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***FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES***
Drop Spindle Basket
Instructor: Laura Klaus
Class Time & Location: Friday 12-5 Room #1
Class Length: 4 hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: None
Do you use a Drop Spindle?? If so, then this is the perfect basket for you. Not only does it hold 2 spindles on the removable divider, but there is lots of room in the 12 x 7 x 10 basket to hold anything else you might need.
Laura has been weaving for over 30 years and travels the midwest teaching at Fiber events as well as Missouri & Illinois state historic sites and colleges.
Class Fee: $90
The Magic of Fiber Carding: Pick a Card, Any Card
Instructor: Sarah Brisco
Class Time & Location: Friday – 12pm – 5pm
Class Length: 5 Hours
# of Students: 6
Prior Skills: To safely operate this equipment, participants must be at least 18 years old. The activity involves standing while using both hands to operate the equipment.
Students need to Bring: None
Ever gazed at a pile of fleece and dreamt of transforming it into something extraordinary? This class is your gateway to unlocking the magic hidden within wool. Join us as we unravel the mystery of carding in this hands-on fiber and fleece class! We’ll delve into the enchanting world of fiber preparation, exploring the art of blending colors, textures, and dream-like combinations. Imagine slipping shimmering silk into a cloud of the finest fiber or adding a touch of rustic tweed for unexpected depth. Learn the secrets of hand carders, blending boards, and drum carders, discovering which tools best suit your unique vision. Create vibrant art batts, effortlessly blend colors, and transform raw fleece into luxurious creations. Leave with a treasure trove of tricks and wonderful rolags, batts, carded slivers, and rovings – all born from your imagination. This is your chance to make magic with fiber and a flourish of your hand!
Sarah Brisco is a fiber fanatic captivated by unraveling the mysteries of wool. Her passion for understanding how different fibers behave fuels her small-batch yarn company, where she champions locally sourced luxury fibers. Sarah delights in discovering the unique character of each fiber and crafting yarns that showcase its best qualities. She’s dedicated to connecting fiber lovers with the wonders of farm-fresh wool, fostering a deeper appreciation for this incredible natural resource.
$70
Beginning Triloom Weaving
Instructor: Karen Rizzo
Class Time & Location: Friday – 12pm – 5pm
Class Length: 5 Hours
# of Students: 6
Prior Skills: none
Students need to Bring: None
In this beginning triloom class, we will be weaving a triangle cloth using yarn, crochet hook, and a triloom. Triangle cloths can be made into a variety of items such as shawls, scarves, table runners, hats, gloves, clothes, and many more items. This weaving technique is simple, and you will take home a beautiful piece. The class includes yarn, instructions, and the use of a triloom and crochet hook.
Karen grew up in Texas, and moved to Oklahoma a few years ago to be with her son and his family. She started crocheting in junior high. Since then, she has learned knitting weaving, spinning, macrame, needlework of all kinds, and other crafts. Karen loves teaching others what she’s learned.
$60
Beginning Continuous Strand Weaving: Triangles and Squares
Instructor: Bex Olinger
Class Time & Location: Friday – 12pm – 5pm
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 12
Prior Skills: Beginner
Students need to Bring: Scissors
Learn this magical technique for creating triangles, squares or rectangles of woven fabric that can be joined together to make shawls, scarves, pouches, rugs, pillows, etc. Bex’s mother wrote THE book on this method! No measuring, warping, or math needed for this class. Finish a complete project in 3 hours! Try our popular washcloth loom. This is a great way to learn more about continuous strand weaving with no initial investment in the loom and equipment. Class fee includes use of looms and tools, materials including yarn, written handout and instruction. Students who purchase their loom will receive a $10 discount at time of purchase.
Bex Oliger grew up in her mother’s fiber arts studio and has been weaving, spinning, natural dyeing and knitting for over 40 years. She and her husband own Hillcreek Yarn & Fiber, LLC in Columbia, MO and travel the country to teach and vend at Fiber Festivals from the Rockies to Appalachia, but especially the Ozarks. Bex teaches adventurous knitting, natural dyeing and/or continuous strand weaving at most of the festivals plus folks schools and camps like John C Campbell Folk School and Ozark Cultural Crafts Co-op, and for guilds and yarn stores around the country.
Class Fee: $50
Selecting and Preparing a Fleece
Instructor: Elizabeth Bernard
Class Time & Location: Friday 12pm – 4pm
Class Length: 3 hours
# of Students: 12
Prior Skills: none
Students need to Bring: All materials will be provided.
Learn how to select and prepare a fleece for spinning or other fiber arts. This hands-on class will guide you through selection and the processing of a fleece. (Skirting, washing, and carding.) Fiber preparation tools will be available to experience. We will be working with both Alpaca and Sheep fleeces.
Elizabeth Bernard lives on a Century old, family farm in Southern Illinois. After learning
to knit, Elizabeth wanted to make her own yarn. She started her fiber journey with
alpacas eleven years ago. She and her daughter Mica have since added several sheep
breeds and English angora rabbits to their menagerie of animals on her farm. After
learning to spin, she became interested in all forms of Fiber Arts and continues to learn
various methods and types.
Class Fee: $40
Beginning Twinning
Instructor: Magpie Wishes Sherri Polovich
Class Time & Location: Friday 12-4
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 5
Prior Skills: none
Students need to Bring: scissors, medium size crochet hook
Learn the lasting craft of twining while upcycling fabric scraps to create a mug rug. Twining has a variety of uses, and is one of the oldest techniques used worldwide to assemble flexible materials. Sherri will teach you to warp, twine, and finish a 7”x5” rug using fabric scraps and a mini twining loom. Once you’ve mastered the basics, we’ll discuss patterning and the many other ways to use this textile art.Class fee includes materials and use of a mini loom for the class. Looms will also be available for purchase. Please bring scissors, and medium size crochet hook or hemostat if you are able, we will have some to share as well.
Sherri Polovich, of Magpie Wishes, loves handicrafts of all sorts and has a passion for sharing her knowledge. She jumps into every project with both feet and has more ideas in her head than hours in her days. Her fiber journey began over a decade ago while researching wool baby pants. Meeting the local knitting group, she quickly realized “these are my people” and the rest is history. In addition to sewing, knitting, twining, crochet, and a bit of papercrafting, Sherri has also dabbled in yarn dyeing, needle felting, and macrame.
$45
***SATURDAY AM CLASSES***
Beginning Spinning
Instructor: Marilyn Smith
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-4
Class Length: 6 Hours
# of Students: 5
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: Any spinning related equipment they have.
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Marilyn Smith developed an interest in textitiles as a child and it grew into a passion for spinning her own yarn from the sheep she raises. les and fiber as a child. That interest lead to raising her own livestock and spinning the fiber into yarn to knit, crochet and weave into funished items.
Class Fee: $85
Introduction to Bobbin Lace –
Instructor: Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-12
Class Length: 2 Hours
# of Students: 5
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: None
Bobbin lace is a beautiful lace made by crossing and twisting bobbins of thread (or even yarn!) together. It is essentially a form of weaving without a loom. One of the stitches is actually called the “cloth stitch” because it looks like woven cloth. Bobbin lace can be used to make everything from intricate jewelry using metallic threads to shawls using yarns of every weight. In this class students will learn the cloth stitch and use it to make a key fob and a bookmark.
Introduction to Tatting and Introduction to Bobbin Lace will be taught by members of Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma (LMGO). Since 1990 LMGO has promoted lacemaking through monthly meetings, educational projects, demonstrations, and instruction. Beginning tatting and bobbin lace classes are held monthly at Get Stitchin’ in Tulsa. LMGO is located in Bartlesville, OK. Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma is a nonprofit chartered member of IOLI – The International Organization of Lace, Inc. – whose goals are to make lace, study antique lace, and collect old lace.
Class Fee: $50
Two-color Techniques in Continuous Strand Weaving
Instructor: Bex Olinger
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8am-1pm
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: Basic Continuous Strand Weaving on a square
Students need to Bring: scissors
Have you already taken the basic Continuous Strand Weaving class and have the technique down? Ready for the next step in making your shawls and blankets POP and sell? Using 2 colors to create twills, strips, checks and log cabin designs is really not difficult in CSW. Come learn some fun new ways to weave on these unique looms. If you already have a travel size frame loom (no 6” Mini Mods) bring it along (let Bex know). Otherwise, Bex will provide the loom yarns and tools for your project inclass.
Bex Oliger grew up in her mother’s fiber arts studio and has been weaving, spinning, natural dyeing and knitting for over 40 years. She and her husband own Hillcreek Yarn & Fiber, LLC in Columbia, MO and travel the country to teach and vend at Fiber Festivals from the Rockies to Appalachia, but especially the Ozarks. Bex teaches adventurous knitting, natural dyeing and/or continuous strand weaving at most of the festivals plus folks schools and camps like John C Campbell Folk School and Ozark Cultural Crafts Co-op, and for guilds and yarn stores around the country.
Class Fee: $60
Wool Drying Basket
Instructor: Laura Klaus
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-12
Class Length: 4 Hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: No specific skills.
Students need to Bring: None
Need something to hold your wool while it’s drying?? Join us in making this large 11 x 11 x 9 inch basket with wood feet to keep it up off the ground. The large bushel handles are added just before applying the rim. There will be a few color choices the day of class. This is great for beginners as well as seasoned weavers alike. Start / Stop weaving, twining, overlays are just some of what will be taught.
Laura has been weaving for close to 30 years and has turned her passion for baskets into a full time business. She teaches at a local college, Missouri and Illionis state historic sites as well as fiber events throughout the midwest. She enjoys writing her own patterns and teaching all age groups. She and her husband are often seen in historic costume demonstrating basket weaving all around Missouri.
Class Fee: $95
Beginning Rigid Heddle FULL
Instructor: Lori Hall
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-1
Class Length: 4 Hours
# of Students: 6
Prior Skills: No specific skills.
Students need to Bring: None
In this beginning rigid heddle class, you will learn how to warp, and weave, using a variety of different yarns on a rigid heddle loom. There are so many items that can be made with rigid heddle weaving, such as blankets, clothes, household items, towels, shawls, scarves, and many, many more. The class includes yarn, professionally written instructions and the use of a rigid heddle. Students do not need to bring any supplies, just themselves. Prior Skills: A cheerful attitude and willingness to learn.
Lori has always dabbled in the world of Fiber Arts since childhood. She enhanced her techniques and opened a Yarn & Fiber Store in Tulsa 12 years ago. Her journey continues and she loves to spread her knowledge of techniques she has picked up over the years.
Class Fee: $70
Felted Lamp
Instructor: Suzy Gammill
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-12
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 8
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: 2 Old bath towels
Immerse yourself in the world of wet felting and craft a luminous, one-of-a-kind lampshade in this comprehensive, hands-on workshop. We will explore the techniques of wet felting, from selecting and preparing natural wool fibers to experimenting with colors, patterns, and decorative embellishments such as silk, yarn, or other luxury fibers. You’ll learn the step-by-step process of building up layers, applying soapy water, and using gentle agitation to bond the fibers, resulting in a beautiful felted fabric ideal for lighting.Throughout the class, you’ll receive personalized tips on shaping, finishing, and fitting your lampshade to the frame, as well as inspiration for adding your own creative flair. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some felting experience, you’ll leave the session with practical skills, newfound confidence, and a striking, hand-crafted lampshade that radiates warmth and character in your living space. All materials, tools, and lampshade frames are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!
Suzy Gammill owner of Wooleyboogers Felt Creations is a passionate fiber artist and experienced instructor specializing in felting techniques. With nearly a decade of hands-on practice, Suzy has taught classes and workshops across the region, inspiring students of all skill levels to explore creativity through wool. Her engaging teaching style and knowledge of textile arts ensure participants leave with both beautiful creations and a solid understanding of the craft.
Class Fee: $85
Introduction to Natural Dyes
Instructor: Jonee Davis
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8am-1pm
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 15
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: Pen or Pencil
Mother Nature is gracious enough to lay a color palette right outside our windows. We will explore some of what she has to offer, giving you the courage to go out and sample more. In class we discuss types of dyes, history, how to prepare them, how some need special handling, plus much more.Students will go home with samples we dye in class plus others dyed previously. All materials furnished plus handouts except a pen or pencil to take notes
Jonee Davis (Wheaton, MO) – She have been active in the fiber arts for a many years. She first learned to weave then took up spinning. She is also an avid crocheter while dabbling in all the other aspects relating to fibers. She loves teaching heritage arts classes, the ones that have been with us for centuries. Jonee feels that we are never too young or too old learn new things about the world of fiber arts and loves to share whatever knowledge she has with others. Jonee and her husband a have a small farm in SW Missouri where
Class Fee: $55
Round Amish Knot Hot Pad
Instructor: Nancy Meyers
Class Time & Location: Saturday 8-12
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 12
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: Scissors, 12” ruler if they want, pencil or pen
Students will learn how to make a round Amish Knot Rug. This is a class for beginners. Students will learn how to prepare fabric, cut and start the hot pad for a round shape. They will also learn how to increase so that their hot pad or rug will lay flat. All supplies to make a hot pad will be provided.
Nancy Meyers has been teaching fiber arts for over 20 years. She began by teaching crafts and knitting in the 4H curriculum before deciding to begin teaching adult classes. She has many hobbies including knitting, spinning, weaving, sewing and most recently added a circular sock machine to her skill set. She lives in Pea Ridge AR
Class Fee: $50
***SATURDAY PM CLASSES***
Introduction to Tatting
Instructor: Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 2 Hours
# of Students: 5
Prior Skills: none
Students need to Bring: none
Tatting is a lace style based on knots. it is said tatting began with sailors tying knots in their ropes. Women became intrigued and tatting began. The basic stitch, a double stitch, looks like a “larks head knot”. tatting has been called “the hardest EASY thing you will ever learn”. Once the basic technique “clicks”, learning tatting becomes quite easy. This class will teach the double stitch and make a chain of double stitches. The chain will be turned into a clover leaf. If time permits, a ring of stitches will become a flower or butterfly.
Introduction to Tatting and Introduction to Bobbin Lace will be taught by members of Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma (LMGO). Since 1990 LMGO has promoted lacemaking through monthly meetings, educational projects, demonstrations, and instruction. Beginning tatting and bobbin lace classes are held monthly at Get Stitchin’ in Tulsa. LMGO is located in Bartlesville, OK. Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma is a nonprofit chartered member of IOLI – The International Organization of Lace, INC. – whose goals are to make lace, study antique lace, and collect old lace.
Class Fee: $50
Stitch Like A Queen
Instructor: Shaneh Vukovic
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 6 Hours
# of Students: 6
Prior Skills: Ability to thread a needle
Students need to Bring: Magnification Glasses if needed.
Utilized by cultures around the world, blackwork makes use of simple lines to create intricate lace like geometric designs. In this class students will step back in time and explore the work of several Tudor Royals, and learn about the stitches and techniques that they used. Students will stitch their own sampler of historical motifs, so that they may take home a work of art fit for a Queen.
Class is taught by 3 rabbits in a trenchcoat, also known as Shaneh Vukovic, the harebrained hippie with a deep love of all things historical.
Class Fee: $65
A-Tisket, A-Tasket, A wet-felted basket!
Instructor: Treka Wenner
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 4 Hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: Basic wet felting skills helpful, but not required.
Students need to Bring: Bath Towel
Create a beautiful and functional felted basket that’s as practical as it is artistic! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to wet felt a sturdy, sculptural tote using two tones of wool over a closed resist pattern. Perfect for holding your knitting, spinning, or sewing projects, this basket is a versatile piece you’ll use again and again. What you’ll learn: Wet felting techniques for shaping and structure. How to work over a closed resist pattern. Creating smooth color transitions with two-tone wool. Forming handles and refining your final shape. Details: Skill Level: All levels welcome. Cost: $85 per person Includes: Fiber, felting resist pattern (yours to keep), tools, supplies, and full instruction. Color Family Choices: Reds, Greens, Blues, Earth tones, Gray/Black. Come ready to get a little wet, a little soapy, and leave with a one-of-a-kind basket you made yourself!
Treka Wenner is a fiber artist and instructor specializing in wet felting, needle felting, and surface design. Through her studio, Fibers of My Soul, she creates richly textured work that blends wool, silk, and embellishment fibers into functional and sculptural art. Treka is passionate about sharing the creative possibilities of fiber and makes her classes welcoming for all skill levels. Her teaching style emphasizes exploration, technique, and personal expression, encouraging students to develop their own artistic voice. Whether introducing beginners to felting or guiding experienced makers, she inspires confidence, creativity, and a love of working with fiber.
Class Fee: $85
Colorwork Sheep Ornament
Instructor: Nancy Meyers
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 8
Prior Skills:Students should be able to knit, purl, decrease and increase. It would be best if student has experience knitting in the round.
Students need to Bring: Students are asked to bring a size 5 or 7 set of double pointed needles. If you prefer to use two cables or magic loop you will need to know how to do this as there is no time in class to practice. Addi Flips are fine do but again please know how to use them before class.
Make a cute ornament featuring sheep! These ornaments are made in the round and incorporate the color work sheep all around. Students will learn how to do Colorwork and how to read the charts.
Nancy Meyers has been teaching fiber arts for the last 20 years. She began teaching crafts and knitting during her kids 4H days. After 4H she decided to teach adults. Nancy has many hobbies including sewing, knitting, spinning, weaving and recently using a circular sock machine. She lives in Pea Ridge AR
Class Fee: $40
Intro to Nalbinding
Instructor: Carolyn Haley
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 3 Hours
# of Students: 12
Prior Skills: None
Students need to bring: All materials will be provided
Nalbinding is a single needle looping technique that predates knitting and crochet. Found on all continents where civilizations arose, and called by many names around the world, Nalbinding, or needle binding in English, allows you to take a simple tool and create a stronger denser fabric than knitting or crochet that doesn’t frog when cut. This craft is practiced by many who are involved in Viking reenactment where it was historically used to make hats, gloves and socks. In this 3 hour class participants will have a chance to learn the Oslo Stitch and connect in the round. With this base of skills participants will be able to start their nalbinding journey and create a variety of items. All materials will be provided along with a handout to take home.
Carolyn is a fiber artist obsessed with simple tools and making things with her hands. She loves how a bit of wool and some needles can create a world of magic and fun. Nalbinding has been a particularly engaging craft because of how simple the tool is and how endless the possibilities for creating stitches and connections are. Do to her love of learning, she has an absolute passion for teaching others. She is excited to connect with her students and teach them this ancient fiber craft.
Class Fee: $70
Yarn Tote
Instructor: Laura Klaus
Class Time & Location: Saturday 12-4
Class Length: 4 hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: None
Students need to Bring: None
This large 14 x 6 x 10 tote is sure to hold all your yarn! Do you have a project that needs to be all in one place? How about making your own yarn tote. This large 14x 6 x 10 tote is sure to hold all your yarn for any project you’re working on. This basket has a solid woven bottom, so you don’t have to worry about losing knitting needles or crochet hooks. The adjustable strap makes it easy to toss over your shoulder and you’re ready to go! There will be a few color choices the day of class. This is great for beginners as well as seasoned weavers alike. Start / Stop weaving, twining, as well as attaching a strap handle will be taught.
Laura has been weaving for close to 30 years and has turned her passion for baskets into a full time business. She teaches at a local college, Missouri and Illionis state historic sites as well as fiber events throughout the midwest. She enjoys writing her own patterns and teaching all age groups. She and her husband are often seen in historic costume demonstrating basket weaving all around Missouri.
Class Fee: $95