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The Knitting Universe – STITCHES West 2019
One of the big knitting events is coming up, Stitches West! The following Fibershed producers will be there vending: A Verb For Keeping Warm, Pacific Knitting Retreats, Imagiknit, Sincere Sheep
Weaving Bootcamp for Beginners
Weaving Bootcamp for Beginners
Weaving Bootcamp for Beginners: Weaving with Chunky Yarn and Wool Roving In this weaving bootcamp, you will learn the basics of weaving using thick, luxurious yarns and wool roving (it’s that magical fluffy stuff that looks like clouds of yarn!!) You will learn beginner-level weaving skills such as how to warp a loom, weave […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn to properly place fabric in […]
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Cover Cropping in Orchards
Cover Cropping in Orchards
Solano RCD, Dixon RVD, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)/Farmers Guild, and NRCS invite you to a Cover Crop Field Day! Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 9:30 - 11:30 am Stevenson Bridge Rd, Winters, CA 95694 (Detailed directions provided with RSVP) Join us for: * A facilitated panel discussion and open Q&A session with Solano […]
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Weaving Introductory Workshops
Weaving Introductory Workshops
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
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Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
Improv Loom Weaving – ALL Levels!
Improv Loom Weaving – ALL Levels!
Improv Loom Weaving - ALL Levels! Let the loom guide your hand! What is it like to weave without a pattern, without preconceptions? Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style which teaches that everything, every piece of wool, a blade of grass, or missing thread has its own beauty. Be inspired by the abundance […]
Knitting in Color
Knitting in Color
Knitting in Color with Melissa Harris In this class, you will be introduced to knitting with more than one color. We will cover both Intarsia and Stranded Knitting (such as Fair Isle) techniques and an introduction to following charted color knitting patterns. There will also be information given on aesthetic considerations when working with color […]
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Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
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 […]
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
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6th California Climate & Agriculture Summit
Join the Summit and a celebration of CalCAN's 10th Birthday! Monday, March 4th will showcase several climate-friendly farms through a tour in the Yolo County area. March 5th at UC Davis will be a full day of plenary, workshop and poster presentations about the latest science, policy, and practice related to climate and agriculture. We […]
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Community Knitting
Community Knitting
Connect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]
NEST Opening Reception
NEST Opening Reception
Opening Reception: March 7, 2019 | 5:30pm–7:30pm 276 E Napa Street, Sonoma | Gallery 212 / Sonoma Community Center Gallery Hours: Everyday 8 am – 9 pm Keyaira Terry is pleased to present her debut solo exhibition at Gallery 212. In this exhibition, Terry shows her most recent body of work of hand-woven pieces […]
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NEST – Leather & Fiber: a love story
Gallery Hours: Everyday 8 am – 9 pm Keyaira Terry is pleased to present her debut solo exhibition at Gallery 212. In this exhibition, Terry shows her most recent body of work of hand-woven pieces consisting of a mix of leather, locally sourced, high-quality wool and plant materials. Many of Terry’s pieces feature […]
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Beginning Weaving Weekend Intensive
Beginning Weaving Weekend Intensive
In beginning weaving, students learn to dress a loom, weave, and finish a project of their choice. Classes meet for a total of 10 hours. Students enrolled in Beginning Weaving can schedule free open studio time outside of class during the following week. $365 Sat-Sun, March 9-10, 9 am - 2 pm
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Eco Printing
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 […]
Rigid Heddle 101
Rigid Heddle 101
Rigid Heddle 101 Instructor: Rachel Marcotte You will make a plain-weave scarf on this simple, yet versatile loom. Instruction includes the direct warping method, proper tensioning, and finishing techniques. The class also includes 2 skeins of Madeline Tosh DK (at 15% off!), the perfect yarn for your first rigid heddle weaving. Please remember to arrive 20-30 […]
Stephany Wilkes Book Party + Discussion
Stephany Wilkes Book Party + Discussion
Please join us for a book signing and discussion with Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. In her book, Stephany tells the story of American wool through her own journey to becoming a certified sheep shearer. What begins as a search for local yarn becomes a dirty, unlikely and irresistible […]
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Community Knitting
Community Knitting
Connect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]
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Beginning Weaving Weekend Intensive
Beginning Weaving Weekend Intensive
In beginning weaving, students learn to dress a loom, weave, and finish a project of their choice. Classes meet for a total of 10 hours. Students enrolled in Beginning Weaving can schedule free open studio time outside of class during the following week. $365 Sat-Sun, March 9-10, 9 am - 2 pm
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
Drop Spindle 101
Drop Spindle 101
Drop Spindle 101 Instructor: Valerie Yep Make your own wool yarn! In this class, you will learn spinning related vocabulary, learn to spin wool on a drop spindle, and gain the skills to spin a "singles" yarn. By the time you are through with class, you will be well on your way to creating your […]
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Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
Crocheting 101: Simple Scarf or Cowl
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, […]
Natural Dyes: The Seasonal Color Palette with Sasha Duerr – GREEN
Natural Dyes: The Seasonal Color Palette with Sasha Duerr – GREEN
Natural Dyes: The Seasonal Color Palette with Sasha Duerr - GREEN Workshop | March 17 | 1-4 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden Sponsor: Botanical Garden Green is one of the most elusive colors in the natural dye world. On this St. Patrick’s Day, come and learn all about the plants that can yield this mysterious […]
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Sewing Lab
Sewing Lab
Sewing Lab– Garment Construction—All levels—On-going class. A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together in this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop […]
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Sewing Lab
Sewing Lab
SEWING LAB A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together in this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your skills in a […]
Community Knitting
Community Knitting
Connect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]
Sewing Lab– Garment Construction
Sewing Lab– Garment Construction
Sewing Lab– Garment Construction—All levels—On-going class. A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together is this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop […]
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5 events,
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
The Art of Modern Tapestry Weaving
The Art of Modern Tapestry Weaving
The Art of Modern Tapestry Weaving Instructor: Keyaira Terry In this intensive 5 Hr class, you dive into the wonderful world of Modern Tapestry Weaving. You will learn how to warp, weave, finish, and hang your weaving, leaving with your very own masterpiece and the knowledge and tools to continue to create. A […]
Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
Tapestry Weaving 101 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. […]
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Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
Watercolor Make + Take with Judi Pettite
Watercolor Make + Take with Judi Pettite
Instructor: Judi Pettite Watercolor Make and Take with Natural Pigments What is a natural pigment? Our watercolor cakes (aka pan watercolor) will be made with plant and earth pigments. We follow the stages of the paint making process from selecting your materials to grinding the pigments into an artist quality paint. Everyone will have an […]
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
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Community Knitting
Community Knitting
Connect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]
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San Francisco Trunk Show – Carol Lee Shanks
San Francisco Trunk Show – Carol Lee Shanks
You are cordially invited to a Trunk Show in San Francisco hosted by the Santa Fe Weaving Gallery on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 9am-5pm at the Grand Hyatt Hotel345 Stockton Street. Carol Lee Shanks will be there along with her fellow bay area designer friends: Ellen Hauptli, Holly Badgley […]
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Designing and Warping Intensive
Designing and Warping Intensive
Learn to design your own weaving project and wind your own warp to take home, in this weekend design intensive. This class accommodates both new and seasoned weavers. Instructions will be personalized to each student’s project interest. Just come with an idea! $365 Sat-Sun, March 30-31, 9 am - 2 pm
San Francisco Trunk Show – Carol Lee Shanks
San Francisco Trunk Show – Carol Lee Shanks
You are cordially invited to a Trunk Show in San Francisco hosted by the Santa Fe Weaving Gallery on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 9am-5pm at the Grand Hyatt Hotel345 Stockton Street. Carol Lee Shanks will be there along with her fellow bay area designer friends: Ellen Hauptli, Holly Badgley […]
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
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North American Indigo Colloquium co-presented with Slow Fiber Studios INDIGO from PLANTS, or PETROLEUM? : Transparency, Traceability, and Farm-to-Trade
North American Indigo Colloquium co-presented with Slow Fiber Studios INDIGO from PLANTS, or PETROLEUM? : Transparency, Traceability, and Farm-to-Trade
North American Indigo Colloquium co-presented with Slow Fiber Studios INDIGO from PLANTS, or PETROLEUM? : Transparency, Traceability, and Farm-to-Trade Colloquium | March 31 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden Sponsor: Botanical Garden Slow Fiber Studios and UC Botanical Garden will collaborate in presenting the North American Indigo Projects with guest speakers, including world-renowned […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn to properly place fabric in […]