Events
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The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac Knitting
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, 3D geometric […]
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The Farms: Arboretum Spring Migration Bird Hike
Experience Level: Beginner Observe 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*. Join Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to […]
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The Farms: Beginning Bobbin Lace
Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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. With 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 […]
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Arboretum Volunteer Orientation
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).* This orientation will acquaint new volunteers with the many ways they can give their time and effort […]
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The Farms: Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku 芍薬
Experience Level: Beginner Enjoy the Japanese art of ikebana, where floral arrangement becomes more than simply arranging flowers in a vase, at Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku 芍薬 on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Both classes will cover the same material) Join the Illinois Prairie Ikenobo Chapter […]
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Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank
Enjoy a picnic in the Meadow and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden at Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, May 16 or Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8), which includes a […]
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(SOLD OUT) Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank
Enjoy a picnic in the Meadow and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden at Picnic With the Peonies presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, May 16 or Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8), which includes a […]
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The Farms: Peony Watercolor Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+) Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop for all levels focusing on expressive color. Students will be able to explore their […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Peony Watercolor Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 15+) Learn how to paint a loose, expressive peony with shimmering gold accents at a Peony Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop for all levels focusing on expressive color. Students will be able to explore their […]
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The Farms: New Moon Yoga
Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Monday, June 15, 8-9 p.m. — Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga […]
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The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Jennie Ingram will help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]
