Catherine — Certified Instructor

Catherine was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick, where her love of creativity began at an early age, crafting alongside her mother and sisters. These formative experiences sparked a lifelong passion for artistic expression and hands-on design.

For the past 30 years, Catherine has called Alberta home, where she has continued to develop and refine her creative talents. Her work with barn quilts beautifully blends traditional craftsmanship with her own artistic flair, resulting in pieces that are both meaningful and visually striking.

Outside of her studio, Catherine leads a full and vibrant life. She enjoys watercolor painting, spending time with her Labrador, and expressing her creativity on stage through community theatre.

Based in Leduc, Catherine is excited to share her skills and passion as a Certified Instructor. She looks forward to connecting with participants and helping each person bring their unique barn quilt vision to life in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Melanie now hopes to inspire others by sharing the joy and simplicity of barn quilt painting, encouraging more people to create their own beautiful pieces of art. She even dreams of helping spark a barn quilt movement across Alberta—and perhaps all of Canada.

When she’s not painting, Melanie enjoys spending time in her quilting room, tending to her garden, or relaxing with her husband on their acreage overlooking the Drumheller valley. When the travel bug strikes, they take every opportunity to explore new places—always keeping barn quilt trails on their itinerary.

Jane Morgan — Barn Quilt Artist

Jane Morgan is a barn quilt artist, instructor, and lifelong quilter based in the beautiful foothills of southern Alberta. She is the founder of Quilters' Palette, a studio in Priddis dedicated to sharing the colorful and growing art form of barn quilts through classes, supplies, and custom creations.

Raised in rural Alberta, Jane has always been drawn to creativity and the sense of community that quilting inspires. In 2021, she combined her love of traditional quilt patterns with painting to create Quilters' Palette, transforming classic quilt blocks into bold outdoor art. What began as a passion project quickly grew into a thriving creative business and a gathering place for artists, quilters, and curious beginners alike.

Jane is known for her welcoming teaching style and her ability to make barn quilt painting accessible to everyone—no artistic experience required. In her workshops, students learn not only how to create a vibrant barn quilt, but also the history and spirit behind this uniquely North American folk art. Many leave inspired to start barn quilt trails and community art projects of their own.

Her work and teaching have reached audiences across Canada. Jane has taught at national events such as Quilt Canada and her barn quilt designs have even been featured as part of the décor at the Calgary Stampede’s Western Oasis arts and culture venue.