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Calpaca Camelid Symposium
Green Rock Ranch, photo by Paige Green Join us for Calpaca’s “All Aspect Education” Camelid Symposium January 19-20, 2019 Sacramento State University Student Union Sacramento, CA Sponsored by: Calpaca Historically the Camelid Symposium has been one of the best values in education and now it is back. Join us for informative and timely topics provided […]
Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
Instructor: Shaine Drake Catch weaver fever! In this class, you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving so you can make woven wall hangings. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Bay Area artist Shaine Drake! She will bring in plenty of samples of her own work and a list of her favorite resources. For true beginners […]
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Eco Printing
Eco Printing
Come join us for an eco printing workshop with local fiber artist, Jonatha Foli. Using locally foraged plant material rich with tannins and wool fabric milled in New England, you will learn the history and techniques used to create an eco printed piece, and then create your own piece to take home. There will be […]
Crocheting 101: Simple Scarf or Cowl
Crocheting 101: Simple Scarf or Cowl
Instructor: Liz Kaplan Learn the basics of crochet while making a simple cowl or scarf. By the end of class, you will know how to crochet and be well on your way towards completing your cowl or scarf and onto dreaming of your next crochet project. Our classes are small, to ensure you receive a lot […]
Beginning Knitting, Part 2
Beginning Knitting, Part 2
In this second class, you’ll learn to purl, yarn over, and knit two stitches together. You’ll also learn to read a basic knitting pattern. Supplies you’ll need to bring: The yarn and your scarf on the needles from Part 1. One, one and a half-hour session. $40 Instructor: Melanie Perkins
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Wool 101 Sheep to Sweater Workshop
Wool 101 Sheep to Sweater Workshop
Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material: Working Wool in the West, will relate the hidden story of how wool moves from sheep to sweater. You’ll learn how the characteristics of wool are reflected in locally made yarn. Bring your knitting and join us for fun evening learning about the fiber we all love so much! Date: […]
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Exploring Wild Mushroom and Lichen Dyes of California
Exploring Wild Mushroom and Lichen Dyes of California
January 25-27: A three-part modular workshop – take one or all three Day One: Field Study JANUARY 25TH 10 AM – 2 PM $55 INCLUDES FIELD KIT AND 3 PAGE COLOR GUIDE TO BEST DYE SPECIES Take a slow walk through nearby coastal habitat to observe lichens and fungi in their natural habitats; getting a deeper, […]
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Regional Dye Palette
Regional Dye Palette
Day Two: Regional Dye Palette JANUARY 26TH 10 AM – 4 PM $150 INCLUDES PH PAPERS, SILK SCARF, FIELD KIT, RECIPES, COLOR GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Spend a day in beautiful Moss Beach exploring the regional fungi of California. Using a selection of fresh and dried dye fungi, we will dye a rainbow of samples. We […]
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Maximizing Dye Potential
Maximizing Dye Potential
Day Three: Maximizing Dye Potential JANUARY 27TH 10 AM – 4 PM $100 INCLUDES SILK SCARF, 3-PAGE FIELD GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Day three will be dedicated to working with the top 4 most common local dye species and using up the exhaust baths from our rainbow sample colors from day two. We will explore the many ways […]
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Want to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]
Knitting 101: Mitts
Knitting 101: Mitts
Instructor: Amy Keefer Have you ever wanted to knit your very own cozy scarf, hat, or mittens? This quick and painless class will give you a taste of what knitting is all about. Spend the afternoon with us, sipping tea, and make your first pair of fingerless mitts. About the yarn used in this class: Puffin […]
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Sock Knitting 101
Learn to knit a pair of socks! Heel turning, knitting on double pointed needles, toe darning. Socks are a compact project, and easy to carry with you. Materials needed: one set of double point needles, light worsted, or dk yarn, darning needle and scissors Pattern provided Prerequisite: Continuing Knitting or equivalent. Time: TBD To sign […]
Learn To Weave on Your Rigid Heddle Loom
Learn To Weave on Your Rigid Heddle Loom
By Melissa Harris and Bonnie Chase Class $38 Limit 4 students In this class students will warp their loom and learn to weave and finish a simple woven scarf in time for Valentines Day. Materials needed: 2 skeins of worsted or dk weight yarn, scissors, tape measure and notepad. Come early to class to choose […]
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SENE Fibershed: Massachusetts Hemp Workshop
Interested in growing hemp but not sure where to start? This information-dense full-day intensive workshop on hemp production will feature several speakers with experience in growing hemp, processing the plant for fiber and oil production, and the application requirements you’ll need to meet in order to grow hemp in Massachusetts. With a new Massachusetts policy […]
Beginning Wheel Spinning
Beginning Wheel Spinning
Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]
Cocoknits Sweater Workshop – February 2nd + 9th, March 2nd + 9th + April 6th + 13th
Cocoknits Sweater Workshop – February 2nd + 9th, March 2nd + 9th + April 6th + 13th
Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits This six-week intensive will allow you the time and motivation to complete a knitted sweater. Cocoknits patterns are stylish and can be knit in a huge array of yarn. They are perfect for everyone; from the beginning knitter who knows how to knit and purl, to the advanced knitter, who is working […]