Get ready for three inspiring days of creativity, color, and design as renowned quilt artist Jane Sassaman teaches her acclaimed Abstracting from Nature workshop, Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Hardin County Extension Agency in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Known for her bold, imaginative quilts inspired by the natural world, Jane will guide participants through her unique approach to transforming flowers, leaves, and organic forms into dynamic quilt designs. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the quilting world's most celebrated designers.

Abstracting from Nature

Nature is an endless source of inspiration. In this workshop, we will examine a wide variety of artists' interpretations of nature before beginning to manipulate natural forms ourselves. Through a series of exercises, participants will experiment with abstraction and exaggeration to capture the essence and energy of favorite flora while achieving dramatic visual effects. These ideas will then be translated into fabric during the three-day workshop.

Drawing skills are not required, but participants should have a strong interest in developing their own design language and unique visual symbols.

Skill Level: Beginning to Advanced
Sewing Machine Required
Class Limit: 23 Participants

Learn more about Jane and her work by visiting her website: https://janesassaman.com/

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Elizabethtown North. To make reservations, call 270-982-9466 and mention that you are with KHQS.

Lunch Information

Catered lunches will be available for purchase during registration. All other meals will be on your own.  There are no fast-food restaurants located near the Extension Agency, and the lunch break is limited to one hour. We encourage participants to take advantage of the catered lunches provided on-site.
Lunch Cost: $16 per day
Sweet tea, unsweetened tea, and water will be available with each meal. Fresh fruit will
be served buffet-style with both the box lunches and wrap buffet, and dessert is
included with all meals.
The Italian Buffet will include an Apple Harvest Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
If you need a vegetarian meal for Saturday, please contact Jane Adolf at
jwadolf@gmail.com .

Join Us!
Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to explore the art of abstraction, develop your personal design voice, and spend three inspiring days learning with Jane Sassaman and fellow quilters.