Karis Vail Hess
ARTIST · EDUCATOR · WRITER
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SEWCIAL LAB & BAG BOOTCAMP — CLASS DISMISSED 🎓
After six wonderful years (and more zippers than I can count), Sewcial Lab, Bag Bootcamp I, and II have officially graduated — as of July 2026, these online courses are closed. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who joined me on that journey, and I'm so glad we had the time together that we did. It was one heck of a ride.
A new creative chapter is taking shape — around the
table, on the road, and on the page.
A few glimpses
What's coming
TEACHING · ART CENTER SARASOTA · DECEMBER 2026
No-Sew Bookbinding
An introduction to handmade books — accessible to everyone, no prior experience needed.
TEACHING · ART CENTER SARASOTA · DECEMBER 2026
Introduction to Thread Sketching
A hands-on introduction to drawing with thread — part of a season of new classes at Art Center Sarasota.
TEACHING · ART CENTER SARASOTA · JANUARY 2027
Thread Sketching Enhanced with Acrylic Paints
Building on thread sketching fundamentals, layering in acrylic paint for richer, more textural work.
NOVEMBER 2026
Intimate Inventory Sale
Held at home — the good stuff, fairly priced, ready for its next creative life.
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