First & Final Tour?

by Great Joy Studio | Dec 6, 2025 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric, Spiritual, Studio

Late career just starting out. J Wecker Frisch

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Hello Everyone

Many of you have followed, supported and encouraged me throughout the 25 – ish years that I have pursued an (late) art career. And I do mean MANY of you. At first there was so much I needed to learn and you generously shared experiences, your expertise, emotion and just about everything. The memories that came from meeting all of you and those in the industry and are fresh as when they happened. It has been my great pleasure and privilege connecting with fellow creatives, makers and entrepreneurs. Thank you!

This is the first time ever that I may be organized enough to give you my 2026 schedule of events and workshops in advance. Even some of these do not have all of the details worked out however, for planning purposes I wanted to provide what I could.

As I consider the opportunities that I’ve said yes to for next year it occurred to me, hope I can do all of these and is this my first and final tour? Let me put it another way. Those of you who have written to say, “One of these years I’m going to meet you, attend one of your work shops, guild or quilt shop events,” etc., I wouldn’t wait! That is, if we’re to ever meet and have a chat, maybe the time is now? You know what they say, we’re not getting any younger?

2026 Schedule:

• Valentine Workshop January 15 – 16, 9:00 to 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo

• Shop visit at Oh Sew Personal on March 7 at 11:00 – 12:00

• Shop visit – Apple Tree Quilt Shop March 11

• Americana Semiquincentennial Workshop April 16-17, 9:00 – 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo

• Bit N Pieces Quilt Guild speaker spot April 28 6:00 – 7:00 pm

• Sew Journal Workshop to be determined

• Christmas In July Workshop July 9 – 10 9:00 to 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo

• Garden Of Quilts at Thanksgiving Point in Utah, Artist Special Exhibit begins September 18 – 19

• Artist Special Exhibit continues The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo

• October Workshop Oct. 8 – 9:00 to 4:00 both days

• Artist Special Exhibit ends November 1 9:00 to 4:00 The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo

God willing these are the events I have committed to and will do my best to honor and be in attendance!

Something new you may have noticed on social media is The Maker studio space in Eureka, MO. This is a one year endeavor that I took on in late September. It is in addition to the Great Joy Studio office around the corner. Makes little sense I realize but I am trying to walk in the limited light that God has given. The outcome is (Part of my exit strategy?) unknown to me but I am trusting that He sees the BIG picture. Stayed tuned, I sense something exciting.

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Fourteen years in, home studio. J Wecker Frisch

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So, if you are local please come by and tell us how we can serve your MAKER dreams and if you’re able to travel here to Missouri I would love to meet you and hear about the art journey that you are walking thus far. Or please use our calendar schedule under Maker tab at top.

Btw – The most recent head shot can be viewed on the RBD Storyboards and it is as recent as I agree to post. Lol

Sincerely, Janet.

Great Joy Studio, 16 Dreyer Ave. Eureka Mo

The Maker Studio Space, 137 S Central Ave Eureka Mo