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Registration opens:
May 12th, 2026

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

Add to Calendar 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

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.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Mary Jo | Legacy | Crooked Lane Farm | Craft | Barn Quilt | Art |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 Closed
Tue, Mar 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 Closed
Sun, Mar 08 Closed
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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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