ArtKat

Stab-bound book class this Friday at the Ozarks Farm Stop, corner of
Walnut and South Street downtown Springfield. This is one of the simpler ways to make your own book, easy to learn even for children. I supply cord, cover material, and needles. You may bring your own paper--printer paper, watercolor paper, old book pages, or handmade paper. Class runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sign up at https://ozarks-farm-stop.localline.ca/events/product/716616 It's an affrodable $20 per class.

Japanese Stab Binding Art Class: July 17 | Ozarks Farm Stop Japanese Stab binding is the easiest way to bind a book, perfect for beginners. It can be simple, sewing with only 4 holes, or more complicated, like the exa...

ArtKat takes to the high seas in a kayak! Well.....a two-hour float on Fellows Lake is a reasonable start for an adventuraous summer. IWomen Who Explore: Missouri gathered together 7 active ladies July 4. I look forward to more activities coming up. I am just little bit stiff this morning. . . .

I will be offering a short class at the Ozarks Farm Stop store, May 15, at 6 p.m.. Sign up here: https://ozarks-farm-stop.localline.ca/events Pre-registration is required. It's only $15 and all materials will be supplied. See you there!

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I am going to the Moon City Art Festival today, 10-4, Lafayette Park , 202 E. Atlantic. Sunday, too. Music, art, poetry and more. Here is one piece I will have to sell:

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.