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Weaving Bootcamp for Beginners
Workshop 1798 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWeaving Bootcamp for Beginners: Weaving with Chunky Yarn and Wool Roving In this weaving bootcamp, you will learn the basics of weaving using thick, luxurious yarns and wool roving (it’s that magical fluffy stuff that looks like clouds of yarn!!) You will learn beginner-level weaving skills such as how to warp a loom, weave […]
Spinning Circle
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesSpinning Circle Looking for a space to work on spinning more even singles or refine your plying? Want advice for working with a new fiber? Verb is hosting a Spinning Circle for all levels so that you can continue and strengthen your spinning practice. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Bay Area […]
Plants to Paper
The Studio Santa Rosa 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 32, Studio 107, Santa Rosa, CALearn how to make handmade paper from local plant waste materials such as leaves and bark of common local plants. This class will cover how to make paper from “scratch” using materials found locally and easily available equipment and supplies and sustainable methods. We will identify, gather, cook, beat and form handmade paper from a […]
How to Make a Wool Comforter Class
Bodega Pastures Bodega, CA, United StatesMay 4 & 5 Learn to make a natural wool comforter from scratch with Hazel Flett, of Bodega Pastures ranch. Learn on-site at the ranch in Bodega, CA, and go home with your own local wool comforter. Materials (cotton muslin or sateen and wool batting) included in the cost. Cost: $200 Organic cotton available upon […]
Indonesian Batik + Indigo (2 DAY)
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesTHIS IS A 2 DAY WORKSHOP. May 4 +5; 10 - 5 Artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from Yogyakarta, Indonesia will hold a two-day workshop in batik using indigo dyes. This workshop will take participants through a step by step experience of the batik process. Ismoyo and Nia will share also some about the […]
Weaving Warp Ikat
Ikat is the technique in which yarn is tied and dyed before weaving. In warp ikat, the technique is applied only to the warp. Setting up the warp on the loom requires elaborate and precise work, but once this is accomplished, weaving is simple and quick. Classes meet on four consecutive Saturdays: May 4, […]
Wool Processing for Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAIt’s Shearing Season! Don’t know what to do with a raw fleece? I can teach you that! In my Wool Processing for Spinning class, you’ll learn how to select a fleece, prepare fiber for washing, the washing process, and preparation of washed and dried iober for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and […]
Inkle Loom Design + Weaving with Annie MacHale
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesInkle Loom Design + Weaving with Annie MacHale Welcome to the land of inkle weaving! Annie MacHale, a weaver based in New Mexico, will be making a special trip to the studio to share her incredible inkle weaving knowledge! This class will provide students with color and design theory for warp-faced bandweaving and then give […]
Cocoknits Sweater Workshop – 6 week class
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesCocoknits Sweater Workshop - May 4th + 11th, June 1st + 8th + July 13th + 20th Instructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits This six-week intensive will allow you the time and motivation to complete a knitted sweater. Cocoknits patterns are stylish and can be knit in a huge array of yarn. They are perfect for […]
Wet Felting
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAFelting, 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.