Events
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The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids
Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, June 6 from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of the […]
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The Farms: Wooden Planter Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner Take wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Shop (located behind the Studio). Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students build a small (20” x 9”) wooden planter from just a few […]
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The Farms: Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders
Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine (Ages 16+) Learn how to quilt in one class at Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders on Saturday, June 6 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Jennie Ingram will introduce students to commonly used quilting terms, helpful tools like rotary cutters and mats, and heat proof materials used in sewing […]
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Beehive Observation
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]
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(SOLD OUT) Drag Bingo
The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesJoin Sharon ShareAlike for Drag Bingo on Sunday, June 7 from 2-4:30 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. It is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 2 p.m. Popcorn and a bar will be available. Sharon ShareAlike has been emceeing and performing for more than 27 […]
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SUMMER DAY CAMP: Imagination Station presented by Busey Bank
Want to be an astronaut who just arrived on the moon? Or a knight of the round table of old? Unleash the power of imagination at Summer Day Camp: Imagination Station on June 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]
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Summer Yoga
Fu Dog GardenExperience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Slow Stitch Garden Studies
Experience Level: Beginner Slow down and discover the meditative art of embroidery at Slow Stitch Garden Studies on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Current Hood Artist in Residence Hillary Waters Fayle will share a selection of basic embroidery stitches and techniques while exploring stitching as a mindful, creative practice. Using simple […]
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The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting
Experience Level: Beginner Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in The Studio. Students will begin with one of two options on a pre-primed board with their choice of design already drafted […]
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Greenhouse Café: Singer-Songwriter Round
Unfortunately due to a power outage, the Café will be closed. However, there will be a food tent with a limited menu and a bar available in the Meadow starting at 11 a.m. Hear the music of national and local songwriters — and the stories behind their songs — at the Greenhouse Café’s Singer-Songwriter Round […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Capturing Sunlight & Shadows: An Introuction to Cyanotype Printing
Experience Level: Beginner Slow down and discover the meditative art of embroidery at Capturing Sunlight & Shadows: An Introduction to Cyanotype Printing on Saturday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. in the Studio. Current Hood Artist in Residence Hillary Waters Fayle will share the magic of cyanotype, one of the earliest photographic processes and the precursor […]
