654Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Improve Your Improv
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the skills of improvisation\, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays\, Aug. 21 through Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 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 uses both short-form games and long-form scenes. \nThis will not be a class to sit down\, hear lectures\, and take notes.  Students 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. There are many elements of improv that are not only useful on stage\, but also in everyday life – wherever you might be put on the spot! \nStudents who have already completed this class are welcome to join again. Beginners and those experienced in improv are all encouraged to join! \n$100/person for the entire series here or $25/class at the links below. Registration will close on Aug. 18 for the entire series or two days before each subsequent class. \n— Aug. 21 \n— Aug. 28 \n— Sept. 4 \n— Sept. 11 \n— Sept. 18 \n— Sept. 25 \n— Oct. 2 \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \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. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-improve-your-improv-3/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165800Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 15 & 16
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday\, Aug. 15-16 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nEnjoy a cash bar in the Solarium\, plus a variety of optional activities\, listed below.\nYou are welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café\, located a short walk from the Mansion\, here.\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night +tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room\, per night. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\nOptional activities include:\nFriday\, Aug. 15\n*Basket Weaving: Bloom\, 12-4 p.m.\n*Melt with Mary\, 2-5 p.m.\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\nSaturday\, Aug. 16\n*Melt with Mary\, 9-10 a.m.\n*Intermediate Mushroom Foraging\, 9-11 a.m.\n*Third Saturday Garden Tour\, 10-11 a.m.\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Jordan Zech at jmgiffor@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-aug-15-16/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165801Z
CREATED:20250829T152305Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to craft a unique basket at Basket Weaving: Bloom on Friday\, Aug. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through the making of a woven filled base using a ‘D’ handle. Students will learn twining\, starting and stopping\, and the use of overlays. Accent colors will be chocolate brown\, gold and reseda green. A sunflower charm will adorn the front of the basket students will take home.\n$85/person. Register here by Aug. 8. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states.\nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-basket-weaving-bloom/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165801Z
CREATED:20250829T152306Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Focaccia Art
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to make beautiful and delicious focaccia bread at Focaccia Art on Tuesday\, Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nInstructor Leah Bodine will lead students through the process of this unique art form\, making focaccia bread from scratch\, then ‘painting’ it with vegetables and herbs to make stunning yet edible designs. Each student will take home their finished product.\n$50/person (ages 12+). Register here by July 29. 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\nLeah Bodine calls herself the ‘accidental chef’ with years of experience in the food industry. She started her catering company\, Blue Dragonfly Catering\, to express her creative mind in food preparation and cultivating recipes. She loves sharing her skills with others and seeing the fascination on students’ faces when they realize how creative they can be and how easy it is to do so.\nHer experiences in the food industry have led her to live in Paris and cater for rock and country legends.\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-focaccia-art/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Artist-in-Resident Joha Harrison will facilitate an evening of creating community-based art at A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event on Monday\, Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nIn an open-house style setting\, Harrison\, a California-based photographer and painter\, will help participants create an abstract collage that will be turned into one large piece of art.\nIn order to create a personal connection\, those taking part are encouraged to bring items from home to be used in their collage\, such as old paper (letters\, sheet music\, wrapping paper\, etc.)\, leather\, buttons\, beads\, dried flowers\, fabric scraps\, or anything that can stick to cardstock with Mod Podge and glue. Participants can also create a second collage to take home if they’d like.\nA bar will be available.\n$5/person. Register here. Walk-ins will also be taken until capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nJoha Harrison was born in Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, moved to Georgia at 17\, and has worked out of Sacramento\, California since 2009. He has two sons that enjoy the arts just as much as does. Harrison started in the arts in elementary school eventually submitted shoe designs to Nike while in the fifth grade.\nArt didn’t play a role in his life again until the 11th grade when he started with photography. He took photos of everything he wanted to remember; from there\, love for the art blossomed. He says that being a photographer for 20 years allows for a bit of confidence in the craft\, but documenting history is a lifelong journey.\nFilmmaking is the newest of Joha’s current endeavors\, enabling him to take a still photo and allow it to breathe. His painting life or painting persona delves into a bit of the unknown. When painting\, he translates thoughts\, feelings\, emotions\, memories and realms into painted expressions.\nThe process of painting is a journey from the first message down to the signature. Joha combines these artforms along with film editing to create an artistic atmosphere that’s available everywhere he goes.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Fall 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-a-community-collage-an-artist-in-residence-outreach-event/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Acrylic Pour Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nMake your own acrylic pour creation and enjoy time with other artists at Acrylic Pour Painting on Sunday\, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Alexis Henson of Alexis Walter Creations will introduce students to the artistic and spontaneous experience of abstract fluid art as they learn how to pour their own creations. Methods taught may include ring pour\, string pull\, and pouring on surfaces such as canvas and wood.\nStudents are welcome to purchase a drink in the Greenhouse Café to sip while they create!\n$80/person (Ages 18+). Register here. Registration will close July 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nNOTE: Created artwork must remain undisturbed for 48 to 72 hours and will be ready for pickup within a week.\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\nAlexis Henson of Alexis Walter Creations specializes in abstract acrylic pour painting\, but dabbles in other mediums like resin\, graphic design\, vinyl\, and digital photography. She started pour painting in 2020 while completing her B.A. in art history from UIUC.\nIn 2021 she expanded to developing partnership with Loft Hair Salon in Bement to have an art gallery space in the salon to showcase her work in a local setting. In 2022\, while completing her M.S. in arts administration from Drexel University\, she began working in local vendor events. Her work can be found on her website\, Etsy shop\, and in person at Loft Hair Salon. She can be found on Facebook\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and TikTok.\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 Summer 2025 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-acrylic-pour-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Experimental Portraiture Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels (ages 16+)\nGrab a smock\, roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of portraits at Experimental Portraiture Painting on Sunday\, Aug. 10 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Vivian Krishnan will help students learn experimental approaches to portraiture using charcoal\, ink\, paints and more. Studies will be done from a live portrait model. This course is open to all levels — including new students — and is also an excellent follow-up for those who participated in previous Live Figure Drawing classes at The Farms.\n$110/person (ages 16+)*. Register here by Aug. 8. All sales are final.\n*Students should wear clothes that can get a little messy and bring any art supplies they would like to use during this class. Students should bring a standard 9×12 mixed media pad of paper\, pens\, pencils and any media they would like to create with.\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\nVivian Krishnan is a multimedia artist with works that cross the vast stage of storytelling\, from designing costumes for theatrical characters to writing and illustrating diverse children’s books. She received her bachelors in Durango\, Colorado\, focusing on Printmaking and Sculpture as well as earning her MFA at UIUC in Theatrical Design.\nVivian is a life-long learner of many mediums and is excited to see how art continues to play a role 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-experimental-portraiture-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beaded Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to work with 11/0 glass seed beads at Beaded Jewelry on Saturday\, Aug. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will lead students through making a pair of beaded earrings\, sharing a variety of techniques and finishes. These same techniques can be applied to jewelry that functions as brooches\, bracelets and necklaces. Students will explore design process and color theory strategies\, and will receive a folder of printed handouts.\n$80/person. Register here by Aug. 1. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beaded-jewelry/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Cooking With Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday\, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Mansion Carriage House.\nJoin Kay Karnes\, Master Gardener and Mid-America Gardener panelist\, in the Herb Garden to begin this workshop\, where you will receive a tour of the garden\, which is certified by the Illinois Herb Association. You will learn how to grow herbs and receive cooking tips using herbs and spices in various recipes.\nThen\, sit down in the Mansion Dining Room for an Italian-themed lunch prepared by Leah Bodine of the Greenhouse Cafè.\n$45/person. Register here by Aug. 2. All sales are final.\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.\nAbout the Instructor\nKay Karnes’ love of gardening began at an early age “helping” her father in his vegetable garden and has continued throughout her life.\nKay is a Champaign County Master Gardener\, a member and past president of the Illinois Herb Association and has been a panelist on MidAmerican Gardener since 1995. She and her husband\, Dave\, live on 2.5 acres outside of Monticello. This has given her ample space to pursue her passion and retirement from the University has given her the time. Her areas of expertise are herbs\, vegetables and seed saving.\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-cooking-with-herbs/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 8 & 9
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday\, Aug. 8-9 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nEnjoy a cash bar in the Solarium\, plus a variety of optional activities\, listed below.\nYou are welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! Find hours and menu for the Greenhouse Café\, located a short walk from the Mansion\, here.\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night +tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room\, per night. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or by calling 217-333-3287.\nOptional activities include:\nFriday\, Aug. 8\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\nSaturday\, Aug. 9\n*Sage City Triathlon\n*Intermediate Mushroom Foraging\, 9-11 a.m.\n*Cooking with Herbs\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.\n*Beaded Jewelry\, 12-4 p.m.\nSolarium Bar\, 5-10 p.m. (open to the public)\nWildwood String Band in the Gallery\, 7-9 p.m.\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\nSunday\, Aug. 10\n*Experimental Portraiture Painting\, 12-4 p.m.\n*Acrylic Pour Painting\, 1-3 p.m.\n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Jordan Zech at jmgiffor@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-aug-8-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T150000
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SUMMARY:SUMMER DAY CAMP: SUMMER CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:It’s the last week of camp and that means it’s time to celebrate all the classic things we think of as part of the season at Summer Day Camp: Summer Celebration on Aug. 4-8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities\, gardening\, reading\, drawing with sidewalk chalk\, playing games\, eating summer food\, and doing lots of exploring at Allerton Park! \nRegister 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns\, while 8- to 11-year-olds are Adventurers. \n$200/person for the week*. The following add-ons are available at registration: Early Arrivers from 7-8 a.m. ($15)\, After Care from 3-5:30 p.m. ($35)\, and lunch for the week ($25).  Campers can also bring their own lunch. \nRegister your Acorn (ages 5-7) here. \nRegister your Adventurer (ages 8-11) here. (Adventurers also have the opportunity to go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Learn more here.) \n*Registration fees include two snacks\, camp T-shirt and all necessary materials. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug spray and a change of clothes/shoes. \nA limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees\, based on need\, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship\, please complete the application here. \nView Camp FAQs here. \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS \nRegister online (RECOMMENDED): Links to each week of camp will be available on the “Youth” section of our event calendar on March 12 at 9 a.m. You will be able to fill out the registration form and pay for as many weeks as you need online.  (If a week of camp is sold out\, you will automatically be asked if you would like to be put on the wait list.)  If you need assistance\, please contact Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \nRegister by phone or in-person: Call (217-333-3287) or complete this form and bring it to the Gift Shop of the McCraw Family Visitor Center (Wednesday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Be sure to check camp availability before submitting registration in person. Check individual camp availability on the “Youth” section of our event calendar. \nIf your camper will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please contact Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/summer-day-camp-summer-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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