Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a new wine education class at Talking & Tasting: Intro to Wines of the World on Friday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he will walk students through the art of wine tasting as an introduction to Wines of the World. 

Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines. You must be at least 21 years old to participate. Consider making it a weekend getaway and book a room overnight as part of Allerton's Weekend Wind Down series.

$60/person (Ages 21+). Register by Jan. 22. All sales are final.

Weekend Wind Down room rates are $110/night. To make a reservation, please call 217-333-3287.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a delicious series at Wines of the World on Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 12, March 26 and April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he takes students on an enchanting journey through the vineyards both domestically and across the globe. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for introducing students to tasting, talking, and understanding wine, Mike’s engaging style immerses students in wines of the world.

Mike’s class is for beginners and wine lovers alike, from the refined elegance of Bordeaux to the inspiring hills of Tuscany, the bold flavors of Rioja and the full, rich vintages of California. Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines (see below for details on varieties).

$200/person for the entire series* or $60/class (Ages 21+). Register by Feb. 12th or one week before each class. All sales are final.

Registration links:

— Feb. 19: Navigating Blends/The Art of Winemaking — discover the world of blended wines and why winemakers choose to blend

— March 12: Sense of Place — a class contrasting wines from regions across the globe

— March 26: Oregon and Washington — exploring American winemakers outside of California

— April 9: Choosing Wines for Any Occasion — Match wines to seasons and occasions

*Sign up for all four classes individually and use the promo code “WINE40” to get $40 off at checkout.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By 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.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here. 

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a new wine education class at Talking & Tasting: Intro to Wines of the World on Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he will walk students through the art of wine tasting as an introduction to Wines of the World. 

Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines. You must be at least 21 years old to participate. Consider making it a weekend getaway and book a room overnight as part of Allerton's Weekend Wind Down series.

$60/person (Ages 21+). Register by Feb. 12. All sales are final.

Weekend Wind Down room rates are $110/night. To make a reservation, please call 217-333-3287.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a delicious series with an international flavor at Wines of the World on Wednesday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he takes students on an enchanting journey through the vineyards both domestically and across the globe. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for introducing students to tasting, talking, and understanding wine, Mike’s engaging style immerses students in wines of the world.

Mike’s class is for beginners and wine lovers alike, from the refined elegance of Bordeaux to the inspiring hills of Tuscany, the bold flavors of Rioja and the full, rich vintages of California. Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines (see below for details on varieties).

$200/person for the entire series* or $60/class (Ages 21+). Register by Feb 12th. or one week before each class. All sales are final.

Registration links:

— Feb. 19: Navigating Blends/The Art of Winemaking — discover the world of blended wines and why winemakers choose to blend

— March 12: Sense of Place — a class contrasting wines from regions across the globe

— March 26: Oregon and Washington — exploring American winemakers outside of California

— April 9: Choosing Wines for Any Occasion — Match wines to seasons and occasions

*Sign up for all four classes individually and use the promo code “WINE40” to get $40 off at checkout.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By 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.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here. 

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a new wine education class at Talking & Tasting: Intro to Wines of the World on Friday, March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he will walk students through the art of wine tasting as an introduction to Wines of the World. 

Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines. You must be at least 21 years old to participate. Consider making it a weekend getaway and book a room overnight as part of Allerton's Weekend Wind Down series.

$60/person (Ages 21+). Register by March 5. All sales are final.

Weekend Wind Down room rates are $110/night. To make a reservation, please call 217-333-3287.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a delicious series at Wines of the World on Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 12, March 26 and April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he takes students on an enchanting journey through the vineyards both domestically and across the globe. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for introducing students to tasting, talking, and understanding wine, Mike’s engaging style immerses students in wines of the world.

Mike’s class is for beginners and wine lovers alike, from the refined elegance of Bordeaux to the inspiring hills of Tuscany, the bold flavors of Rioja and the full, rich vintages of California. Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines (see below for details on varieties).

$200/person for the entire series* or $60/class (Ages 21+). Register by Feb. 12th or one week before each class. All sales are final.

Registration links:

— Feb. 19: Navigating Blends/The Art of Winemaking — discover the world of blended wines and why winemakers choose to blend

— March 12: Sense of Place — a class contrasting wines from regions across the globe

— March 26: Oregon and Washington — exploring American winemakers outside of California

— April 9: Choosing Wines for Any Occasion — Match wines to seasons and occasions

*Sign up for all four classes individually and use the promo code “WINE40” to get $40 off at checkout.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By 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.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here. 

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn a variety of binding options for artists’ books that can be produced by hand at Bookbinding for Artists’ Books on Mondays from March 31 through April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Allerton Mansion.

Artists’ books are works of art that utilize the form of the book. The first class will include a survey of books and binding styles, as well as an introduction to terms of book anatomy and commercial binding.

In this five-week course, retired graphic design professor Peter Bushell will also introduce a number of particular book styles and binding techniques, followed by time for hands-on production. These one-of-a-kind books will be blank models, but additional discussion is possible for those who have ideas for further development of books with content.

$110/person. Register by March 17. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By 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.

About the instructor

Peter Bushell recently retired from a 29-year career as a graphic design professor from Illinois State University. While there he reveled in teaching students a variety of subjects including typography, image making, mark making and branding, information design, interactive and web design, as well as letterpress printmaking, book arts and book binding.

Bushell’s creative efforts in design, book arts, and letterpress printmaking have garnered awards and recognition from regional, national, and international competitions, exhibitions, and publications. Currently he continues to be active as a freelance graphic designer, a book artist, and a letterpress printmaker.

Wines of the World

Experience Level: Beginner

Take part in a delicious series at Wines of the World on Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 12, March 26 and April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium.

Renowned wine educator and television personality Mike Lee will lead this delightful and delectable wine class, where he takes students on an enchanting journey through the vineyards both domestically and across the globe. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for introducing students to tasting, talking, and understanding wine, Mike’s engaging style immerses students in wines of the world.

Mike’s class is for beginners and wine lovers alike, from the refined elegance of Bordeaux to the inspiring hills of Tuscany, the bold flavors of Rioja and the full, rich vintages of California. Each class will include tastings of 5 to 6 wines (see below for details on varieties).

$200/person for the entire series* or $60/class (Ages 21+). Register by Feb. 12th or one week before each class. All sales are final.

Registration links:

— Feb. 19: Navigating Blends/The Art of Winemaking — discover the world of blended wines and why winemakers choose to blend

— March 12: Sense of Place — a class contrasting wines from regions across the globe

— March 26: Oregon and Washington — exploring American winemakers outside of California

— April 9: Choosing Wines for Any Occasion — Match wines to seasons and occasions

*Sign up for all four classes individually and use the promo code “WINE40” to get $40 off at checkout.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By 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.

About the Instructor

Mike Lee is an accomplished wine, spirits, and beer educator with 9+ years in the alcohol industry. Having achieved the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (London) Certified Educator achievement in Wine, Lee is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 internationally. With experience with class sizes large and small, he is known for his ability to adapt to any learning environment with excellent facilitation skills.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here.