The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. The prrice for the workshop to create a faux stained-glass bird-themed quilt block is $50, all supplies included.
“Create one of these whimsical birds using a picture frame, instant faux lead line and gallery glass paint,” invite organizers. “Your stained-glass quilt block will be beautiful in a window, on a wall or mantle.”
The finished product will measure 12 inches by 12 inches, ready to hang. Participants will be able to choose their design at the time of reservation; options are cardinal, flamingo, chicken or bluebird.
Shahan was raised in a small town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio until about the age of 12, when her family moved to Missouri. Her upbringing included being a member of 4-H, where most of her projects consisted of food, sewing and crafts taught by her mother, a 4-H leader. Shahan won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs.
Her love of arts and crafts continued into her adult life and now she teaches workshops in the local area including north central Arkansas. Her art includes acrylic painting on canvas and wood as well as other craft projects such as door hangers, wreaths, faux stained glass and glass etching.
Shahan now lives in West Plains and has conducted local art and craft workshops for the West Plains Council on the Arts for about five years.
Space for the workshop is limited. Reserve a spot through the Eventbrite page “Bird Quilt Block – Faux Stained Glass,” or text Paula at 417-293-2325.
