MARCH 21, 2026
All classes during the weekend are offered “ala carte.” Register for one, or register for many. Just be mindful not to register for two classes during the same timeslot!
All of the RETREAT weekend details can be found by clickling here.
The full list of classes can be found on the Class Line-up Page by clicking here.
Note: Classes held on the 2nd & 3rd floor of the Hot Shops Art Center
are accessible by the passenger elevator.
All classes are at the Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, Nebraska
Hot Pins & Cold Connections: Tin Jewelry
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, Nebraska
Location: Studio 208
Fee: $45
Instructor: Kelli Sweet
Turn up the heat with low-fire enamel head pins, then chill out with cold connection techniques as you transform recycled metal tins into fabulous, one-of-a-kind earrings. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, curious tinkerers, and anyone ready to level up their jewelry-making skills. We’ll celebrate creativity, sustainability, and the pure joy of crafting bold, beautiful wearable art.
Each student will work on a pair of earrings, all materials included.
Painting Roosters
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Studio 202 (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Fee: $65
Instructor: Pamela Martínez Oquendo
Learn to paint a vibrant rooster! In this class, you’ll learn how to use bold brushwork and dynamic colors to capture the rooster’s unique personality and form. We’ll focus on layering paint for depth and creating a variety of brushstrokes to mimic the texture of feathers. No prior painting experience is needed—just a desire to have fun and create a colorful piece of art.
Class: Flower Power For Your Inner Flower Child
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Studio 206 (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Fee: $40
Instructor: Anna Walker
What do you get when you combine a donut of bubble wrap, some luscious fibers, a little soapy water and friction? Why a double petal flower with a 3D center! You’ll have the option of a brooch finding or a hair clip to finish your flower and several petal options depending on how you use your scissors! Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included-
Students asked to bring scissors!
Beaded Mini Notebook Cover
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Event Center (NW corner of 1st floor)
Fee: $40
Instructor: Karla Klein
Sew together a fun mini notebook cover and decorate with a beaded heart. The project kit includes: faux leather notebook parts, embroidery and bead needles, embroidery thread, seed beads, glitter pen and notebook. There is no additional kit fee. Instructor provided tools include: scissors, bead mats, bead scoops, extra needles and needle threaders.
Items you may want to bring: Task lighting, magnifying glasses or your readers.
Lampwork Glass Bead Making (Two Sessions)
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Session 1) or 1:30 pm -3:30 pm (Session 2)
Location: Crystal Forge Studio
Fee: $88
Instructor: Lori Skupa
Start with beads as your introduction to the world of melting glass. Learn how to safely operate a torch, melt glass and create several beads. Plus, simple decorating techniques. All materials and equipment are included. Your beads will be kiln annealed and available to pick up the next day at Crystal Forge.
Feather & Fringe
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Studio 116 (1st floor)
Fee: $75
Instructor: Jackie Jacober
The symbolic meaning of a feather is “one who overcomes obstacles.” Your handmade decor will call you to remember your perseverance each time you look up. Made with all natural materials, this macrame hanging will add warmth and texture to your space. Using aromatherapy, music, light chair stretching, and guided visualization open us up to a more relaxing creative journey.
Extra kits can be pre-ordered for an additional $30 to add to your number of feathers. Contact Jackie at: j37brighteyes@hotmail.com
Class: Intermediate Book Folding
Class level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Event Center (NW corner of 1st floor)
Instructor: Laura Peterson
Fee: $50
Create a more detailed book folding design with the cut-and-fold method! This class covers choosing patterns, modifying designs to fit your book, and combination cut-and-fold techniques!
**Students should bring a hardback book to fold (Minimum of 575 pages; minimum height of 7.5 inches / 18.5cm).
Mixed Media Mania
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Studio 202 (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Fee: $75
Instructor: Nicole Dittus
Come learn techniques of overlapping, main subject/focal point, and add collage papers, tissue, maps, etc to your artwork. Have a main subject in mind and rummage through my box of collage items to create your masterpiece! Types of media available for you to play with during the workshop; watercolor, stamping, printing, stickers, paper adhesion, stencils, and others as needed.
If you’d like to use personal items, please bring them. Ideas could be: photos; old artwork; memorabilia that is paper, like maps, tickets, receipts.
Crochet a No Fuss Fish, Beginner Level Class
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, Nebraska
Location: 2nd Floor Common Area (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Fee: $45
Instructor: Val Kemp
Learn the Japanese art of Amigurumi, crocheting small soft creations. In this course you will learn the basic stitches to create your very own crocheted “pet” fish, including single crochet, increase, and decrease stitches. This section is for beginners who have little to no previous experience with crochet. Class fee includes all materials and tools to create your fish and its habitat.
Let Your Soul Shine: Creative Fabric Collage
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Studio 206 (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Fee: $60
Instructor: Stephanie Harris
Let Your Soul Shine is all about crafting with intention—each fabric scrap and embellishment becomes a reflection of your current mood, your personal mantra, or your inner sass. Using a curated selection of colorful fabrics, hand-made fabric labels, stamps, & pens, you’ll assemble a radiant sunburst collage that speaks from the soul. Feeling bold and joyful? Go wild with color. Seeking calm and clarity? Focus on mindfulness and self-care. Want to add a cheeky twist? Snarky quotes are welcome! Come set your intentions, stir your spirit, and let your soul shine—however it wants to. All collage-making supplies are provided. No sewing is required. You may choose to finish your collage at home by framing it, mounting it on canvas, or transforming it into a quilted wall hanging. (Note: finishing supplies such as canvases, backing, and batting are not included.)
Boogie Down with Buttons!
Class Level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Event Center
Fee: $30
Instructor: Lindsay Struble
Get your groove on in this funky, craft class where vintage vibes meet playful design! We’ll repurpose old vinyl records as bold backdrops and jazz them up with colorful buttons to create eye-catching art. Perfect for beginners and button lovers of all ages. Come boogie with us and craft your own record-breaking masterpiece!
Lookin’ Groovy Flannels, Totes and Denim!
Class level: Beginner
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Studio 208 (2nd floor, access via stairs or elevator)
Instructor: Connie Gildersleeve
Fee: $45
Join the peace, love and flowery fun as Connie shows you how to stencil on fabric with chalk ink! The class will begin by stenciling a design on a 5″ mini tote bag for a practice piece, followed by instruction on using a heat press to set the ink. Next, you’ll get to select one flannel shirt from a wide variety of colors and sizes to customize with a stencil design. The flannel shirts to choose from include some that already have bleached designs to add an extra layer of GROOVY that you are gonna love!
This $45 Class includes: Use of instructor’s wide variety of stencil designs, chalk ink colors & tools. One 5″ mini tote bag and One Flannel Shirt to decorate and take home!
EXTRAS:
If time allows, limited numbers of the following extras will be available for purchase to stencil and heat press in addition to the $45 class kit…
5″ MIni Tote Bag to apply one stencil and heat press – $6.00
Full size tote bag to apply one stencil and heat press – $16
Regular Flannel Shirt to apply one stencil and heat press – $25
Distressed Flannel Shirt to apply one stencil and heat press – $35
Distressed Flannel Shirt to purchase ‘as is’ with no stenciling – $25
If you want to bring your own denim jeans or denim jacket to apply one stencil on and heat press – $25
**Keep in mind, any chalk ink that accidentally gets spread outside of the stencil area, will become a permanent mark on your garment and/or tote bag.
If you have any questions, please email us at hibernatecreate@gmail.com
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