Press Release
June 4, 2024
Contact: Jason Harris
The Chisholm, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-375-5176
jharris@thechisholm.org
thechisholm.org
The Chisholm to Host Two-Day Advanced Barn Quilt Workshop in July
KINGFISHER, Okla. — The Chisholm will hold a two-day advanced barn quilt workshop on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This advanced workshop allows participants to tackle more ambitious and elaborate barn quilt patterns and create their own barn quilt block.
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. Oklahoma State University Extension educator Lindy Hoel will lead the two-day workshop. Each participant will complete an elaborate barn quilt to take home.
Registration is required. The class is limited to 24 people. The cost is $85 per person, 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.
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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Editor’s Note: Photos of The Chisholm are available upon request.
