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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • The Farms: Watercolor Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Birds

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: I Spy! presented by Busey Bank

    Inspired by the “I Spy!” game and book series, campers will explore Allerton with the intention of finding something new and exciting. Scavenger hunts, treasure maps, and sleuth-work will all be included during Summer Day Camp: I Spy! on June 15-19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden

    Experience 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 […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    xperience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. Those could […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. Those could […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Herbal First Aid: Oils & Salves

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn how a few common garden plants can be used to make simple and effective first aid preparations at Herbal First Aid: Oils & Salves on Tuesday, June 16 from 5-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Experienced herbalist Liz Faermark of Talk Wild Herbs will share information about three […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Herbal First Aid: Liniments, Washes & Poultices

    Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn how a few common garden plants can be used to make simple and effective first aid preparations at Herbal First Aid: Liniments, Washes & Poultices on Wednesday, June 17 from 5-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Experienced Herbalist Liz Faermark of Talk Wild Herbs will teach students the […]