Barn Quilt Workshops

On-Site Workshops

Hands-On Learning

Participate in hands-on sessions to create your own barn quilt with expert guidance and support.

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Develop Skills in Group Environment

The collaborative group workshop environment accelerates your skill development.

BARN QUILTS

Inspired by traditional fabric quilt patterns, these vibrant squares are a celebration of rural life, craftsmanship, and family heritage.

The modern barn quilt movement began in the early 2000s in Ohio as a way to honor family quilting traditions and beautify farm buildings. Since then, barn quilts have spread across the country, sparking a revival of folk art and giving rise to barn quilt trails—driving routes that guide visitors past quilt blocks displayed on homes, barns, and community buildings.

Each block often tells a story—about the land, the family who lives there, or local culture. Whether geometric, symbolic, or deeply personal, barn quilts connect us to something larger: a legacy of artistry passed down through generations.

Painting your own barn quilt is more than a craft—it's a creative tribute to history and heritage. Whether you hang it on a barn, porch, or living room wall, your barn quilt becomes part of a uniquely American tradition.

In this workshop, you’ll not only create your own piece of that story, but also learn about the history, techniques, and meaning behind this colorful art form.

What You Get

What You Get

What You Get

By the end of the workshop, each participant will have:

• A rich understanding of barn quilt history, including both national origins and local/regional traditions

• An overview of barn quilt trails and how they connect communities across the country

• Insight into panel construction techniques and a breakdown of materials—what we use and why

• Hands-on instruction in layout planning, taping methods, and painting techniques

• A full walkthrough of our Step-by-Step Barn Quilt Pattern Instructions and how to interpret design guides

• Completed the drafting of their selected barn quilt pattern on a primed panel

• Applied tape for their first color section—ready for painting at home

Though painting is completed after the workshop at your own pace, you’ll leave with everything you need to confidently finish your barn quilt, including your prepped board, pattern guide, taping notes, and supply list.

This workshop is not only a creative experience—it’s an introduction to a time-honored art form that brings beauty and story to your home.

INSTRUCTION

• National & regional Barn Quilt history

• Discussion of Barn Quilt Panels

• Taping and Painting Techniques

• How to use the Well Dressed Barn Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

MATERIALS

• A 24" by 24" Primed Barn Quilt Panel with Hanger

• Choice of 1 Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions from our Library

On-Site Workshops

Contact us to Learn More About Scheduling a Workshop

Develop Skills in Group Environment

The collaborative group workshop environment accelerates your skill development.

PORCH LEANERS

Porch leaners are a modern twist on this tradition. Instead of a single square, you’ll paint a vertical panel divided into sections—each featuring its own quilt block. Framed and designed to lean against a wall or porch, these decorative pieces are perfect for seasonal displays, entryways, or as statement pieces indoors or out.

Our porch leaners are even double-sided, so you can flip them with the seasons. Add a chalkboard panel for festive messages or seasonal greetings.

This project is more than just crafting—it’s about expressing yourself through color, connecting with a creative tradition, and making something uniquely yours.

Whether you’re drawn to Americana, farmhouse charm, or just want to spend a relaxing afternoon painting—barn quilt porch leaners are a creative and meaningful way to decorate your space.

What You Get

INSTRUCTION

MATERIALS

• National & regional Barn Quilt history

• Discussion of Barn Quilt Panels

• Taping and Painting Techniques

• How to use the Well Dressed Barn Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

• A 24" by 24" Primed Barn Quilt Panel with Hanger

• Choice of 1 Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions from our Library

By the end of the workshop, each participant will have:

• A rich understanding of barn quilt history, including both national origins and local/regional traditions

• An overview of barn quilt trails and how they connect communities across the country

• Insight into panel construction techniques and a breakdown of materials—what we use and why

• Hands-on instruction in layout planning, taping methods, and painting techniques

• A full walkthrough of our Step-by-Step Barn Quilt Pattern Instructions and how to interpret design guides

• Completed the drafting of their selected barn quilt pattern on a primed panel

• Applied tape for their first color section—ready for painting at home

Though painting is completed after the workshop at your own pace, you’ll leave with everything you need to confidently finish your barn quilt, including your prepped board, pattern guide, taping notes, and supply list.

This workshop is not only a creative experience—it’s an introduction to a time-honored art form that brings beauty and story to your home.

Connect with Our Barn Quilt Workshops

Reach out for workshop inquiries and barn quilt resources today! Connect with us and schedule your workshop today!