2025 FRIDAY SAMPLER – A Patchwork of Creative Ideas
Inspiration for Artful Living
You are invited to 40th year of The Friday Sampler – Inspiration for Artful Living, on Friday, August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Youth Building at The Great Darke County Fair. This is a free event, open to all community members. The Friday Sampler at the Darke County Fair is sponsored by the 2025 Darke County Agricultural Society and the OSU Extension, Darke County.
Candyce Copp Grisham is a passionate quilter, artist, teacher, and author whose love for fabric began at age nine and was solidified by seeing an ancestor’s quilt at the Smithsonian. Self-taught and inspired by nature, she blends traditional quilting with modern flair, favoring bright, patterned fabrics. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Candyce finds joy in guiding students through creative exploration. Her work has appeared in national and regional juried shows, and she’s published two quilt patterns and the book Dresden Quilt Blocks Reimagined. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband, Tom, and their rescue dog, Bella, and is the proud mother of two sons.
Caitlin Miller, co-owner of Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Garden Center in Greenville, Ohio, is a passionate horticulturist and educator dedicated to helping gardeners thrive. Specializing in high-quality annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, and seasonal offerings like mums, pumpkins, and handcrafted holiday décor, Miller Flowers is a local favorite. Caitlin leads hands-on workshops and garden seminars year-round, and through a growing online presence, she shares her expertise with a global audience. Join her for an engaging class on fall vegetable planting, essential pruning tips, prepping flowerbeds for the next season, and caring for indoor plants—perfect for gardeners of all levels looking to grow their skills and seasonal success.
Join Christy Shell, M.Ed.—speaker, writer, and certified career and life coach—for Seven Sources of Inspiration for Artful Living, an uplifting session designed to spark creativity and deeper meaning in life and quilting. Through engaging stories and guided reflection, Christy will help participants unlock the inspirations that fuel passion and purpose. With over 25 years of experience in personal and professional development, and as the founder of Zeal Coaching for Life & Career in Troy, Ohio, Christy empowers individuals and organizations to live with zeal—infusing their lives with energy, love, and success.
Mary Borton—ERYT yoga and movement specialist—invites you to experience Healthy Moves for Wellness and Vitality, a gentle, accessible session designed to help you feel better and move with ease. Perfect for all physical abilities, this class features simple techniques performed sitting or standing to relieve everyday aches and pains, especially those linked to activities like quilting and gardening. Whether you're seeking improved mobility, reduced discomfort, or a boost in overall well-being, Mary’s supportive approach will help you reconnect with your body, mind, and heart. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step toward feeling your best!
2025 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
9:00-9:15 -Welcome to the Friday Sampler, Tina McGillvary-OSU Extension, Darke County
9:15-9:30 – Town Square Quilt Club President, Linda McGlothlin
9:30-10:45-Christy Shell-Seven Sources of Inspiration for Artful Living
11:00-11:45- Mary Borton, Healthy Moves for Wellness and Vitality
LUNCH-11:45-1:00
1:00-2:15- Candyce Grisham-Reimagined Dresden Quilts & Blocks: “Give a Girl a Wedge!”
2:15-3:15 -Caitlin Miller-Let’s Get Ready for Fall Planting.
For more information, contact Tina McGillvary at (937) 548-5215 or email, mcgillvary.4@osu.edu