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2020 Fibershed Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium: Healthy Soil and Sea
VirtualThe 9th annual Fibershed Symposium will focus on how natural fiber and dye systems can positively impact soil and sea. Join us this November 12 - 14: From the landscape to the seascape, the largest active carbon pools on planet earth are where we humans work, and where the impacts of our lives are made […]
Stash Sale and Swap
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesIf you’re like us, you’ve been building and building your stash since this Covid-19 thing started. Starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the volume? We sure are! Alternatively, are you just starting out in fiber arts and want to build your stash? We can totally help you with that! Bring your stash of yarn […]
Spinner’s Day on the Farm at Wyammy Ranch
Wyammy Ranch 15600 Bittner Rd, Occidental, United StatesDear handspinners, knitters, fiber producers and vendors, We invite you to participate in Spinners' Day on the Farm. This event is intended to promote, showcase, and sell fiber, fiber arts, and related crafts, produced by farmers in Sonoma County and other vendors. Wyammy Ranch is a picturesque 60+ year old ranch specializing in Romney and […]
Fibershed’s Summer Farmers Market
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesCalling all artisans, hobbyists, fiber enthusiasts, natural dyers, curious creatives and community members... Fibershed is hosting a Summer Farmers Market featuring fibers and textiles from our local Northern California Fibershed, along with natural dye and spinning demonstrations and garden tours! Invite your family and friends to explore our Learning Center and bring a picnic lunch! […]
Winter Open House at Mendocino Wool & Fiber
Mendocino Wool & Fiber 676 S Orchard Ave, Ukiah, CAMendocino Wool & Fiber are hosting a Winter Open House! Come tour our wool mill! Chat with the Mendo Wool team. Enjoy a hot beverage. Shop our yarn and fiber selection. Address: 676 S. Orchard Ave, Ukiah, CA, 95482
Crochet A Rag Rug Workshop
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesMaking your own rugs is a beautiful way to add color and texture to your home, as well as to minimize textile waste. In this class we will make a circular rug using a big crochet hook and yarn made from scrap fabric. Class will cover all the basic stitches needed as well as best […]
Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle
Mendocino Wool & Fiber 676 S Orchard Ave, Ukiah, CAMonthly Mendocino Mending Circle — Ukiah, CA Next Mending Circle: February 26, 11-3p Who: Hosted by Marie of Full Circle Wool Where: Mendo Wool and Fiber Mill, Ukiah No supplies provided, although natural fiber scraps to share There will be snacks, drinks & good company Any crafts (beyond mending) are welcome! RSVP to Marie Hoff […]
Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle
Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle — Willits, CA Next Mending Circle: February 26, 11-3p Who: Hosted by Marie of Full Circle Wool Where: Ridgewood Ranch, Willits No supplies provided, although natural fiber scraps to share There will be snacks, drinks & good company Any crafts (beyond mending) are welcome! RSVP to Marie Hoff for more info […]
Transhumance Festival
What is Transhumance? The Transhumance Festival is an annual celebration dedicated to reconnecting people to the land. The festival reintroduces the age-old practice of transhumance--the tradition of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle. This free public festival includes engaging demonstrations on land stewardship practices, soil and watershed health, […]
Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesCalling all natural dye enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, production dyers, and curious creatives! Mark your calendars for our second annual Natural Dye Farmers Market on Sunday, May 7, 10-2p at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station. Whether you’re an experienced dyer or fresh to the scene, this is a great opportunity to meet your […]