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SUMMARY:Natural Fiber Fair
DESCRIPTION:The  Natural Fiber Fair is  located in the quaint college town of Arcata\,  September is a beautiful time of year to explore the North Coast. \nArcata is a lively arts community  bustling with returning college  students and the festive farmers market on the town plaza. Fall is the  perfect time for fiber artists to think about their winter projects.   The Natural Fiber Fair inspires us with new skills and beautiful fibers. \nEducation  is an important aspect of the Natural Fiber Fair.  Every hour there are  several demos and workshops to choose from.  Learn about basket  weaving\, natural dyeing\, spinning\, knitting\, felting and more! Our  vendors offer free demonstrations as well as hands-on workshops with a  small materials fee.  We have classroom space for longer\, more in-depth  workshops; pre-registration is encouraged for the in-depth workshops.   Along with the fabulous exhibits there is something for everyone. \nNatural  Fibers are our focus.  Vendors from northern California\, Oregon\, and elsewhere  bring fiber\, tools\, books\, finished products\, and much more.  The Fleece  Market features locally produced fibers and roving. \nMany of us  have come year after year and look forward to our special weekend set  aside for good company\, beautiful fibers\, and learning new things. \nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/natural-fiber-fair/
LOCATION:Arcata Community Center\, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway\, Arcata\, CA\, 95521\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Fiber Fair":MAILTO:naturalfiberfairinfo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Working with Farm Yarns and Intro to the Dye Garden\, with Gayle Ravenscroft
DESCRIPTION:Learn the distinct and special value\, texture\, and project possibilities of working with wool from local ranches and special wool breeds! \nDate\nSeptember 14\, 2025 \n10am – 4pm PST \n  \nLocation\nFibershed Learning Center \n14000 Point Reyes Petaluma Road \nPoint Reyes Station\, CA \n  \nAbout the Event\nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center with expert knitter\, Gayle Ravenscroft of Pacific Knitting Retreats\, for a class on working with ‘farm yarns.’ \n‘Farm yarns’ are yarns that are produced locally by our Fibershed shepherds on their ranches. These yarns offer unique characteristics that are tied to their origins and cannot be replicated in mass production. \nSome of the topics Gayle will discuss are: \n\nWhy knitters should consider ‘farm yarns\,’ and in particular\, yarns from their local Fibershed\nHow to find farm yarns\nProjects that are particularly suitable for farm yarns and why\nWool breed specificity (including heritage breeds) and how using different ones can add a special dimension to your craft.\n\nStudents will have ‘hands-on-needles’ knitting time with a variety of these yarns in person. The workshop will last two hours from 10am-12pm\, followed by a guided walk of the dye garden and a catered picnic lunch supplied by the instructor. \nNote! – There will be a separate afternoon field trip from 1-4pm that is connected to this workshop. To get a sneak peek into the local wool ranch\, Alpacas of Marin\, sign up at the link here : Sign up for the afternoon Ranch Visit ***\n***This portion of the event is hosted by the instructor\, and is NOT hosted through Fibershed. For all inquiries about the wool ranch visit\, please contact the instructor via the ‘ranch visit’ link above. \nParticipants must bring: \n\nKnitting needles (We will be working with yarns ranging in weight from Sport to Worsted in various styles\, so select sizes accordingly. Gauge is irrelevant so whatever you would facilitate freedom to experiment with is appropriate.)\nOther knitting tools\, if you have them\nThe instructor will be supplying a catered lunch\, details to confirmed after registration for lunch choice options. Coffee and tea will be provided on site.\nPlease bring any of your own additional personal snacks\, lunch\, and beverages.\nA notebook and pen for note taking is encouraged.\n\nMaximum 15 students. \nRSVP Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/working-with-farm-yarns/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Redding Mending Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly mending circle\, hosted by Marie Hoff of Full Circle Wool\, at the F.A.R.M learning space in Redding.  This is a casual drop-in gathering\, not a workshop\, so feel free to stop by with your project and mend/chat/even get feedback from others if desired.  Not limited to mending\, any and all handcrafts are welcome.  We may have some scrap fabrics on hand\, but otherwise bring your own materials.  There will be snacks\, beverages\, and good company. \nFor questions\, to RSVP\, or to be added to the email list\, please email Marie at admin@fullcirclewool.com \n  \nSchedule \nSecond Sunday of Each Month – starting March 9\, 2025. \n11:00 am – 3pm \n  \nLocation \nThe F.A.R.M Redding \n1416 Yuba St \nRedding\, CA 96001 \n  \nAbout Full Circle Wool \nFull Circle Wool began in 2013 with the start of Capella Grazing Project. Conceived and operated by Marie Hoff\, Capella Grazing Project integrates heritage breed Ouessant sheep with landscapes in need of the service of grazing\, such as vineyards\, orchards\, and private property seeking fire prevention and brush management.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/redding-mending-circle-2025-09-14/
LOCATION:The F.A.R.M\, 1416 Yuba St\, Redding\, 96001\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,meeting,mending
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ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Wool":MAILTO:admin@fullcirclewool.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T173000
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SUMMARY:Good Farm Fund 10th Anniversary Farm-Raiser
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating a decade of local food—and sowing the seeds for the next ten years of impact. Come have a blast with us! \nCome have a blast and taste the very best our region has to offer—prepared by a carefully curated lineup of Mendocino and Lake Counties’ most prominent chefs. Enjoy an unforgettable farm-to-table dinner\, celebrate our strong community\, and the Good Farm Fund’s phenomenal impact over the past decade. \n  \nDate and Time\nTuesday\, September 16\, 2025 \n5:30-9:30 PM \nDoors open 5:15 PM \n\n  \nLocation\n\n\n\nYokayo Ranch \n800 Hensley Creek Road Ukiah\, CA 95482 \n\n\n  \nAbout the Event\nSince 2015\, the Good Farm Fund has supported small farms in Mendocino and Lake Counties by providing direct funding for infrastructure and by improving food access for low-income families through programs like Market Match. Thanks to our community’s generosity\, we’ve awarded over $600\,000 in grants to 60+ local farms and ranches\, and contributed $35\,000+ to Market Match to make fresh\, local food more affordable for CalFresh recipients. \nOn September 16\, 2025\, we will host the 10th Anniversary Farm-Raiser at Yokayo Ranch in Ukiah on Northern Pomo land. This event brings together chefs\, farmers\, and community members in celebration of our region’s food system with local chef and farm pairings\, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, live music\, and powerful speakers committed to food justice in our region. Come celebrate with us! \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/good-farm-fund/
LOCATION:Yokayo Ranch\, 800 Hensley Creek Road\, Ukiah\, CA\, 95482\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Indigo Shibori\, with Tanya Lieberman
DESCRIPTION:Learn the foundations of the stunning art of Japanese resist dyeing using indigo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis introductory shibori workshop includes all the materials and guidance you need to explore the amazing art of Japanese resist dyeing! Join instructor Tanya Lieberman for a day of intricate indigo at the Fibershed Learning Center. \n\n \nDate and time\nSunday\, September 21 · 10am – 4pm PDT \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nFibershed Learning Center \n14000 Point Reyes – Petaluma Road Point Reyes Station\, CA 94956 \n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nIn this course\, you will learn: \n\nThe history and tradition of shibori in Japan and its modern adaptations\nFabric selection and preparation for shibori resist dyeing\nResist dyeing techniques in at least three traditional categories of shibori dyeing (folding and clamping\, stitching\, and pole wrapping)\, as well as some novel techniques\nPreparing and using an indigo vat to dye your prepared fabric\nResources for further exploration of shibori\n\nThere will be ample time for you to create your own pieces\, and by the end of the class you will leave with several beautiful indigo-dyed shibori creations and the skills to continue your shibori practice at home. There will also be opportunity to visit the dye garden and see the Japanese indigo Fibershed has grown from seed every year for 8 generations. \nMaterials included: \n\nPrecut and scoured cotton material for dyeing\, or your choice of bags\, napkins\, scarves\, or dishtowels to dye\nA set of resist tools to take home\nA handout with resources for further exploration\n\nMaximum 10 students. \nParticipants must also bring: \n\nAny personal snacks\, lunch\, and beverages. Coffee and tea will be provided.\nIMPORTANT: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dyed blue! Gloves and aprons will be provided\, but this is a beautifully messy process. Expect that your hands will be blue by the end of the day.\nA notebook and pen for note taking is encouraged.\nIf you have a favorite camp chair feel free to bring it; folding chairs will be available.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/introduction-to-indigo-shibori/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,natural dye workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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