Join Bonnie in beginning this basket with a woven, filled base using the "Chicket Feet" method of tucking filler spokes!
Don't know what any of that means?
You will after you take this class!

Other techniques you'll learn are:
Start/stop weaving, twining, triple twining with a step up and use of overlays. Pretty leather handles, metal feet on the bottom and a button embelishment complete this 10 3/4" x 7"W x 8"H tote!
Accent colors are Peacock Blue and smoked reed.
Designed by Bonnie a few years back, this tote has been completely updated!
Bonnie Rodeout is a full time basket weaving teacher who travels the country doing what she loves. She especially enjoys seeing new weavers complete their first piece.

Class fee is $75 per person.
Call 217-330-9664 to register. All credit card and Venmo transactions will be subject to a 3% processing fee. Stop in the shop to register in person during business hours! Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturdays 10-2. If your reach our recording, leave a message and I will call you back.
Class size limited to 12.
Cancellations must be made a full 7 days before class in order to receive a refund.
All classes are held at The ArtFarm Learning Annex in the former Wildflour Cafe building. Ample parking around back.

"My Funny Valentine" starts by weaving a filled base and techniques include setting up a base, using a locking row with 11/64" FO, start/stop weaving and use of overlays. The accent colors are red and pink and a cute, blingy heart adorns the front.
The finished piece is 4' x 7 1/2"L x 7" W and is suitable for ANY weaving experience level - Including beginners!
Dress for a mess! Toolboxes are provided for each student and all materials are included.
Bonnie Rideout is a full time basket weaving teacher from Decatur, IL who travels the country doing what she loves. She especially enjoys seeing new weavers complete their first basket.

Class fee is $48 per person.
Call 217-330-9664 to register. All credit card and Venmo transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Pop in the shop to register in person during business hours: Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturdays 10-2.
If you reach our recording, leave a message and I will call you back!
Class size is limited to 12.
Cancellations must be made a full 7 days in order to be refunded.

Classes are held at the ArtFarm Learning Annex in the former Wildflour Cafe building, 256 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL.
Ample parking available in the rear of the building.

Join Ashley Blust as she debunks old wives tales and enlightens you about the basics or working with or simply collecting crystals. She will explain properties, how certain stones react to their environment, what is best suited for each crystal type and even how to incorporate them into your home decor. It is really all about the positive energy and intentions you set!
Ashley Blust is the owner of Magickal Candles & Goodies, now in her 4th year of business!
This meet will begin with the main presentation and follow with a Q&A session. Other topics can be covered within the same meeting!
A minimum 5$ donation is required to attend and any amount raised over what is required to cover our costs will be pooled into a fund and donated to a women's NFP operating in our community.
******WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS & join our Private Group for more open discussion!

Join Rachel as she takes you step by step through the process of UV photographic printing! You will learn to capture the silhouette of many different objects on paper, cloth & other materials! The use of an iron salt solution and just the sun are used to create stunning cyan images!
Rachel is a ceramacist & painter living in Moweaqua with her husband & two dogs. When she was a little girl she told her mother, "I want to sculpt"! Rachel was quickly enrolled in various art courses and the rest is history! It has been her dream to teach!

45$ per person - all materials are included!
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 217-330-9664 or pop by the shop during business hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturdays 10-2. All credit card & Venmo transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Classes are held at The Wildflour Bakery building, 256 W. Main Street. Ample parking around back!

Join Rachel as she takes you & your little one step by step through the process of UV photographic printing! You will learn to capture the silhouette of many different objects on paper, cloth & other materials! The use of an iron salt solution and just the sun are used to create stunning cyan images that you'll treasure forever!
Rachel is a ceramacist & painter living in Moweaqua with her husband & two dogs. When she was a little girl she told her mother, "I want to sculpt"! Rachel was quickly enrolled in various art courses and the rest is history! It has been her dream to teach!

45$ per parent & child - all materials are included!
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 217-330-9664 or pop by the shop during business hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturdays 10-2. All credit card & Venmo transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Classes are held at The Wildflour Bakery building, 256 W. Main Street. Ample parking around back!

Not AGAIN??!! - Living, Learning, Laughing & Loathing Losses with Debra Joy Hart will give you the opportunity to widen and normalize your grief perspective, increase your emotional flexibility and remind you of your own power and strength.
Debra Joy, RN, has worked in health care for over 40 years. All of her work involves loss of some sort and grief/bereavement support. Deb is a grief coach, author, TedX, ArtFarm artist and is also the weekly co-host on "Humor, Grace & Grief" on Facebook live and podcast platforms.
This meet will begin with the main presentation followed by a Q&A session. Other topics can be covered within each meeting!
A minimum 5$ donation is required to attend, but any amount raised above what is required to cover the cost of the space will be pooled into a fund and donated to a women's NFP operating in our community.

***WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS & join our Private Group for more open discussion.!

Join "Farmer" Courtney Dennis of Double Vision Studio for a fun afternoon of a step-by-step walk through and create your OWN vision for a stunning 6" SPOOOOOOOOKY mandala - no experience necessary!
Dress in "painty" clothes, bring snacks and BYOB if that's your thing!
Courtney is a self-taught artist who has now sold over 1,000 works across the country. Gather some friends and come learn from the master!
Only 65$ - all materials are included.
Pre-registration is required to secure your spot and can be done by calling (217)330-9664. (leave a message if we are unable to get to the phone) Credit card and Venmo payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Pop in the shop to register in person! Business hours are Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturdays 10-2.
Cancellations can only be refunded until Wednesday, October 9th. Classes are held at The Wildflour building, 256 W. Main Street. Ample parking is available in back!

"Charmed" starts by weaving a woven, filled base. Techniques include filling a base twining, the use of overlays and using shaker tape for a handle. This basket is lashed three times, two with reed and once with waxed linen. The charm is handmade with wire and beads, so they may vary a bit. This is a cute basket for use anywhere in your home!
Dress for a mess - Toolboxes are provided for each student!
Bonnie Rideout is a full time basket weaving teacher from Decatur, IL who travels the united states to teach! She especially enjoys seeing new weaver complete their first basket!
Class Fee $50.00 per person - all materials provided
Call 217-330-9664 to register with a credit card by phone or Venmo. You may also register in person at The ArtFarm during business hours. Class size is limited to 12. Cancellations must be made 7 days prior or fee is non-refundable. All credit card/Venmo sales are subject to a 3% fee.
Classes are held at The ArtFarm Learning Annex in the former The Wildflour Cafe - 256 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL

Join instructor Traci Bula for two sessions of cross stitch FUN! In the first session you will learn to read a pattern, learn about the fabrics involved, how to choose the right needles and hoops for your pattern size and how to set the fabric in the hoop. You'll begin a project, learn how to count squares & threads, the stitches and valuable tips for avoiding the most common mistakes.
Session two will be spent learning more advanced techniques such as backstitching, blackwork, French knots 1/2 & 3/4 stitches, beading, embellishments and more! You'll learn how to wash, dry, iron and finish your project in a hoop or a frame!
Traci is a fierce animal advocate who is currently working toward becoming a registered veterinary nurse in the UK! She has been cross stitching for years and it is her absolute favorite hobby - maybe it'll become yours!!
Two sessions:
Wednesday, June 12th & June 26th 6pm-7:30pm
$70 pre-registration required - all materials provided.
Call The ArtFarm @ 217-330-9664 to sign up via credit card or Venmo @artfarm217 (3% fee is added to all card & Venmo transactions.) Any cancellations must be made 7 days prior in order to receive a refund. Classes are held at The Wildflour 256 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL.

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