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Pine Needle Baskets Class
I’ll be teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum.
In this class, we will learn the basics of making a coiled basket from pine needles, a skill that can be applied to twines and other foraged materials. The price per student includes all class materials. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Education Center.
NOT First Saturday Spin-In
The first weekend of April is Easter weekend, so instead, we’ll be meeting for our spin-in on the SECOND SATURDAY. Join us from 10-2. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
Natural Cordage Workshop
I’ll be teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum.
Using found materials, we’ll learn how to turn native and invasive plants into cordage, which can be used for binding and basketry. The price per student includes all class materials. Ages 12 and up.
First Saturday Spin-In: TdF Dye Day
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
This month, we’ll be doing a dye and fiber prep day to help us get ready for Tour de Fleece. Bring some undyed fiber to dye!
Natural Dye Class
I’ll be teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum!
Learn the basics of natural dyeing with plants you can grow in your own garden with Luthvarian Fiber Arts artist, Meagan Condon. Students will go home with a skein of yarn they dye themselves with plants from the Arboretum's Gardens and the knowledge to start experimenting with the plants in and around their own homes. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dye on! The price per student includes all class materials. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Education Center.
Reiner72's Miniature Painting Masterclass
Steven Condon, master miniature painter will teach a master class on color and light. Get your ticket here: https://www.luthvarian.com/shop/p/miniature-painting-masterclass-cyberpunk-bust-may-16-17
First Saturday Spin-In: TdF Batt Buffet
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
We’ll be hosting a special batt buffet to help us prepare for TdF. We’ll break out the drum carders. Bring your dyed fiber from our dye days and any add-ins you’d like to use or share.
Beginning Spindle Spinning
I’ll be teaching beginning spindle spinning at the Overland Park Arboretum!
Are you a passionate knitter ready to deepen your understanding of yarn? Have you woven your way to the end of your stash? In this class, you will learn to make your own yarn using a drop spindle. Create unique yarns you can’t buy in the store and become a better knitter as you explore why and how yarn behaves the way it does. The price per student includes all class materials and extra wool to take home and practice with. Ages 12 and up.
Kids Beginning Spindle Class
I’m teaching beginning spindle spinning for kids at the Overland Park Arboretum.
Have you ever wanted to learn about yarn? How does it stay together? In this class, you will learn to make your own yarn using a drop spindle. The price per student includes all class materials and extra wool to take home and practice with. Ages 9-16. Parents & guardians are encouraged to enjoy a walk through the arboretum while their kids explore wool. This is a kids' version of the "down the rabbit hole" workshop.
First Saturday Spin-In
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
Visible Mending Class
I’m teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum!
Visible Mending
Tears, rips and holes are all part of the history of a textile. Rather than hide these "defects," the art of visible mending uses creative techniques to highlight the repair. In this class we'll turn flaws into design features by felting, stitching, and patching with intent. Mending materials will be provided. Please bring an item of clothing you'd like to mend. Ages 9 and up.
First Saturday Spin-In
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
Natural Dye Workshop
I’ll be teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum!
Learn the basics of natural dyeing with plants you can grow in your own garden with Luthvarian Fiber Arts artist, Meagan Condon. Students will go home with a skein of yarn they dye themselves with plants from the Arboretum's Gardens and the knowledge to start experimenting with the plants in and around their own homes. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dye on! The price per student includes all class materials. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Education Center.
First Saturday Spin-In
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
First Saturday Spin-In
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
Needle Felted Ornaments
I’m teaching at the Overland Park Arboretum!
Needlefelting is a craft where wool fibers are sculpted into shapes by repeatedly stabbing them with a specialized barbed needle. If that sounds cathartic, join us to learn how to needlefelt a wool ornament, just in time for the holidays. The price per student includes all class materials. Ages 9 and up.
First Saturday Spin-In
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
First Saturday Spin-In - TdF Natural Dye Day
Join us from 10-2 for our monthly first Saturday spin-in. We’ll have a potluck lunch, so feel free to bring something to share if you’d like.
This month, we’ll be doing a special natural dye day to help us prepare for Tour de Fleece. Bring some undyed fiber or yarn to dye!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Foraged Cordage & Basketry
For over 50,000 years, humans have hand-twisted fibers into twine and cordage. It turns out, you can too! Spend part of the morning foraging 20 acres of pristine Kansas farm and woodland for twine and basketry materials. We’ll bring our found materials back to the workshop where fiber artist and expert Liz Bonny will teach us how to turn native plants into cordage and small baskets.
Student bring a good pair of close-toed walking shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
8-9 - Meet & greet - grab a donut and coffee!
9-10:30 - Foraging walk led by grounds manager Steven Condon
10:30-2 - Liz Bonny teaches us about cordage and basketry
Liz Bonny is a weaver, dyer, and spinner located in Lawrence, KS. She owns and runs Harvestry by Hand, a fiber business aiming to connect and educate people interested in fiber. She loves to experiment with and teach process, using a mix of local and thrifted materials and supplies. Liz hosts a Fiber Meet Up, and is President of her local Kaw Valley Fiber Guild and the Kaw Point Fibershed.
HGA Spinning & Weaving Week - Art Sparks virtual presentation
HGA Spinning & Weaving Week Line-Up
I’ll have a 1 hour session on Monday, October 6 discussing the math of twist! To view this lecture, make sure you are a member of the HGA.
Airbrush 101: Meet the airbrush
Airbrush 101 is designed to introduce new airbrushers to their tool. We will cover basic maintenance & care, required equipment, and basic techniques.
Sunday, October 5, 2:30-5PM
Students should bring their questions and curiosity. You may bring your own airbrush if you have questions about it, but airbrushes will be provided.
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Fiber-U
I’ll be teaching at Fiber-U again this year. Join us in Lebanon, MO for two days of classes and vendors!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Foraged Cordage & Basketry
For over 50,000 years, humans have hand-twisted fibers into twine and cordage. It turns out, you can too! Spend part of the morning foraging 20 acres of pristine Kansas farm and woodland for twine and basketry materials. We’ll bring our found materials back to the workshop where fiber artist and expert Liz Bonny will teach us how to turn native plants into cordage and small baskets.
Student bring a good pair of close-toed walking shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
8-9 - Meet & greet - grab a donut and coffee!
9-10 - Foraging walk led by grounds manager Steven Condon
10-1 - Liz Bonny teaches us about cordage and basketry
1-2 - Extra time slated for finishing up projects and tips & tricks
Liz Bonny is a weaver, dyer, and spinner located in Lawrence, KS. She owns and runs Harvestry by Hand, a fiber business aiming to connect and educate people interested in fiber. She loves to experiment with and teach process, using a mix of local and thrifted materials and supplies. Liz hosts a Fiber Meet Up, and is President of her local Kaw Valley Fiber Guild and the Kaw Point Fibershed.
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Conference of Northern California Handweavers 2025
Join me for a three day workshop exploring color and texture in yarn!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Iowa Federation of Handweavers & Spinners Spring Meeting
Spring state-wide meeting of Iowa fiber guilds. Meagan will teach several classes over the course of the conference, including a session on why wool does what it does, spinning weird fibers, crepes, cables, and coils, and what to do with the braid you just bought.
https://www.iowaweaversandspinners.org/
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Unwind: Seed Exchange & Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!
Treasure Goddess Spinning Retreat - All About Silk
For more information, check out Treasure Goddess’s website here.
Spinning Retreat in KC Area! Come spend the weekend spinning luxury fiber with friends. We have two days filled with exploring techniques, sampling over 10 types and kinds of silk and silk blend fiber, yummy treats and a swag bag valued over $100!
Optional Dye Day Add On is available to dye your own silk fiber as well.
Unwind: Spin-In
Come unwind, literally and figuratively! Visit the fiber studio every first Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm for a social spin-in! We'll have a crafting circle, potluck and snacks, and a special chaos hour where we can explore whatever sparks joy. Want to pet a chicken? we can do that! How about forage for natural dyes? Sure, come on over!
Painting Open House
Join painting instructor Steven Condon of Reiner72 Paints for a painting open house!
Are you a beginner? Are you a veteran with a brush? Great! You're invited. Every third Saturday we will gather up and enjoy a brunch-time painting session in rural Kansas City, just outside the 435 loop.
What should I bring?
Bring a mini or two that you would like to paint or work on? Bring any brushes or paints you are comfortable using, but there will be some community materials available. Snacks and beverages are encouraged. Bring Your Questions!
Where and When?
Literally, my workshop which I share with Luthvarian Fiber Arts. Check the event details for the address. There is grass parking. We will start at 10am and end around 1pm, every third Saturday of the month. Check back for details!
How much? Why?
This event is COMPLETELY FREE. I like hanging out with people while I paint. Bring any sort of creative project you'd like to work on or discuss and let's have a great time. I regularly hold classes at conventions nationally, here at my Workshop as well as Tabletop Game & Hobby/Cardboard Corner Cafe. This is an unstructured fun time, and requires nothing but a positive attitude.
Note: Bringing food to share with others is always encouraged!