Ozark School of Creative Arts
"Where the arts and artists grow both creatively and spiritually."
Schedule of Events
Enrolling in class at Ozark School is EASY! Simply call (417) 623-4610.
We can take Visa/MC over the phone or you can send a check via mail after you've called.
| Event | Date | Time |
| Sewing Instruction with Pam Dake Every Tuesday evening this fall come learn the skill of sewing. Pam will teach the beginner to the advanced. She will determine your needs and build an individualized program for you to advance your skill level. Sessions length is determined by your needs and will be offered in Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec. Cost is $150 for four weeks and will be prorated if your needs require more or less time. The materials list is to be determined per student. All sewing machines, sergers, and ironing equipment is provided. |
Tuesdays | 6pm to 9pm |
| "Knitting for Dummies" Learn the basic knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and bind off, and at the same time create a beautiful scarf perfect for those crisp fall evenings coming up! This class is for anyone who has never knitted or wants an easy refresher. Cost is $50 for both evenings. |
October 7 & 8, October 21 & 22, or November 4 & 5, 2009 |
6pm to 9pm |
| Beginning Basketry with Cindy Rust Spend a Saturday with Cindy leaning the art of Basketry! Students will learn to lay out the base of a basket, how to uptake, use a stop/start weave, and lashing of the rim. A brief history of what reed is made from and basic terms used during the process of weaving will also be discussed. Cost is $75 with lunch included. A $25 materials fee will be due to the instructor the first day of class. |
October 10, 2009 | 10am to 3pm |
| Beginning Weaving Using the Schacht Rigid Heddle Loom, learn the direct warping method and create a small runner. Cost $100 with all materials and equipment provided. Lunch included. Receive a $50 coupon to use toward the purchase of a loom. |
October 24 or November 17, 2009 | 9am to 4pm |
| Vintage Apron Spend the day sewing your own Vintage Apron based on McCall's Pattern M3979. Walk away at the end of your Saturday with the confidence to make your own gifts of the past! Class will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm with lunch provided and is $59 per person. |
October 24 or November 21, 2009 | 9am to 3pm |
| Primitive Rug Hooking with Vicki Hardcastle Level: Beginning/Intermediate Rug hooking is an age-old art that evolved out of necessity to warm homes. Early hooked rugs were made from feed sacks and worn-out clothing - "recycling at it's best!" Create your own piece of history and a cherished heirloom for your family. This class will give you the skills needed to hook a rug. We will also learn about foundation fabric, wool, hooks, and frames. Color theory and design will be included. Cost is $300 with an additional materials fee of $50 due to the instructor the first day of class. |
November 9-11, 2009 | 9am to 4pm |
| Weaving with Laura Fry http://laurafry.com Learning to Weave on a Floor Loom This three day workshop is for the person who has always wanted to learn to weave on a loom but wasn't sure where to start. During the class we will dress the loom and weave a sample warp, learning how the loom works and some basic weave structures, then weave a scarf. No experience required, although students who want to refine their technique are welcome. The emphasis will be on learning ergonomic/efficient ways to work. Cost TBA |
May 18-20, 2009 | 9am to 4pm |
| Weaving with Laura Fry http://laurafry.com Focus on Twills Students should be able to dress their loom. Students will move from loom to loom, sampling various twill structures and variations that can be done with a twill threading. Cost TBA |
May 21-22, 2009 | 9am to 4pm |
| LEIGH E. MCDONALD COURSES TBA www.adventuresinquilting.com |
October 2010 | TBA |
ALL CLASSES IN PURPLE ARE BOOKED WITH THE EDUCATOR BUT COURSES ARE STILL TO BE DETERMINED!
We are EXTREMELY proud to be a dealer for SCHACHT SPINDLE spinning and weaving equipment and will be using their Ladybug Spinning Wheel and 20 " Rigid Heddle Loom in the classes listed above.
For information about products that are available check out the website at
Jan Dipley, Thelma Chapman, Intern Pam Dake, Sandra Betzina, Crystal Hayes, and Cindy Kiser on July 13, 2009 after the Fit/Sew Knits Workshop held in our Fiber Arts building.
