These designs will be painted on aluminum composit panels. 3mm thick. All are primed and painted before you get to class, so when you arrive you cn begin painting immediately! Price is primarily based on the size of the panel you choose. There is an extra charge for complex designs. (example... Tree of life $25) 16" square: $50 24" = $75 30" = $100 36" = $125 48" = $250 8' = $450 Over 200 colors of laex paint are on hand. We can alway blend something if needed. Please, don't hesitate to ask questins! Jeff 717.620.9676

  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...

 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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