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  • Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    Want to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting?  Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]

  • Knit A Hat [Level 3]

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Knit A Hat THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS that happens on 2 Consecutive Saturdays. Know how to knit & purl? It's time to put it all together! Learn a variation to casting on, knit in the round, decrease and use double pointed needles! Not quite ready for a hat? Check out our first 2 […]

  • Fiber Artists’ Night Out

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    Want to meet some like-minded fiber enthusiasts?  Love to hang out and knit, crochet, spin, embroider, weave, etc. with others?  Then this is the event for you!  Join us on the second Thursday evening of the month at Crockett Fiber Arts Studio in Crockett.  Bring a project to work on and a snack to share.  […]

  • Getting Grants and Residencies

    The Studio Santa Rosa 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 32, Studio 107, Santa Rosa, CA

    Learn to find and make winning applications for a grant or residency. In this open session for all artists, with individual coaching and Q & A, Jane will share her experiences getting grants for residencies, public art projects and research and art making opportunities internationally. Jane has received grants from the state, local and national […]

  • Knitting Bootcamp

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Knitting Bootcamp THIS IS A 4 SESSION CLASS; 3 hours each. May 11, 18, 25, + June 1; 10:30 - 1:30 Know a lot of basic knitting techniques, but are ready to dive into all the knitty gritty, juicy stuff? This 4-week course focuses on a different fundamental topic each week! Week 1: Various Cast […]

  • Design Your Own Boxy Tee with Cal Patch

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Instructor: Cal Patch Sewing your own clothes is satisfying and practical. Drafting your own patterns goes one step further and puts the entire design process in your hands. Cal will teach you how to draft a pattern for a simple woven top that can easily be customized in myriad ways. This is a perfect intro […]

  • Drop Spindle 101

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Drop 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 […]

  • Pembina Fibreshed: Spinning Alpaca, Mohair and Silk Workshop

    PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY 2724 PEMBINA HIGHWAY, WINNIPEG, Canada

    Expand your spinning knowledge beyond sheep's wool in this hands-on class. Bring your wheel or spindle and sample several different types of fibre: alpaca, mohair, silk and combinations.  Experiment with ways to process, blend and spin these types of fibre. This class comes with an ample goody bag; you'll have a few ounces of several […]

  • Spinning Circle

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Spinning Circle   Looking for a space to work on spinning more even singles or refine your plying?   Want advice for working with a new fiber?   Verb is hosting a Spinning Circle for all levels so that you can continue and strengthen your spinning practice. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Bay Area […]

  • Weave a Twined Basket with Charlie Kennard

    Sonoma Community Center 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, United States

    You always wanted to and now you have the chance. Come make a container with rush warps and tule wefts, using California Indian techniques. You will practice various twining stitches to make a patterned exterior, finish with a decorative rim, and perhaps a cordage handle. Tule baskets were very commonly made in many parts of […]