West Plains, MO. – Create a beautiful Faux Stained-Glass Bird quilt block at this workshop in January! West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $50, all supplies included.
Create one of these whimsical birds using a picture frame, instant faux lead line, and gallery glass paint. Your stained-glass quilt block will be beautiful in a window, on a wall or mantle. Measures 12”x 12” and is ready to hang. Select design (cardinal, flamingo, chicken, or blue bird) at time of reservation.
About the Coordinator
Coordinator Tara Shahan was raised in a small town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio until about the age of 12 when her family moved to Missouri. Her upbringing included being a member of 4-H, where most of her projects consisted of food, sewing and crafts taught by her mother, a 4-H leader. Tara won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs. Her love of arts and crafts continued throughout her adult life and now she teaches workshops in the local area including north-central Arkansas. Her art includes acrylic painting on canvas and wood as well as other craft projects such as doorhangers, wreaths, faux stained glass and glass etching to name a few. Tara now lives in West Plains and has conducted local art and craft workshops for the West Plains Council on the Arts for about 5 years.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Bird Quilt Block – Faux Stained Glass” or text Paula Speraneo at 417-293-2325.
