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  • The Farms: Grand Ikebana Demonstration

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience a live demonstration tracing the visual history of Ikenobo at a Grand Ikebana Demonstration on Sunday, May 17 from 12-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Attendees will witness the creation of diverse styles, from the spiritual origins of Tatehana (standing flowers) to the intricate Classical Rikka, and finally the most contemporary […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a functional and unique basket for your coffee table and, of course, bagels, at Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket on Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by creating a woven, filled base for the basket. Students will then learn about […]

  • The Farms: Plein Air Painting

    Experience Level: All Levels  Get outside and express your creativity at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, May 22 to 24 from 12-4 p.m. Outside and in the Evergreen Lodge (May 22) and The Studio (May 23-24).  Students will start with a brief discussion each day at the designated meeting location then head outdoors […]

  • The Farms: Weaving Twill

    Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience)  Expand your weaving skills to learn a new weaving technique at Weaving Twill on Saturdays, May 23 & 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  This two-day class led by Sharon Bowles will lead students in a discussion of various 4 […]

  • The Farms: Great Horned Owls: Mating, Nesting & Owlets

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about unique behaviors of one of the masters of the night at Great Horned Owls: Mating, Nesting, & Owlets on Sunday, May 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  Instructor Mark Glenshaw will share what he has been able to observe and document of mating, nest selection, feeding of the […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    Experience Level: Beginner  Learn how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based Eating on Wednesday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds to her diet. […]

  • 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, May 30 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 […]

  • The Farms: Drawing from Nature at the Arboretum

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+)  Learn various ways to look at the surrounding landscape and translate it to paper at Drawing from Nature on Saturday, May 30* from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. (Rain date will be Sunday, May 31st.) Award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students in guided sketchbook work […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner  Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Monday, June 29, 8-9 p.m.  — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Friday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.  — Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the […]

  • The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, how to chain, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix mistakes and bind off.  Each student will leave […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+)  Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, how to chain, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix mistakes and bind off.  Each student will leave […]