Tucked in the Arizona desert, lies Viola Jo Studio. Founded by Lisa Dixon, this creative studio offers a haven for locals and visitors alike. From classes, to supplies, to custom jewelry gifts, Viola Jo Studio offers everything you need for your next creative project.
After growing-up in the Midwest and a rewarding but busy east coast career, I’ve relocated to Tubac and opened Viola Jo Studio. It is my studio, and a resource for others. I’ve made handmade jewelry for almost 20 years and painted occasionally. I also do Kumihimo braiding using a variety of different fibers. With the precious gift of extra time, I’ve explored many jewelry and textile techniques including polymer and metal clay, wire wrapping, cold connections, enameling, resin, concrete, metal smithing, glass blowing, CAD, fabric surface design, screen printing, shibori, embroidery, weaving, paper sculpting, felting, and loom knitting. I like to explore and invite others to join!
Wet felting classes with Lyndy Runyon every third Saturday January – April:
Jan. 18th from 10AM-2:30 BoHo scarf, $85
Feb. 15th, from 10AM-3:30 Felted floppy hat, $75
March 15th, from 10AM-1PM Wet felted bowl, $45
April 19th, from 10AM-3PM Wet felted silk scarf, $85
Materials list available by request.
Classes are available by appointment with a variety of teachers including: jewelry making, bead weaving, macrame, kumihimo, needle felting, wet felting, fiber art, and painting.
Watercolor and needle felt classes with Mitzi by appointment. New needle felt kits are available or make Mitzi’s free-form objects.
Wet, nuno, and needle felting classes with Lyndy Runyon are available regularly and by appointment. Lyndy teaches fundamentals of felting, felted bowls, bird houses, scarves, hats, mittens, felted soap gift bars and more. Learn more at Lyndy’s website: https://www.fiberfeltcreations.com
Please call or email to schedule private or group classes.
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Needle felted art workshop with Nora Sue Helle
January 11th
2:30-5 $45 (All supplies are included)
Needles, foam, and extra project wool are yours to keep. Email or call to register.
Wet-felted pillow case
January 20th
10:00-3:30
Class is $65 to the instructor and a $5 materials fee to Viola Jo. Use of felting tools will be included during class.
Beginners and experienced alike will learn how to use a resist to keep the felt from sticking to itself. The use of silk fibers and Vintage scarves will add interest and texture to the wool. We will touch on the shrinkage factor and learn the fundamentals of wet felt making. Everything you learn will lead you to skills to apply to hats, bags, toys & more! Bring your lunch or snack as we will work through lunch.
Creating Thread Art with a Twist – 1 Day Class – $69
January 20th
10:00-4:00
Create a beautiful piece of art using just thread and fibers! Learn to add other fibers, such as fabric or wool, and finish with thread. You will make 3D objects, with just thread as well! You can make an entire piece, or smaller designs to use in your fiber art pieces. Let your imagination guide you!
Register and reserve your spot here!
https://www.djsfiberarts.com/event-details/creating-thread-art-with-a-twist
Embellishing With Fiber – 1 day class – $69
January 26th
10:00-4:00
This class is a fabulous way to learn how to add any kind of fiber you want! We will play with fibers, like sari yarn, rattail, wool, thread painting, and more to create your piece of art! And of course, we have to top it off with beading!
Register and reserve your spot here!
https://www.djsfiberarts.com/event-details/embellishing-with-fiber-tubac
Batik Painting – 1 day class – $80
January 27th
10:00-4:00
Learn to create your one-of-a-kind fabric with specialty paints. How fun would it be to create an entire piece of art with fabric you created. You will start with a solid white piece fabric and go crazy with paint, oil shiva sticks, rubbing blocks, stencils and more. Learn the different mediums to use for exquisite color on fabric. The sky’s the limit! Let’s even have fun on wool and other fibers! ALL PAINT SUPPLIES PROVIDED
Register and reserve your spot here!
https://www.djsfiberarts.com/event-details/batik-painting-tubac
Mihoko from Saori Worcester will be teaching weaving and sewing classes
February 22nd-24th
Mihoko will also hold workshops in Tucson February 26-27. Details coming soon.
Painting Silk Scarves with Mary Gavan
Thursday, May 16th 10am-1pm
All silk & supplies included. $90 per person.
Soul of Somanya Trunk Show
October 2th-27th
Melody MacDuffee is back for wire-wrapping classes and her Soul of Somanya trunk show! Melody is the author of four books (three of them on wirework) and five wirework booklets, Melody has taught her distinctive jewelry-making techniques all over the U.S. and as far away as Morocco and West Africa. Her Craftsy instructional video, Filigree Jewelry with a Twist!, came out in 2015, and she is a regular guest artist on Jewelry Television’s Jewel School. Melody was also the winner of Bead & Button’s 2019 Bead Dreams Grand Award in the wire category
Wet felting workshops
December 8th & 15th
10:00-2:00 ($65 + $5 Material fee)
Peyote Jazz Bracelet
Saturday, Aug. 19 3 hour class
11-2 Class $30 Kit $5
Call Viola Jo Studio for details to reserve your seat:
520-398-2240
There will also be a TRUNK SHOW AND SALE of Sharon’s jewelry starting at 10 and continuing during and after the class until store close that day. Come see if there is a treasure waiting for you!
April 20
Thu 11:00-12:30: Easy Rock Wrap ($20)
Thu 1:30-4:30: Southwestern “No Loom” Earring ($35)
April 21
Fri 11:00-1:00: Make Your Own Beaded Chains ($25)
Fri 1:30-4:30: Tree of Life Bezel ($35)
April 22
Sat 11:00-1:00: Quick & Easy Wire Bezel ($25)
Sat 1:30-4:30: Good Luck Dolls & Sidekicks ($35)
April 23
Sun 12:00-4:00: Curl-Over Bezel ($45)
RSVP to save a spot.
RSVP to save a spot.
January 27, 10-noon: Reverse Applique T-shirts ($30)
January 28, 10-4: Making Clothing the Saori Way ($70)
2 Sessions each day 10-1 and 2-5. $35 each (including kit fee)
February 4: Peyote Bracelet with cube beads
February 25: Spool Knit Wire Bracelets with Crystals
Drop-in anytime between 11-4, Kathy will help you design and make jewelry with beads. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are covered. Class is free – just pay for the beads and supplies used.
Open-studio format lessons. Class fee is $45 for 3 hours, and registration is required. Please email Kathy at [email protected] to register. Kathy provides supplies for the first class.
Drop-in anytime between 11-1, Kathy will help you design and make jewelry with beads. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are covered. Class is free – just pay for the beads and supplies used.
Open-studio format class, so you can join-in anytime from 11-1. Class fee is $45, and registration is required. Please email Kathy at [email protected] to register. Kathy provides supplies for the first class.
Melody MacDuffee wirework classes and Soul of Somanya trunk show.
Beads, baskets, and jewelry from Somanya-Krobo in Ghana’s Eastern Region
Masks will be required for all classes.
Date |
Time |
Workshop Title |
Level |
Cost |
Nov 11 (Thurs.) |
10-1 |
Make Your Own Findings & Wire Beads |
Adventurous Beginner |
$35 |
2-5 |
Make Your Own Chains & Beaded Chains |
Adventurous Beginner |
$35 |
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Nov 12 (Fri.) |
10-1 |
Wire-by-the-Row Earrings |
Intermediate |
$35 |
2-5 |
Lacy Wire Bezel |
Intermediate/Advanced |
$35 |
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6-7 |
Custom Bezel Orders and Wrapped Paua Shell Demonstration |
free |
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Nov 13 (Sat.) |
10-1 |
Twisted Wire Floral Earrings Or Pendant |
Adventurous Beginner |
$35 |
2-5 |
Handmade Bails |
Intermediate |
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Nov 14 |
12:30-4:30 |
Tree of Life Pendant |
Adventurous Intermediate |
$45 |