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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 […]
WOOLGATHERING 2019
Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United States19th annual WOOLGATHERING September 5-8, 2019 Save the Date! Registration Open May 4th Four glorious days of Spinning, Weaving, Rug Hooking and Natural Dye Classes Learn about techniques, fibers and working with locally sourced wool Forage for Natural Dye Plants Yarn Development: Learn the "ins and outs" of how to […]
Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesWeave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) or a table runner on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom and learn the easiest warping method you'll ever use! You will learn how to plan a project, choose yarn, and calculate yardage. Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is […]
Ovines in the Vines 101 — Field Day & Lamb Roast
Tablas Creek Vineyard 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA, United StatesAn introduction to targeted grazing as an ecological and economical approach to vegetation management in the vineyard Presented by Grazing School of the West, “Ovines in the Vines” is an intensive field day for vineyard managers to introduce the use of grazing sheep as an ecological approach to managing vegetation in the season between harvest […]
Felted Soaps
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThese are the perfect last-minute gifts! We'll be taking wool that has been dyed at the studio and felting around locally made goats milk soap from "The Goat Farm" in Santa Rosa! All materials included! Each student will get to make 2 felted soaps. Additional supplies will be available for purchase. Please visit […]