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SUMMARY:Invasive Natural Inks and Pigments of Northern CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Elissa Callen in exploring the use of California invasive plants as art materials for inks\, watercolor\, and environmental restoration. Throughout the course\, students will learn about native and invasive plants\, how to ethically harvest plants as color for dyes\, inks\, and pigment\, and how to process them into inks and watercolor. Students will also gain a better understanding of the importance of building a deeper relationship with the natural environment through learning about conservation and the ecological impact of their artistic practice. The class will primarily focus on using invasive plant species of Northern California\, but we will also explore the beautiful campus and nearby to see what we can sustainably use on site. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n Instructor Bio: Elissa Callen is an artist working with local plants and fungi to make natural pigments\, inks\, and dyes that she further uses as the staple materials in her art practice. She holds a degree in fine art\, has a professional background in horticulture\, and nearly ten years of experience researching and practicing sustainably using natural materials for color. She has taught through institutions including Point Reyes National Seashore\, Save the Bay\, and the Sonoma County Mycological Society.\n\n\n\n\n\nShe is passionate about California ecology and believes in using her work with natural materials as a means of increasing community interest in environmentalism\, preservation\, and connectedness to the native landscape. \nWebsite: http://elissacallen.com \nIG: @slateandrust
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/invasive-natural-inks-and-pigments-of-northern-ca/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:'The Impact of Textile Systems on Communities & Human Health' Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ‘Borrowed from the Soil’ Design Challenge\, we will be hosting an online Speaker Series. This is Conversation #2 of the series. \nIn this FREE virtual workshop\, Teju Adisa-Farrar and Mahdiyyah Muhammad\, will share information and lead discussion about the impact of textile systems on community / human health. \nThe first section will be overviewing some of the ways in which the textile industry negatively impacts community health\, especially for urban and communities of color. \nThe second section will outline some health benefits and healing properties of soil-based natural fibers\, as well as how sewing education supports the overall health and resilience of our communities. \nThere will be time for questions and discussion about designing to support community health and well-being. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\nTeju Adisa-Farrar\nTeju is an environmental equity consultant\, independent researcher\, and Co-Managing Director of the Fibers Fund. She is the creator / host of the Black Material Geographies podcast\, a 2022 honoree for the Conscious Fashion Campaign\, and a member of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network—which supports work that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals. Teju’s work centers climate\, cultural\, and distributive justice by sharing ideas on regenerative practices and co-collaborative design. Teju uses a social geographies perspective encouraging us to think about space\, place and identity. Teju’s lens includes regenerative fiber and sustainable fashion\, urban ecologies\, nature\, history\, activism and art. She supports people who are mapping / making alternative futures. \nMahdiyyah Muhammad\nMahdiyyah Muhammad is a Sustainable Fashion Designer\, Circular Fashion Strategist and Educator born in Brooklyn\, NY and raised in East Orange\, NJ whose hands are behind the sewing machine responsible for the brand MAHDIYYAH. Her fashion background is a combination of self taught skill and diverse professional experience in areas like public relations\, retail\, styling\, education\, project management\, and production. Her upcycling technique is informed by her practice of Fabric Alchemy…connecting directly to an idea of deeply considering nature and our connection to the environment.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/the-impact-of-textile-systems-on-communities-human-health-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online event,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed":MAILTO:hello@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Creating Sculptural Handmade Paper with Michelle Wilson
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in using handmade paper to create sculptural forms with armatures\, this is the workshop for you! \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, for a 2-day workshop with artist Michelle Wilson. We will meet from 10 am to 4 pm each day. \nWe will use flax from Chico Flax as the basis for handmade paper sculptures. Students will learn building methods for armatures and ways to wrap their armatures in handmade paper prepared in a way that is called “high shrinkage.” In this method\, paper pulp has been beaten for a long period of time to absorb a large amount of water\, and dramatic transformations can occur when the form dries. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please feel free to bring interesting sticks\, wire\, basketry materials\, thread\, etc.\, that you may want to incorporate into your experiments. \nPapermaking is a wet process\, please wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. Papermaking also involves some lifting and arm movements. \nEnroll here: eventbrite.com/e/588663046017 \n\nMichelle Wilson is an artist living in Oakland CA\, whose work explores hand papermaking traditions from all over the world. Her practice includes frequent collaborations with other artists; in particular her ongoing projects Book Bombs (with Mary Tasillo) and the Rhinoceros Project (with Anne Beck). She has been making paper since 2002. Wilson has an MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Arts\, and a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design. She lectures and teaches widely\, including places such as Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, Magnolia Editions\, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art Print Center\, the Kala Art Institute\, and currently teaches printmaking and seminars at San Jose State University and Stanford University. michellewilsonprojects.com @michellewilsonprojects \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) available up to 30 before the event. If you cancel after 30 days before the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. If someone who is waitlisted purchases your space\, we will refund your ticket\, minus the Eventbrite fees. Otherwise there will be no refunds. You are also welcome to transfer your ticket to someone who wishes to purchase it directly from you. \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entities you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade!
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/creating-sculptural-handmade-paper-with-michelle-wilson/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Fine Twined Basket with Charlie Kennard
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make small twined baskets with threesquare \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where will begin small twined baskets made with a small relative of tule called threesquare\, that is used by Native weavers in the Pacific Northwest. As well as being fragrant\, it is strong and soft\, and lends itself to a variety of weaving strokes. \nParticipants must bring: scissors and water bowl\, as well as your own snacks\, lunch and beverages. \nMaximum 15 students. \nEnroll here: eventbrite.com/e/501362577967 \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nCharlie Kennard of San Anselmo is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques of the world. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute\, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden\, Fibershed\, the Laguna Center and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito\, Lake County Museum\, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin\, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed. \nPhoto credits: Portrait of Charlie by Chris Coughlin; basket photos courtesy of Charlie Kennard \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entities you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may arrive up to 30 minutes early for the workshop you are attending\, and/or depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade!
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fine-twined-basket-with-charlie-kennard/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Mending Techniques with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where you will learn how to mend both woven and knitted garments using a variety of stitches and techniques. \nOur samplers will be created using naturally dyed fabric and thread. For the woven textile portion\, you will make a sampler that will be transformed into a mending pouch to keep supplies in. For the knitted portion\, you will create a sampler on a machine-knit piece of fabric similar to the weight of a sock or lightweight sweater. \nIn this class\, you will learn: \n\nHow to assess damage\nBest practices to preserve the fabric without causing more damage\nHow to make a patchwork\nHow to use a palm thimble\nA variety of stitches: running\, blanket\, whip\, basting\, lacing\, eyelet\, tambourine\, honeycomb and back stitch.\nDepending on the time\, there are additional stitches.\nHow to properly sew on a button\nUsing a speed-weave loom\, darning egg\, and embroidery hoop\nDifferent approaches to fixing sweaters and other knit garments\nHow to take care of your favorite garments and extend their life\n\nMaterials included: \n\nFabric swatches\, thread and yarn — both cellulose and protein fibers\nA pdf with the information we go over in classA pattern for a Japanese knot bag\n\nPlease bring: \n\nPersonal snacks\, lunch and beverages (a selection of teas will be served)\nOne to two garments or textiles — Heidi and Allison will advise you on how to mend/darn your garment/textile.\n\nENROLL HERE: eventbrite.com/e/633686412117 \nSPECIAL DISCOUNT: Those who enroll in Natural Dyes with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly on June 25th will receive a $40 discount code that can be applied to the cost of this Mending Techniques workshop. \n\nHeidi Iverson is the founder of Honey Folk\, her clothing design studio in western Sonoma County\, CA\, where she handcrafts clothing using high quality natural materials. Heidi also devotes time to knitting with local yarns and natural dyeing with plants and flowers that she hand gathers or cultivates. Honey Folk continues to evolve with Heidi\, and refining her aesthetic\, artistic process and philosophy is a continuous journey. She’s founding member of Fibershed\, and its philosophy has been an influence on her aesthetic and her brand ethic. Heidi is always looking to improve her work and offer thoughtful\, beautifully crafted items that will be cherished and worn for many years. \nRead about Heidi on the Fibershed blog: fibershed.org/2022/12/12/slowing-down-with-heidi-iverson-of-honey-folk-clothing \nWebsite: honeyfolkclothing.com \nInstagram: @honeyfolkclothing \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) available up to 7 before the event. If you cancel within 7 days of the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. If someone who is waitlisted purchases your space\, we will refund your ticket\, minus the Eventbrite fees. Otherwise there will be no refunds. You are also welcome to transfer your ticket to someone who wishes to purchase it directly from you. \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entities you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade! \n\nPhoto credits: Portrait of Allison by Paige Green\, all other photos by Heidi Iverson.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/mending-techniques-with-heidi-iverson-allison-reilly/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Beginning Embroidery with Arwyn Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Learn 8 of the basic stitches used in embroidery \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where we will be learning basic embroidery stitches from artist Arwyn Moonrise. \nYou will be provided a pre-drawn design that includes each of these stitches\, giving you time to learn and practice. There is also space to add to the piece in free form. There will be plenty of time for individual attention and answering everyone’s questions. \nAll needed materials will be provided. We will be using embroidery thread that has been naturally dyed with locally-grown plants. \nThis workshop is great for beginners or those with some experience looking to refine technique and skill. You will be able to take all materials home with you to continue the practice! \nMaximum 15 students. \nEnroll here: eventbrite.com/e/631238390017 \nPlease bring: personal snacks\, lunch and beverages (a selection of teas will be served on site). We are in a rural location\, so most people bring their lunch rather than drive to town. \nArwyn is also teaching an Embroidery Project workshop at the Fibershed Learning Center on August 6th. Information and enrollment for that workshop here: eventbrite.com/e/559213672147 \n\nArwyn Moonrise is an embroidery artist with a natural gift for teaching the craft in a fun and practical manner. She learned to embroider during her childhood watching her mother mend and adorn the families clothing on their organic blueberry farm in rural Maine\, and reconnected with stitching later in life. Fueled by her passion for creating\, recognizing the power of bespoke sacred garments\, and wanting to help reduce fashion waste by giving vintage/used clothing new life\, she started her custom embroidery business\, Township 31 (named after the township in Maine she grew up in). \nArwyn creates one-of-a-kind custom pieces for her clients as a way to create sacred adornment through the art of prayer and storytelling. Her work is executed with technical precision and intricacy. She has been teaching embroidery for the last 10 years all over the Bay Area and truly believes that EVERYONE can tell story and create beauty through stitching. \nInstagram: @township31 \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) available up to 30 days before the event. If you cancel after 30 days before the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. If someone who is waitlisted purchases your space\, we will refund your ticket\, minus the Eventbrite fees. Otherwise there will be no refunds. You are also welcome to transfer your ticket to someone who wishes to purchase it directly from you. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program for Tuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entities you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade!
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/beginning-embroidery-with-arwyn-moonrise-2/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Felting Workshop: Make Your Own Felted Wool Fabric
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER \nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nTime: 11am-12:30pm \nWEEKENDS: \n\nFriday\, June 2\, 2023\nSunday\, July 23\, 2023\nFriday\, August 4\, 2023\n\nCost: $85/person \nLearn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. Make your own fabric. \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric. You have an option to turn your newly made fabric into a pillow\, laptop case\, and more for an additional charge (available only for workshop participants). \nWe can only accommodate 10 participants at a time so please register as early as possible. \nPlease check schedule online to register and confirm times. Private parties can be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays or by appointment only. Please call 707 244 3330 or email us at service@jgswitzer.com to book a private event.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/felting-workshop-make-your-own-felted-wool-fabric-2023-07-23/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
CATEGORIES:fiber event,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T120000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Mud-Dye Workshop with Virtual Instruction from Aboubakar Fofana
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station for a three-day workshop on Fermented Mineral Mud-Dyeing taught by textile artist Aboubakar Fofana. The virtual instruction runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm each day. Students are invited to stay until 4:00pm to continue working on their pieces. \nThe workshop will focus on traditional Malian mud as the medium and your own creativity as the path to working with this amazing substance. Malian mineral mud dyeing\, or bogolan\, is a deeply cultural and spiritual art practice to create textiles imbued with status\, symbolism\, protection and hidden meaning. The textile is a uniquely West African tradition\, associated with Mali and the Bamana culture. We are fortunate to experience bogolan and mineral mud dyeing with Aboubakar. This is the only workshop to use authentic African materials including fermented mud dye\, indigenous cotton and tannin sources. \nWe will provide traditional tannin-dyed strip fabric for embellishment and fermented mud to create your designs. Each participant will work on small samples and then complete a larger project during the 3-day class. \nThe class will practice on traditional Malian strip cloth (finimugu) and cotton fabric\, using special fermented mud paste that Aboubakar gathered. \nThe workshop includes: \n\n\n\nThree days intensive study on mineral mud-dyeing (in-person) with Aboubakar on Zoom\nAll sampling materials and mud and dyes from Mali including finimugu handwoven cotton fabric and fermented mud paste\, tannin\, and paintbrush.\nAboubakar will present videos and stories of his mud-gathering feats\nPresent at Fibershed will be Sari Monroy who was in Aboubakar’s 2022 Mud-Dyeing class to support the students\n\n\n\nOptional: Participants may bring 1/2 yard of any cotton\, linen\, or hemp fabric for additional projects \nPlease bring: personal snacks\, lunch\, and beverages (a selection of teas will be provided). \n\nIf you are unable to attend in person at Fibershed Learning Center\, Botanical Colors is offering an online-only version of the workshop\, with all workshop materials shipped to you. \nBotanical Colors has also set up a donation page to support Aboubakar’s indigo farm project in Mali. If you’re not able to take his class\, please consider a donation. \n\nThe backstory: Many of us were excited to welcome Aboubakar to the US this summer for a series of in-person workshops from SF Bay Area to Brooklyn with a magical month in Santa Fe to conclude his visit. Sadly\, unforeseen circumstances forced the cancellation of his summer program depriving us of Aboubakar’s wonderful presence. To help Aboubakar recoup some revenue\, we are focusing on his most distinctive workshop\, fermented mineral mud\, and offering it in a hybrid in-person/Zoom format. This is an opportunity to learn a traditional art technique from a gifted instructor — as we gather together at the Fibershed studio. We will provide you with specially prepared Malian finimigu (stripcloth)\, fermented mud paste\, and fabric to create your own designs. \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available up to 7 days before the event. If you cancel after 7 days before the event we can only offer a refund (minus Eventbrite fees) if we are able to fill your space from the waitlist. Otherwise\, there will be no refunds or transfers. \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entitles you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade!
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/in-person-mud-dye-workshop-with-virtual-instruction-from-aboubakar-fofana/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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