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Knitting – Boxy Lace Top
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a 3 session class! June 2, 23 + July 14; 11:30 - 1:30 Kick your knitting skills up a notch with this SUPER cute top! Know how to knit & purl and understand basic increasing and decreasing? Let's throw in some YO's, k2togs and a few "secret stitches" to explore 4 different […]
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Spinning – On Drop Spindle
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesSpinning - On Drop Spindle Learn how to spin using a drop spindle - no spinning experience required! All materials are included! Drop spindle + fiber. You are welcome to bring your own spindle as well! Ages: 12+ Skill Requirements: None Taught by: Melanie Perkins Please visit our website for class & refund policies. By […]
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Spinning – On The Wheel
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesSpinning - On The Wheel Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease,” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll leave with several spun […]
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Sandal Making with Stace Fulwiler
Black Rock Ranch Stinson Beach, CA(Tuition includes all materials) Handcrafting leather sandals is a traditional way of shoemaking that has been practiced for centuries all around the world. This particular kind of slow fashion used to be abundant in the Bay Area but has since become more difficult to find. Come learn how to do this special craft yourself during […]
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Flora Interspectra
Oakland Oakland, CAA sensuous journey through the plant spectrum MEDICINAL CULINARY NATURAL - DYE PLANTS ARE EVERYTHING is not an understatement. The plant world is so rich with vibrancy and life-giving energy that there are limitless possibilities in working with them. This class will take you on a journey through plant energetics, herbalism, medicinal foodways, artistic and […]
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Rigid Heddle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesRigid Heddle 101 Instructor: Rachel Marcotte You will make a plain-weave scarf on this simple, yet versatile loom. Instruction includes the direct warping method, proper tensioning, and finishing techniques. The class also includes 2 skeins of Madeline Tosh DK (at 15% off!), the perfect yarn for your first rigid heddle weaving. Please remember to arrive 20-30 […]
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Weave A Summer Garment w/ Marta Shannon (For Beginning + Experienced Weavers!) 8 Weeks
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis class is for NEW + EXPERIENCED Weavers! Please note this class occurs on 8 Wednesdays: June 12 - Aug 7 (No class on July 3); 4:00 - 7:00pm. In this mixed level, 8 session class, new weavers will experience the complete process of weaving on a loom from designing, calculating, measuring a […]
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Learn To Crochet (Cowl)
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesLearn To Crochet (Cowl) Ready to get hooked? In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the basic crochet stitches, how to change colors, and sew your piece together, giving you all the skills you need to make this fashionable cowl! All materials are included! 2 Skeins of yarn, crochet hook + tapestry needle Ages: […]
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Drop Spindle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesDrop Spindle 101 Instructor: Valerie Yep Make your own wool yarn! In this class, you will learn spinning related vocabulary, learn to spin wool on a drop spindle, and gain the skills to spin a "singles" yarn. By the time you are through with class, you will be well on your way to creating your […]
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Tapestry Weaving II
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesTapestry Weaving II Do you understand the basics of tapestry weaving and are ready to kick it up a notch? In this 3.5 hour workshop, we'll dive deeper into tapestry weaving techniques. We'll explore triangles, circles, loops (Rya) interlocking and texture techniques. Have a stitch you have been wanting to learn? Bring a picture and […]
