A selection from the Illinois State Museum collection of spectacular quilts created from the mid 1800s through the 1950s by members of the Amish community near Arthur, Illinois. Curated by Janice T. Wass, ISM Curator of Decorative Arts. June 16 Egg Painting Natasha Kajdascsi of Moline was born and raised in Czechoslovakia. She demonstrates decorative painting on a variety of eggs. June 23 Scratch Board Francis Oliver of Iuka will demonstrate scratch board.
Members receive a discount.
Participants may bring a sack lunch. This year's subject will be daffodils. Students are to furnish all painting supplies and brushes. China can be purchased from the instructor with advance notice. Free and open to the public Children are invited to enjoy a day of art and craft making with some of the Illinois Artisans program's finest artists and craftspeople.