Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience level: Ages 13-18 

Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, Apr. 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Greenhouse.

Artist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a curated mix of seasonal garden florals, wild spring flowers, branches, sticks, stones, and foraged materials to create designs that are completely unique to the Park and the season.

$30/person (Ages 13-18). Registration will close Apr. 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Sarah at sputman2@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

Rachel Wooters is a Central Illinois-based artist and educator with a passion for creative expression through florals, ceramics, and community connection. A graduate of the Master Program at Makeup Designory (MUD), Rachel brings a refined eye and a hands-on, intuitive approach to every workshop she leads. Her classes—ranging from floral arranging to pottery—invite guests to slow down, play, and explore their personal creativity in a welcoming, artful environment.

Deeply inspired by the natural beauty and rich history of Allerton Park, Rachel considers it a creative home and continual source of inspiration. Her workshops reflect the spirit of the grounds—elegant, thoughtful, and full of wonder.

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.