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Barn Quilt Painting Workshop

with Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School

2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 14:00:00 America/Chicago Barn Quilt Painting Workshop Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo! Breckenridge Public Library - Breckenridge Public Library

Saturday, May 23
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 14:00:00 America/Chicago Barn Quilt Painting Workshop Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo! Breckenridge Public Library - Breckenridge Public Library

Breckenridge Public Library

Breckenridge Public Library

Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo!

Unleash your inner artist and celebrate a beautiful tradition that defines Minnesota's rural landscape! Join us for a hands-on workshop and paint your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt under the expert guidance of Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School.

As a retired Moorhead educator, Mary Jo brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to help you learn about this iconic folk art. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, you’ll leave with a unique masterpiece ready to display.

All materials are provided. Registration is required. Regirstration will open at 3:30 p.m. on March 17 for events held in April, on April 28 for events held in May and on May 12 for events in June.
Learn more and register at larl.org/barnquilt.

This program is offered free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.

Breckenridge Public Library

breckenridge@larl.org
Phone: 218-643-2113
Branch manager
Kelsey Solberg

Hours
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Mon, May 11 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

About the branch

Join us to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. This month our theme is turtles.
 
 

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Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Breckenridge Public Library
Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo!
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