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  • The Farms: Beginning Drawing from Nature

    Experience Level: Beginner Bring nature to life in your artwork at Beginning Drawing from Nature on Thursdays, Feb. 27 through March 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in The Studio. This course, led by Monticello-based artist Emily Tackitt, is aimed at the beginner who has no drawing experience. Students will learn how to bring items […]

  • Hike ALLerton

    Join us for the second annual Hike ALLerton program! Sign-up online by Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day!) and make the commitment to hike the nine trails at the Park by the end of the calendar year. Hikers will pick up their registration packet at the Bluebell Festival May 2-4. The packet will include a Hike ALLerton […]

  • The Farms: Writing Habits: In Three Parts

    Experience Level: Writers of all skill levels Whether you are a writer in the middle of a project or an author who is looking to start a new effort, enroll in Writing Habits: In Three Parts, a three-part online course on Fridays, Feb. 28, March 7 & 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. In this […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — Feb. 28-March 1

    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 Feb. 28-March 1 Weekend Wind Down! All Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax) and include […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Murder Mystery Dinner: Out to Sea

    Take part in a story of ‘seaside’ suspense and intrigue at our Murder Mystery Dinner: Out to Sea on Saturday, March 1 in the Mansion Gallery, presented by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s Seven Corpse Dinner Murder Mysteries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail half-hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. CUTC will present the following story: On the […]

  • The Farms: Dances of the Gilded Age: A Fancy Dress Ball

    You won’t want to miss the final class of Dances of the Gilded Age, which will be A Fancy Dress Ball on Monday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion. Led by instructor Jeanette Watts, the evening will be devoted to dance party games called “Germans”, along with mixers, quadrilles, set dances […]

  • The Farms: Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae

    Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker will introduce students to the fundamentals of Samba-Reggae, a vibrant musical genre that blends traditional samba rhythms with reggae, creating an energetic and distinct sound. […]

  • The Farms: Santorini Stone Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Mined in Greece, Santorini stone is a strikingly white and sparkling natural stone. It is often cut and polished for construction and landscape purposes. In this course, instructor […]

  • The Farms: Intermediate Mushroom Foraging

    Experience Level: Intermediate Those who completed beginner mushroom foraging classes at The Farms or have experience in identification can continue their journey at Intermediate Mushroom Foraging on Saturdays, Aug. 9, 16 & 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. outdoors (rain or shine). Meet at the Greenhouse Cafè Patio (in case of rain meet inside the […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Sewing a Button-Down Shirt

    Experience Level: Some Sewing Skills Recommended Learn the process of making a shirt at Sewing a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Over the course of the weekend, instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through cutting a pattern, assembling a button-down shirt using a […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Mushroom Foraging

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the magical world of mushrooms at Beginning Mushroom Foraging on Sundays, July 6, 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Lee Schuler will start each class with a short slide presentation, sharing how to identify various types of wild mushrooms, including some of […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, June 29 and Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough […]