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Beginning Nuno Felting
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CANuno 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 […]
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Eco Printing
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesEco 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 […]
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Knitting – Lace Shawl
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesKnitting - 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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Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant 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 […]
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DIY Pampering Products Class
Wild Oat Hollow 2425 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome learn how to make your own self-care & pampering products at home. Luxuriate in your own home spa with products you made yourself that help with self-care, , relaxation and amazing skin. We will make lotion bars you can carry with you wherever you go, bath bombs & sugar scrubs. All of these items […]
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Knit A Hat [Level 3]
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesKnit 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
The Studio Santa Rosa 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 32, Studio 107, Santa Rosa, CALearn 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 […]
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Knitting Bootcamp
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesKnitting 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
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: 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 […]
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Drop Spindle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesDrop 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 […]