4 Tuesdays: September 22 - October 13
4:30 - 6:00pm
$135
Ages 16+
Barn quilts have roots in Europe and were brought to the United States, where they were popularized in New England and the Midwest during the Revolutionary War. Explore their historic roots with artist and teacher Kristen Murphy and create your very own barn quilt. Experiment with color mixing and color theory with a self-selected quilt pattern. You will walk away with a unique 2’ x 2’ barn quilt that will brighten any outdoor space!
All materials provided.
Kristen Murphy
Kristen Murphy is an artist and educator with more than ten years of experience bringing vibrant, large-scale folk art to Vermont communities. As the Art Coordinator and a teacher at Laraway Youth & Family Services for the past 25 years, in Johnson, VT, Kristen blends creativity, craftsmanship, and community connection in everything she does.
Over the past decade, she has created and taught barn quilt art across the state, leading numerous community-based projects in both Glover, where she lives, and Johnson, where she works. Kristen is known for her warm, encouraging teaching style and her ability to guide participants of all ages and skill levels through the full barn quilt process—from design and color selection to taping, layout, and painting.
Passionate about rural arts and community building, Kristen believes that barn quilts tell stories, beautify shared spaces, and give people a hands-on way to express their creativity. Her classes offer a welcoming atmosphere where participants can learn, explore, and take home a piece of art that reflects their own style.