Barn Quilt Workshop

108 East Mountain Street,Kings Mountain NC 28086

03 July, 2021

Description

Join us for a fun barn quilt workshop! Have you ever drove past a barn with a quilt block pattern and wondered about the meaning behind it? Barn quilts began as a way to honor a loved one with a gorgeous piece of folk art. The concept of barn quilts began with Donna Sue Groves and her wish to honor her mother, Maxine, and her Appalachian heritage by having a painted quilt hung on her barn in Adams County, Ohio. In this workshop you will be guided through the whole process, from selecting a pattern, preparing the surface, layout, painting and installation. For this class, you will be able to choose one of three different star patterns in a 24"x 24" size. Please bring: handheld hairdryer, snacks, and lunch if desired. Wear old clothes you can paint in. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor! Instructor: Cathy Taylor - After working 50 years, the last 24 being the executive director of a large non-profit, Cathy retired with the goal of learning to play and have fun. After being encouraged by a friend to paint a barn quilt, Cathy was excited about the result and has now painted many barn quilts for her friends and family. Cost: $50 Adults: 18+ Limited to 15 Participants Pre-registration (payment) is required for classes. This class will be held at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club in the downstairs dining area, two buildings down from the museum. Parking is to the left of the building, with an entrance on the bottom floor right off the parking lot area.