Lost Art
Fiber and Textile Studio
Nancy Wilson
250 W. Broadway (starting in October 2026)
(in the Olde Metropolitan Building)
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Lost Art Studio has a new location
starting in October 2026!!!
Grand Opening
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
during the Waukesha Art Crawl

Fall/Winter Hours starting in October 2026
Sunday - closed except for classes listed or by appointment
Monday - closed except for classes listed or by appointment
Tuesday - noon - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - noon - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
October 15 - 18 closed - Lost Art will be at Sister Bay Fall Festival
See calendar page for more information on upcoming markets and art fairs
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Lost Art Studio is a distributor for
Schacht Fiber Art products
Ashford Products
GIST Yarn
Lunatic Fringe Yarn
Local Yarn
Contact Studio for more information

Spinning
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Spin Your Yarn (Spinning Wheel)- Introduction
schedule a private or group lesson
contact Lost Art Studio by email or phone to make arrangements
(Workshop size max. 2)
Instructor: Nancy Wilson
Cost: $75 includes wool fiber
Beginners encouraged and welcome
This 4 hour introduction workshop will introduce you to the art of twisting wool fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel.
Learn the relaxation of spinning your own yarn using a spinning wheel. We will explore the process of spinning wool into yarn beginning in slow motion with simple tools working up to using a spinning wheel. You will learn about fiber preparation. Your first yarn will likely be lumpy and bumpy and curly and beautiful. Spinning wheels and fiber will be provided in workshop.
If you have your own working spinning wheel, please talk to instructor prior to first day of workshop.
Material fee includes use of spinning wheel at the studio on day of workshop
A great way to use your first handspun yarn
In Lost Art class
Just Weave or on a project of your choice.


Spin Your Yarn
(Drop Spindle & Spinning Wheel)- Introduction
This workshop will introduce you to the art of twisting wool fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel.
upcoming workshops to be determined
(Workshop size max. 6)
Instructors: Samantha Erwin and Nancy Wilson
Cost: $120 includes wool fiber, use of drop spindle and spinning wheel during class time
Learn the creativity and relaxation of spinning your own yarn using a drop spindle and spinning wheel.
We will explore the process of spinning wool into yarn beginning in slow motion with simple tools working up to using a spinning wheel. You will discuss fiber preparation. Your first yarn will likely be lumpy and bumpy and curly and beautiful. Bring your own drop spindle or make the selection to purchase a drop spindle that will be ready for you on the first day of the workshop.
Spinning wheels and fiber will be provided for use in workshop.
If you have your own working spinning wheel, please talk to instructor prior to first day of workshop.




