The Tangled Threads: A Twining Investigation 2026

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS CLASS, PLEASE STOP BY THE REGISTRATION DESK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE CLASS START TIME.

Class Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:30 - 4:30 PM

Location: St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class starting at PE Building for location.

Room: Science South, Room 108

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The class fee includes admission to the Vendor Marketplace every day of the festival; April 24 - 26, 2026.

Instructor: Jonee Davis (Instagram @joneeinmo)

Step back in time and uncover the secrets of one of humanity’s oldest textile mysteries — the art of twining. In this hands-on investigation, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful rag rug or placemat without the cost or complication of a floor loom. Like a clever detective repurposing old clues, you’ll give new life to leftover scraps of fabric, worn-out jeans, or even that bed sheet with the mysterious hole!

Twining is an ancient craft nearly unchanged through the centuries and in this class, you’ll master its timeless rhythm. As you work, you’ll discover how simple twists and turns can form patterns both sturdy and elegant.

By the end of our inquiry, you’ll have completed a small sample, perfect for use as a hot pad or table adornment and gained the skills to continue your twining adventures at home. And the loom is for you to keep to continue your investigations when you get home.

Join us for this charming case in creative recycling, where every strand tells a story and every twist brings you closer to the truth of timeless craftsmanship.

Skill Prerequisite: Beginner. No experience needed. 

Ages: 18+

Supplies: Included in Class Cost: Fabric, Twining Frame, Handouts

Additional Supplies Needed: None.

Homework: None.

Class Policies

• The class minimum is 4 students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.
• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2026.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2026, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.

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