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)

  Happy Day! You can pick from any of the designs on the links below, or choose something from Etsy or Pintrest.  I will let you know if you choose something that is too difficult.  Then email or text a copy of the design you want to do. Thanks,  Jeff - 717-620-9676   Jeff@kurtzinpa.com Color Charts:  <<< My general selection group: <<< Civil War and Underground Railroad  era patterns: <<< Art that has been done in recent classes: <<< Happy painting!

   The History of Barn Quilt Painting Introduction:   This report delves into the fascinating history of barn quilt painting, a traditional art form that has gained popularity across rural regions. Originating in the United States, barn quilt painting has evolved into a remarkable way to celebrate local heritage and add vibrant displays to the rural landscape. This report aims to provide an overview of the origins, growth, and significance of barn quilt painting as an art form. . The center piece is 48," square Origins and Early Development:   The roots of barn quilt painting can be traced back to the late 20th century in rural communities of the United States. The concept was inspired by the embellishment of barn exteriors with painted patterns, usually geometric in nature. The earliest known barn quilt was created in 1989 by Donna Sue Groves in Adams County, Ohio, as a tribute to her mother. It featured a traditional quilt block design, translated into a large-scal...

 

 Good Day, my friend!  Please take a few minutes to see the photos and videos from 5 years of Barn Quilt painting!  It'[s fun and it can be simple.  Just grab a board or something and a couple cans of paint!! My best tools are a square, a straight edge a roll of tape and a sharp knife... AND my imagination. Thanks for visiting, and call any time to share ideas and thoughts.   717-620-9676 Jeff - aka:  TheBarnQuilter.

 Rather that include them all , right here, I'll post a couple and then you can USE THIS LINK <<<  to view the entire channel.

First class in my home is tomorrow!   I had my garage ceiling and walls and garage door, super insulated. Added a couple heaters, installed 11 ceiling lights and 3 8 ft tables. Over 200 colors/shades of paint. Room for 4 artists. Am providing pizza, delivered. Should be fun! Pics to follow. Scroll down for "tomorrow Happened" Photo in Dec 2 23 BQ Painting class - Google Photos

  Barn Quilts - YouTube   <<< View all the videos at this link. 1:46 using thin coats of paint on Barn Quilts Add description Public Made for kids Aug 11, 2023 Published 126 0 100.0% 1 like 2:03 Floating a brush - Reduced brush marks. Details at www.TheBarnQuilter.net In this video I demonstrate letting a brush float across wet paint to minimize brush strokes. The strokes are still there but the background color is not seen. Public None Sep 22, 2022 Published 27 0 – 4:55 Sealing tape while painting a Barn Quilt. See dialog at www.TheBarnQuilter.net. I am known as TheBarnQuilter. I have been painting BQ's for about three years and am teaching lessons for local peeps. Most of the painting is straight forward, but a few tips can save hours of time, during a class or painting on your own. I'll summarize them from time to time. Meanwhile, check our my blog at www.TheBarnQuilter.net Public None Aug 8, 2022 Published 118 0 100.0% 1 like 1:40 Drying the paint Barn Quilt paint...