Barn Quilt Workshops
Few things say home better than a handmade quilt, but you don’t need a sewing machine to bring this folk art to your life!
Painted barn quilts add a warm personal touch to your barnyard, garage, shed, porch or deck! We offer four barn quilt workshops a year, each using a historic quilt block design and custom color palate to capture the essence of the season.
I’ll show you how to navigate the geometry and translate each pattern into a 24 x 24” painted quilt that will adorn your home (indoor or out) for years to come! While the paint dries, we’ll take a relaxing walking tour of this 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!) and talk about the history of our farm, which includes beautiful old quilts and textiles we’ve found here.
YOU’LL MAKE:
A unique painted barn quilt based on a historic quilt block pattern. I’ll have a variety of coordinated color palettes for you to pick from (or you can go rogue and do your own thing) and will show you how to chart out the quilt pattern and tape it off for clean, crisp lines. When it’s dry enough to handle, we will finish the edges and fit your masterpiece with hanging hardware so it’s ready to go up on your wall!
In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the you will receive:
Exterior grade materials so your work lasts for years
Quilt handout + instructions
Quilt mapping grid coloring sheets
Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)
UPCOMING BARN QUILT WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, October 17, 1-4 pm
Sunday, October 18, 1-4 pm
Friday, November 14, 1-4 pm
Saturday, November 15, 1-4 pm
TICKETS: $125
Attendees will make one 36 x 36” barn quilt. (For this workshop, you can come solo or bring a buddy for the same price since this project might be easier with an extra set of hands!)
DETAILS
Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)
COVID safety measures: Workshops will take place outside, so attendees should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please!) Attendees will have their own tables, safely spaced apart, and individual workshop supplies. Facemasks are required inside any buildings (including the bathroom) and any time the attendees cannot maintain 6’ of social distance. Attendees are asked to bring their own masks.
Accessibility: Please let us know if there are things we can do to make your visit more comfortable. Shared chairs and benches will be available. The farm tour is optional and will cover approximately 1 mile of walking on uneven surfaces. The only bathroom is located up four steps inside our house.
Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out.
PRIVATE GROUPS
Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Barn quilts in particular make for fun group activities that in the end become a wonderful gift for the guest of honor or office conversation piece. Workshops can be tailored to fit your occasion and color palate. Group size 5-18 people. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!
INSTRUCTOR
This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.
THANK YOU
When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.
Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.
It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.