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SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:You can become an important part of the Illinois Arboretum by volunteering! Learn more at an Arboretum Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday\, May 12 from 4-5 p.m. in the classroom of the Arboretum Shed (2308 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana).*\nThis orientation will acquaint new volunteers with the many ways they can give their time and effort to keep the Arboretum clean and safe.\nOur generous volunteers help serve visitors\, preserve the natural areas and improve the Arboretum for future generations.\nFree\, but registration is required here. Registration will close May 11 or when capacity is reached. All ages are welcome. A Zoom link can be shared upon request. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \n*Directions:\nFrom Neil St & Kirby Ave:\n— Turn east onto Kirby Avenue and continue straight\, passing Geis Memorial Stadium and the State Farm Center\n— At the traffic light\, turn right (south) onto South Lincoln Avenue and continue past the Arboretum gardens\, Japan House\, and public parking lots. You will pass Hazelwood Drive\n— Turn left (east) onto a gravel drive (across the street from the Dairy Cattle Research facility) and continue until you reach the Shed on your left.\nFrom Neil St & Windsor Rd:\n— Turn east onto Windsor Road and continue straight and pass Research Park\n— At the traffic light turn left (north) onto South Lincoln Avenue and continue past the livestock research facilities.\n— Turn right (east) onto a gravel drive (across the street from the Dairy Cattle Research facility) and continue until you reach the Shed on your left.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/arboretum-volunteer-orientation-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Gardening
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn an ancient form of textile art at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays\, May 12\, 19 & 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio.\nWith all of the resources that connect lacemakers across the world\, there’s never been a better time to learn how to bobbin lace! Instructor Robin Bagwell will lead this hands-on class\, teaching how to cross and twist as well as how to follow pattern. \nStudents will get the feel of moving bobbins and seeing various patterns develop as they learn the half stitch\, cloth stitch and whole stitch. Written instructions will allow participants to continue their bobbin lace at home. \n$195/person. Register here. Registration will close May 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 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\nRobin Bagwell learned bobbin lace at a park in 1994 after running across a lady she just happened to meet! That led to Sunday afternoon sessions during the summer to learn the textile art form. She has been enjoying and teaching bobbin lace since.  \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-bobbin-lace-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nObserve a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesday\, May 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*.\nJoin Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to move north for the summer. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. The entire hike will be outdoors\, so please dress accordingly.\n$10/person. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email.\n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.) Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-spring-migration-bird-hike/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac Knitting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)\nLearn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday\, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch\, which will enable them to create a knitted\, 3D geometric pattern. Students must be comfortable with knitting and purling.\n$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close May 10 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring:\n— 2 balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight (#4) yearn or its equivalent are required. This is an 80% acrylic and 20% wool yar which is machine washable and available from Lion Brand and Michael’s\, as well as many yarn shops. Avoid yarns that are too soft like Caron Simply Soft\, Snuggly Wuggly or Facets\, as they will not hold the pattern as well.\n— 1 pair of US size 6 (4mm) single point\, 14” straight knitting needles.\n— 1 pair of US size 8 (5mm) single point\, 14” straight knitting needles.\n— 1 blunt end needle for sewing the back seam.\n— Notebook and pencil to take notes. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place 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. \nAbout the instructor\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden).\nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.\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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-advanced-knitting-skills-entrelac-knitting-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
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SUMMARY:Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays\, April 12 & 26\, May 10 & 24\, June 7 & 21\, July 5 & 19\, Aug. 2\, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives. \nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed. Each two-hour session may be attended as a standalone or combined with any or all other classes. \n$200/person* for the entire series here or $30/class at the links below. Registration will close April 9 for the entire series or three days before each subsequent class. All sales are final. \nStudents should wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, close-toed shoes and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \n*Registration links:\n— April 12\n— April 26\n— May 10\n— May 24\n— June 7\n— June 21\n— July 5\n— July 19\n— Aug. 2\n— Aug. 16\n— Aug. 30\n— Sept. 13\n— Sept. 27 \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar. \nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper. \nShe has also participated in honeybee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beehive-observation/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Western Papermaking 
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+\, ages 14-17 require adult supervision) \nLearn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday\, May 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor E. Ainsley will help students form sheets made from miscanthus and corn fiber using a mould and deckle tool. Students can also bring their own dried flowers to add and will leave with several 8.5 by 11-inch damp pressed sheets. Once dried at home\, the sheets can be incorporated into their own arts and crafts projects! \n$150/person (Ages 14+). Register here. Registration will close Jan. 19 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 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 \nAinsley uses handmade paper to speak to internal dream states and (attempts at) meditation. They combine eight years of working in the western yoga wellness industry with sincere study of Zen Buddhism and express their relation to the rhythm of the world through collage and cast paper. Ainsley creates vibrant mandalas\, spirals\, spirits\, still lives\, grids and forms infused with a sense of humor about the way things appear to be. \nTheir practice is an inquiry into the space between self and environment\, the transition between conscious and subconscious landscape and the grey area that evokes curiosity and wonder. \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 Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-western-papermaking-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T221826Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Western Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+; ages 14-17 require adult supervision)  \nLearn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday\, May 10 from 12-4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  \nInstructor E. Ainsley will help students form sheets made from miscanthus and corn fiber using a mould and deckle tool. Students can also bring their own dried flowers to add and will leave with several 8.5 by 11-inch damp pressed sheets. Once dried at home\, the sheets can be incorporated into their own arts and crafts projects!  \n$150/person (Ages 14+; ages 14-17 require adult supervision). Register here. Registration will close May 4 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 \nAinsley uses handmade paper to speak to internal dream states and (attempts at) meditation. They combine eight years of working in the western yoga wellness industry with sincere study of Zen Buddhism and express their relation to the rhythm of the world through collage and cast paper. Ainsley creates vibrant mandalas\, spirals\, spirits\, still lives\, grids and forms infused with a sense of humor about the way things appear to be.  \nTheir practice is an inquiry into the space between self and environment\, the transition between conscious and subconscious landscape and the grey area that evokes curiosity and wonder.  \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-western-papermaking/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260327T221836Z
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors\, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more\, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following Saturdays in The Studio: Feb 21\, May 9\, Aug 15\, and Nov 21. \nThis volunteer orientation will acquaint potential new volunteers with the many ways they can give their time and effort to make Allerton the magical place it is. Questions can be referred to Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu or by calling 217-333-3287\, ext. 127. \nFree. Register here. All ages are welcome. A Zoom link can be shared upon request. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/new-volunteer-orientation-3/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Gardening,Special Events,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164600Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Warping Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II) \nBrush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday\, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to plain weave a dishcloth in the morning. The afternoon will consist of measuring a second warp to weave a twill dishcloth. If time and supplies permit\, students will measure out an additional warp to take home for more practice. \n$150/person*. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or plan to grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café.  \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\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\, 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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-warping-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164542Z
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SUMMARY:GREENHOUSE CAFÉ: Sangria Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with live music\, a tasty meal and a glass of sangria at the Greenhouse Cafè’s Sangria Social on Saturday and Sunday\, May 9-10.\nIn addition to the regular menu\, house-made sangria will be available beginning at 10 a.m. There will also be a bar\, food tent (limited menu) and live music in the Meadow from 1-3 p.m.! Live music will include:\n— Saturday\, May 9: Luke Rund\n— Sunday\, May 10: Leighton Ewers and Jack Daniel\nThere will be limited seating inside the Cafè\, on the patio and at tables in the Meadow. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Leah at info@bluedragonflycatering.com.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/greenhouse-cafe-sangria-social-2/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260327T221835Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Warping Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  \nBrush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday\, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nThis one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to plain weave a dishcloth in the morning. The afternoon will consist of measuring a second warp to weave a twill dishcloth. If time and supplies permit\, students will measure out an additional warp to take home for more practice.  \n$150/person*. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or plan to grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café.  \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 \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\, 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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-warping-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday\, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio. \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art\, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf. \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Closed-toe shoes are recommended.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place 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.  \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\, 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-intro-to-mosaic-art-bluebells/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T221838Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner  \nLearn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells on Sunday\, May 3 from 1-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art\, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a bluebell-inspired wall hanging or decoration for your shelf.  \n$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Closed-toe shoes are recommended.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place 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.  \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\, 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-intro-to-mosaic-art-bluebells/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164603Z
CREATED:20260731T223006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164603Z
UID:10001116-1777813200-1777820400@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Spray Paint Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to create unique art with spray paint at Spray Paint Techniques on Sunday\, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. in The Shop. \nOur current Visiting Artist and Champaign-Urbana muralist Jose Vazquez will guide students in this hands-on workshop\, explaining the process he uses to create large murals with spray paint. Students will get the opportunity to experiment and learn from an expert as they create a smaller version of a mural.\n$5/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes and shoes they don’t mind getting paint on. N95 masks and gloves will be available; however\, students who require a respirator or stronger face covering should bring it with them. \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.\nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-spray-paint-techniques/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164602Z
CREATED:20260731T222902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164602Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.)\nCreate a living keepsake at an open-house style Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshop on Sunday\, May 3. Stop by anytime between 12 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. \nOlga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss ball planting. Students will use soil and moss to create a living planter for a plant that can be displayed on a decorative plate or hung in a window.\n$50/person*\, payable upon arrival. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a small plant of their own with the roots intact either from home or purchased at Allerton’s Plant Sale.  \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\nOlga Aleman is the owner of Luscious Leaves LLC\, a Champaign-area business specializing in hands-on plant workshops\, kokedama\, terrariums\, and biophilic design. Through approachable\, creative instruction\, she helps participants build confidence with plants while creating something beautiful to take home. Her workshops blend education\, artistry\, and a calming connection to nature. \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-kokedama-demo-walk-in-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164604Z
CREATED:20260731T223104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164604Z
UID:10001128-1777802400-1777809600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:The Farms: Kokedama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.)\nCreate a living keepsake at a Kokedama Workshop on Sunday\, May 3 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.\nOlga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss ball planting. Students will use soil and moss to create a living planter for a plant that can be displayed on a decorative plate or hung in a window.\nMake this a group project and bring a friend or family member to create one Kokedama together!\n$55/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a small plant of their own with the roots intact either from home or purchased at Allerton’s Plant Sale.  \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\nOlga Aleman is the owner of Luscious Leaves LLC\, a Champaign-area business specializing in hands-on plant workshops\, kokedama\, terrariums\, and biophilic design. Through approachable\, creative instruction\, she helps participants build confidence with plants while creating something beautiful to take home. Her workshops blend education\, artistry\, and a calming connection to nature. \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-kokedama-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164629Z
CREATED:20260731T224119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164629Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Blooming Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday\, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nComplete your Bluebell Festival weekend with a delicious spread of fresh food\, juice\, coffee and hot tea\, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet will include:\nFresh Greens Salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette\nIndividual Spinach and Swiss Egg Bakes\nMini Quiche Lorraine\nPancake Station (Made-to-Order) w/ Assorted Topping Bar\nBrown Sugar Pepper Bacon\nFruit\, Yogurt\, and Granola Trifle\nBlueberry Lemon Mini-Scones w/ Clotted Cream and House-Made Butter\nAfter breakfast\, head over to the Plant Sale Fundraiser (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the Gatehouse Lawn!\n$35/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Includes one complimentary drink (soda\, bloody Mary\, mimosa\, sparkling grape juice)\nSeating will be assigned. For seating requests\, contact Kirstin at 217-333-3287 or mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.) \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. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-blooming-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260327T221839Z
CREATED:20260327T221839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T221839Z
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SUMMARY:Blooming Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive spring morning in the Mansion at a Blooming Breakfast on Sunday\, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nComplete your Bluebell Festival weekend with a delicious spread of fresh food\, juice\, coffee and hot tea\, as well as mimosas and Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar. The breakfast buffet will include: \nFresh Greens Salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette \nIndividual Spinach and Swiss Egg Bakes \nMini Quiche Lorraine \nPancake Station (Made-to-Order) w/ Assorted Topping Bar \nBrown Sugar Pepper Bacon \nFruit\, Yogurt\, and Granola Trifle \nBlueberry Lemon Mini-Scones w/ Clotted Cream and House-Made Butter \nAfter breakfast\, head over to the Plant Sale Fundraiser (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the Gatehouse Lawn! \n$35/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Includes one complimentary drink (soda\, bloody Mary\, mimosa\, sparkling grape juice) \nSeating will be assigned. For seating requests\, contact Kirstin at 217-333-3287 or mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.) \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. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/blooming-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164658Z
CREATED:20260731T223048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164658Z
UID:10001123-1777734000-1777735800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nPractice some beginning watercolor techniques at a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday\, May 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nInstructor Emily Tackitt will guide students in a brief 30-minute workshop creating watercolor backgrounds. Creations can then be used for various projects like greeting cards\, wall décor\, or even bookmarks!\n$5/person. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nThis workshop is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\nEmily Tackitt is the artist behind Moonbeam Jellyfish and works in mixed media\, blending watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, ink\, drawing\, and collage to create whimsical\, fantasy-inspired artwork. With a process that is playful and intuitive\, Emily is often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and whatever feels magical in the moment. Her classes are designed to feel supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through a thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice.  \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-watercolor-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T144500
DTSTAMP:20260818T164632Z
CREATED:20260731T223009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164632Z
UID:10001118-1777731300-1777733100@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:The Farms: MELT for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels\nLearn how to ease your hand\, shoulder\, and back pain at MELT for Gardeners on Saturday\, May 2 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nInstructor Mary French will share information about a specialized self-care technique\, MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique)\, and how gardeners can use it to reduce stiffness\, enhance mobility\, and prevent injuries. Students will leave with the tools to target connective tissue dehydration and joint compression\, focusing on repairing wear and tear from tasks like digging and pruning.\n$5/person. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nThis workshop is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton.\n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.” \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-melt-for-gardeners/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164700Z
CREATED:20260731T223105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164700Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Plant Your Planter
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nGet your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful\, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday\, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. outside at the Plant Sale.\nIn this hands-on workshop led by Lucas Rund\, students will design a 12-inch container using a combination of annual plants selected for color\, texture\, and growth habit. Learn the basics of container design\, including the classic “thriller\, filler\, and spiller” technique\, plant selection\, soil preparation\, and proper planting methods to help your arrangement thrive.\nStudents will leave with a beautifully styled container ready to display\, along with the knowledge to confidently create arrangements in the future!\n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring 5-6 small plants purchased from Allerton’s Plant Sale or their garden center of choice. \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\n Lucas Rund is the Facilities Operation Specialist at the Illinois Arboretum.  \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-plant-your-planter/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164634Z
CREATED:20260731T223047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164634Z
UID:10001122-1777730400-1777732200@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:The Farms: Hive Visit
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels/ages\nTake an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday\, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery.\nBeekeepers Maggie and Steve will lead participants outside to the Allerton bee hives in the Herb Garden\, as they explain the basics of hive management\, bee safety\, and how to keep bees healthy throughout the year.\nThe Hive Visit is free and registration is not required.\nThis class is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\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.\nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-hive-visit/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164631Z
CREATED:20260731T223007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164631Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginning Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All levels\nSlow down and engage with the natural world at Beginning Nature Journaling on Saturday\, May 2 from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nThis calming\, creative workshop led by the Allerton Park Natural Journaling Club will blend the mindful art of “zentangle” with the observational practice of nature journaling. Whether it’s a single leaf\, a wildflower\, a feather\, or the texture of tree bark – students will learn how to translate their observations onto a journal page.  The focus will be on process over perfection—embracing curiosity\, creativity\, and mindfulness.\n$5/person. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nThis workshop is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\nThe Allerton Park Nature Journaling Club is a welcoming\, non-judgmental group of individuals who love nature and wish to communicate the diverse beauty of Allerton Park through all levels of artistic expression\, scientific discovery\, and journaling. They strive to build community through rewarding experiences together exploring and celebrating the wonder of our natural world. \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginning-nature-journaling/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164659Z
CREATED:20260731T223049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164659Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: A Taste of Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday\, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nIn this 30-minute introductory talk\, instructor Charlie Wolf will engage students in a brief discussion of how to learn the cards\, types of tarot\, and how to get started.\n$5/person. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nThis class is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden).\nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes. \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-a-taste-of-tarot/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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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 2 from 11 a.m.-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. \nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online here 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.\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-spring-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164633Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Glassmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+)\nCreate your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm.\nWith guidance from Mack Glass\, students will get to make their very own pendant\, planter pick decoration\, or marble to take home after this introductory workshop.\n$40/person. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nThis workshop is part of The Farms Spring Market\, featuring additional folk school instructors talking about and selling their creations. Learn more here. \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\nJason Mack has lives and works in Delavan\, Wisconsin. Jason and his fiancée\, Macy McCall\, are raising 6 year old twins\, Harper and Harrison. Jason first melted glass when he took a glass bead-making class with his mom at age 17 in 2001. He hasn’t stopped melting since.\nIn 2007\, Jason graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in studio art with a focus in glassblowing. Since then\, he has created a style and method of building large\, on-site steel and glass sculptures using a mobile glass furnace he designed and built in his garage. Jason has done major installations for Heartland Community College in Bloomington\, IL\, Cornell Tech’s new campus in NYC and worked with many businesses and cities to create unique projects and live events. Mack Glass has received global recognition for building the World’s Tallest Glass Christmas Tree at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay\, WI every December since 2022. \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 schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-glassmaking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T212929Z
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SUMMARY:Supper Club — May 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Chef DeAngelo Newson serves up an elegant meal at the Supper Club on Friday\, May 1 in the Mansion Carriage House.\nThis intimate\, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food\, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.) followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Find the menu here*.\n$100/person. Register here. Registration will close April 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nFind info and registration links for other Supper Club dinners here.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Learn more about our Weekend Wind Down series here.\n*Because of the unique nature of this custom meal\, we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (e.g.\, vegetarian\, gluten sensitivity\, dairy allergy\, etc.).  Please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu with your request before purchasing tickets. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/supper-club-may-1/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T200000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday\, May 1\, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday\, May 2\, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday\, May 3\, 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!\nThis is no ordinary Plant Sale – it’s part of our Bluebell Festival\, which includes a Spring Market (Saturday only)\, food\, drinks\, workshops\, live music and more! Find details here.\nNo registration is required.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online here 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.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Micah Putman at putman@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-plant-sale-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260822T213112Z
CREATED:20260731T223115Z
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UID:10001130-1777654800-1777672800@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: May 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday\, May 1-2 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. each night\, and there will be plenty to see and do at our Bluebell Festival! Visit that event page for details and to register for special meals\, workshops\, and more.\nGuests are welcome to grab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café\, bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks from the bar per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu.\nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-presented-by-busey-bank-may-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164713Z
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UID:10000953-1777654800-1777665600@allerton.illinois.edu
SUMMARY:The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3)\, Spring Market (May 2)\, live music\, Folk School classes (see schedule below)\, food\, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate!\nFriday\, May 1 will feature the opening of the annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 5-8 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 2 with the Plant Sale (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)\, food trucks\, 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 3 with a Blooming Breakfast* in the Mansion (9-10:30 a.m.) and the Plant Sale (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287.\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 1\n5-8 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser + Bar + Lucky Eddy’s Wok-n-Roll (Gatehouse Lawn)\n5-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n6-8 p.m.  Live Music by Appaloosa (Gatehouse Lawn) BYO chair or blanket\n6-9 p.m.  *Supper Club REGISTRATION CLOSED\nSaturday\, May 2\n9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Greenhouse Café open\n9 a.m.-9 p.m.  Food trucks (Find details here.)\n10-11 a.m.  *Formal Garden Tour\n11 a.m.-5 p.m.  Spring Market (Mansion) + *Glassmaking Workshops\n11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n12-12:30 p.m.  *A Taste of Tarot\n12-2 p.m.  Live Music by The Sweet Nothings (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\n1-2 p.m.  *Beginning Nature Journaling\n2-2:30 p.m.  Hive Visit\n2-3 p.m.  *Plant Your Planter\n2:15-2:30 p.m.  *MELT for Gardeners\n3-3:30 p.m.  *Watercolor Workshop  SOLD OUT\n6 p.m.-8 p.m.  Live Music by Wildwood String Band (Mansion Gallery)\nSunday\, May 3\n9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  *Blooming Breakfast  SOLD OUT\n9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Greenhouse Café open\n10-11 a.m. *Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga\n10 a.m.-12 p.m.  *Kokedama Workshop\n12-2 p.m.  Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops\n10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Food trucks (Find details here.)\n1-3 p.m.  *Spray Paint Techniques SOLD OUT\n 1-4 p.m.  *Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells SOLD OUT\n*Requires separate pre-registration. Space is limited. \nIf you 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. \nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods. \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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-bluebell-festival-presented-by-busey-bank/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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