Sheep to Shawl 2019
Join us for our annual Sheep to Shawl event at Elkus Ranch! Our flock of sheep will be sheared by a professional sheep shearer and Elkus Ranch will be open to the public* for a day of fun on the farm! Watch Mr. Wool shear our sheep, visit our friendly livestock, grind corn to […]
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 […]
Open Studio
Double Down Studios 11214 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CA2019 World Wide Knit In Public Day!
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesJoin Fiber Circle Studio in our 2nd year hosting of World Wide Knit In Public Day (originally est in 2005). This year we'll be crafting from 11:00 - 2:00 - bring any crafty project - not just knitting. SPECIAL ADDITION! Bring un-dyed yarn (or purchase the day of) and dye in an assortment of […]
Three Rivers Fibershed: Marketplace at Salem Glen Winery
Salem Glen Winery 5211 60th Avenue Southwest, Rochester, MNJoin us for an afternoon of local fiber, dyes, labor, and wine in Rochester, MN! The Three Rivers Fibershed will have a Marketplace at Salem Glen Winery on Saturday, June 8th from 11 a.m - 5 p.m. The Marketplace will be a great opportunity to meet your local producers and purchase yarn, roving, pelts, fleeces, […]
Open Studio
Double Down Studios 11214 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CAFlora 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fiber Artists’ Night Out
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant 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. […]