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  • Pick-Up on Four Shafter

    For the month of April, weaving workshops will focus on pick-up techniques that can be used on three different weave structures: beiderwand, mock damask, and double weave. Pick-up is the process in which a warp pattern is picked up with a stick in order to weave patterns not otherwise possible on threading and tie-ups alone. […]

  • The Natural Baby Series: Blanket

    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, […]

  • Natural Dyeing (Fabric + Yarn)

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, a natural dye company based in Napa, CA, will be sharing her knowledge and skills of natural dyeing on both wool yarn and cotton fabric! In this all-day workshop, you’ll spend the morning learning about mordanting followed up by dyeing yarn in 4 different natural dye pots. After a 1-hour […]

  • The Natural Baby Series: Washcloth

    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, […]

  • Pick-Up on Four Shafter

    For the month of April, weaving workshops will focus on pick-up techniques that can be used on three different weave structures: beiderwand, mock damask, and double weave. Pick-up is the process in which a warp pattern is picked up with a stick in order to weave patterns not otherwise possible on threading and tie-ups alone. […]

  • The Natural Baby Series: Washcloth

    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, […]

  • Learn To Knit! [Level 1]

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Learn To Knit! Hey, there new knitter! This class is the perfect introduction for the brand new knitter or a great way to refresh the basics. We focus on casting on, the knit stitch and binding off, giving you the skills in order to make a pair of versatile fingerless gloves! All materials are included! […]

  • Rigid Heddle 101

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Wet Felting

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    Felting, while rather counterintuitive for a spinner, is such a fun thing to do. ​Wet Felting ​is a regular at the studio and the results are always stunning. You can ​register here​. 90 minutes, $60.

  • Japanese Mending as Utility and Embellishment with Jody Alexander

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Japanese mending techniques are used to repair and strengthen garments and other textile items. But, when left visible the repairs are also decorative and add texture, line, and color. In this workshop, students will create a sampler of mending techniques seen in Japanese boro textiles and will then move on to repairing or embellishing a […]