workshop
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 […]
How to Create Patterns that Replicate Your Closet’s Comfiest Clothes with Gynna Clemes
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Workshop: Vegetarian Sheepskin Seat Pad
Meridian Jacobs 7811 N. Meridian Rd., Vacaville, CA, United StatesCreate a "Vegetarian Sheepskin" Seat Pad Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30-4:00 PT Learn how to use wet felting to create faux sheepskin pelts. In this class we will work on making seat pads but you will leave with the knowledge (and your pad and other materials) needed to create full size rugs, scarves, throws, pet […]
Marin Sewing Lab
Marin Sewing Lab 64 Louise Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesWant to learn new sewing techniques? Enroll in Sewing Lab, 4-week class sessions with a 2.5-hour class per week. There are usually one daytime Sewing Labs and one evening Sewing Labs during each session. There is a library of patterns of simple beginner projects available for free in the classroom. Come together in this class […]
Marin Sewing Lab
Marin Sewing Lab 64 Louise Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesWant to learn new sewing techniques? Enroll in Sewing Lab, 4-week class sessions with a 2.5-hour class per week. There are usually one daytime Sewing Labs and one evening Sewing Labs during each session. There is a library of patterns of simple beginner projects available for free in the classroom. Come together in this class […]
8-Week Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesDetails In this 8 session class, directed toward students with basic weaving experience, will focus on the “how to” of weaving a pattern. Students will learn how to read a pattern, what are block weaves, what are profile drafts, how to center your pattern, etc.. You will weave a project of your choice exploring the […]
Marin Sewing Lab
Marin Sewing Lab 64 Louise Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesWant to learn new sewing techniques? Enroll in Sewing Lab, 4-week class sessions with a 2.5-hour class per week. There are usually one daytime Sewing Labs and one evening Sewing Labs during each session. There is a library of patterns of simple beginner projects available for free in the classroom. Come together in this class […]