Fiber Arts

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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 $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice. You can pay for your machine on the first day of class.

• 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 December 1.

• 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.

You must be familiar with your sewing machine and the basics of sewing prior to enrolling in this class.

It is highly encouraged to take Sewing Fundamentals prior to this course, but not required. In this relaxed approach to quilting techniques, you’ll learn a simple quilt block pattern and the basics of machine quilt construction from start to finish.

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/piecing foot.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice. You can pay for your machine on the first day 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 December 2.

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.

Sold out! Join 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 ($35) 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, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice.

• Reserve and pay for an 8-week sewing machine rental by clicking here.

• 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 December 2.

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.

Join artist Darci Lenker, whose artwork has been highlighted by NASA, to learn everything embroidery! You’ll learn backstitch, chainstitch and their variations, French knots, bullion knots, stumpwork and thread painting.

• No class October 7.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is December 9.

• 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 ($35) 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, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice.

• Reserve and pay for an 8-week sewing machine rental by clicking here.

• 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 December 3.

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: Garment Construction, Serger Fundamentals
This course expands upon the skills acquired in Serging Fundamentals by exploring the basics of garment construction on the serger. Students will further explore how to operate the serger, and learn advanced techniques by creating a capsule collection of four garments. Through completing instructor led projects, students will gain proper garment construction skills, advance serging techniques, work with more challenging fabrics, and receive mid level patterns to keep. This course is designed to further develop the skills needed to succeed in serging and understand when the use of a sewing machine is required versus a serger during construction. A sewing machine will be required for some finishing techniques.

Students must have taken Serging Fundamentals and Garment Construction prior to enrolling in this class.

• A serger is required to take this course

• 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, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice. You can pay for your machine on the first day 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 December 3.

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.

Do you love puzzles? Then you should try weaving! In the words of a well-known weaver, “The number of variations to be gained in (twill) fabrics made by changing the sequence of the treadlings, by using different combinations of the of the tie-up of the harnesses, by adding color variations in the warp and weft, or both, cannot be figured even mathematically.”

Marguerite Porter Davison, A Handweaver’s Pattern Book, 1994

Come join the weaving class and try out 17 of the endless possibilities in weaving twill. This class is open to new weavers and intermediate weavers. Beginners-you'll make a twill sampler. Intermediate students will work on independent projects with Sherri's 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 December 4.

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.

Ever feel like your clothes are out to get you, like they're conspiring against your current size, vibe or identity? Enough of that. You deserve clothes that fit and reflect your fabulous self! Learn to alter, reshape, and update the clothes you already have to show off who you are or want to be. Basic sewing experience and a sewing machine are necessary. You’ll learn to transform stretchy and non-stretchy fabrics.

• No class the week of Thanksgiving

• You can find the syllabus here.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, Studio School has a limited number of machines for rent. Daily rentals are $20. Eight-week rentals are $120 or $200 depending on brand choice.

• 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.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is December 4.

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.

This is a four-week class.

No experience necessary! Make a painting with wool. Whaaat? Yes! Learn to wet felt and dry felt and essentially, paint with wool! Learn to blend colors and transfer images and make fun "paintings" your pet or food or your pet eating food or food eating your pet?

• You can find the syllabus here.

• No class November 27

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