Whether it is your brand new machine or one that has been sitting idle for a while, this class will get you excited and ready to be creative and at ease going into your next project. Hands-on practice during class builds confidence and skills. We will practice bobbin winding, threading, and study the purpose and […]

2 SESSIONS IN THIS CLASS Saturdays March 7 and 21 1-3 pm Cost $40. Learn to be a better knitter. We will do increasing, decreasing, simple decorative stitches and introduce principles of pattern reading and garment making. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of making an accurate gauge swatch. Materials needed: knitting needles, scissors. […]

Don’t know what to do with a raw fleece? I can teach you that! In my ​Wool Processing for Spinning​ class, you’ll learn how to select a fleece, prepare fiber for washing, the washing process, and preparation of washed and dried iober for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and combs. You’ll also learn […]

Welcome to Badass Brioche! Why Badass you ask? You get dimension, contrast and squish all in one! Plus, this project takes a comfortable, intermediate knitter into the world of "advanced"! Yee-ha! We'll be making this darling cowl where you'll experience knitting brioche with two colors, in the round! Please purchase the pattern prior to class: […]

Bring your serger and instruction book. We’ll be making a simple T-shirt. You may bring your own pattern/fabrics or use my pattern. I have some spare knit fabrics available for your perusal.   Sunday, March 15. $135. All-day workshop. 11 am - 5 pm   Requirement: Knowing how to thread your machine and basic sewing […]

A free, 2-part online workshop about the production, soil health, and climate benefits of integrating sheep into the vineyard. Hear from Wine Country farmers, as well as university and extension specialists. Due to current public health concerns, this workshop will be held online. Please register for each day separately. Thank you for your understanding.   […]