Amigurumi Crochet/Mabel Chicken Workshop hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts

From organizers: Create an adorable, crocheted chicken, using the Amigurumi method, at this workshop in October!  West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The workshop will run 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. Price for the workshop is $35, all supplies included.

Amigurumi is a Japanese art form of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word “amigurumi” is a combination of the Japanese words ami, which means “crocheted or knitted”, and nuigurumi, which means “stuffed doll”. Is amigurumi easy for beginners? Yes! Amigurumi is perfect for beginners because it’s quick to make and you only need to know a handful of stitches and techniques to get started. Make as many as you like during this workshop. Other patterns will be available for you to take home for free to try.

About the instructor: Coordinator Tara Shahan was raised in a small town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio until about the age of 12 when her family moved to Missouri.  Her upbringing included being a member of 4-H, where most of her projects consisted of food, sewing and crafts taught by her mother, a 4-H leader. Tara won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs.  Her love of arts and crafts continued throughout her adult life and now she teaches workshops in the local area including north-central Arkansas.  Her art includes acrylic painting on canvas and wood as well as other craft projects such as doorhangers, wreaths, faux stained glass and glass etching to name a few.  Tara now lives in West Plains and has conducted local art and craft workshops for the West Plains Council on the Arts for about 6 years.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite link on the Facebook event page, texting Paula at 417-293-2325 or email