Experience Level: Intermediate

Create your own beautiful paper amaryllis that will last years at Paper Flower Art: Amaryllis on Sunday, November 8 from 1-5 p.m. in the Studio.

In this intermediate-level class, led by Cathy Peters, you’ll discover the unique qualities of crepe paper and learn step-by-step techniques for cutting, shaping, and assembling realistic petals to create a lifelike amaryllis, perfect for holiday decorating or gifting. Your stunning potted amaryllis will last for years!

Students should be comfortable using basic crafting tools to create fine details, including scissors and precision-detail glue.

$85/person. Registration closes October 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

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 Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Dining Room.  

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. 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. 

*Students should bring gardening gloves. 

Experience level: Beginner 

Are you a beginner, or interested in refining your wet felting skills? Join us for Wet Felt Bowls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 12-4 p.m. in the Dining Room.  

In this workshop you will transform wool into art as you use a resist to wet felt into a decorative bowl or vessel. The class will use luxurious silk, dyed wool roving, wool felt sheet, and dimensional inclusions to explore and transform ephemeral materials into a richly textured, sturdy, and functional work of art. Materials will be provided. You will receive a list of suppliers so that you can source materials and continue to welt felt at home. No previous experience is required.  

$130/person*. Registration closes Nov. 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. 

*Students should bring the following: 
--two bath-sized towels 
--one 12” ruler two blue or black ink pens 
--one pair of scissors 
--one roll of paper towels 

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)

Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting: Entrelac & Color-Stranding on Wednesday, Nov. 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 pattern.

$60/person*. Registration will close Nov. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
— 2 balls of contrasting colors Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight (#4) yearn or its equivalent are required. This is an 80% acrylic and 20% wool yar which is machine washable and available from Lion Brand and Michael’s, as well as many yarn shops. Avoid yarns that are too soft like Caron Simply Soft, Snuggly Wuggly or Facets, as they will not hold the pattern as well.
— 1 pair of US size 6 (4mm) single point, 14” straight knitting needles. 

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Feather on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in The Studio.

Students will assemble an elegant feather suncatcher design. Participants will also learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, and solder. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies and safety gear will be provided.  

$100/person*. Registration will close Nov. 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided.

Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+)

Join us for a hands-on baking experience and leave with everything you need to bake a homemade fruitcake to share with family and friends this holiday season at Traditional Christmas Fruitcakes on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Carriage House.

In this class, participants will learn about the history of the fruitcakes, and make their own richly fruited batter to take home and bake.

There is no fancy equipment needed. All other equipment, including the ingredients and the instructions, will be provided. By the end of the class, participants will have made a traditional fruitcake according to a time honored English recipe to take home and bake in their own oven—a wonderfully indulgent addition to their holiday feast!

$80/person. Registration closes Nov. 5 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students will need to bring their own mixing bowl (preferably glass, ceramic, or stainless steel, not plastic), a wooden spoon (a thick heavy spoon works best), and an 8″ round cake pan.

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.