Press Release
May 9, 2024
Contact: Jason Harris
The Chisholm, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-375-5176
jharris@thechisholm.org
thechisholm.org
The Chisholm to Host Barn Quilt Workshops in June
KINGFISHER, Okla. — The Chisholm will hold two of its popular beginner barn quilt workshops on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants only need to attend one class.
Barn quilts are square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and then put on buildings. They have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Participants will make a barn quilt to take home. Oklahoma State University Extension educator Lindy Hoel will lead both workshops. Each participant will complete a barn quilt to take home.
Registration is required. Classes are limited to 24 people. The cost is $60, and it includes lunch. The workshops are for adults or teens attending with an adult. Call the museum at 405-375-5176 to register. The Chisholm is located at 605 Zellers Ave. in Kingfisher.
A two-day advanced barn quilt workshop will be held at The Chisholm on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13.
The Chisholm is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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