Craft Workshops 2023-24

Tara 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. Tara won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs.  Her love of arts and crafts continued throughout her adult life and now she teaches workshops in the local area including northcentral Arkansas.  Her art includes acrylic painting on canvas and wood as well as other craft projects such as doorhangers, wreaths, faux stained glass and glass etching to name a few.  Tara now lives in West Plains and has conducted local art and craft workshops for the West Plains Council on the Arts for about 5 years.

Create a beautiful Tree of Life Barn Quilt at this workshop in April!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $85, all supplies included. Bring a sack lunch to this all-day workshop.

Join us in painting this beautiful, personalized Tree of Life Barn Quilt.  A barn quilt brings art to any landscape and this one is sure to be a head-turner.  Measures 3’ x 3’ painted in warm colors of outdoor acrylic paint on plywood.  Indicate name personalization at time of reservation.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot by texting Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create an adorable Bee Porch Leaner at this workshop in March!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $50, all supplies included.

Spring is right around the corner and birds will be chirping and bees will be buzzing as the temperatures begin to rise.  Join us in painting this adorable Bee Porch Leaner to welcome your guests to your home this Spring. Measures approximately 4’ tall and painted with acrylic paint on pine board. Your choice of sentiment. 

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Bee Porch Leaner”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a beautiful Patriotic Heart Barn Quilt at this workshop in February!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $55, all supplies included.

Join us in painting the Patriotic Heart Barn Quilt and bring your sweetheart!  This barn quilt will look amazing year-round on your porch, shed or even in your house, not just on Valentine’s Day!  Here’s your chance to get your honey out of the house for some fun.  Don’t miss this one!  Measures 2’ x 2’ painted in red, white, and blue outdoor acrylic paint on plywood.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Patriotic Heart Barn Quilt”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a beautiful Faux Stained-Glass Bird quilt block at this workshop in January!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $50, all supplies included.

Create one of these whimsical birds using a picture frame, instant faux lead line, and gallery glass paint.  Your stained-glass quilt block will be beautiful in a window, on a wall or mantle. Measures 12”x 12” and is ready to hang. Select design (cardinal, flamingo, chicken, or blue bird) at time of reservation. 

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Bird Quilt Block – Faux Stained Glass”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a birch tree/cardinal doorhanger at this workshop in November!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday or Thursday, November 14 or 16, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $50, all supplies included.

The magic of the season will welcome your guests this holiday with this pretty snow cardinal birch tree scene on an 18” wood round doorhanger.  Painted with acrylic paint.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Birch Tree Cardinal #1 or #2”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a charming autumn church painting at this workshop in October! West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday or Thursday, October 10 or 12, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Cost for the workshop is $45, all supplies included.

As we bid farewell to the warmth of summer, we eagerly welcome the arrival of fall, a season filled with beauty and transformation. The leaves are falling, and you can feel the crisp air in this beautiful Autumn Church painting. Painted on 16 x 20 canvas with acrylics.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Autumn Church #1 or #2”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a faux stained-glass seasonal barn quilt design at this workshop in September!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Cost for the workshop is $45, all supplies included.

Create the elegant beauty of classic stained glass using a picture frame, instant faux lead line and gallery glass paint.  Your stained-glass quilt block will be beautiful in a window, on a wall, or mantle. Measures 12”x 12” and ready to hang. Select one of five available designs at time of reservation – designs are available to view on the WPCA Facebook event page “Seasonal Stained-Glass Quilt Block”.

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Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Seasonal Stained-Glass Quilt Block”

or call Paula at 417-293-2325.

Create a charming autumn church painting at this workshop in October!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, offered Tuesday or Thursday, October 10 or 12, 2023, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Cost for the workshop is $45, all supplies included.

As we bid farewell to the warmth of summer, we eagerly welcome the arrival of fall, a season filled with beauty and transformation.  The leaves are falling, and you can feel the crisp air in this beautiful Autumn Church painting.  Painted on 16 x 20 canvas with acrylics.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite page “Autumn Church #1 or #2”

or text Paula at 417-293-2325.