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Seasonal Knitalongs
Six hours of classroom instruction in three separate 2-hour sessions spanning three months plus two hours of prep/support time. Students will select a project designed to advance their skills within this format. $150 per student for 8 hours of instruction. 1-3pm on 20 July, 17 Aug, 21 Sept
Natural Dyeing Workshops – Cool Colors
Sincere Sheep dye studio Napa, CA, United StatesNatural Dyeing Cool Colors Explore cool shades of naturally dyed yarns during a day full of interesting discussion and hands-on experiences. The workshop will be co-hosted by Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep yarns and Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs, and held at the backyard dye studio of Sincere Sheep in Napa, CA. We will dye […]
Macrame Plant Hanger
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesGet your retro groove on with this beginner’s macrame workshop! Macrame was huge in the 70s – but today’s macrame is far more modern than it used to be. In this 2 hr workshop, you’ll learn basic macrame knots and you’ll make a stylish plant hanger for your favorite leafy friend. Each person will learn […]
Natural Dyeing Workshops – Warm Colors
Sincere Sheep dye studio Napa, CA, United StatesExplore warm shades of naturally dyed yarns during a day full of interesting discussion and hands-on experience. The workshop will be co-hosted by Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep yarns and Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs, and held at the backyard dye studio of Sincere Sheep in Napa, CA. We will dye 14 one-ounce skeins of […]
Learn To Knit! Level 1
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesHey, 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! Ages: 10+ Skill […]
Learn to Purl [Level 2]
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesReady for endless texture combinations? Already know how to knit, but that's it? Step 2 of our knitting series teaches you how to purl! Knitting is comprised of two main stitches - the knit & the purl. With these two stitches there are hundreds of ways to combine them to create different textures. This class […]
Shibori Using Local Indigo (Jenny Fong + Craig Wilkinson)
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesCraig Wilkinson, a local Japanese Indigo grower & member of Fibershed, and Jenny Fong of Modern Shibori are collaborating to offer 3 hours of shibori techniques and indigo dyeing! Stretch your creativity, meet new friends and create with a centuries old Japanese technique and organic indigo that has been grown right here in Sonoma […]
Natural Dyes with Rebecca Burgess
Black Rock Ranch Stinson Beach, CA(Tuition includes all materials) Each season brings forth native and endemic plant color that reflects the nature of the season. In this workshop at beautiful Black Rock Ranch in Stinson Beach, we will explore the seasonal ecology and biological diversity of California’s floristic province through the act of dye making. This class will cover basic […]
Crochet A Cactus – Beginner Friendly!
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesCacti are what's hot right now! Gather the gals for a fun evening of making a crocheted, potted cactus! Out of all the "fake" cacti decor out there that you can buy at the store (that everyone else is buying at the store...), this plant friend will be the most unique and lively! These make […]
Range Tailgate 2: Cows, Compost + Carbon
Petaluma, CA Petaluma, CA, United StatesRSVP HERE Sonoma RCD and Sonoma Mountain Institute (http://sonomamountaininstitute.org/) invite ranchers and prospective ranchers to come to learn the latest findings from their Healthy Soils Demonstration Project. This demonstration field trail started in 2018 on a private 300-acre ranch owned by the Sonoma Mountain Institute, is looking at how compost application influences soil health and […]