ArtKat

I won Best in Fibers again at the 2026 Senior Art show!

Farm Stop, downtown Springfield, is expanding! They have tripled our vendor space--here is my new display featuring large Market Bags, aprons (children's and Adult's), purses, and, of course, my handbound blank journals made from upcycled old books. I will be teaching a class on the Coptic Bookbinding technique. It's only $15 for the kit from which you'll make a small book in 1-2 hours. January 6, at the Farm Stop, 6 p.m. Sign up, soon!

Hey you all—I am hanging at the Farm Stop downtown Springfield. Vendor on site offering free gift wrap today only!

I ate at Gailey's Cafe on east Walnut Street downtown, Springfield, last night. My art is hanging in the next room, fully visible from the front door. Two pieces have found new homes! Come check it out.

Today is Lit Fest at the Farmers Park Market! It's also Artsy Alley and I'll be there, dressed up in my Miss Marple (Agatha Christie) outfit. I will be selling a wide variety of handmade books (all one-of-a-kind) as well as book-making supplies! Vintage paper and book boards, tags, envelopes, and more to embellish your Junk Journal. 8-1:00. Come visit a market unlike others.

Historic book lovers and paper recyclers! Here is a lost volume of the King Arthur legend bound inside a 16th century record book.

Lost Merlin Manuscript Discovered in the Binding of a 16th-Century Book A medieval manuscript detailing the adventures of King Arthur and Merlin has been found within the bindings of a 16th-century book.

What is the Best Hands of Missouri Organization? I am a juried member, just back from a weekend of love and fun. No art-making? Well, it was all about connecting, sharing, and expanding horizons. I was surprised to learn that many artists want to communicate values like kindness, caring about others and animals, and curiosity, like me! In my art, I want to draw in the viewer to look deeper--how was it made? What drew me in to begin with? I feel passionate about old and worn things, the beauty and love of what has gone before, the souls who made and used items I now incorporate into my art. Come see some of my art quilts at Gailey Breakfast Cafe on Walnut Street downtown Springfield, Missour--on display through June.

I finished this rustic book last night--thinking of making a "Mountain Man" series.

Fun class--new friends! Randy Bacon's studio on Commercial Street hosted our bookmaking class earlier in the week. Thanks, everyone, especially Heidi Herrman Bacon!

Need art or craft supplies? It's that time of year when the Creative Bug bites. I am selling a pile of supplies, many new, at the Farmer's Market of the Ozarks https://www.loveyourfarmer.com/fmo-calendar.html They have a large heated pavilion where you can find: Sculpey clay, vintage lace and doilies, vintage and artist-made paper, bookmaking covers and text blocks, loose collage images, wool roving, and so much more. Low prices!

FMO Calendar Continue below for upcoming events, information about musicians, and the market schedule! ​Learn more about Jitter Jam here or pre-register now!