Batik and Javanese Cultural Wisdom with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn the art of batik, with Javanese cultural wisdom guiding the creative process in this 2-day hands-on workshop The Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station, California, welcomes Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam of the Brahma Tirta Sari Studio (Yogyakarta, Indonesia), for a 2-day workshop on the art of batik — based on their 36 […]
Feather Top Knots — Traditional California Native Regalia
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Location: Fibershed Learning Center, Point Reyes Station, CA (address provided on enrollment) Cost: Free. Enrollment eligible for self-identified Tribal Members in Marin, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties Teachers: Shawn Padi – Member of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians & Tišina T. Parker – Southern Sierra Miwuk / […]
Papermaking Workshop in Santa Rosa with Jane Ingram Allen
Hand Papermaking Workshop with Jane Ingram Allen in Santa Rosa Address: 5017 Maiden Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Phone: 857-2344-2432 Email: info@janeingramallen.com https://janeingramallen.wordpress.com and www.janeingramallen.com EXTREME Hand Papermaking! – Saturday, April 23, 10AM to 4PM Workshop Fee: $150 – Includes all materials and use of equipment. Send check to Jane Ingram Allen, 5017 Maiden Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 or pay […]
2 Day Indonesian Batik + Indigo at Fiber Circle Studio
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a 2 session in-person workshop. DATES/TIMES Saturday and Sunday, April 30 + May 1, 2022; 10am - 6pm LEVEL Open to beginners and those who have dyed before and are interested in learning more. MATERIALS ADDITIONAL FEE. All materials will be provided. Please bring $50 cash to be paid directly to the instructors […]
Peg Loom Weaving
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesIn this class you’ll weave a small mat on a peg loom. You’ll warp the loom, weave strands of lovely Pendalton selvedge, advance the warp, smooth when the weaving’s done, then finish your mat with a double Damascus edge. You’ll leave with your completed matt, the loom, and a warping tool. Additional Pendalton selvage material […]
Print Making on Fabric at slowfiber
Slowfiber 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CAPrint Making on Fabric: Family & Historic Stitches as a Printing Plate with Evelyn Klein Using Handmade Items to Print as part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series Description: This course is open to all levels-you must be at least 16 years old to participate Most of us have textile memoirs. Heritage treasures stored […]
Windrush Farm’s Spring Fiber Fling
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesA sale of crafts, fiber, fiber equipment, and demonstrations! Spin & Knit In When: May 7, 10-3p Where: Windrush Farm, 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA Fiber Sales: Fiber Vendors: Windrush Farm, Marlie De Swart, Beesy Bee Fibers, Gina Alexander, Charmaines Handmade, Bonnie Reardon, and more. Local yarn, roving, knit, and woven wear. Other Vendors: […]
Growing & Processing Flax with Sandy & Durl of Chico Flax
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin us for a fun and informative in-person, hands-on workshop on planting, harvesting and preparing flax to make linen. Topics and demonstrations will include: Planting flax seed—broadcasting techniques versus row planting Harvesting flax—the right time to harvest for just fiber or fiber plus seed Bundling flax—preparing the harvested flax for retting Retting—both dew retting and […]
The Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
JG Switzer 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CALittle Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER Presented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER Make Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature's miracle fiber: wool. 11am-12pm | Saturday May 7th Workshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric We can only accommodate 8 […]
Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market Point Reyes Station, CA Sunday, May 8, 2022 | 10-2p Calling all natural dye enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, production dyers, or curious creatives! Fibershed is hosting a Natural Dye Farmers Market — Whether you’re an experienced dyer or fresh to the scene, this is a great opportunity to meet your local […]