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The Natural Baby Series: Carrier
The Natural Baby Series: Carrier
In April, we focus on natural handwoven textiles for the baby. All projects in this series will be made using 100% cotton. Arguably the most important textile fiber, cotton is soft, absorbent, light, vegan and naturally hypoallergenic. Take classes in this series to make cloths for your own baby or to give to a special, […]
Knitting – Badass Brioche!
Knitting – Badass Brioche!
Knitting - Badass Brioche! Welcome to work of Badass Brioche! Why Badass you ask? You get dimension, contrast and squish all in one! Plus, this project takes a comfortable, intermediate knitter into the world of "advanced"! Yee ha! We'll be making this darling cowl where you'll experience knitting brioche with two colors, in the round! […]
From Spindle to Spinning Wheel
From Spindle to Spinning Wheel
From Spindle to Spinning Wheel Instructor: Valerie Yep Have you learned to spin on a spindle and now want to explore spinning wheels? Or perhaps you have just acquired a wheel and would like to learn more about it. Well, here's your chance! We will cover the parts of the wheel, how the wheel […]
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How to Make a Wool Comforter Class
How to Make a Wool Comforter Class
May 4 & 5 Learn to make a natural wool comforter from scratch with Hazel Flett, of Bodega Pastures ranch. Learn on-site at the ranch in Bodega, CA, and go home with your own local wool comforter. Materials (cotton muslin or sateen and wool batting) included in the cost. Cost: $200 Organic cotton available upon […]
Plants to Paper
Plants to Paper
Learn how to make handmade paper from local plant waste materials such as leaves and bark of common local plants. This class will cover how to make paper from “scratch” using materials found locally and easily available equipment and supplies and sustainable methods. We will identify, gather, cook, beat and form handmade paper from a […]
Indonesian Batik + Indigo (2 DAY)
Indonesian Batik + Indigo (2 DAY)
THIS IS A 2 DAY WORKSHOP. May 4 +5; 10 - 5 Artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from Yogyakarta, Indonesia will hold a two-day workshop in batik using indigo dyes. This workshop will take participants through a step by step experience of the batik process. Ismoyo and Nia will share also some about the […]
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Beginning Nuno Felting
Beginning Nuno Felting
Nuno Felting is a way of creating garments, sculptures, hats and art pieces using the interlocking trait of wool fibers laid over silk. The fibers bond to the silk, creating a lightweight felted fabric that can be used in many ways. The technique was developed around 1992 by Polly Stirling, a fiber artist from New […]
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 […]
Knitting – Lace Shawl
Knitting – Lace Shawl
Knitting - Lace Shawl THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS. May 5 + 19; 11:30 - 1:00 Ready for beginning lace work? This fun and beautiful pattern is the perfect first lace project or a great way to brush up on your lace knitting skills! What to bring: Small Size: 400 yards of sock weight […]
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Knit A Hat [Level 3]
Knit A Hat [Level 3]
Knit A Hat THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS that happens on 2 Consecutive Saturdays. Know how to knit & purl? It's time to put it all together! Learn a variation to casting on, knit in the round, decrease and use double pointed needles! Not quite ready for a hat? Check out our first 2 […]
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Getting Grants and Residencies
Getting Grants and Residencies
Learn to find and make winning applications for a grant or residency. In this open session for all artists, with individual coaching and Q & A, Jane will share her experiences getting grants for residencies, public art projects and research and art making opportunities internationally. Jane has received grants from the state, local and national […]
Knitting Bootcamp
Knitting Bootcamp
Knitting Bootcamp THIS IS A 4 SESSION CLASS; 3 hours each. May 11, 18, 25, + June 1; 10:30 - 1:30 Know a lot of basic knitting techniques, but are ready to dive into all the knitty gritty, juicy stuff? This 4-week course focuses on a different fundamental topic each week! Week 1: Various Cast […]
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Design Your Own Boxy Tee with Cal Patch
Design Your Own Boxy Tee with Cal Patch
Instructor: Cal Patch Sewing your own clothes is satisfying and practical. Drafting your own patterns goes one step further and puts the entire design process in your hands. Cal will teach you how to draft a pattern for a simple woven top that can easily be customized in myriad ways. This is a perfect intro […]
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 […]
Spinning Circle
Spinning Circle
Spinning Circle Looking for a space to work on spinning more even singles or refine your plying? Want advice for working with a new fiber? Verb is hosting a Spinning Circle for all levels so that you can continue and strengthen your spinning practice. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Bay Area […]
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Sculptural Papermaking
Sculptural Papermaking
Learn to make handmade paper sculptures and installation art using a variety of plant fibers and combining hand papermaking with various sculpture techniques, such as casting, embossing, molding, constructing, building over armatures and modeling. We will create handmade paper sculptures and mixed media works using pulps made from abaca, kozo (mulberry bark), cotton, and other […]
2 Day Organic Indigo Dyeing w/ Linda Hartshorn
2 Day Organic Indigo Dyeing w/ Linda Hartshorn
Join us for a 2 DAY workshop immersed in organic indigo with Linda Hartshorn! May 18 & 19. Discover the Organic Indigo Vat, a way of indigo dyeing that uses fruits and other natural substances to dye beautiful natural blues. Developed by Michel Garcia, the “1 2 3” method works faster than fermentation and does […]
Tapestry Weaving 101
Tapestry Weaving 101
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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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 […]
Knitting 101: Mitts
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 […]
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Knitting – Fix Those Mistakes!
Knitting – Fix Those Mistakes!
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 […]