End your knitting sailor days! How often do you find yourself saying, “$#!t” and grumbling about how you messed up again? Well, we can’t control that the mistakes get made or how often, however, we CAN control how you react to them. Rather than exclaiming a slew of curse words and abandoning ship, this class […]
Calling all Northern California wool growers! Come join the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center to discuss the challenges of raising sheep and goats for fiber, meat and milk, and to learn from experts in areas of Flock health, Organic sheep production, Rotational grazing, Ranch infrastructure, and Flock protection. The day will include presentations […]
In beginning weaving, students learn to dress a loom, weave, and finish a project of their choice. Classes meet on four consecutive Saturdays: June 1, 8, 15, and 22, 11 am - 2 pm. Students enrolled in Beginning Weaving can schedule free open studio time outside of class during the weeks of their enrollment. $365 […]
Cotton clothes are agricultural products too. Twice a month, we bring our cloth goods to two Oakland farmers’ markets to meet our customers and share the stories of how each of our products are made. We can’t wait to see you!
Explore naturally dyed gradient yarns during a day full of interesting discussion and hands-on experience. The workshop will be co-hosted by Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep yarns and Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs, and held at the backyard dye studio of Sincere Sheep in Napa, CA. We will dye two four-ounce yarn blanks of Sincere Sheep […]
Spinning - On Drop Spindle Learn how to spin using a drop spindle - no spinning experience required! All materials are included! Drop spindle + fiber. You are welcome to bring your own spindle as well! Ages: 12+ Skill Requirements: None Taught by: Melanie Perkins Please visit our website for class & refund policies. By […]
Spinning - On The Wheel 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 several spun […]
Join us for our annual Sheep to Shawl event at Elkus Ranch! Our flock of sheep will be sheared by a professional sheep shearer and Elkus Ranch will be open to the public* for a day of fun on the farm! Watch Mr. Wool shear our sheep, visit our friendly livestock, grind corn to […]
(Tuition includes all materials) Handcrafting leather sandals is a traditional way of shoemaking that has been practiced for centuries all around the world. This particular kind of slow fashion used to be abundant in the Bay Area but has since become more difficult to find. Come learn how to do this special craft yourself during […]
A sensuous journey through the plant spectrum MEDICINAL CULINARY NATURAL - DYE PLANTS ARE EVERYTHING is not an understatement. The plant world is so rich with vibrancy and life-giving energy that there are limitless possibilities in working with them. This class will take you on a journey through plant energetics, herbalism, medicinal foodways, artistic and […]
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 […]
This class is for NEW + EXPERIENCED Weavers! Please note this class occurs on 8 Wednesdays: June 12 - Aug 7 (No class on July 3); 4:00 - 7:00pm. In this mixed level, 8 session class, new weavers will experience the complete process of weaving on a loom from designing, calculating, measuring a […]
Want to meet some like-minded fiber enthusiasts? Love to hang out and knit, crochet, spin, embroider, weave, etc. with others? Then this is the event for you! Join us on the second Thursday evening of the month at Crockett Fiber Arts Studio in Crockett. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. […]
Cotton clothes are agricultural products too. Twice a month, we bring our cloth goods to two Oakland farmers’ markets to meet our customers and share the stories of how each of our products are made. We can’t wait to see you!
Learn To Crochet (Cowl) Ready to get hooked? In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the basic crochet stitches, how to change colors, and sew your piece together, giving you all the skills you need to make this fashionable cowl! All materials are included! 2 Skeins of yarn, crochet hook + tapestry needle Ages: […]
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 […]
June 18, Stemple Creek Ranch - Sold out We are offering two different days, June 18 in Tomales & June 20 in Suisun City for this workshop. The workshop will cover the basics of soil function, including soil carbon dynamics and the links between carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, trace elements, soil structure, and water. By […]
June 20, Rush Ranch - Sold out We are offering two different days, June 18 in Tomales & June 20 in Suisun City for this workshop. The workshop will cover the basics of soil function, including soil carbon dynamics and the links between carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, trace elements, soil structure, and water. By […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instructor Irene Hinkle has been a fiber artist for the last 40 years and combines her passion for sustainability with fiber media to create beautiful and functional items. She holds a Master's Degree in Sustainability Education and has been teaching preschool through adults for over 35 years. She taught Lichen Identification for seven years as […]
Libby London of Northern Dyer will be leading a natural dye workshop exploring the art of bundle dyeing with locally foraged plants. In this workshop, Libby will walk you through how to create beautiful hues on a silk scarf through bundle dyeing. By the end of class, you’ll have learned the basic techniques of bundle […]
Sashiko mending is a technique based out of Japan for mending clothing using decorative stitches. Join Jonathan Lukaeck, who will be traveling here from Japan to share with you the beautiful and functional techniques of sashiko. This workshop is a brief intro and explanation of sashiko as a sewing technique and how it […]
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! Sat-Sun, June 29-30, 11 am - 5 pm $365