WI Sheep and Wool Collaboration: Stitching Your Stillness: A Mindful Making Workshop with Lauren McElroy
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9 AM - 12 PM
Registration will open April 15, 2026 at 12:01 am CST. This registration is to hold your spot only and you will be contacted directly by WISW to pay for your class (see important notes below). Early registration will close May 8th (after that you can register on the WISW site starting May 15th if space is left).
Topic:
Fiber festivals are a whirlwind of fun and excitement, but what would happen if, in the middle of it all, you returned to presence, connected with what your body is asking for, and returned to the festival fully engaged and ready to interact holistically and creatively? Through guided meditation, stitching, and journaling, we will connect back into what made us fall in love with our craft. Mindfulness is an essential practice in being present to life, and as fiber artists, we are so fortunate to have a creative activity that brings us back to center, and that we can use as a practice ground for being mindful in the rest of our lives. We will follow the foundations of mindfulness to connect with our bodies, breath, emotions, thoughts, and bring presence back into our work. Come as you are and leave ready to experience all of the inspiration that the sheep and wool festival has to offer in a grounded way that has you feeling clear about what you want to make next. Bring a simple project to work on, preferably one that you can do for some time with your eyes closed. (Don’t worry! It doesn’t have to be perfect!) All of my course offerings will include an element of meditation, of wool working songs, of journaling, and a hands-on creative fiber practice.
Skills Needed: Beginner - Students can work at any level on their chosen craft
Cost: $65 (to be paid directly to WISW after registration, see important notes below)
What to Bring: A simple project to work on, preferably one that you can do for some time with your eyes closed.
Material Fee and What this Covers: None but drop spindles and wool will be available to purchase
Location: Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Grounds in PLY Together, Building 7
WISW Site Link: https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/education/classes (for information only, not registration)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is offering MKG members a chance to register for classes before they open to the general public. This is a huge member benefit since classes sell out quickly at the festival site.
- There is not a discount for the classes, it is early registration only!
- You can only register early via the MKG website, and you must be a MKG member to do so.
- You will NOT pay for your class via MKG. Once you register, you will receive an invoice from Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, and you will pay them directly.
- Payment must be made to the Festival no later than May 10 or you will be dropped from the class.
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