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Fiber Arts

Oklahoma Contemporary offers the very best in fiber arts classes, workshops and opportunities for independent exploration. Located in The Studios building, the Fiber Art Studio features many floor and frame looms, as well as materials and equipment for dyeing. Fiber Arts instructors also offer courses in embroidery, sewing and other creative and contemporary applications of fiber traditions.

Learn more about the instructors' backgrounds and teaching approaches here.

Questions about a multi-week class? Browse the Studio School syllabi for more details on class topics, projects and required materials and supplies. Tuition for multi-week courses does not include materials. When signing up for a class, all students agree to abide by the policies set forth in the Student Handbook.


Member registration for summer session begins Tuesday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
Public registration for summer session begins Tuesday, June 6 at 10 a.m.

SUMMER SESSION
Eight-week classes | July 10-Sept.3
Four-week classes | Session 1 | July 10-July 31
Four-week classes | Session 2 | Aug. 14-Sept. 4

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Eight-week and four-week Session 1 | July 3
Four-week Session 2 | July 23


Interested in more than just Fiber Art? See all classes and workshops here.

Eight-Week Class | Knit Your Feelings

  • Date 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, July 10-August 28
  • Cost $225
  • Location The Studios | Flex Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Kendall Ross
  • Age Requirements 18+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SP23 Knit Feel3

Back by popular demand!
Instead of Drinking Your Feelings or Avoiding Your Feelings, Kendall Ross of I’d Knit That fame will teach you how to translate your feels into knits. This class is perfect for never knitters and expert knitters, those who feel all the feels, and those who have Bigfoot emotions: rumored and discussed on Reddit, but never actually experienced or seen. No matter how you feel (or knit), you’re welcome here.

You can find the syllabus 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.

Register

Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals

  • Date 6-9 p.m., Mondays, July 10-August 28
  • Cost $265
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
Close up image of black and white fabric being passed through a sewing machine

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 ($56.25) must be purchased on the first day. Students must provide their own working, preferably recently serviced, sewing machine to each meeting.

You can find the syllabus here.

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.

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.

Register

Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals Expanded - Tuesday a.m.

  • Date 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11-August 29
  • Cost $285
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
Close up image of hands cutting a piece of green fabric

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.

You can find the syllabus here.

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.

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.

Register

Eight-Week Class | Garment Deconstruction

  • Date 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11-August 29
  • Cost $285
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SU23 Garm Decon

This advanced course covers how to accurately measure, tailor, alter, repair and deconstruct clothes for pattern making. You will also strengthen your skills in modifying existing patterns. This is an advanced course with the following required prerequisites: Sewing Fundamentals, Sewing Fundamentals Expanded, Garment Construction.

Required supplies: a notebook and pen for notes, a serviced sewing machine, electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual, and all tools, feet and accessories that came with your machine.

Students will purchase a course kit ($37.05) with some material, notions and three of Amber’s favorite sewing tools for deconstruction techniques on the first day of class. Students will need some additional fabric and notions beyond what is supplied in the kit. Additional supplies will be thoroughly discussed in class.

You can find the syllabus here.

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.

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.

Register

Eight-Week Class | T-Shirt Quilting

  • Date 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 12-August 30
  • Cost $265
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SU23 Quilt

Transform your sentimental T-shirts into a custom quilt! Learn the basics of machine quilt construction. This class is beginner-friendly, but you must be familiar with your specific sewing machine and basic sewing techniques. It’s recommended, but not required, that students have previously taken either Sewing Fundamentals or Fuss-Free Quilting.

Required supplies: a notebook and pen for notes, a serviced sewing machine, electric cord, foot pedal, machine manual, all tools, feet and accessories that came with your machine, and a ¼” quilting foot. Students will purchase a kit ($58.20) of three required sewing tools on the first day of class. Students will need some additional fabric and notions beyond what is supplied in the kit. Additional supplies will be thoroughly discussed in class.

You can find the syllabus here.

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.

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.

Register

Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals Expanded - Wednesday

  • Date 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, July 12-August 30
  • Cost $285
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
Close up image of hands cutting a piece of green fabric

Sold out! Please sign up on the waitlist here.

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.

You can find the syllabus here.

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.

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.

Eight-Week Class | Beyond the Basics - Keep Weaving with Sherri

  • Date 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 13-August 31
  • Cost $235
  • Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Sherri Dudeck
  • Age Requirements 18+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SU23 Beyond Basics Keep Weaving

This class offers intermediate and advanced weavers the time and space to work on independent projects with technical support and guidance from an expert weaver.

Have exclusive use of a loom for the class. The small class size ensures lots of personal attention.

Prior experience on a floor loom is required.

You can find the syllabus 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.

Register

Four-Week Class | Upcycled Shirts with Iman

  • Date 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 15-Sept. 5
  • Cost $150
  • Location Main Building | Mary L. Clements Studio One
  • Instructor / Presenter Iman Knox
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SU23 Upcycle4

Fashion dynamo Iman Knox (House of Northbrook) wants you to feel good and look great. Join this beginner-friendly class and learn to revamp an existing shirt into something fresh. No sewing experience necessary.

You can find the syllabus 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.

Register

Four-Week Class | Visible Mending

  • Date 6-8 p.m., Thursdays, August 17-Sept. 7
  • Cost $150
  • Location Main Building | Mary L. Clements Studio One
  • Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
  • Age Requirements 16+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
SU23 Visible Mend

Fiber artist Darci Lenker will teach you the basics of embroidery through visible mending. Extend the life of well-loved clothing or add some decorative touches. Learn the Japanese Boro technique of Sashiko to repair and embellish clothing, as well as other techniques for making patches, darning, repairing buttons and replacing zippers.

You can find the syllabus 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.

Register

Workshop | Fabric Tattoos: Cocktails

  • Date 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4th
  • Cost $65
  • Location The Studios | Flex Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
  • Age Requirements 21+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org

Bring an item of clothing or a tote, blanket, towel, sheet, napkin, tablecloth (basically anything fabric) that needs some extra flash. Work with fiber artist Darci Lenker to learn basic embroidery stitches. Customize whatever you bring with an illustration or saying. On the rocks and salted rim, please.

No experience necessary. Registration closes July 31.

If the workshop is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is August 18.

Register

Workshop | Embroider Text with Kendall! Ross!

  • Date 7-9 p.m., Thursday, August 17
  • Cost $65
  • Location The Studios | Flex Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Kendall Ross
  • Age Requirements 21+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org

Kendall Ross, superstar knitter of I’d Knit That will teach you how to embroider text onto your clothes. Just imagine all the conversations your clothes can have for you…

Registration closes August 14.

If the workshop is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is August 24.

Register

Workshop | Fabric Tattoos: Vintage/Classic Toys

  • Date 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25th
  • Cost $65
  • Location The Studios | Flex Studio
  • Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
  • Age Requirements 21+
  • Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org

Bring an item of clothing or a tote, blanket, towel, sheet, napkin, tablecloth (basically anything fabric) that needs some extra flash. Work with fiber artist Darci Lenker to learn basic embroidery stitches. Customize whatever you bring with an illustration or phrase.

No experience necessary. Registration closes August 21.

If the workshop is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is September 1.

Register

Hours

Monday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed Tuesday

Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Location

Visit us at 11 NW 11th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Phone: 405 951 0000
Fax: 405 951 0003
info@okcontemp.org

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P.O. Box 3062
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

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