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Barn Quilt Painting Workshop

with Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School

2026-06-10 17:00:00 2026-06-10 20:00:00 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! Fertile Public Library - Fertile Public Library

Wednesday, June 10
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fertile Public Library

Fertile 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.

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 Closed
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 Closed
Sun, Oct 25 Closed

About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
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