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Woolgathering 2023: Intro to Plying
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesInstructor: Melissa Harris 10am-3pm $85 plus $10 materials fee Limit: 10 Bring a brown bag lunch Learn to spin, using one of our spinning wheels and local wool. You will learn how to spin, as well as basic wheel mechanics and an introduction to turning fiber into your own handspun yarn. This is a continuing level […]
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Woolgathering 2023: Spinning Clouds
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesSpinning Clouds Friday October 20th 1-4pm Instructor: Melissa Harris Malabrigo is a knitting yarn company that is known for its wonderful dyeing techniques. They have a spinning fiber, called “Cloud” that is also beautifully dyed and very fun to spin. Students will learn how to manipulate these braids to get differing results and celebrate color […]
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Woolgathering 2023: Hooked Tote Bag Workshop
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesSaturday October 21st 10am-4pm $85 plus materials fee $35 Materials provided by the instructor: A tote bag made of linen foundation, natural dyed Navajo-Churro yarns in a prism of colors, and a sewing needle with flax thread. Supplies provided by the student: Scissors, snacks, and reading glasses, if needed. Bev will have embroidery hoops and rug hooks […]
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Marin Sewing Lab
Marin Sewing Lab 64 Louise Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesSewing Lab is a 4-week session with a 2.5-hour class per week. There are usually one daytime Sewing Labs and one evening Sewing Labs during each session. Each week a new sewing technique is demonstrated. The demonstration is usually 15 minutes long and cover basic sewing techniques. If you are brand new to sewing, I […]
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Marin Sewing Lab
Marin Sewing Lab 64 Louise Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesSewing Lab is a 4-week session with a 2.5-hour class per week. There are usually one daytime Sewing Labs and one evening Sewing Labs during each session. Each week a new sewing technique is demonstrated. The demonstration is usually 15 minutes long and cover basic sewing techniques. If you are brand new to sewing, I […]
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The Carder, A Tool to Expand Your Spinning with Color and Texture
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesJoin Marlie de Swart and Mimi Luebbermann at Windrush Farm for a class dedicated to the drum carder and all its magical uses! This class introduces the spinner to the drum carder and how to use this versatile tool to sandwich different fibers or mix colors. This enables you to make specially designed batts to […]
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How to Create Patterns that Replicate Your Closet’s Comfiest Clothes with Gynna Clemes
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesA slow and sustainable wardrobe doesn’t have to be uncomfortable! Join us at the Fibershed Learning Center and learn from Gynna Clemes how to create patterns from your favorite outfits, so that as they wear out, you can recreate them using sustainable materials. Students will learn: How to replicate clothing and make a pattern. How […]
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Fibershed Symposium: Learning Activities Showcase
Dance Palace 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin us for a new 2023 Fibershed Symposium community event that is free and runs concurrently with our ticketed annual symposium ("Relationships of Change"). The event will feature a range of hands-on educational activities and demonstrations for families and fiber enthusiasts, presented by […]
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The Art and Surprise of Plying with Mimi Luebbermann and Marlie de Swart
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome along for a captivating day of artistic exploration and delightful surprises as we dive into the world of plying! Join Mimi Luebbermann and Marlie de Swart, at Windrush Farm, and explore the magic of plying yarn! Learn to create unique and textured yarns, strengthen single-ply yarns, and introduce colors and textures during plying. This […]
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Soap & Lotion Making Workshop
Wild Oat Hollow 2425 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesOn Saturday November 18th - Wild Oat Hollow is hosting a soap and lotion making class - how to make climate beneficial goat milk soap. Come learn how to make your own soap and luxurious lotion at home. In this 3-hour class, you will be guided through the entire process of both soap making and lotion […]