Good Morning! What would you think of hosting a 4 hour painting class?  Art panels and paints, etc. are supplied.  Just bring clothes that you might get paint on. It only takes 6 people to hold a class. Barn quilts from these classes are painted on aluminum panels with exterior paint that should be expected to last 50+ years.  The same materials are used by state and national parks.  I bring about 200 colors of latex paint to the class. Classes are best with limited to 4-5 hours.  Longer than that people start falling asleep. Occasionally I send paint home with a participant so they can finish at their convenience. You can see photos from classes at www.TheBarnQuilter.net .  In the past I have held classes at John A. Logan College, the Herrin and Carterville community centers, SIH offices, Plantscape and in my own studio (garage.) Cost of the class depends on the size they choose.  16"=$50, 24"=$75 (most popular) & 30" = $100. Please give m...

  Barn Quilt Painting class!  Revised 10/9/2024 Plantscape , Herrin, IL November 2nd, 2024 (my birthday!)  9:00 - 1:00  (more if needed) Maximum class size: 10 persons  I bought a generator to handle the driers!! General quilts to pick from <<<   Several NEW designs! Civil War and Underground Railroad Era designs to pick from<<< Art from recent classes <<< You can also choose designs found online.  Check Etsy and Pintrest.   This is where you can attend a barn quilt painting class in Southern Illinois! Click below to register or call for details. 717-620-9676 (call or text) Jeff Kurtz TheBarnQuilter <<< Register HERE <<< Here's the announcement letter >>> (click here)

 I have room for 6 to paint in my studio (garage)... who would be comfy!  Any time is fine for a 4 hour class.    Just buzz me if interested!

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 https://conta.cc/3WRCnfp   My next show is at the Du Quoin State Fair! Will be fun!!! It should be a fun time, but I need help... Weekdays I can handle, but the weekend shifts ate too long for me to handle myself. Saturday and Sunday, and Labor Day, are 11:00 am - 10:00 PM. I would like to find someone that wants to work 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM on any one of those days. I'll even give you a lunch allowance! (?) It' not much "work-wise." Just stand/sit around, help people fill out raffle tickets and answer a few questions. If you've been to a class then you know most of what there is to know. No sales required. In exchange for working any one day, you can pick one of my paintings or attend one of my classes for free and do a 24" or 30" barn quilt for yourself. Please let me know if you are interested. I will provide parking pass and admission. Please call me for information, Jeff Kurtz, Carterville, 717-620-9676. Tell your friends! Share this and your pics on...