West Plains, MO. – Create a sweetheart barn quilt wall hanging at this workshop in February! West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, on Tuesday and Thursday, February 14 & 16, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Trillium Trust offices, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. Cost for the workshop is $55, all supplies included.
Join us in painting My Sweetheart Barn Quilt and bring your sweetheart! This barn quilt will look amazing year-round on your porch, shed or even in your house, not just on Valentine’s Day! Here’s your chance to get your honey out of the house for some fun. Don’t miss this one! Measures 2’ x 2’ painted in pastel pink and berry red outdoor acrylic paint on plywood.
About the instructor: Tara Shahan was raised in a small town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio until about the age of 12. Her upbringing included being a member in the Patchworkers 4-H club, where most of her projects consisted of food, sewing and crafts taught by her mother, a 4-H leader. Shahan won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs, including an award for Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair. Shahan now lives in West Plains.
“For the most part I have created things for my own home but now have decided to share those things that I create and cherish so much,” says Shahan. “My passion is for what they are calling these days – rustic, primitive and farmhouse. Most of my items have been upcycled from a vintage piece or made from a common household item. This is what inspires me. Of course, I love frequenting vintage re-sale shops and antique stores for my inspirations, so most items that I make are pre-loved and show wear. DIY is a way of life in the Midwest. Thou art blessed who ‘rescues’ unwanted items!”
Space is limited. Reserve your spot by reserving your ticket at Eventbrite “Sweetheart Barn Quilt Workshop or #2” or by calling Paula at 417-293-2325.
