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The Farms: An Allerton Folk School
The Resilient Runner
with Laura Cayce
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library.
Instructor Dr. Laura Cayce — who holds a doctorate of Chiropractic and a Masters of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation — will lead students in the following subjects to get ready for race season (see detailed class descriptions here):
— Jan. 26: Foundations of Injury Prevention & Movement Screening
— Feb. 23: Strength & Mobility for Resilience
— March 23: Recovery Strategies & Load Management
— April 20: Final Tune-Up and Race Day Injury Prevention
$90/person. Registration will close Jan. 12 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodation to participate, please email Olivia at 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
Dr. Laura Cayce completed her education at Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri with dual degrees including a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. She has gained an appreciation for the power of nutrition and is currently completing post-doctoral training to attain a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Nutrition.
Dr. Cayce focuses on the health and well-being of others while maintaining her team mentality, problem-solving, and biomechanical thought processes that she obtained through sports. Through her care she has supported team members of the Chicago Red Stars, the University of Missouri Football team, Lyons Township Soccer Club, and individual athletes competing at the professional level for Ironman events. At Pillar Health Co.
Her treatment approach is evidence-based and individually tailored.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
The Art & Science of Getting Happier
with Lori Lilly
Experience Level: Beginner
If life feels hard and joy is difficult to find, get answers at The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want on Tuesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10 & Feb. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio.
Led by psychologist Lori Lilly, this course is designed to provide direction on a journey toward living with a greater sense of happiness and a deeper sense of wisdom. Students will learn more about emotions to develop tools of self-management and emotional regulation and a positive state of mind.
While there is no one answer for everyone, students will learn practical, research-based practices that meet them where they are and help build a daily practice of happiness.
$70/person. Registration will close on Jan. 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodation to participate, please email Olivia at 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
Lori Lilly is a psychologist, yogi, nature lover and lifelong learner of wellness, happiness and spirituality. Her passion is to bring others along for the adventure and to share what she is learning.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
Intro to Tarot Cards
with Charlie Rainbow Wolf
Experience Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome
Learn about tarot cards and readings at Intro to the Tarot on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion.
Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot, what it does and doesn’t do, and how to detangle myth from method when learning to read the cards. Students will then use the cards to determine how to intuitively interpret tarot for their own purposes and learn how to start reading for others.
Tarot cards are included in registration.
$60/person. Registration will close Jan. 22 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations 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
Charlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden).
Astrology, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.
She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.
Basics of Plant-Based Eating
with Karla Freeze
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio.
Instructor Karla Freeze will share the story of how she regained her health by adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds to her diet. She will also provide resources and tips for a healthy journey, including the six pillars of health as outlined by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
$25/person. Registration will close Jan. 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations 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
Karla Freeze credits the plant-based lifestyle she switched to about 12 years ago for greatly improving her health, helping her to reverse ailments including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, psoriasis, sleep apnea, while also helping her lose weight.
“Plant-based education is my passion,” she said.
Karla has done many educational sessions throughout central Illinois and worked with an international dining services company in presenting health sessions in Dallas and Houston.
Learn to Draw
with Sally Walsh
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn a life-long skill you can continue to practice on your own at Learn To Draw on Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in The Studio.
Instructor Sally Walsh will guide students in various drawing techniques to gain a basic understanding of drawing, including shading properly to create beautiful artwork.
$70/person*. Registration will close Jan. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:— Spiral-bound sketchbook or mixed media pad (9”x12”)— Pencil— Kneaded eraser— See-through plastic ruler— Pencil blender for shading
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at 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
Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
Beginning Pen & Ink
with Sally Walsh
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn to draw, shade and create texture at Beginning Pen & Ink on Wednesdays, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 & Feb. 25 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in The Studio.
Instructor Sally Walsh will teach the basics of hatching, dots and varied lines to help students learn how to create texture and visual interest.
$70/person*. Registration will close Jan. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:— Spiral-bound sketchbook or mixed media pad (9”x12”)— Pencil— Kneaded eraser— See through plastic ruler— 1 to 3 black roller ball, gel or felt tip Sharpie-type pens with varying tip sizes.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at 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
Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.
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.
Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
with Sally Walsh
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Thursdays, Feb. 5 through Feb. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. in The Studio.
Instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects.
$70/person*. Registration will close Jan. 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:
— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad (spiral bound is best)
— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).
— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12), medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6)
— Pencil, clear ruler, kneaded eraser
(Students can borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).
If you will need disability-related accommodations 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
Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.
Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)
with Sally Walsh
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Thursdays, Feb. 5 through Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00pm. in The Studio.
Instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects.
$70/person*. Registration will close Jan. 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:
— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad (spiral bound is best)
— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).
— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12), medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6)
— Pencil, clear ruler, kneaded eraser
(Students can borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).
If you will need disability-related accommodations 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
Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.