Fiber Arts

No class Jan. 20
Beginners welcome!

This class is designed for those new to sewing, those who haven’t sewn in a while, those afraid of their machines, those who want to build a stronger sewing foundation or those needing a refresher on the basics of machine sewing. Instructor and artist Amber Layne created a curriculum that is comprehensive and empowering for students. Using project-based learning, this class teaches how needles, threads, fabrics, stitches and your sewing machine work together as a team. Gain in-depth knowledge about your sewing machine while mastering the fundamentals of sewing through fun and useful projects.

• An instructor-provided materials kit ($62.40) must be purchased on the first day.

• Students must provide their own working, preferably recently serviced, sewing machine to each meeting.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $15. Four-week rentals are $60 and eight-week rentals are $110.

• Reserve and pay for an 8-week sewing machine rental by clicking here. Your machine will be waiting for you on the first day of class. Easy peasy.

• Shorter term sewing machine rentals are dependent on availability. If machines are available, you can rent them from the front desk at Studio School.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 17.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

REQUIRED PREREQUISITE: Sewing Fundamentals

Build on skills acquired in Sewing Fundamentals. Learn advanced sewing techniques, such as darts, ruffles, pleats and other shaping techniques, curved sewing, top stitching, lining, creating and using buttonholes, and understanding and utilizing all types of zippers and elastics.

• An instructor-provided kit ($57.10) including materials as well as three of Amber’s favorite sewing tools, must be purchased on the first night of class. Beyond the required kit, you will need additional fabric and notions.

• Other required supplies: a serviced sewing machine, electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual and all tools, feet and accessories that came with your machine. Any additional needs will be discussed in class.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can rent one through Studio School. Daily rentals are $12. Four-week rentals are $40 and eight-week rentals are $80.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 11.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

REQUIRED Prerequisites: Sewing Fundamentals, Sewing Fundamentals Expanded

This advanced course expands the techniques taught in Sewing Fundamentals and Sewing Fundamentals Expanded. Learn the basics of taking and working with measurements and how to understand, work from and modify a simple pattern. Practice sophisticated sewing techniques while working on patterns chosen by instructor Amber Layne.

• Students will purchase a course kit ($45) that includes a simple pattern and three of Amber’s favorite sewing tools, which aid in proper construction. Students will need some additional fabric and notions beyond what is supplied in the kit (these will be thoroughly discussed in class.

• Supplies required: a serviced sewing machine, electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual and all tools, feet and accessories that came with your machine.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can rent one through Studio School. Daily rentals are $15. Four-week rentals are $60 and eight-week rentals are $110.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 11.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

A serger is required to take this class.

This class is designed for those new to serging, those who haven’t serged in a while, those afraid of their machines, those who want to build a stronger serging foundation or those needing a refresher on the basics of serging. You’ll learn to thread the serger correctly, understand tensions, adjust cutting widths, use differential feed, master critical techniques, and learn the basics of construction. Learn in-depth knowledge about your serger and master the fundamentals by creating a personal serger guidebook.

Required supplies: a serviced serger, electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual, and all tools, feet, and accessories that came with the machine.

Students will purchase a kit of materials ($70.26) supplying four cones of serger thread, serging tools, some fabric, and a serger guidebook. Some additional fabric and notions, beyond what is supplied in the kit, will be needed. Additional supplies will be thoroughly discussed in class.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 12.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly and times are posted outside each studio.

SOLD OUT. Please join our waitlist.

REQUIRED Prerequisites: Students must own a sewing machine with embroidery capabilities—sewing and embroidery combo machines only.

Do you own a sewing machine with embroidery capabilities, but don’t know (or can’t remember) how to use it? This beginning course covers the exciting basics of machine embroidery. Learn to work with proper tools, threads and stabilizers and to understand stitching techniques. Through instructor-led projects, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to succeed — and you’ll receive digital designs to keep.

Required Supplies
• a serviced sewing machine with embroidery capabilities (sewing and embroidery combo machines only — no multi-needle machines), electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual and all tools, feet, hoops and accessories that came with your machine.

• An instructor-provided kit that includes threads, scissors, needles, bobbins, several types of stabilizers and three of instructor Amber Layne’s favorite sewing tools.. The kit must be purchased ($106.70) on the first night of class.

• Beyond the required kit, you will need additional fabric and notions that will be discussed in class.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 12.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Times vary weekly can be booked two weeks in advance.

This class is open to total beginners and those with weaving experience. Cool. Beginners will make a sampler that features 17 twill patterns! You'll learn to play with color, create proper structure, read drafts, and learn good habits. Intermediate or returning students will chat with Sherri about what they want to make and then work on self-directed projects with Sherri's expert guidance.

Each student will have the exclusive use of a loom for the duration of class (including scheduled Open Studio sessions outside of class).

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 13.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Artist Darci Lenker -- whose fiber work was recently highlighted by NASA -- will teach you everything you need to know about embroidery. You'll learn more stitches than you thought were possible and that's one thing Chat GPT can't do (yet). Get in here and learn to embroider and embellish!

• You can find the syllabus here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 13.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly and times are posted outside each studio.

No class on Feb. 13.

Make yourself the cottage core corset of your dreams for the Ren Faire, everyday dress up or cosplay!

Instructor, Martha Coates will walk you through the construction of a historically-inspired corset as well as simple garments to wear with them like petticoats and chemises. Martha will provide patterns; specialty corset fabric and hardware will be available to purchase as well, if desired! These garments are constructed in a traditional method with mostly straight seams making this class appropriate for all sewers who have their own sewing machine and know how to use it! Detailed construction techniques will be taught. Martha is a master corsetier and stay maker with 25 years of experience making historical costumes.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 20.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Required prerequisites: basic experience with natural dyes

You asked for it and we listened! Bring your dyeing projects to our natural dye lab and receive personalized guidance and creative support from artist and instructor Isa Rodriguez. This mixed level class is perfect if you need to finish existing projects or begin something new

If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 16.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly and times are posted outside each studio.