Needlefelt Cardinal

Name: Needlefelt Cardinal
Start: 2025-09-19T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Schedule

Fri Sep 19 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello, IL

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 Cardinal on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.
Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a cardinal, 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 just a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit!
$65/person* + $10/person for add-on (limit one). Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/needlefelt-cardinal/. Registration will close Sept. 12 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*A $15 discount is available during registration for those who bring their own needlefelting tools.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at [email protected].
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.