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Dying and Spinning Silk Hankies
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CASilk hankies are luscious squares of silk fiber, each one made by stretching a single silkworm cocoon over a frame. They dye in vibrant colors and spin up into beautiful and unique yarn. During this workshop, you’ll dye a stack of hankies in colors of your choice, and learn to spin some already dyed and […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesEmbroidery 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
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesKnitting 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 […]
Knitting – Fix Those Mistakes!
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesEnd 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 […]
Beginning Weaving 4-Week Course
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 […]
Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesWeave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) or a table runner on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom and learn the easiest warping method you'll ever use! You will learn how to plan a project, choose yarn, and calculate yardage. Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is […]
Spinning – On Drop Spindle
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesSpinning - 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
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesSpinning - 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 […]
Rigid Heddle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesRigid 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 […]
Weave A Summer Garment w/ Marta Shannon (For Beginning + Experienced Weavers!) 8 Weeks
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]