Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver.) 

Assemble your very own wreath adorned with dried flowers at Everlasting Wreath Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Arboretum Shed located at 2302 South Lincoln Avenue in Urbana.  

Instructor Maggie Taylor will demonstrate how to create a wreath using a base of grapevine or willow and everlasting flowers harvested and dried at Delight Flower Farm. These dried wreaths are great to hang or use as a table centerpiece for upcoming holiday gatherings.

$65/person*. Registration closes Nov. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should bring gardening gloves. 

Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.)

Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Owl on Saturday, November 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.

Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make an owl, which can be customized to make them look authentic, whimsical or anything in between. The class is perfect for those wanting to learn a new art form.

Take advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a friend or family member for a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit!

$65/person* + $10/person for add-on (limit one). Register here. Registration will close Nov 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*A $15 discount is available during registration for those who bring their own needlefelting tools.

Experience Level: Beginner  

Learn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.  

Instructor Sally Walsh will walk students through the process of making soap including the science of making soap, safety, ingredients used, and the herbal benefits. Students will then learn how to make their own bar of soap with their preferred scents. 

All students will take home four pounds of soap, plus a booklet of instructions and recipes.

$110/person*. Registration closes Nov. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should wear old clothes. 

Experience Level: All Levels

Be guided through the process of making your own woven basket at Basketweaving: Simple Elegance on Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio. 

Instructor Bonnie Rideout will teach techniques including start/stop weaving, twining, triple twining with an arrow and a step up, the use of overlays and double lashing. Rolled, leather Amish handles adorn the sides of the basket, and a complementary floral sprig and metal embellishment adorn the front. Accent colors are teal, caramel and chocolate brown.

Dimensions of finished basket: 8 ¼” W x 9 ½” W x 5 ½” H

$95/person. Registration will close Nov. 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Experience Level: Beginner  

Curious on how to whittle or carve in the round? Join us for Woodcarving Basics: Holiday Ornaments on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. 

Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will share safety protocol and the three basic wood carving cuts as she leads students in creating a small holiday ornament. Students will choose between a snowman or fir tree, and small eyelets, ribbon, and paints will be available to uniquely decorate each ornament.   

$85/person*. Registration will close Nov. 16 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should bring: 
- Carving Glove 
- Flex Cut Carving Knife Set 
OR 
-Flex Cut Roughing Knife 

Experience Level: Beginner 

Fall is the perfect time to learn to crochet at Crochet 101: Fingerless Gloves on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. in The Studio. 

Instructor Billie Theide will lead students in crocheting a pair of fingerless gloves with a unique cable-like stitch pattern. Students will learn to read crochet patterns, determine size, learn to chain, turn, crochet through the back loop, do half double crochet, slip stitches, and yarn over. Additionally, the class will explore blocking and caring for hand crocheted items. 

$95/person*. Registration closes Nov. 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should bring the following: 

OPTION 1 YARN 

2 skeins (same dye lot) Cascade 220 Sport. This is classified as a lofty sport to DK weight yarn of 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. There are 164 yards per skein. Available in 73 colors. It is hand washable in cold water. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway. 

OR 

OPTION 2 YARN 

2 skeins (same dye lot) Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light. This is classified as a DK weight yarn made of 50% Super Fine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian Wool. There are 146 yards per skein. Available in 36 colors. It is hand washable in cold water. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway. 

AND 

--US F (3.75MM) crochet hook 
--pair of small sharp scissors 
--laptop, iPad, or smartphone 
--pencil