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Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Beginning Pen & Ink

with Sally Walsh

$70

Online registration unavailable

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.

  • Feb 4th, 2026
    Wed for 4 weeks from 12:00 - 2:30 pm

The Studio

217-333-3287

501 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL 61856 Get directions

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