Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Get ready for a fun and festive holiday-themed event, where you will be able to blend your own scents to create a lovely festive candle. Professional candle artist Kayla Brown of Fire Doll Studio will lead you through a magical candle making journey that includes a fun variety of holiday scents to choose from. She will also provide some fun history, science, and techniques, along with her expertise as you make your own! Materials will be provided — including an apron — but dress accordingly, as we cannot guarantee you won’t end up with a little wax on your clothes.

NOTE: Your candle will require two hours of cure time, so will need to be picked up the next day; or it can be shipped to you for a fee of $8.

Friday, Nov 17th & Friday, Dec. 15th

10:30am – 2:00pm

Allerton Mansion Library (11/17)

Studio (12/15)

$140/class

Registration Deadline: November 13th & December 11th

Experience level: N/A

In a one day gathering, concepts of personal growth and wholeness are first learned through the use of film clips, art, poetry, myth etc. Then, through the use of writing, art, poetry, and music, each participant will work on their personal expression of wholeness. And finally, the participant shares their creation with the group if they choose.

Instructor Bio

Mary Ryan M.S. is a Jungian-oriented therapist with 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. She has been on the faculty for 3 universities teaching classes to students from age 18 to 80 on personality and personal growth. With the Academy of Addictions Treatment Professionals, she trained therapists in Chicago and St. Louis. She has worked in both hospitals and treatment centers and has a private practice in Springfield, IL while also facilitating a Prison Fathers group at Jacksonville Correctional Center. Mary has had art displayed in two galleries and combines her experience in art and film with her work with clients and in her teaching.

Registration deadline: December 6, 2023

Urbana-based local artist Kari Keller of Kari’s Occasions will demonstrate simple but fun techniques to paint and decorate glass bulb ornaments. Participants will create their own keepsake ornament for the holidays.

Instructor Bio: My name is Kari Keller. I have been an arts and crafts enthusiast since I was a very young child. I have a lot of experience in drawing and painting, and have dabbled in a large variety of other art forms including macramé, perler bead art, cake topper design, painting ceramic plates, acrylic pouring, and digital art. I also have a thriving side business as a face painter for these past 8 years. I love trying new things and making new friends!

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 5:00-6:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 21st, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

Studio

$20/person, per timeslot

Registration Deadline: December 5th & December 14th

Experience level: beginner

Create a new type of holiday decoration that you can take home to add to your decor. All participants will receive a large white votive candle and use melted tea light candles of various colors to paint designs around the outside of the candle. Make it holiday themed, or paint designs that would work for a year-round decoration.

There are 4 chances to participate in this folk school class. Choose one (or 2) that best fits your schedule.

Instructor Bio

Olivia Bunting is the Senior Program Coordinator at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. She loves being outside, tending her plants while trying not to kill them, and crafting. The Farms gives her an excuse to learn new things and finish those half-done crafts she's been meaning to complete for a while.

Have you ever wandered around Allerton Park and wondered what the inside of the historic mansion looks like?  Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate?  Register for one of our Public Mansion Tours held each month!

Mansion tours start at 2pm and begin in the Gallery of the Mansion.  Tours typically last between 45 and 60 minutes.

$10/person, ages 5 and under are free

Space is limited and tours typically sell out.

(NOTE: If tickets are sold out and you need additional children’s tickets, email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.)

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.