FARMINGTON — Please join us at Farmington Public Library (FPL) on Wednesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. for an author talk by Saskia Reinholt, founder of the Maine Barn Quilt Trail. Legacy: The Barn Quilt Trail in Maine’s High Peaks will be discussed. filled with exquisitely detailed photographs from Cynthia and John Orcutt, Legacy: The Barn Quilt Trail in Maine’s High Peaks takes a walk-through Franklin and Somerset counties. Highlighting the barn quilts, the traditional quilt patterns on display, and some of the histories of the region, Legacy is a beautiful book that tells a charming story.

Since 2019, Reinholt has worked with local schools and community-based organizations to host free barn quilt mural workshops to establish a community made public art trail. Over 900 participants, including 600 local students, have helped create the Maine Barn Quilt Trail across Franklin and Somerset Counties.

After attending the author’s presentation, one may be inspired to create their own barn quilt. It is not necessary to have a barn to display a barn quilt square, all that is needed is a space to display one. Of course, attending a Barn Quilt Class will aid in the creation of individual barn quilts to take home and display either outdoors or indoors.

Farmington Public Library will host a Barn Quilt Class on Saturday, April 27. Students will be able to choose from two sizes and a wide variety of designs and colors. All materials are exterior grade and carefully selected.

Cost includes all supplies and instruction by Saskia Reinholt. Students will learn about the history of barn paintings, color theory, drafting a quilt block, and painting techniques.

A $60 deposit is required to hold your spot. Any remainder of the cost will be paid by the day of class. Registration and deposit can be made at www.saskiareinholt.com/classes, or you can Venmo @Saskia-Reinholt, or mail a check to: Saskia Reinholt 4 maple Lane, Avon, ME 04966

(The 1’x1′ is $60 and will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete.The 2’x2′ is $120 and will take approximately 6 hours to complete.)

The class will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a lunch break. Please plan to pack lunch or order takeout locally.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Saskia at 207-313-4878 or email reinholtgallery@gmail.com

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