Fiber Arts

This is a four-week class.

Do you have basic sewing skills and a sewing machine? Then you can MAKE! YOUR! OWN! SHOES!
Instructor Lisa Smallwood will show you step-by-step how to design and create custom sneakers. From bold prints to subtle stitches, every detail (color, fabric, texture) is up to you!

• After you register, Studio School will email and ask your shoe size.

• Studio School will order your sole (and your soul?) in the appropriate size. Your sole (and soul) will be waiting for you on the first day of class.

• You will pay for your sole (and soul?) on the first day of class. Your sole (and soul) only costs $67. What a bargain!

• That's the last soul/sole joke I'll make, promise.

• 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 February 7.

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.

Create a quilted fabric collage jacket! Learn the fun process of creating a one-of a kind jacket using basic sewing skills, a sweatshirt, a dash of adventure, fun fabric and some quilting.

• Students need their own sewing machine and basic sewing experience.

• Download your syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 8.

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.

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.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

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

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

• 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.

• 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 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.

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.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

• 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.

• 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 10.

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.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

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

• 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 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.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 10.

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.

• Download your course syllabus and required materials list here.

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

• 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 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.

• 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.

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.

• f you have a laptop, please bring it to class. If you don't have a laptop, you'll need access to a computer and an internet connection outside of class. Either way works.

• 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. Times vary weekly can be booked two weeks in advance.

Make the cottage-core-Renaissance-outfit of your dreams!

Instructor Martha Coates is a master corsetier and stay-maker with 25 years of historical costume experience! Learn to construct historically-inspired clothing including corsets, capes, petticoats and chemises. You'll construct in a traditional method using with mostly straight seams, so this class is appropriate for all sewers who have their own sewing machine and know how to use it!

Martha will provide patterns (men's and women's); specialty corset fabric and hardware will be available to purchase as well, if desired!

• 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.

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 will 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 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.

Beginners welcome!

Fiber artist Darci Lenker will teach you the basics of embroidery through visible mending. Extend the life of well-loved clothing or just 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.

• Download your syllabus and 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.